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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VanSky index for Haubourdin, France — 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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Haubourdin, France — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #82 of 1026 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Haubourdin ranks 45 of 1026 cities. Country average VanSky — 60.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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pricier than 92% of countries
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pricier than 89% of countries
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French manufacturer Rapido will present at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon (August 28 – September 6) compact camper vans based on the Fiat Ducato featuring a queen-size bed measuring 1.95×1.40 m. The Rapido V64 and Dreamer D64 Select models have an unconventional layout: the kitchen is positioned behind the driver's seat, and the two-seat bench is next to the sliding door. The base price for both versions is €71,000; the fully equipped Dreamer Saphir costs €79,000.
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.
On July 11, the 10th Camping-Car Park motorhome service area in the Ain department was inaugurated in Saint-Nizier-le-Désert. The facility has 23 pitches and cost the municipality €50,000 for construction plus €50,000 over five years for maintenance. The network operates over 800 sites across Europe and plans to open 225 new ones in 2026.
Around 800 nomads, mostly members of the Evangelical Mission of the Roma of France 'Life and Light', have set up camp in Levens near Nice until July 24. The movement, founded in 1954 by pastor Clément Le Cossec, claims over 130,000 members and 404 churches. A Nice-Matin reporter attended one of the services, held up to three times a week under a large tent.
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