Russian firm builds 6x6 motorhome on KamAZ chassis with V8 engine

The Russian motorhome and camper van market is transforming, with a focus on budget and all-wheel-drive models. Experts predict key 2026 trends will include the rise of economical solutions, popularity of all-wheel drive, and a shift in travel routes to less developed regions like the Urals and Siberia. A trend for DIY van conversions using lightweight materials is also gaining momentum.

The Russian company Volgatrade has presented an expedition motorhome based on the all-wheel drive KAMAZ-43118 truck. The 7.2-meter living module includes a sauna, bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. The complete set with a trailer for equipment costs 35 million rubles.

The Nizhny Novgorod company Volgatrade has developed an expedition motorhome based on the Kamaz-43118 truck. The 7.2-meter living module includes a lounge, bedroom, bathroom, sauna, and is powered by solar panels. The package with a trailer for ATVs is priced at 35 million rubles.

The Russian company Volgatrade has presented a motorhome for harsh conditions based on the Ural Next chassis. The 6-meter long living module is equipped with gas heating, a wood-fired sauna, and can accommodate up to seven people. The price with the chassis is 21.8 million rubles.

A Russian freelancer completed a 5000-kilometer journey across the country in a motorhome he converted himself. The route covered several regions, and the trip was organized for remote work. A video report of the journey was published on a news portal.

A Russian workshop has built a motorhome on a three-axle KAMAZ-43118 chassis. The key feature is a long-burning wood-burning stove-fireplace, rarely used in mobile homes due to installation and safety complexities. Autonomy is provided by solar panels, 800 Ah batteries, and a 400-liter water supply.