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Nanchang in Jiangxi province hosts motorhome converters that account for roughly 10% of China's motorhome market. In the first three quarters of 2025, more than 10,800 motorhomes were sold nationwide, and Jiangling chassis make up over 60% of industry purchases. The Xiaolan cluster includes Jiangling Motorhome, Shanglü and Jingyi; the largest, Jiangling Motorhome, sells over 500 units a year and ranks among the country's top three. Firms focus on custom orders and the mid-to-high-end segment, while simplified camping vehicles priced from a few thousand to 20,000 yuan have exceeded 8,000 sales this year.

On 26 October shares of New Gonow (00805.HK) rose more than 5% during trading. By 14:30 the gain was 5.36%, with the price at HK$14.75 per share and turnover of HK$70.24 million. On 18 September the General Office of the State Council forwarded measures from ten departments, including the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, to stimulate motorhome consumption. The measures cover seven areas: improving supply quality, simplifying registration and scrappage, ensuring road access and parking, developing campsites, improving rental services and increasing financial support. The company owns the SNOWY RIVER, REGENT and NEWGEN brands and held a 7.8% share of the Australian and New Zealand markets in 2023, ranking second.

Used passenger versions of the Ruishi Wangpai M7 are listed in China at 24,400 to 46,800 yuan. The 2026 factory camping version starts at 89,800 yuan, or 106,800 yuan after discounts. Converting a standard MPV into a sleeper vehicle can cost nearly 20,000 yuan and creates risks at inspection and with insurance. The factory camper version has official camper status, a warranty and no conversion requirement.

Shares of New Gonow RV (00805) rose 5.79% to HK$14.81 on the Hong Kong stock exchange, having earlier reached a record HK$14.99. The gain followed the 18 September decision by China's State Council to refer a document on measures to boost motorhome consumption to ten government departments. The document covers seven areas, including supply quality, registration and scrappage, parking, campsite construction, rental services and financial support. According to 2023 data, the company held a 7.8% share of the motorhome market in Australia and New Zealand, ranking second.

Rongcheng in Shandong province supplies more than half of China's motorhome exports. Customised designs, a strong local supply chain and faster customs clearance help manufacturers win overseas markets.

Rongcheng in Shandong province accounts for more than 50% of China's motorhome export value. Rongcheng Customs reported that motorhome exports totalled 1.57 billion yuan in January-September, up 10.2% year on year. The city hosts seven motorhome manufacturers and more than 50 component suppliers. Local content reaches about 40%, with the full supply chain from parts to final assembly available within a 50 km radius.

Meijing Meijia has unveiled the 2026 Kajiu 400 motorhome, built on a HOWO Commander 2.5T chassis with a 125 kW (170 hp) diesel engine and an 8-speed automatic gearbox. It measures 5995×2500×3280 mm and can be driven with a C1 licence. The vehicle has a 24 V 600 Ah lithium iron phosphate battery (14.4 kWh), 2460 W of solar panels, a 320-litre fresh water tank and a 70-litre grey water tank. Sleeping spaces include a 2000×1500 mm alcove bed and rear bunk beds of 2250×1050 mm and 2250×1300 mm. The recommended retail price is 339,800 yuan.

At the 16th Guiyang Auto Culture Festival on 22 October, Class B camper vans were presented for both road trips and everyday use. Prices for these compact models start from over 100,000 yuan. Manufacturers offer customised interior layouts and materials. Brands including Haojie, Shengshi Hongteng, Shengyu and VALA exhibited various motorhome types. A motorhome campsite in Bijie has received 59,000 motorhomes from 30 Chinese provinces this year.

Huawei and BAIC have unveiled the Stelato G9, a 5.2-metre premium electric SUV with factory-integrated camper options. These include an electric pop-up roof with an 80 mm double bed rated for 260 kg, a fold-out tailgate kitchen with a ceramic hob and extendable tap, and a motorised side awning. The model is offered in two configurations: a fully electric version and an extended-range version with a petrol generator, achieving up to 1,366 km under the CLTC cycle. The powertrain delivers 586 hp with all-wheel drive; equipment includes a refrigerator and a 6 kW V2L function.

Chinese companies Pebble and Starry Sky Dream House are developing motorhomes on new electric platforms with autonomous driving and integrated living-system controls. In 2025, self-propelled motorhome sales in China exceeded 20,000 units for the first time, with new-energy models accounting for a quarter. In the first half of 2026, new-energy motorhome penetration reached 18.4%, and camper registrations rose 64.2% year on year. In September 2025, ten Chinese government departments issued measures to boost motorhome consumption, including relaxed rules on campsite land use and parking.

Sales of pop-top camper vans in China are growing faster than the motorhome market. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, sales of these vehicles rose 85.61% year on year in 2025. In the first half of 2026, 5,315 new camper vans were registered, up 64.2% year on year. In September 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and nine other departments issued measures to boost motorhome consumption, including simplified registration and driver training. Prices for these camper vans range from 100,000 to 200,000 yuan.

From October 15 to 17, Xinji'ao Group presented its Quye Xingqiu brand at the Winter Expo 2026 in Beijing, covering motorhome manufacturing, rental, campsite operations and travel services. The motorhomes feature winter adaptations such as enhanced heating, insulated water tanks and high-capacity lithium batteries. The brand offers app-based booking, operates the Shenxianju flagship campsite in Taizhou and runs tours to Xinjiang and Northeast China. A report released at the expo states that China's winter sports industry has exceeded 1 trillion yuan.

An XL15 off-road caravan left Rongcheng for the port of Qingdao and will reach Brisbane by sea. Weihai makers build more than 20,000 motorhomes and caravans a year.

Dongfeng has introduced the 2026 seven-seat Xinghai V9 camper based on a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The version with a factory electric pop-top roof is priced at 258,800 yuan, while the standard version starts at 179,900 yuan. After raising the roof, interior height increases from 1.2 to 2.2 m, with a 1.9 m sleeping area on the upper level and a 1100×1900 mm bed below. The vehicle features a 6 kW external power supply and 42 storage compartments. Electric range is 200 km under CLTC, and fast charging from 30% to 80% takes about 18 minutes. The pop-top version is 1980 mm tall, requiring attention to height restrictions in parking facilities.

Yizheng in Jiangsu Province, home to Chenji town, was selected in June 2025 as one of 40 national pilot cities for automotive consumption reform; only Yangzhou, Qingdao and Lanzhou focus on motorhome camping. Chenji hosts three motorhome manufacturers — Jiangsu Weihang, Saide and Romanters — producing models priced from 200,000 to 2 million yuan; 1,582 units were sold in 2025. Four campsites with 150 standard pitches receive over 10,000 visitors annually.

BAW has launched a factory camper version of its Wangpai M7 minivan with official motorhome certification. Prices start at 89,800 yuan for the petrol version with a 1,950×1,470 mm fold-out bed, awning and roof platform; the electric variant with 420–505 km range starts at 142,000 yuan. Converting a standard minivan yourself is cheaper but requires removing the equipment for periodic inspections.

Sanchuang Alliance (Cangzhou Lingang) Technology Co., Ltd., based in the China-Central and Eastern Europe SME Cooperation Zone in Cangzhou, presented new models on October 17, including a new-energy pickup-based motorhome, travel trailers and recreational vehicles. Founded in 2017 as a light travel trailer manufacturer, the company began producing localized models in 2019 after a 2018 cooperation agreement with Romania's Feim RV and invests 10% of sales revenue in R&D annually. Sanchuang Alliance owns the MIY brand and 14 patents, holds national high-tech enterprise status and is expanding exports of converted utility and recreational vehicles.

China has adopted two support packages for motorhome consumption. A production cluster has formed around Chenji in Jiangsu, but travellers still face a shortage of equipped stopovers and city parking.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has published its 412th batch of new vehicle filings, including the Weifeng WFP5042XLJ motorhome from Hebei Zhuanqi. Built on a Maxus SH1042H7DB-PS chassis, it measures 5995 mm long, has a gross weight of 4495 kg and seats six. Two diesel engines are offered, producing 108.5 kW and 128.5 kW, with top speeds of 140 km/h and 155 km/h respectively.

Shao Dong Xia Ke Le Automobile Manufacturing has unveiled the XKL5036XLJCD6 motorhome, 5990 mm long, on a SAIC Maxus chassis with a 163.5 kW SC25TA engine.