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Volkswagen unveiled the ID. California Cruise electric camper concept: 86 kWh and 455 km of range, production by 2028. Plus: Chamonix bans overnight stays.
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VanSky index for Greenwood, United States — 94 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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Greenwood, United States — VanSky 94 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #145 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 23 August 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 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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Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Greenwood ranks 572 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 68.
Updated: 22.08.2026
Regular
$1.08 /l
€0.92 · £0.79/l
32 of 142
cheaper than 78% of countries
Midgrade
$1.23 /l
€1.05 · £0.90/l
20 of 94
cheaper than 80% of countries
Premium
$1.33 /l
€1.14 · £0.97/l
8 of 26
cheaper than 73% of countries
Diesel #2
$1.44 /l
€1.23 · £1.05/l
69 of 142
cheaper than 52% of countries
LPG
$0.90 /l
€0.77 · £0.66/l
29 of 54
pricier than 52% of countries
E85
$0.69 /l
€0.59 · £0.51/l
1 of 6
cheaper than 100% of countries
Relic Trailers, a US manufacturer of fiberglass retro-style campers, is resuming production and has announced a new model, the Rambler. It will be the largest camper in the brand's lineup, measuring 17 feet in length, featuring an interior bathroom, and aimed at families and extended trips. The company has opened a waitlist for the model.
Radio station 98 Rock is holding a contest where listeners can win a family four-pack of tickets to America's Largest RV Show, scheduled for September 16-20 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The event will feature hundreds of RVs, campers, and accessories.
Small Vans Big World, based in Valparaiso, Indiana, has unveiled a conversion of a 2026 Toyota Sienna into a micro camper van. The interior features a couch/bed, a kitchen with a sink, microwave, and induction cooktop, a portable toilet, a fridge, and a portable power station. The conversion costs $20,000 and takes 2-3 weeks to complete.
Marion County commissioners unanimously denied a rezoning request for a 173-site RV park on 26 acres at 7400 S U.S. Highway 441 in Ocala on August 18. Concerns included the site's distance from municipal water and sewer lines (over two and four miles respectively, across CSX tracks), its location in the Primary Springs Protection Zone, and the lack of enforceable plans under straight zoning. The applicant, MBV Engineering, declined to withdraw the application despite staff suggesting a future PUD approach.
27North has unveiled the Winston 2026, a Class B motorhome built on a diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The model features a spacious bathroom and a kitchen that rivals larger motorhomes, aiming to combine van maneuverability with home-like comfort. The company targets travelers who want more than a basic camper van. No official pricing or availability outside the US has been announced.
Winnebago unveiled the Arka, an off-road camper on a Ram 5500 chassis with 14-day autonomy. It sleeps four, seats six, but the toilet is only curtained off.
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