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 Xihai, China — 92 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Xihai, China — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #87 of 2388 cities in the country (as of 23 July 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Xihai ranks 1 of 2388 cities. Country average VanSky — 41.
Updated: 18.07.2026
92号汽油
$1.08 /l
CNY7.32 · €0.95/l
34 of 141
cheaper than 77% of countries
95号汽油
$1.15 /l
CNY7.81 · €1.01/l
18 of 94
cheaper than 82% of countries
98号汽油
$1.31 /l
CNY8.85 · €1.15/l
8 of 24
cheaper than 71% of countries
柴油
$1.04 /l
CNY7.06 · €0.91/l
31 of 142
cheaper than 79% of countries
A Spanish family of three traveled by motorhome from Spain to China, entering through the border with Mongolia. They noted a stark contrast in infrastructure and conditions between the Chinese and Mongolian sides. Their journey video was shared on Chinese social media.
On Mount Lu (Jiangxi) during summer, camping and motorhome parking are only allowed in officially designated areas: Gulingzhen motorhome campground (free or 80 yuan/night with utilities), Hanpoko parking lot (free, no water/electricity), and southern professional campsites (entry about 30 yuan/person). Entry into the core protected zone is prohibited. Main scenic area ticket is 160 yuan/person (7 days), shuttle bus ticket is 80 yuan/person (7 days). Best Milky Way viewing spots are Hanpoko and Lulin Lake, with minimal light pollution. Optimal viewing time is 9 PM to 2 AM from June to August. Gulingzhen campground requires booking 3 days in advance via the official WeChat account.
A traveler in a homemade electric three-wheeled motorhome got stuck while camping in a remote area. The incident occurred in the wilderness, but the author noted it was not an uninhabited zone. No specific location or time was provided.
Lingchuan County in China's Shanxi Province has launched the 'Taihang No.1, Kilometer Zero' camp for motorhome and motorcycle travelers. Located on the Taihang No.1 tourist route, which sees over 30,000 vehicles daily, the camp offers designated parking for motorcycles and motorhomes, an event stage, an open-air market, shops, 24-hour public showers, electricity and water hookups, and Wi-Fi. The 2026 project attracts visitors from Henan and Anhui provinces, many staying for 10 days or more. Local authorities say the camp boosts revenue for restaurants, accommodations, and agricultural sales along the route.
On July 21, 2026, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dalian Lidu RV Intelligent Manufacturing Base was held in the Dalian Free Trade Zone. The project, with a total investment of 207 million yuan, covers 26,000 square meters and will feature automated production lines and intelligent management systems. Completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2028, with an annual output of 3,000 RVs and projected annual revenue of 600 million yuan. The base will produce towable, motorhome, campground, and special-purpose RVs for both domestic and export markets, including North America, Australia, and Europe.
A video blogger traveled with his daughter by motorhome to Inner Mongolia. In a county town, they stopped to eat shaomai dumplings. The video was posted on NetEase.
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