Germany checks motorhomes on A31 and A30 · VanLife Weekly #29
On 27 July Germany checks motorhomes and trailers on the A31 and A30. Also: a diesel tax in Finland has left motorhomes parked up for most of the year.
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VanSky index for Ningyang, China — 30 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Ningyang, China — VanSky 30 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #1562 of 2388 cities in the country (as of 26 July 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 6 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Ningyang ranks 2147 of 2388 cities. Country average VanSky — 40.
Updated: 25.07.2026
92号汽油
$1.10 /l
CNY7.42 · €0.96/l
35 of 140
cheaper than 76% of countries
95号汽油
$1.17 /l
CNY7.92 · €1.03/l
16 of 94
cheaper than 84% of countries
98号汽油
$1.35 /l
CNY9.12 · €1.18/l
9 of 24
cheaper than 67% of countries
柴油
$1.04 /l
CNY7.06 · €0.92/l
28 of 141
cheaper than 81% of countries
Nine Chinese ministries, including Commerce, Culture and Tourism, and Finance, jointly issued a notice on measures to stimulate the automotive aftermarket. The plan includes building high-quality camper campsites near tourist attractions and cities, upgrading utilities (electricity, water) and medical rescue services, and improving signage. Authorities will also develop tourism routes linking sports events with travel, such as the 'Travel along with the competitions' premium routes.
A 7-day motorhome itinerary for Lushan Mountain (Jiangxi) in May 2026 has been outlined. The loop starts and ends in Nanchang, covering 800–1000 km. Per-person budget is 2500–4000 yuan (including fuel, meals, accommodation, and tickets). Key risks include difficulty booking vehicle entry permits and driving hazards in fog.
A short video posted by a transnational couple of bloggers from Yizheng, Jiangsu province, has garnered over one million views on overseas platforms. The video features a locally produced motorhome, drawing praise from foreign netizens. Yizheng's Chenji town has been developing motorhome manufacturing since 2011, now hosting three major brands and 14 supporting enterprises. One in ten private motorhomes in China is produced here. In the first five months of this year, 708 units were sold, with invoiced sales reaching 360 million yuan. Prices range from 200,000 to 2 million yuan. Local authorities are also building campsites, simplifying procedures for supply stations, and promoting new formats such as 'motorhome + intangible cultural heritage'.
Dongfeng Fengxing launched the 2025 Lingzhi New Energy with a starting price of 8.99 million yuan (after limited-time trade-in: from 9.98 million yuan). The vehicle features a 3m wheelbase, over 5m length, and offers a pure electric version (420km range, 35-minute fast charge) and an extended-range version (combined range 1023km). Cargo volume is 4.3 m³, rear seats fold into a double bed. Pure electric cost is 0.08 yuan per km, cheaper than subway.
The AITO M6 (starting at 259,800 yuan) and M7 (from 279,800 yuan) offer different trade-offs for camping. The M6 features a flat bed of 2282 mm, 48 storage compartments, and a 202-liter front trunk. The M7 provides up to 2252 liters of cargo space and a six-seat option, but the rear seats do not fold flat. Price difference reaches up to 40,000 yuan.
The factory of Qilang RV Equipment Co., Ltd. in Yiyang County, Luoyang, Henan Province, is operating at full capacity due to increasing orders for domestic smart motorhomes. The company reports a steady stream of orders, indicating strong market demand.
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