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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.
A compact Maxus V90 motorhome, model year 2023 with 12,000 km mileage, is now available on the Russian market. The turnkey price is 3,587,000 rubles. The vehicle features a 2.0T diesel engine (147 hp), automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. The living area includes a dining set, refrigerator, induction hob, microwave, air conditioner, diesel heater, and water heater. Autonomy is supported by a 12V 800 Ah lithium-ion battery, a 400 W solar panel, and a 3000 W inverter. Water tanks hold 150 L fresh, 80 L gray, and 18 L black water. The slide-out bathroom has a cassette toilet and shower. The sleeping area is a transverse bed measuring 1800×1380 mm. External equipment includes an awning, mosquito net, electric step, foldable table, and outdoor diesel stove.
Sollers Group has started production of the SF5 model at its Yelabuga plant. The vehicle is available in several configurations, including the Verso motorhome with a living module, solar panels, and an inverter. It features a 150 hp diesel engine and an automatic transmission, a first in its class. Sales are expected in Q3 2025; prices are not yet announced.
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The Chinese camper van Xingyu Dongfeng Xiaokang 2026 has entered the Russian market at 3.509 million rubles. This Class B model seats six and features a 2.0L petrol engine (143 hp), a 400 Ah lithium battery, and 400 W solar panels.
A family from Ulan-Ude is raising six sons and traveling across Russia in a motorhome. They converted a minibus for living, have traveled over 55,000 kilometers, and visited many regions. Older children help with driving and household chores, while younger ones study remotely. The family plans to continue traveling and visit Kamchatka.
The 'Beyond the Horizon' forum for road travelers took place in the Voronezh region, featuring an exhibition of motorhomes and expedition equipment. Exhibits included camper vans, roof tents, and fully equipped motorhomes with shower, toilet, and kitchen. One displayed motorhome was priced at over 4 million rubles.
The Karavanex exhibition in Kolomna has been rebranded as Camper Expo. The event featured new pickup truck modules, including a model with a toilet and shower within the truck bed dimensions, as well as furniture kits for minibuses. Quality and prices have increased, while the number of low-cost pop-up campers has declined.
A Chinese motorhome on a Maxus V100 chassis with slide-out walls, previously typical for American models, has been introduced in Russia. The 5.99 m vehicle features a 2.0 L diesel engine (147 hp) and automatic transmission, requiring a category 'C' license. Equipment includes a 7.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, 400 W solar panels, diesel heating, air conditioning, a 142 L Thetford refrigerator, and six berths. The price in Moscow is about 5.5 million rubles turnkey, lower than European and American counterparts with similar features.
A new camper van, the Verso, built on the Sollers SF5 commercial vehicle chassis, has been introduced. It features a 150-hp diesel engine and automatic transmission. The starting price for a custom order is 6,150,000 rubles.
Nizhny Novgorod companies Akross and Luidor unveiled a camper on the all-wheel-drive Sobol NN chassis. It features a kitchen, fridge, shower, and sleeping areas for four people.
Luidor has introduced a camper van based on the four-wheel-drive Sobol NN minibus. The vehicle features off-road body kit, sleeping space for four, a kitchen unit, and a portable shower. It is powered by a 2.5-liter turbo diesel producing 150 hp and 420 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, low-range transfer case, and rear differential lock. Water tanks and 220V external power connection support off-grid living.
Nizhny Novgorod-based company Luidor has created a motorhome based on the all-wheel-drive Sobol NN minibus. The interior includes a kitchen unit with sink, refrigerator, and stove, plus sleeping space for four people via a sofa and a roof tent. The vehicle features off-road body kit, auxiliary heater, air conditioning, and a portable shower.
The Nizhny Novgorod company Luidor has presented a motorhome based on the all-wheel-drive Sobol NN minibus. The interior includes sleeping space for four, a kitchen unit with sink, refrigerator, and stove, as well as a portable shower. The vehicle is equipped with off-road body kit, autonomous heater, and air conditioning.
EcoWagon has introduced the Expo+ model based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The motorhome features an AL-KO HY4 automatic leveling system, a fully electric kitchen, and a Clesana waterless toilet. The electrical system includes three 180 Ah lithium batteries and a 240 W solar panel. The fully equipped version costs around £145,000.
The owner of a motorhome based on a 1996 Mercedes-Benz Vario with a 4L diesel engine completed its retrofitting. Installed items include a roof rack, solar panels, perimeter lighting, 360-degree cameras, a 3 kW air conditioner, and a kitchen unit with an oak countertop and 18 mm plywood walls. Front wheels were replaced with new Michelin tires, with old tires kept as spares. The 4-speed automatic transmission operates correctly; the owner is considering a 5-speed upgrade to increase cruising speed from 100 to 115 km/h.
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