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 York Beach, United States — 92 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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York Beach, United States — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #341 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 25 June 2026). Temperature 21°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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York Beach ranks 1 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 84.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.39 /l
€1.23 · £1.06/l
54 of 132
cheaper than 60% of countries
Petrol
$1.07 /l
€0.94 · £0.81/l
31 of 134
cheaper than 78% of countries
Austin Lake RV Park and Cabins in Toronto, Ohio, has added a new cabin, bringing the total to 18. The park spans 1,300 acres of Appalachian wilderness with an 80-acre lake. Amenities include pontoon boat rentals, a Wibit water park, hiking trails, and themed weekends. Cell service is unavailable and internet is weak.
Anne and Brian Klumpp sold their house for €300,000 in 2019 and purchased a 13-meter motorhome for €180,000. They have been living and working in it for six years, traveling across the US. Monthly expenses include €1,000–1,300 for campsites, $2,500 for diesel and $2,000 for gasoline annually, plus $24,000 for food and entertainment. They spend about $5,000 per year on internet and phone, combining Starlink and mobile data plans. According to RVIA, approximately 486,000 people live full-time in RVs in the US.
Honda plans to resume production of the Element model in 2029. Production is set to begin in the second quarter of 2029 at a plant in Ohio, with a target volume of around 100,000 units in the first full year. The new model will feature a hybrid powertrain and slot between the HR-V and CR-V in the lineup.
AEONrv, a Reno-based manufacturer of all-season, off-road adventure vehicles, announced its 2026 lineup, including the updated AEONv and the new AEONrv EXT with an extended wheelbase. The EXT is built on the 2026 Ford Transit AWD chassis with an 11,000-pound GVWR and 178-inch wheelbase, increasing towing capacity, cargo space, and off-grid range. The interior is entirely wood-free, using PET structural foam core from recycled bottles, reducing weight by up to 50%. The all-electric energy system includes Victron NG lithium batteries, Victron Orion XS charging, and up to 1,200 watts of rooftop solar. Pricing starts at $229,500 for the AEONv and $239,500 for the AEONrv EXT, with orders available immediately.
Forest River hosted a tour of its Dynamax motorhome manufacturing facility in Elkhart County, Indiana, for leaders from Kampground of America (KOA) and Care Camps Foundation. The visit included a behind-the-scenes look at chassis preparation, cabinetry, custom paint, electrical systems, and final quality inspections. The event aimed to strengthen collaboration between the manufacturer, campground operator, and nonprofit supporting pediatric oncology camps.
BougeRV has released the PC35 PRO portable air conditioner, delivering 3,500 Btu of inverter-powered cooling in a 22-pound unit. It features IPX5 water resistance, R290 refrigerant, and operates at 50 dB. The device can be controlled via the BougeRV app and is designed for use in vans, RVs, and tents. It can lower ambient temperature by 10 °C within 15 minutes in spaces up to 65 square feet.
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