UK holiday parks change hands · VanLife Weekly #21
Sun Communities sells UK chain Park Holidays for $1bn. Plus: 4 ADAC routes through Hesse, barriers in Alghero, Singapore family heads to Turkey.
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VanSky index for Chickasha, United States — 71 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Chickasha, United States — VanSky 71 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #3898 of 4674 cities in the country (as of 1 June 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Diesel
$1.50 /l
€1.28 · £1.11/l
60 of 127
cheaper than 54% of countries
Petrol
$1.17 /l
€1.00 · £0.87/l
39 of 126
cheaper than 70% of countries
Rising tourism in Las Vegas is driving demand for RV rentals, as travelers increasingly use the city as a base for trips to national parks and other Southwest destinations. RVibe has expanded its fleet to 14 Class C and Class A motorhomes to meet growing demand. Industry experts attribute the trend to travelers seeking more flexible and experience-driven vacations.
The Bailey family of six sold their home and has been traveling across the US in an RV since 2019. The decision was prompted by a delayed diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in one of their children, which nearly proved fatal. After a year-long break, they plan to resume their journey this summer in a larger RV.
WDR will air a documentary about a camper van trip through US national parks. The program features Sequoia, Death Valley, and the Grand Canyon. Airing June 7, 2026.
Bowlus has unveiled the Endless Highways Frontier Edition caravan, limited to 25 units. The model features an aluminum monocoque body, a 19 kWh battery, and a 400 W solar panel. Price is $256,000 (approximately €220,500).
Multiple RV dealerships in Arizona, Kansas, Minnesota, Florida, and Pennsylvania have announced inventory updates and service expansions, reflecting sustained demand for new and used RVs, parts, and seasonal repairs.
Danny McGee has started converting a cargo van into a camper. On day one, furring strips were installed for wall and ceiling paneling, and sheep's wool insulation was added along with sound dampening material over the wheel wells. The build is expected to take several months.
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