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In 2026 the Tourist caravan entered the Russian market with a starting price of 380,000 roubles. The trailer weighs from 480 kg and measures 3.86 m long, 1.96 m wide and 1.88 m high. It offers three berths and can be towed by a car with an engine of at least 80 hp using a category B licence. Standard equipment includes LED lighting, a galvanised frame, R15 wheels and a jockey wheel, while a mattress, solar panel, heating, fridge and shower are available as options.

Demand for Chinese motorhomes in Russia has risen by 300% over the past year. Entry-level Chinese models cost 2–5 million roubles, while European models typically start at 6–7 million roubles and premium motorhomes from 50 million roubles. The growth follows an increase in car tourism: domestic car trips rose from 64 million to 86 million over five years. Experts say a motorhome purchase only pays off with 15–20 or more trips per year over several years; with 3–6 trips annually, rental is often cheaper.

A camper van built on a 2023 KIA Bongo III chassis has a 500 Ah lithium battery, up to 500 W of solar panels and 200- and 150-litre water tanks. It costs from 4,300,000 roubles and needs only a category B licence.

Motorhomer Artyom Achkasov says Russian motorhomes built on GAZ vans and Sobol 4x4 models rival foreign ones. Demand for Chinese motorhomes in Russia rose by 300% over the past year.

A first domestic premium living module on the all-wheel-drive MAN TGM 18.250 4×4 BB CH chassis has appeared on the Russian market. It carries 300 litres of fresh water, a generator and full kitchen appliances.

A trip along Russia's Golden Ring with a caravan can reduce accommodation costs compared with hotels. Five to six hotel nights at 5,000–7,000 roubles each would cost more than 30,000 roubles, while a campsite pitch costs 500–1,500 roubles per night, or 3,000–9,000 roubles for six nights. The calculation excludes caravan hire, extra fuel and other expenses. Routes across the eight Golden Ring cities take 3–10 days and cover 450 to over 1,000 km. In 2025 the Golden Ring received national tourist route status.

Demand for Chinese motorhomes in Russia has grown 300% in a year. Russian motorhomes built on GAZ vehicles compete with imports, while budget Chinese models cost from 2 to 5 million roubles.

Lux Form has presented a prototype compact living module on the platform of the updated Lada Granta. The module is designed for two people and keeps the vehicle suitable for everyday use. The base version is priced at around 1.15 million roubles, while the top Lux trim costs approximately 1.8 million roubles. Series production is due to start soon, and a self-install kit will also be offered. For comparison, Chinese entry-level motorhomes on the Russian market cost 2 to 5 million roubles, European models 6–7 million, and premium options start at 10–15 million roubles.

Demand for Chinese-made two-storey motorhomes in Russia has increased by 300% over the past year. According to RT Russia, the growth is driven by domestic tourism as more Russians choose independent travel to avoid airfare and hotel costs. The Chinese models offer a fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom, LED lighting and panoramic windows. Their prices range from 2 to 5 million roubles, while comparable European motorhomes cost between 6 and 15 million roubles. The total number of motorhome owners in Russia is estimated at around 30,000, and organised campsite infrastructure remains limited.

The GAZ-S42A43 Sadko Next four-wheel-drive motorhome with a living module has been presented, built on the Sadko Next 4×4 chassis with 315 mm ground clearance and intended for long trips on difficult routes. It is powered by a 4.4-litre YaMZ-53443 turbodiesel producing 149 hp, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox; two 95-litre fuel tanks reduce the frequency of refuelling stops. The living module, with a metal frame and fibreglass cladding, accommodates four sleeping places, a kitchen with a hob and refrigerator, a bathroom with shower and bio-toilet, and autonomous power, water and satellite communication systems.

Demand for Chinese motorhomes in Russia rose by 300% over the past year. Experts link the boom to domestic tourism and prices about three times lower than European models.

Demand for Chinese two-storey motorhomes in Russia has grown 300% in a year. Buyers save on hotels, and the vehicles cost up to three times less than European models.

A compact living module built on the updated Lada Granta FL is listed for sale in Moscow. The base version is priced at approximately 1,150,000 rubles, while the Luxe trim is around 1,800,000 rubles. The module measures almost 5 m long, over 1.7 m wide and 2.39 m high, with two full-size sleeping places, a kitchen with a stove, and a bathroom with a shower and cassette toilet. Off-grid equipment includes a 2.2 kW Eberspacher petrol heater and a 95 Ah AGM battery; fresh and waste water tanks hold 70 and 45 liters respectively.

At the Comtrans exhibition, a motorhome built on the GAZelle NN chassis with a 3745 mm wheelbase and a 150 hp G 2.5 diesel engine was presented. The living area is a separate plastic module mounted on the cargo frame, featuring a bathroom with shower and toilet, a kitchen with gas stove and refrigerator, and sleeping places for four people. The preliminary price is estimated at 4–4.5 million rubles; the official price has not been announced.

Russian company Avtokemperprom from Kolomna has started production of the compact HELIX 2200 motorhome based on a VIS 234900 van chassis. The vehicle measures 4950×1760×2530 mm and has a living module weight of 1800 kg. Equipment includes a shower, cassette toilet, 8-litre boiler, 2 kW air heater, Frost air conditioner, gas stove, sink, 60-litre Alpicool refrigerator, 60-litre fresh water and 40-litre waste water tanks, a 100 Ah gel battery and two 180 W solar panels. It is powered by a 64 kW petrol engine at 5100 rpm, paired with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. The model is built to order, with price and lead time discussed individually; credit, instalments and leasing are available. The living module cannot be detached from the chassis.

The Pilgrim-Expo / AbunaFest festival at the Grebnevo estate hosted 812 motorhomes, exceeding the organizers' forecast of 500. A concurrent exhibition featured around 100 exhibitors, mostly Russian manufacturers, presenting motorhomes, caravans and components. According to experts, more than 100 manufacturers of living modules operate in Russia; demand is driven by shifting travel patterns and remote work.

The Tyumen automobile van plant is developing its own trailer platform for the production of residential camper vans. The platform will consist of a universal frame and modular superstructures, allowing the product to be adapted to individual customer requests. The enterprise operates at the DSK-500 industrial park on Kamchatskaya Street and produces insulated vans and refrigerated trailers, among other things. Its customers include X5 Retail Group, Monетка, API Logistic, Zolotye Luga, the Ishim meat processing plant and other regional enterprises.

The Adventure Bus 3.0 project has been presented — a converted van for off-grid travel. Inside there is a sleeping area, a compact kitchen with a stove and cabinet, and storage compartments. The vehicle is equipped with reinforced suspension and off-road wheels. The project is designed for two people.

A motorhome based on a 1993 GAZ-66 with 3,000 km mileage is listed for sale in Primorsky Krai for 1,165,000 rubles. The vehicle has a 4.2-liter petrol engine producing 115 hp, a manual transmission and all-wheel drive. The interior features a wood stove with a protective zone and a layer of quartz sand, a refrigerator, gas stove, sink, a heated wardrobe for drying clothes, six berths in two tiers, a dry fan heater, and insulated floors and walls finished with laminate.

In 2026, Papago Vans presented a camper van based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter AWD with a 4320 mm wheelbase, designed for remote work and off-grid travel. The vehicle features Black Rhino wheels with Nitto Grappler tires, an Agile Off-Road suspension upgrade with Fox shocks, a CAtuned front bumper, a Flatline Van Co. roof rack, Diode Dynamics light panels, a large awning, 400 W solar panels, and a WeBoost cell signal booster. The interior includes an office area with a curved monitor, a kitchen with an induction cooktop and refrigerator, a bathroom, a 152 by 203 cm bed, a StarLink satellite internet system, a 125-liter water tank, an Espar diesel heater, a Nomadic Cooling air conditioner, and BattleBorn batteries with a total capacity of 800 Ah, providing 4–5 days of off-grid autonomy.