Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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VanSky index for Vidor, United States — 61 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Vidor, United States — VanSky 66 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #4050 of 4674 cities in the country (as of 12 June 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
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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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Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Updated: 06.06.2026
Diesel
$1.48 /l
€1.28 · £1.10/l
60 of 132
cheaper than 55% of countries
Petrol
$1.15 /l
€0.99 · £0.86/l
37 of 133
cheaper than 73% of countries
The Deschutes County Commission adopted the 2027 fiscal year fee schedule, introducing new charges for long-term RV parking at the Deschutes Expo Center RV Park: $1,500 per month (up to three months) and $295 per week. System development charges for new homes and visitor accommodations increased by $150 to $200, depending on building size.
Anything RV Repair Center in Pearland, Texas, provides repair, maintenance, and restoration services for motorhomes, travel trailers, horse trailers, food trucks, and utility trailers. The family-owned business handles interior and exterior repairs, works with all insurance and warranty providers, and offers free roof inspections with a four-year guarantee. Standard repairs are typically completed within two weeks.
Oliver’s Campers, founded in 1966 in Norwich, New York, has been awarded the 2026 Small Business of the Year by Commerce Chenango. The award recognizes six decades of service, deep community roots in Chenango County, and evolution under three generations of family leadership. The business started as a side venture in the founders' yard and now operates as a multi-location dealership for towable RVs and campers. The recognition will be presented at the Annual Commerce Chenango Awards Gala on June 18, 2026.
Mackerel, a cat, was rescued along with 40 other cats from an RV in Dayton, Ohio. The animal is now at the Humane Society and available for adoption. Details can be obtained by phone or via the organization's Facebook page.
Lucas Buda, a former participant of 'BBB 24', has been hired by Brazilian YouTube channel A Crítica to cover the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Together with influencer Matheus Guedes, he is traveling by motorhome between host cities, reporting on behind-the-scenes content, match atmosphere, and local curiosities. Buda, a former physical education and capoeira teacher, moved to Manaus after the show and became a sports presenter on local TV.
Gastón Ortega, born in Ingeniero Jacobacci, Argentina, built a motorhome in Neuquén and set off on a journey across the Americas. Over two years, he visited several countries, including Chile and Venezuela. In the US, he plans to unfurl a giant Argentine flag at Copa América matches. After the tournament, he intends to continue through Central America and return to Patagonia.
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