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 San Lorenzo, United States — 96 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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San Lorenzo, United States — VanSky 96 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #76 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 24 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 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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San Lorenzo ranks 1 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 70.
Updated: 18.07.2026
Regular
$1.04 /l
€0.92 · £0.78/l
32 of 141
cheaper than 78% of countries
Midgrade
$1.20 /l
€1.06 · £0.90/l
20 of 94
cheaper than 80% of countries
Premium
$1.30 /l
€1.14 · £0.98/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 · £0.68/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
Fourteen parks and campgrounds in Muskingum, Guernsey and Morgan counties (Ohio) are available, including state parks, private campgrounds and the recently opened Hellbender RV Campground at The Wilds. Accommodation options range from full-hookup RV sites to primitive spots and cabins. Most locations are within an hour of Zanesville.
The Parking, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee of the Venice Neighborhood Council voted 3-1 to endorse ticketing and removal of three oversized vehicles parked in front of The Kinney Hotel on Washington Boulevard. The vehicles include a Southwind Motorhome, a Tioga Motorhome, and one oversized vehicle displaying an American flag. Pacifica Hotels, which has owned the property for over 30 years, reported loss of business due to the RVs, including 5-10 guests checking out after a fire incident. The hotel cited negative Yelp reviews and safety concerns. The motion will be considered at the August general meeting.
A 1927 Studebaker EQ Special Six has been converted into a motorhome after a seven-year restoration completed in 2015. The vehicle now features a 460 cubic inch V8 engine from a 1984 Ford F-350, a C3 automatic transmission, power steering from a 1984 Thunderbird, and front disc brakes. The exterior is yellow with blue stripes. It measures 22 feet long, 8 feet high, and weighs about 6,100 pounds. Inside, the cab has two gray vinyl captain's chairs, power windows, cruise control, and a Kenwood Bluetooth stereo. The living area includes a sofa bed, two 10-gallon water tanks, a water heater, a Unique Appliances refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV. The camper is for sale with restoration photos and an Indiana title.
Nearly 100 RV owners gathered at Twin Mills Campground in Howe, Indiana, for the four-day Lippert Getaway Rally, which had been on hold since 2023. The event includes factory tours, live entertainment, and direct interaction with company representatives.
A family in South Dakota, USA, bought a caravan in 2019 to keep monthly costs low. Over six years, they saved enough to build their own house. In 2026, they moved into a 334 sq m home that cost $410,000 to construct. By managing the project themselves, they saved between $200,000 and $350,000 compared to hiring contractors.
Wilson & Co. RV, which started with two remodeled campers, has opened its second dealership in Hood County, Texas. The new location is at 100 Happy. The grand opening took place on July 25, 2026.
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