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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Small town · Corsica, France · Coastal city
VanSky index for Porto-Vecchio, France — 29 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.
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Porto-Vecchio, France — VanSky 29 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #1026 of 1026 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 31°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 28°C.
A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Porto-Vecchio ranks 971 of 1026 cities. Country average VanSky — 63.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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French manufacturer Notin has introduced the new Envol series, starting at €80,900. This is significantly lower than the brand's usual prices, while retaining premium features. The series includes three floorplans: E649 (6.49 m) with a drop-down bed, E719CF (7.19 m) with a queen bed, and E719JF (7.19 m) with twin beds. Standard equipment includes a Pioneer multimedia system with navigation and rear-view camera, Truma Combi 6 heater, and an insulated and heated waste water tank. For €3,000, a package adds a 150 Ah lithium battery, 2000 W inverter, 200 W solar panel with MPPT controller, and a Thule awning. The rear garage has a height of up to 115 cm.
Joa-by-Pilote, a brand under the Pilote Group, offers seven semi-integrated motorhomes on the German market priced between €66,000 and €68,000. All models are based on the Fiat Ducato (140 hp, 3.5 t) and come with standard features including a solar panel, awning, rear-view camera, and lane-keeping assist. For the 2027 model year, interior design has been refreshed and bathrooms optimized.
The municipality of Songeons (France) has decided to introduce fees for the local motorhome parking area, which was previously free. The transition process has begun: the president of the Communauté de communes de la Picardie Verte is authorized to sign a contract with an operator. The change is attributed to the site's growing popularity, necessitating professional management.
Clément, a 37-year-old father, is preparing for a solo trip to the Alps in a converted van, where he will continue working while taking morning and evening walks. He describes himself as not afraid of social interaction but preferring solitude, calling himself 'a big bear.' His first solo trip at age 15 to Australia fostered his love for independent travel.
Challenger has introduced the new Sport Edition line for its Citroën-based campers. The V 114 model, 5.99 m long, features a transformable bathroom with a pivoting wall that enlarges the shower area. Price starts at €51,490. The series also includes five other floorplans, including the V210 with a garage for two bicycles.
Three-time world touring car champion Andy Priaulx revealed his family sold their house and moved into a caravan to finance his racing. His son Sebastian now drives for Ford in endurance racing.
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