Xiaomi enters the camper market with the SkyNomad brand · VanLife Weekly #28
Xiaomi launches the SkyNomad brand and enters the camper market. Plus new models at the Tokyo Camping Car Show and 80% of Turkey's caravan makers closing.
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VanSky index for Leiwang, China — 67 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Leiwang, China — VanSky 67 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #281 of 2388 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Leiwang ranks 296 of 2388 cities. Country average VanSky — 40.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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China's State Council approved the first-ever five-year special plan for consumption, covering 2026–2030. The 28-point document addresses housing, vehicles, income and holidays. Key measures include legalising vehicle modifications, building motorhome camping sites, expanding housing provident fund use, and enforcing paid annual leave. The goal is to raise total retail sales to 60 trillion yuan by 2030.
On July 14, Sun Hao, marketing director of Dongfeng Nissan Motor Sales Co., Ltd., posted on social media expressing support for Xiaomi and interest in the first model of its Pengcheng brand. He said images of the Xiaomi Pengcheng N90 reminded him of the Mercedes-Benz Viano Marco Polo, a compact camper with a pop-up roof he oversaw in 2005. On July 10, Xiaomi filed applications for four Pengcheng plug-in hybrid models: the N90 Max camper (a specialized vehicle with a pop-up roof, roof bed, side cabinets, and awning interface) and the N90 Max, N70, and N70 Max (multi-purpose passenger vehicles). All models use a gasoline-electric hybrid system, top speed 190 km/h, with a 112 kW M15DRE engine.
The article compares Changan campers (Qiyuan E07, Shenlan G318, Chang'an Hunter K50) with traditional luxury SUVs (Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mercedes GLE) for camping. Changan offers larger cargo space, 6 kW external power supply, 1.6-ton towing capacity, and lower prices (from 14,190 yuan). Luxury brands retain advantages in ride quality and noise insulation but lag in camping practicality.
A Chinese woman shared a video showcasing the interior of a converted bus used as a motorhome. The footage was taken during a road trip with her husband to Sayram Lake in Xinjiang. The video highlights the layout and equipment of the vehicle.
Zhongheng has introduced a C-class motorhome based on the Jiangling Fushun chassis. It features a 2.0L diesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is under 6 meters in length, qualifying for a standard Chinese blue license plate. Equipment includes an awning, external stove, 133 L refrigerator, washing machine, 200 L fresh water tank, 100 L grey water tank, 48 V 15 kWh lithium battery, 6000 W inverter, and 900 W solar panels.
A tourist from Shenyang, Mr. Liu, filed a lawsuit against Chengdu Shengjinxiang Technology, operator of Xirui car rental, after the vehicle rented via Hello Chuxing lacked an operating license. The rental company denies the claims and has filed a counter-complaint for defamation. Hello Chuxing removed Xirui from its platform but stated it only provides information aggregation services and is not liable for disputes.
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