Van Conversion to Elderly-Friendly Campers

The Jiaoxi Laoye resort in Yilan County, Taiwan, has completed a major renovation, introducing a new accommodation concept: guests can first stay in a camper van at the 'Detian' camping area, then move to the main hotel building. The camper van sleeps up to five, includes a private toilet and shower, and features L:A Bruket toiletries. The campsite offers a 9-hole putting green, evening outdoor room service with hot pot, and a mobile bar. The renovated main building now houses the 'Chaliao Qingquan' tea lounge designed by Atelier Akira Ito, where guests who have stayed over 10 times can enjoy complimentary afternoon tea.

Mammoth Overland has unveiled the XLE travel trailer, marketed as a mobile shelter for extreme scenarios. The model features bulletproof glass, HEPA pressurization, 360-degree night vision, and a 37mm flare launcher. Price is approximately NT$4 million.

DPP candidate Ye Jiyuan proposes a legal RV camping zone near Huashanyan Temple in Changhua County to boost night economy and tourism, as day-trippers limit local spending.

Volkswagen brought the ID. Buzz back to the United States — complete with a mattress and curtains. A wildfire in Arizona burned down a dozen motorhomes, and Lake Tekir in Turkey flooded just as many. While Ibiza fines illegal campers up to €30,000, a retired couple from Mallorca has been living in 10 m² for five years and saving €1,400 a month. Plus: the largest campsite in the US at 607 pitches, a closed naturist beach on the North Sea, and Dolby Atmos in a trailer — all in this edition.

Anker Innovations has introduced a portable fridge and a power station designed for RV and camper van use. The company also unveiled GaNPrime series chargers. The products target the growing vanlife and motorhome market.

A dentist in Taichung, Taiwan, owns two Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles converted into campers. Each unit is valued at approximately NT$40 million (about US$1.3 million).