China's motorhome and caravan market grows as camping shifts to lightweight gear

Feixiang has unveiled the Yuanjie Q5 camper based on the Ford T8 chassis. Dimensions are 5999×2450×3000 mm, gross weight 5250 kg, and seating capacity 3–6 people. It is powered by a fifth-generation 2.3-litre Ford PUMA diesel engine producing 128 kW and 430 Nm, paired with an imported ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. The official price is 556,000 yuan. The interior offers three berths, a kitchen, an expandable bathroom, a 330-litre fresh water tank, a 48V electrical system with 10 kWh lithium battery, a 5000W inverter and a 1240W solar panel.

China's State Council has circulated a document from ten government departments outlining measures to stimulate motorhome consumption. The supply-side quality improvement section encourages companies to develop more suitable products, promotes new energy motorhomes, and calls for faster development of safety standards. In the first half of the year, 12,153 self-propelled motorhomes were registered in China, up 32.6% year-on-year, with new energy models accounting for 24% of the total.

Complaints about disorderly motorhome parking, wastewater dumping and drying laundry in public places are growing on the «领导留言板» platform. Authorities are taking support measures.

Chinese developers have introduced a motorhome based on an electric tricycle. The compact body houses a refrigerator, Xiaomi air conditioner, water heater and inverter, powered by a 200 Ah lithium battery and a 1200 W solar panel. A 4000 W motor drives the tricycle, with a backup generator for low sunlight. The model is positioned as a self-sufficient vehicle for remote locations.

A Sina article on motorhome living recommends replacing a full set of pots and kettles with one kettle. According to the author, it can boil water, brew tea, make coffee and boil eggs on low heat. This frees up space inside the vehicle. The piece is a personal recommendation, not a news report.

Liaoning province is creating a motorhome living model with two types of sites: on expressways and in urban areas. The project includes a motorhome stopover in Shenyang and a motorhome campsite at the Linghai service area. The report is dated 21 September 2026.