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Motorhome built on KAMAZ chassis features wood-burning stove © «Первый технический» - www1.ru
Builds RU Russia 21.01.2026

Motorhome built on KAMAZ chassis features wood-burning stove

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.

Builds RU Russia 03.01.2026

New luxury motorhome built on MAN TGM 4x4 chassis debuts in Russia

A new self-contained motorhome based on a MAN TGM 4x4 chassis has been presented in Russia. The vehicle features a 320 hp diesel engine, automatic transmission, and is designed to accommodate four people. Key specifications include 300-liter freshwater capacity, a 120-liter auxiliary fuel tank, six solar panels, and comprehensive off-road equipment.

Russian company builds off-road camper on Toyota Land Cruiser chassis © Daily-Motor.Ru
Builds RU Russia 03.01.2026

Russian company builds off-road camper on Toyota Land Cruiser chassis

A Siberian firm has developed a motorhome conversion based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series. The vehicle features a modified suspension, two 90-liter fuel tanks, and a 238 hp engine. The living module is designed for three people and can operate in temperatures from -45°C to +40°C, equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and solar charging capability.

Builds RU Russia 15.01.2026

Retro truck converted into a motorhome

An old truck has been converted into a fully-fledged motorhome with living space. The interior includes a kitchen, sleeping areas, and a bathroom. The project showcases the possibility of creating mobile housing on a non-standard chassis.

Industry RU Russia 15.01.2026

UAZ unveils new camper van based on a van

The Russian manufacturer UAZ has introduced a new camper van version based on a van. The model is equipped with a sleeping area, a kitchen module, and a storage system. The configuration is adapted for operation in Russian conditions.

Industry RU Russia 15.01.2026 2

Changan Peak View RV motorhome listed for sale in Vladivostok

A new 2025 model year Changan Peak View RV motorhome has been listed for sale in Vladivostok. The model is equipped with a 2.0-liter petrol engine producing 211 hp, all-wheel drive, and measures 5990x2320x2910 mm. Its interior features include 500 Ah lithium batteries, 600 W solar panels, a diesel heater, a washing machine, and a refrigerator.

Ural Next truck converted into off-road motorhome for 19.7 million rubles © Daily-Motor.Ru
Builds RU Russia 13.01.2026

Ural Next truck converted into off-road motorhome for 19.7 million rubles

The Russian company Volgatrade has presented a motorhome based on the six-wheel-drive Ural Next truck. The 5.3 x 2.4 x 2 meter living module accommodates 4-5 people and features a kitchen, bathroom, and heating systems. The complete vehicle on a new chassis costs 19.71 million rubles, while converting an existing truck costs 8.73 million.

Russian company unveils 12-person motorhome on Ural 8x8 chassis © ГИПОРТ Новости
Builds RU Russia 10.01.2026

Russian company unveils 12-person motorhome on Ural 8x8 chassis

Volgatrade has presented a motorhome project based on a modified Ural 9593 8x8 truck chassis. The approximately 9-meter vehicle is designed as a mobile hotel complex with three insulated modules for year-round use. It features a full kitchen, bathroom, heating, air conditioning, and a power supply system. The conversion cost for the 12-person layout is stated at 16.8 million rubles, excluding the chassis.

Independent designers present UAZ-452 camper van concept © myseldon.com
Builds RU Russia 09.01.2026

Independent designers present UAZ-452 camper van concept

Independent designers have published renderings of a potential camper van version of the classic Russian UAZ-452 utility vehicle. The concept images show a fully equipped interior with a kitchen, seating, and sleeping areas. The unofficial project highlights the model's potential for off-road travel but is not an official manufacturer announcement.

UAZ Patriot with motorhome crashes into road sign and overturns on M-10 highway © Новгородские ведомости
Incidents RU Russia 07.01.2026

UAZ Patriot with motorhome crashes into road sign and overturns on M-10 highway

An accident involving a UAZ Patriot towing a motorhome occurred on the M-10 highway in the Novgorod district. The vehicle left the roadway, struck road signs, and overturned. Emergency services responded, checked for fuel leaks, and disconnected the battery. The driver and passengers declined hospitalization.

Russian firm builds custom motorhome on MAN chassis with sauna © Daily-Motor.Ru
Builds RU Russia 06.01.2026

Russian firm builds custom motorhome on MAN chassis with sauna

A Russian company has built a custom motorhome on a used MAN TGL truck chassis for a private client. The vehicle features a living area, kitchen, bathroom, a Finnish sauna, and a 500-liter fresh water tank. Power is supplied by three 200 Ah batteries charged by solar panels. The project's cost is rumored to be around 20 million rubles.

Fallen tree crushes motorhome in Sochi © Народная газета
Incidents RU Russia 03.01.2026

Fallen tree crushes motorhome in Sochi

A motorhome was severely damaged by a falling tree in Sochi on New Year's Eve 2025. The incident, caused by heavy snowfall, resulted in significant structural damage to the vehicle. No official information is available yet regarding potential occupants at the time of the collapse.

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