Spain rewrites motorhome parking rules · VanLife Weekly #30
From October Spain bans blocking motorhome parking, but the Canaries tighten site rules. Also: Honda Trail Master and Turkey's caravan boom.
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VanSky index for Zibihu, 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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Zibihu, China — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #202 of 2388 cities in the country (as of 31 July 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Zibihu ranks 27 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 · €1.02/l
16 of 94
cheaper than 84% of countries
98号汽油
$1.35 /l
CNY9.12 · €1.17/l
9 of 24
cheaper than 67% of countries
柴油
$1.05 /l
CNY7.06 · €0.91/l
28 of 141
cheaper than 81% of countries
In Lishui, Zhejiang Province, the 'cool economy' is thriving as mountain areas leverage their climate for summer tourism. In Qingyuan County, Baishanzu Township, a motorhome campsite attracts tourists from the Yangtze River Delta, with average summer temperatures of 22°C. In 2025, the campsite hosted over 30 motorhomes, and local farmer Liu Fanggen earns up to 1,000 yuan per day selling vegetables to visitors. In Songyang County, Anmin Township's 'short village stay' program boosted guesthouse occupancy by 30% in summer 2025. Lishui has launched the 'Live in Lishui' brand and issued China's first standard for eco-health tourism in rural areas.
Chery has unveiled the production version of the T1TP, a vehicle that can transform between a 7-seat SUV, a pickup, and a camper. The concept was shown at the 2025 Chery International User Conference. Switching between the three modes takes up to 10 minutes. The production model is expected to be named Tiggo V. It will feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain (details undisclosed).
Chinese caravan manufacturer Compaks RV reduced its delivery cycle from 35 to 9–10 days after adopting the Haier COSMOPlat industrial internet platform. The entire production process is now online and standardized, enabling real-time tracking of all stages. Exports account for over 90% of output, mainly to Australia. The company's revenue multiplied several times over five years, and Rongcheng's caravan output reached 15,000 units in 2025, representing 30% of China's total.
Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, stated that the Pengcheng model was conceived as a mobile home. The vehicle combines the exterior and handling of an SUV with the flexible interior layout of a motorhome. The space can be reconfigured for use as a personal office, a café for two, a meeting room for three, or a play area for the whole family.
The Stelato G9 crossover from BAIC and Huawei will be available for pre-order in China from August 5. The vehicle features gold-colored controls, three screens, leather upholstery, and a roof tent. It measures 5206 mm in length with a 3160 mm wheelbase. The electric version with dual motors producing 594 hp has a range of over 700 km, while the hybrid version reaches up to 1300 km. The crossover can ford 900 mm deep water and tow a 2-tonne trailer.
Jietu has introduced the Shanhai L7 PLUS Travel Small RV, equipped with a City Navigation Assist (City NOA) system. The vehicle completed its first test drive on Nan'ao Island. It is a plug-in hybrid SUV with rear seats that fold flat into a sleeping area over 1.8 m long. The City NOA system, based on the Huawei Qiankun platform, includes 3 radars, 11 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. The claimed coverage area of City NOA exceeds 85% of urban roads. The vehicle is powered by a 1.5L turbo engine and two electric motors, with a combined output of 320 kW and 550 N·m of torque. NEDC electric range is 130 km, total range exceeds 1200 km. Estimated price ranges from 180,000 to 220,000 yuan.
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