Britain's £2 levy may double caravan holidays · VanLife Weekly #25
Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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VanSky index for Port Hueneme, United States — 99 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Port Hueneme, United States — VanSky 99 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #22 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 28 June 2026). Temperature 18°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Port Hueneme ranks 1 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.
Updated: 27.06.2026
Diesel
$1.39 /l
€1.22 · £1.06/l
55 of 133
cheaper than 59% of countries
Petrol
$1.07 /l
€0.94 · £0.81/l
32 of 135
cheaper than 77% of countries
Actress Drew Barrymore posted a video on Instagram showcasing her new motorhome. The clip features a mini-kitchen and a sleeping area. Barrymore recently sold her house in New York for $4.9 million. She stated she wants to travel in the motorhome to combine nature, family, and her city life.
On June 16, 2026, the New Rochelle City Council unanimously approved an amendment to Section 312-43 of the City Code, restricting RV parking in residential areas to one hour. Three days later, the RV that prompted complaints remained parked on Church Street across from Trinity School. Residents report the vehicle has not moved for three months, with the occupant leaving garbage on the sidewalk and letting dogs defecate without cleanup. Police confirmed they are aware and addressing the issue.
Forest River has introduced the R-Pod Un-Mapped 25FK caravan, measuring 8.8 m in length with a dry weight of 2,838 kg. The model features a front L-shaped kitchen, a rear bedroom with a double bed and electric fireplace, and two separate entrances. Standard equipment includes 400 W solar panels, heated tanks, and reinforced insulation. Prices range from €38,000 to €50,000.
In Morgantown, West Virginia, the first year of Article 1157, a ban on camping on public property, resulted in 35 warnings and nine citations. Eight second-offense citations carry fines up to $200, and one third-offense citation up to $500 or 30 days in jail, though no criminal penalties were imposed. The law, passed in July 2024 after contentious debates and a 4-3 council split, requires offering alternative shelter before issuing a citation. Mayor Danielle Trumble, who opposed the ban, questions its impact, noting shelters are full, but no repeal plans are imminent.
Pinion RV Park in Wheeler County, Texas, sustained major damage Thursday evening due to straight-line winds gusting nearly 100 mph. The National Weather Service confirmed no tornado occurred. Most of the park was destroyed, with one minor injury reported. Emergency notification systems failed, delaying awareness of the damage.
A family in an RV at Little Cottonwood Campground in Fishlake National Forest, Utah, was forced to evacuate due to a wildfire. The fire came within about 15 feet of their campsite. The incident was filmed and posted on TikTok.
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