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 Jingzhi, China — 43 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Jingzhi, China — VanSky 43 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #844 of 2388 cities in the country (as of 14 July 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Jingzhi ranks 913 of 2388 cities. Country average VanSky — 39.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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A camper based on the Changan Kuayue van has been introduced in China. The model features a factory legal conversion, simplifying registration and inspection. It is powered by a 1.6-liter petrol engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Equipment includes a diesel heater, 220V socket with 2000W inverter, 300W solar panel, foldable awning, hidden stove, and 40-liter water tank. The rear area converts into a double bed or seating with a table. Price is 89,800 yuan.
A programmer born in 1996 quit his job and embarked on a road trip using a three-wheeled vehicle. He arrived in Luoyang, where the repair of his vehicle by a mechanic known as Brother Liang is progressing well.
The article describes a motorhome journey along the Nalati route in Xinjiang, allowing travelers to explore the region's scenic grasslands in a single day. It highlights the route's features and the advantages of this type of travel.
Changan has filed for a hybrid RV with CATL batteries, while Jiangfu filed for a model with a pop-up roof on a Sinotruk chassis. Both vehicles meet C1 license requirements.
Tests of multiple BMW 3 Series (G20/G28/F35) show the rear-wheel-drive sedan can serve as a makeshift camper only for individuals under 1.7 m tall for short trips. Sleeping length is 1.6–1.82 m, width 0.95–1.0 m, with a 5–8 cm height difference between folded seat and trunk floor. Leveling requires foam mattresses or rear seat removal, costing 500–2000 yuan. The petrol engine cannot idle with AC for long due to carbon monoxide risk. Unsuitable for two people or those over 1.75 m.
China's MIIT published the 409th batch of new vehicle models, including the Longxinghui HLV5043XSYJX6, the QYZ5038XLJLC6 based on Toyota LC79, and the Longcui JSA5041XLJ. All are diesel-powered.
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