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AU Australia Today 5

22-year-old quits high-paying job, converts van into camper for Australia road trip

Cassandra Jovanovic quit her job as a traffic controller at 21, saved $30,000, and converted a 2010 Toyota HiAce van into a camper. Over 11–14 months she drove more than 40,000 km across Australia, facing breakdowns and a lack of amenities.

VN Vietnam 19.02.2026

Hanoi Family Converts Ford into Camper Van

A family from Hanoi converted a Ford vehicle into a camper van for traveling across Vietnam. They started with tent camping in 2021 and switched to a camper van costing from 300 million VND in 2025 to have integrated sleeping areas, kitchen, and toilet. They believe this format could become a new trend for families with children starting in 2026.

CN China Today 9

Vietnamese tourists rent RV for month-long trip across China

Four Vietnamese tourists rented a motorhome with a driver for a 30-day trip across China. The rental cost about 70 million VND per person, with total expenses reaching around 115 million VND.

VN Vietnam 05.03.2026

Motorhomes: A New Trend Approaching the Vietnamese Market?

Interest in motorhomes is growing in Vietnam, but the market remains small due to high costs. New technical standards regulating the conversion of vans into mobile homes came into effect in 2024. According to the CEO of Sunlimo, demand is limited due to high prices relative to local incomes, although the company's products are exported at prices two to three times higher.

VN Vietnam 05.03.2026

Humanity's First Mobile Home on the Moon with Autonomous Driving Capability

The Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module, developed by Thales Alenia Space, will be the first mobile habitation complex on the Moon. It is a 6-meter-long pressurized cylindrical compartment on wheels, capable of autonomous movement across the lunar surface. Its launch is planned for 2033 under the Artemis program, with a designed operational lifespan of 10 years.

VN Vietnam 23.02.2026

Mobile Home That Expands Threefold

The foldable camper module concept Wingcube was presented at the CMT 2026 exhibition in Germany. In its closed state, it measures 2.5 m long, 1.2 m wide, and 2.1 m high, weighing about 500 kg. When expanded, the side walls slide out, increasing the living space to accommodate up to four people. The product's commercialization is planned for the end of 2027 with an estimated price of 20,000 euros.

US United States 18.02.2026

Rare Three-Story Motorhome from 1963 Discovered in the US

A set consisting of a 1963 Ford F-250 pickup and a Del Rey Sky Lounge motorhome in good condition has been discovered in the US. The motorhome features a three-story design with an observation lounge and a rooftop sundeck. The set is being displayed at the MaxMotive exhibition and is considered one of the most ambitious projects in the history of truck campers.

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