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In a new episode of the Vanecdotes podcast, YouTuber Miary recounted an aborted journey from France to Japan. The trip in a converted Nissan Patrol 4x4 was halted in Russia due to increased military checks and a tense atmosphere, forcing the traveler to turn back.

Russian customs officers found 13 kilograms of gold in a 58-year-old German man's motorhome at the border in August 2024. As part of a plea deal, the criminal case was dropped, but the man forfeited all the gold, paid approximately 100,000 euros in import duties and a 3,000 euro fine.

In the new episode of the Vanecdotes podcast, released on March 16, 2026, YouTuber Miary recounts the halt of his journey from France to Japan in a converted Nissan Patrol 4x4. The trip was stopped in Russia due to increased military checks and a tense atmosphere, forcing the traveler to turn back.

The Chinese motorhome Changan Peak View RV has been officially launched in Russia. The model features three sleeping areas, a two-liter diesel engine, and a full set of household appliances.

Toy Factory will present only two units of LAIKA Ecovip Titanio L 3019 and 2009 motorhomes. The L 3019 model, approximately 7 meters long, accommodates 4 passengers and 5 sleeping berths, while the L 2009, 6.6 meters long, accommodates 4 passengers and 3 sleeping berths. The vehicles will be displayed at AUTOMOBILE COUNCIL 2026 and Motorhome Collection exhibitions in April 2026.

A pedestrian with a homemade mini-house on wheels, previously spotted in Tula, has approached Kaluga within about 13 kilometers. According to unconfirmed eyewitness reports, his final destination is Brazil, raising questions about the route's feasibility as it would require crossing the Atlantic Ocean.