New vanlife gear: electric bike lift, autonomous RVs, and power-generating trailer

Options for converting a Mercedes Vito into a motorhome with a budget of 8 to 15 million rubles are presented, including external and internal modifications. Also considered is the case of converting a car into a camper with minimal costs.

In Heilongjiang Province, China, a growing number of young people are traveling by motorhome. They encounter unexpected behavior from sika deer, which may show aggression, such as kicking. The article describes cases where tourists were injured while trying to feed or pet the animals. Other natural attractions in the region, such as dawn clouds and wild animals, are also mentioned.

China's Ministry of Commerce has included Qingdao in the list of pilot cities for auto market reform. The city will develop RV camping and classic car sectors.

Nanjing authorities announced 53,059 free parking spaces for out-of-town self-drive tourists during the May Day holiday. The spaces cover the entire city, including 2,600 spaces at 300 locations for non-local visitors and 23,000 roadside spaces in Jiangbei New Area and other districts for all drivers. Additionally, on May 2, a Jiangsu Super League match will be held at the Olympic Sports Center, with 2,556 free parking spaces within a 3-km radius.

Lynk & Co has launched the five-seat version of its 900 model. The starting price is 254,800 yuan. A driver from Beijing plans to use the car for road trips and highlights the increased interior space and rear leg rest.

Construction of the Furong Guoli RV Hotel, part of the Xiangtan Wanlou Youth Wharf Phase 3 project in Hunan Province, has entered its final stage. Located on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River near the historic Wanlou Tower, the project covers a total land area of 105,806.96 m² and includes 120 RVs. It is designed as an “RV hotel + camping resort” targeting family and parent-child tourism. Progress has reached 90%, with over 400 workers finishing interior decoration and landscaping. The hotel is expected to open before the 6th Hunan Tourism Development Conference.