Chinese automaker patents built-in car toilet

The city of Rongcheng in Shandong Province has become China's largest hub for motorhome production and export. Eight major manufacturers and over 50 supporting companies account for 30% of national production and 50% of exports. The industry originated in 2011, leveraging fiberglass boat hull construction technology.

Tuku has unveiled the "Shenlong Daxia" motorhome based on the Changan Hunter pickup. The model with a hybrid powertrain and a three-section pop-up roof will be showcased at the Chengdu exhibition from May 15 to 17, 2026. The vehicle's height is 2.3 meters when the roof is lowered.

A video of a homemade floating motorhome from China went viral in 2026, though the original was published in 2023. The structure is assembled from plastic sewer pipes, plywood and metal, equipped with an electric motor for land and water travel. The interior includes a sleeping area, television, cooking plate and tackle storage.

The 2026 Corrigon CV60S motorhome model has been introduced. The motorhome is built on a Fiat chassis, with focus on its exterior appearance and interior design.

The Wuling Zhiguang EV pop-top camper van has appeared in the official new vehicle catalog published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The van is developed by the VALA studio and is targeted at solo campers, with its potential retail price estimated at 80,000 to 90,000 yuan.

A blogger describes daily life in a motorhome. The post details sunbathing on an interior bed, watching children from the roof, and notes the view through the front windshield resembles a parade.