St. Petersburg residents show interest in caravanning

Russia has 32,200 motorhome owners, with caravanning growing by 2,500 families annually. A new Russian-made motorhome costs from 4.5–5 million rubles, rental from 20,000 rubles per day. The segment's development is hindered by a lack of campsites: only 464 equipped sites exist nationwide.

In 2026, the Volvo FMX 6×6 motorhome debuted on the Russian market, built on a modified chassis for off-road use. It features electric winches front and rear, Aurora LED lighting, an additional heated fuel tank, and enhanced cabin insulation. The living module includes a living room, bedroom, kitchen with appliances, bathroom with shower and hammam, and two 400-liter water tanks. Power comes from lithium batteries, a solar panel, diesel generator, and inverters, enabling long-term autonomous living.

A vintage Ikarus bus, transformed into a mobile home, is listed for sale in Kirov. The owners are willing to deliver it to Perm or the Perm region. The price for the business, including the retro-styled bus, is 2 million rubles.

Volkswagen has released the Gute-Nacht-Paket for the electric ID. Buzz, converting it into a compact camper for two people. The kit includes a bed frame with a 2.0 x 1.2 m mattress, blackout blinds, a table, two chairs, and ventilation grilles. Software maintains climate control for up to 48 hours, and Vehicle-to-Load provides 230 V power at up to 2000 W. The package costs from €2,600 and is available for all passenger versions of the ID. Buzz.

Vantage Motorhomes has unveiled the Teo 2026, a campervan under six meters long designed for two people with the ability to transform for a third passenger. The model is suitable for year-round use and is aimed at trips across Europe and Russia.

A lightweight trailer named 'Tourist' weighing from 480 kg has entered the Russian market, designed for towing by cars with at least 80 hp. The model features three sleeping berths, a kitchen area, and moisture-resistant sandwich panel construction. The base version starts at 380,000 rubles, with an online configurator for optional extras (solar panel, heating, refrigerator). The trailer complies with category B license requirements; carrying people inside while moving is prohibited.