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New measures to boost motorhome consumption remove mandatory scrappage for small and micro non-commercial motorhomes, extend the service life of rental motorhomes to 25 years and towed caravans to 20 years. The document also mandates ensuring passage for all motorhome types, encourages dedicated parking areas and simplifies land approval for unpaved campgrounds. According to the China Automobile Dealers Association, this marks a shift from purchase management to usage management.
A 75-year-old man converted a motorhome for 500 yuan and set off on a round-the-world trip. The post mentions Georgia; no other confirmed details about the route, timing or vehicle specifications are provided.
New measures to boost motorhome consumption direct insurers to develop policies covering various usage scenarios, including baggage and onboard property insurance, and to set reasonable premiums. In 2025, sales of self-propelled motorhomes in China exceeded 20,000 units for the first time; sales of campers for short trips rose 85.61%, while new energy motorhomes for long-distance travel increased 229%. In the first half of 2026, over 12,000 self-propelled motorhomes were registered, up 32.6% year-on-year. Industry participants note that insurers face challenges in applying traditional risk models due to a lack of loss data and differences in motorhome configurations and usage.
A video posted online shows a woman born after 2000 converting an old camper van into a living space. The post was published on 22 September 2026 on the Sina platform; the author is listed as a student. The video carries hashtags for Weibo creative projects and short-video support programmes. The content follows the camper conversion format popular on the internet.
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On September 21, 2026, Sina published a video documenting a 2,800 km trip on National Highway 318 to Daocheng Yading in a converted camper van. The video is the ninth installment in the series and was released under the Weibo Video Account program.
At the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf, an electric motorhome based on the Mercedes eActros 600 truck was presented, built by Daimler Truck and Bliss Mobil. Range reaches up to 1000 km thanks to a 621 kWh battery and a reduction in gross vehicle weight from 22,000 to 15,500 kg. The 6.4 m cab with a 4.1 m Bliss Mobil living module uses no fossil fuels. Dual 400 kW CCS2 ports enable a 70-minute fast charge; future MCS 1.2 MW compatibility is planned.
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.
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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.
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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.
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China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Ecology and Environment and other departments issued measures to stimulate motorhome consumption. The document encourages new energy motorhomes, requires campsite siting to comply with farmland protection and ecological red lines, and promotes leave-no-trace camping. According to a report by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, sales of self-propelled motorhomes exceeded 20,000 units for the first time in 2025, while sales of new energy motorhomes for long-distance travel rose 229% year-on-year.
Chinese outlet Sina published a selection of four three-day motorhome routes tested in August–September 2026. The budget ranges from 500 to 2,500 yuan per vehicle depending on the route. The routes cover Beijing suburbs, Bashang grasslands, the area around Taihu Lake and Longhu Mountain. Each includes campsites with electricity and water, as well as limitations: no facilities at wild sites and booking required 3–14 days in advance.
China's State Council has forwarded a 10-department document titled "Measures to Promote Motorhome Consumption," containing nine policy points. Mandatory scrappage is removed for small and micro non-commercial motorhomes, aligning their service life with passenger cars; for rental motorhomes the limit rises from 15 to 25 years, and for residential trailers from 15 to 20 years. Local authorities are encouraged to build dedicated motorhome parking areas, while expressway service areas are to provide water, electricity and waste disposal. A C6 driving licence category is to be added, alongside new safety standards and support for new-energy models.
China's State Council has forwarded a document titled "Several Measures to Promote Motorhome Consumption," prepared by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and nine other departments. The document outlines nine measures covering campground construction, tourism product supply, and rental services. According to the RV division of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, sales of campers for short trips rose 85.61% year-on-year in 2025, while sales of new energy motorhomes for long-distance travel increased 229%. The measures are expected to expand campground infrastructure and stimulate consumption in the sector.
On 20 September, opening ceremonies for motorhome campsites and a motorhome rally on expressways were held simultaneously in Shenyang and Jinzhou. Under the plan, Liaoning Communications Investment Group will deploy 23 standard motorhome campsites across the province's expressway service area network, using 13 service areas and covering the main corridors of western, southern and eastern Liaoning. Five existing campsites, including Linghai, Xihai and Sanshilipu, will be upgraded; nine new ones in Fuxin, Panjin and Dongdaihe will be built and put into operation; and nine network campsites will be added during the expansion phase. The urban motorhome station in Shenyang has 8 dedicated motorhome bays with full utility connections; the campsite at Linghai service area on the Beijing–Harbin expressway covers 11,600 sq m and has 16 separate standard bays, including 12 single and 2 double combinations.
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China's State Council circulated measures from ten departments to stimulate motorhome consumption. A music festival with motorhomes will be held on 5–6 October 2026 in Putuo District, Shanghai.
Ten Chinese agencies published measures to stimulate motorhome consumption, including guidance for insurers to develop specialized products. In 2025, self-propelled motorhome sales exceeded 20,000 units for the first time.
China's State Council forwarded measures to boost motorhome consumption, drafted by ten departments including the National Financial Regulatory Administration. The document calls for improving financial products and services, reducing operating costs for motorhome rental and campground operators, and directing insurers to develop policies covering various consumption scenarios, including baggage and onboard property insurance, with reasonably set premiums. It also aims to improve the motorhome insurance service system and enhance emergency rescue and rapid claims settlement.
On September 20, the Qiyu Mangrove Eco Motorhome Campsite, the first motorhome campsite on the 100-km mountain-sea cycling route in Nansha, Guangzhou, began trial operation in Wanqingsha Town. The campsite uses a motorhome rental model and is located on a former seedling nursery site without soil hardening. The opening follows a recent joint policy by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and nine other departments introducing nine measures to boost motorhome consumption. About 100 people attended the opening day.