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 Senica, Slovakia — 78 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Senica, Slovakia — VanSky 78 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #57 of 76 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 6 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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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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Senica ranks 48 of 76 cities. Country average VanSky — 74.
Updated: 11.07.2026
Super E10
$1.91 /l
€1.67 · £1.42/l
106 of 133
pricier than 79% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.11 /l
€1.84 · £1.57/l
73 of 92
pricier than 78% of countries
Motorová nafta
$1.75 /l
€1.53 · £1.30/l
92 of 134
pricier than 68% of countries
Prémiová nafta
$1.92 /l
€1.68 · £1.43/l
22 of 41
pricier than 51% of countries
LPG
$0.95 /l
€0.83 · £0.71/l
31 of 51
pricier than 59% of countries
CNG
$2.23 /l
€1.95 · £1.66/l
14 of 15
pricier than 87% of countries
A large category B rest area is to be built on the under-construction D1 motorway section between Hubová and Ivachnová. It will feature 42 parking spaces for cars, 49 for trucks, 8 for buses, and 2 for caravans, plus 6 EV charging points. Facilities for truck drivers include toilets, showers, a laundry, a kitchenette, and a ramp for removing snow and ice from vehicle roofs. Families will have a children's playground, rest areas, and a dog run. The motorway section is expected to open by September 2025, but the rest area's completion date is not yet set.
Volkswagen has introduced the Grand California, a larger camper van based on the Crafter platform. Compared to the T6 California, it offers increased living space, including a separate bedroom and a full bathroom. The model is designed for extended trips and self-sufficient travel.
The trend of glamping — luxury camping with comfortable tents equipped with beds, heating, and designer interiors — is growing. Critics argue that this format eliminates direct contact with nature, turning it into a backdrop. Supporters say glamping allows those unwilling to rough it to enjoy nature and offers a more sustainable alternative to hotels.
Slovakia is experiencing a caravanning boom, driven by technology and a desire for autonomy. For beginners, the Spiš-Gemer-Malohont route offers developed infrastructure; for experienced travelers, Orava and Liptov provide mountain challenges; and for adventurers, the wild east from Bardejov to Michalovce offers pristine nature. Slovak law permits wild camping only above 1000 meters altitude and requires strict adherence to environmental rules.
Lisa and Robert bought a caravan by the sea, planning to spend time with their grandson and rent it out when not in use. Their dream quickly turned into a nightmare, as they told Nový Čas.
Timon Bornhalm has built what is likely the world's smallest motorhome. The project is based on a microcar, classifying it as a self-propelled camper. Exact dimensions and technical specifications have not been disclosed, but the vehicle is aimed at minimalist living.
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