Irkutsk resident awarded 765,000 rubles for motorhome production delay

Sollers, together with ST Nizhegorodets, presented a motorhome based on the SF5 van at the Kemper Expo in Kolomna. Sales are expected by the end of 2026 after certification.

A court in Irkutsk ordered a businessman to pay over 765,000 rubles to a buyer for delaying the production of a camper. The order was placed in autumn 2023 with a deadline of March 2024, but the finished module was delivered only at the end of August 2024, a delay of 157 days. The court awarded 500,000 rubles in penalties, 10,000 rubles for moral damages, and a 255,000 ruble fine for failing to meet demands voluntarily.

Sollers presented a motorhome based on the Sollers SF5 at the Camper Expo in Kolomna. The vehicle features a 150-hp diesel engine and automatic transmission. The living module accommodates four people, includes a kitchen, toilet, two main beds, and a combined heater with air conditioning. The model is undergoing certification, with sales expected by the end of 2026.

In 2026, the Xingyu Dongfeng Xiaokang motorhome entered the Russian market at a price of 3.5 million rubles. This Class B model accommodates six people and features a 2.0-liter gasoline engine (143 hp), manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive. It includes an alcove bed, kitchen with induction hob and refrigerator, 400 Ah lithium-ion battery, 400 W solar panels, air conditioning, and a diesel heater. The body is made of monolithic fiberglass with composite panels.

ST Nizhegorodets (STANN brand) has announced the Verso motorhome built on the Sollers SF5 chassis. The model will premiere at the Camper Expo in Kolomna from May 29 to 31, 2026. It features a 2.7 L diesel engine (110 kW), automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. The body uses sandwich panels with extruded polystyrene foam. Inside, there are two sleeping areas (2000×1400 mm beds), a kitchen with a 140 L refrigerator, a separate bathroom with shower, and a power system with two solar panels (400 W) and a 200 Ah battery. Fresh water tank holds at least 100 L, gray water tank at least 80 L. Price on order is 6,150,000 RUB.

The author of the PRO AVTO channel (90,000 subscribers) presented a selection of budget cars suitable for living and traveling. The list includes Lada Largus, Renault Duster, and Volkswagen Caddy. The Largus features foldable rear seats and rear doors, the Duster offers high ground clearance and low fuel consumption (6–8 L), and the Caddy provides a large trunk, high ceiling, and a diesel engine (5 L/100 km). Ready-made camping solutions, including mosquito nets and slide-out kitchens, are available for the Caddy.