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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Town · Zlín Region, Czech Republic
VanSky index for Vsetín, Czech Republic — 87 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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Vsetín, Czech Republic — VanSky 87 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #40 of 187 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 6 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Vsetín ranks 38 of 187 cities. Country average VanSky — 84.
Updated: 11.07.2026
Super 95
$1.84 /l
CZK38.95 · €1.61/l
102 of 133
pricier than 76% of countries
Super Plus 98
$1.99 /l
CZK42.23 · €1.74/l
66 of 92
pricier than 71% of countries
Motorová nafta
$1.67 /l
CZK35.43 · €1.46/l
85 of 134
pricier than 63% of countries
Prémiová nafta
$1.68 /l
CZK35.49 · €1.46/l
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cheaper than 66% of countries
LPG
$1.03 /l
CZK21.78 · €0.90/l
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pricier than 65% of countries
CNG
$1.85 /l
CZK39.29 · €1.62/l
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pricier than 67% of countries
Affinity has introduced the Five, a motorhome designed to accommodate up to five people. The vehicle can be driven with a standard driving license, no special category required. The price has not been disclosed, but the manufacturer claims it is affordable for a family budget.
Dagmar, 56, from the Czech Republic, says her husband wants to sell their family home and buy a motorhome to travel across Europe. She opposes the plan, as the home holds memories and is where they meet their children and grandchildren. The couple is seeking a compromise, such as traveling part of the year while keeping the house.
Car camping is popular for saving on accommodation and offering travel freedom. In the Czech Republic, sleeping in a car is allowed almost everywhere except private land and protected areas, but it is banned in Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Croatia. For comfort, experts recommend inflatable mattresses, window shades, and mosquito nets, along with safety measures: locked doors, no idling engine, and valuables out of sight.
A photographer who often travels with gear bought a camper van and uses it for work trips and family holidays. He installed a StandHeiz 12V parking air conditioner, a 12V 400LM LED ceiling light, and a roof tent.
In the Czech Republic, building authorities are increasingly forcing owners to remove caravans from their own plots following neighbor complaints. Under the new building law, a caravan on wheels with a valid technical inspection can be classified as a 'product serving the function of a building' if it remains stationary for several months and is used for living or recreation. Fines for such violations reach 400,000 CZK for individuals, and up to 4 million CZK in protected areas.
Experts warn that after summer downpours, caravan owners frequently neglect critical areas such as wet awnings, refrigerator ventilation grilles, and interior moisture. Rolling up a wet awning can lead to mold and odors. Blocked fridge vents reduce cooling efficiency. Inside, damp textiles without ventilation create ideal conditions for mildew.
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