Germany checks motorhomes on A31 and A30 · VanLife Weekly #29
On 27 July Germany checks motorhomes and trailers on the A31 and A30. Also: a diesel tax in Finland has left motorhomes parked up for most of the year.
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VanSky index for Northbridge, United States — 73 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Northbridge, United States — VanSky 73 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #749 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 21 July 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Northbridge ranks 1 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 61.
Updated: 18.07.2026
Regular
$1.05 /l
€0.92 · £0.78/l
32 of 141
cheaper than 78% of countries
Midgrade
$1.21 /l
€1.06 · £0.90/l
20 of 94
cheaper than 80% of countries
Premium
$1.31 /l
€1.15 · £0.97/l
8 of 24
cheaper than 71% of countries
Diesel #2
$1.31 /l
€1.15 · £0.98/l
60 of 142
cheaper than 58% of countries
LPG
$0.90 /l
€0.79 · £0.67/l
28 of 52
pricier than 52% of countries
E85
$0.69 /l
€0.61 · £0.52/l
1 of 6
cheaper than 100% of countries
Gulf Stream Coach is hosting Innovation Week, featuring over 30 prototype RVs with new floorplans and technologies. On July 22, President Phil Sarvari will announce expanded leadership roles for founder’s grandchildren Regan and Saylor Shea. The week also includes the Vintage & Vista Cruiser Rally with nearly 100 owners from the US and Canada.
In Utah, a Class A motorhome stuck in soft sand was towed by three vehicles simultaneously, causing the entire front cap—including headlights and dash assembly—to tear off. Footage by Anthony Joseph Pascarella garnered over 123,000 likes within two days. Replacing the cap can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and liability becomes complex if the rescue was performed by fellow campers rather than licensed operators.
The Pickens County Coroner's Office reported that a man died weeks after a camper fire. Taylor Joe Lewis, 93, suffered burns on July 7 at Shannon Circle and was flown to a burn center, where he died on Monday. The cause of death was complications from thermal burns, ruled accidental. The investigation is ongoing.
Greek TV presenter and content creator Anna Maria Velli and her husband Akis Svolakis are preparing a two-week trip to Alaska, where they will stay in a motorhome. The couple, married in May, already had their first honeymoon in Scotland. Velli shared a video tour of the motorhome they chose for the journey.
The City of Rochester is reminding residents about parking rules for recreational vehicles, boats and trailers as summer travel continues. Vehicles longer than 23 feet may park on public streets for up to one hour; those under 23 feet for up to 24 hours. RVs must be parked on a hard surface, not on lawns, and when stored in driveways must be set back at least 20 feet from the curb.
Stockman Products has unveiled the 2026 Rover 2.0 teardrop camper trailer. It features an optional dual 180-degree awning system that creates a wraparound canopy. Three variants are available: Escape (AUD 49,990), Intrepid (AUD 64,990), and Ultra (AUD 79,990). The Ultra includes a 300Ah lithium battery, 2,000W inverter, and roof-mounted solar panels.
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