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The number of Russians choosing motorhomes for travel is increasing, with about 30,000 enthusiasts. Moscow's only campsite in Sokolniki accommodates 54 motorhomes on 4 hectares, offering electricity, water, and showers. Families with dogs prefer this mode of travel for its freedom and lack of hotel restrictions. Russia has over 400 campsites, but this is still insufficient compared to Western Europe.
Travel by motorhomes and caravans is gaining popularity in Russia, but tourists lack equipped sites with water, electricity, and services. According to the RV Land project, by May 2026 there were about 32,200 owners of such vehicles in Russia, and by July the number of accepting facilities reached 469, though many are not specialized. Due to the shortage of infrastructure, travelers are forced to stop on unequipped territories. In 2027, the Grand Seliger resort plans to open the first caravan site, and M9 Development is considering sites near Lake Ladoga in Karelia and in Teriberka.
According to the RV Land project, as of May 2026, Russia had about 32,200 owners of motorhomes and caravans. By July, the number of facilities accommodating such tourists reached 469, including campsites, recreation centers, and parking areas. Experts note that demand has formed, but infrastructure is developing unevenly. In 2027, the first caravan site with electricity and water hookups, sanitary modules, and service areas is planned to open at the Grand Seliger resort. The shortage of such facilities is especially noticeable near natural attractions, forcing travelers to stop in unserviced areas. Caravanning development could boost regional economies, as motorhome owners travel long routes and use local services. M9 Development is exploring placing caravanners in its tourism projects, including Lake Ladoga and Teriberka.
Anton Nikitin, director of the Murmansk driving school NikA, told SeverPost about the advantages and disadvantages of motorhomes. Benefits include freedom of movement, savings on hotels, and the ability to cook your own meals. Drawbacks include high costs (from 500,000 rubles for a used vehicle), high fuel consumption, demanding maintenance, and limited living space.
Residents of large Russian cities are increasingly traveling in motorhomes, preferring them to all-inclusive vacations abroad. Renting a motorhome is cheaper than staying in a hotel and allows travelers to avoid dependence on public transport schedules and baggage restrictions. In the Leningrad region, tourist bases are being created for such travelers, offering overnight stays, battery charging, and water refills.
On the Vytland coast between Baltiysk and Primorsk, unknown individuals have erected fences and set up paid campsites with motorhomes, blocking free access to the sea. Renting a spot in such a camp costs from 4,000 rubles per day. Local residents complain that the seizure of the coastal strip violates the Russian Water Code.
At the ProDvizhenie-2026 festival held at VDNKh in Moscow from July 30 to August 2, the new Russian motorhome Verso, based on the Sollers SF5, was presented. The model is ready for production, with orders starting at 6,150,000 rubles and a production time of about one month. The motorhome features two double beds, a kitchen, a bathroom, a heater with boiler, air conditioning, and solar panels.
The Xingyu Dongfeng Xiaokang 2026 motorhome, drivable with a B license, hits the Russian market. Price: 3,509,000 rubles turnkey.
Enthusiast Maxwell Peters converted a 2003 Ford E-350 Super Duty into a self-contained mobile home. The project includes solar panels, an electrical system, and a thoughtful layout. Converting commercial vans has become a popular alternative to factory-built motorhomes.
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Since August 1, Russia's GOST standard sets technical requirements and test methods for vehicles carrying living modules. It covers modules for M, N, O categories, prohibiting occupancy while moving.
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A family from Barnaul, Russia, has embarked on a motorhome journey to Turkey with their three children. The route includes multiple Russian regions, Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, and Kazakhstan. The trip is not a relocation; the family plans to return.
The Kupava 273140 is a travel trailer with an aluminum body and customizable interior. It features single-chamber plastic double-glazed windows with roller shutters, three floor options (linoleum, autolin, polyurethane), and furniture made to individual designs. The interior dimensions accommodate one or two people. Pricing is set individually based on selected options.
Margarita Kulchenko, known as 'Margo on the Road', has been living in a motorhome for three years and traveling across Russia. She built her second motorhome herself and reached Teriberka (Murmansk region), covering 4,500 km round trip from Saint Petersburg. In the first two weeks, she drove 1,200 km, changed six overnight spots, and visited two service stations.
Russian company FOLLOFEY offers a removable camper module for pickup trucks. The module weighs 350 to 750 kg depending on configuration and installs in the truck bed in 30 minutes. It includes a sleeping area (175×200 cm), sink, shower, diesel heater, air conditioner, electrical system with up to 600 Ah battery and up to 480 W solar panels. Base price for the A3 model is 632,000 rubles, for the A3 Max — 760,000 rubles. The module fits UAZ Pickup, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200, Ford Ranger and other pickups.
A 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 and a matching camper trailer will be auctioned by Mecum in late September. The first-generation T1 bus, originally a 15-window deluxe model, was modified by West Coast Classics with skylight windows, a canvas pop-up roof, a 130 hp engine, and Wilwood disc brakes. The four-person trailer, built by Kyle’s Customs, includes a kitchen, air conditioning, and a TV.
A 1990 Toyota Town Ace converted into a motorhome has been listed for sale in Vladivostok. The vehicle has 69,000 km on the odometer and is equipped with a 2.0-liter diesel engine (73 hp), manual transmission, and part-time four-wheel drive. The interior has been fully refurbished, including a water tank, refrigerator, outdoor shower, awning, solar panels, and a 140 Ah auxiliary battery. The seller states the camper has been in single ownership for over 10 years and is ready to use without additional investment.
A GAZon truck collided with a motorhome on Oktyabrsky Prospekt in Velikiye Luki. No injuries have been reported. Those involved are waiting for traffic police to arrive.
Year-round motorhome living is gaining popularity in Russia. A family from Samara rented out their apartment and has been traveling over 9 months a year for three years, covering expenses with rental income. Driving a motorhome up to 3.5 tons requires a standard B license; overnight parking is allowed without slide-outs. Heating is provided by diesel heaters or gas systems.
A retired Blue Bird school bus in the US has been converted into a fully autonomous mobile home. The project took four years and cost $175,000. The bus features a raised roof, 1200 W solar panels, a 1200 Ah battery, and two 100-gallon water tanks. Inside, there is a kitchen with quartz countertops, a wood stove, heated floors, a separate bathroom, and a bedroom. The owners currently live near Bend, Oregon, and plan a trip to British Columbia.
The TV program 'Stroynadzor' on Channel Five examined the costs of living in a motorhome. Examples include a travel trailer worth 13 million rubles with full amenities and a caravan costing 1.3 million rubles. The caravan owner plans a 3.5-month trip from Moscow to Vladivostok, estimating savings of 600–700 thousand rubles compared to renting accommodation.
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