A Brazilian couple has fully converted a bus into a residential motorhome. The interior includes a kitchen, bedroom, and living area, while an exterior deck features a swimming pool. Solar panels on the roof provide energy independence.

A 60-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident on the BR-369 highway. The crash involved a collision with a motorhome.

A Brazilian man built a compact motorhome inspired by the Cybertruck design using an old trailer. The project was completed in a home garage with a budget of around $500, demonstrating the possibility of creating mobile living space with minimal investment.

Publisher Silver Lining Interactive and developer Square Glade Games announced the release date for Outbound. The open-world exploration game, where players live in and customize a van, will launch on April 23 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PS5. A playable demo is now available for Switch and Switch 2.

The municipality of Araçatuba held a public hearing on draft rules for permitting trailers on public land. On January 3, around 80 participants reviewed the proposed regulations and asked questions. The initiative aims to regulate the placement of mobile commercial ventures and ensure transparency in the permitting process.

State deputy Antídio Lunelli has introduced a bill to create the Caravanning Support Program in Santa Catarina. The program would encourage new tourist routes, support points, overnight parking areas, and improved infrastructure for motorhomes, trailers, and camper vans. The law does not mandate specific spending but establishes guidelines for organizing the sector and stimulating investment.

A Brazilian retiree manually converts vehicles into habitable motorhomes. His project has already enabled travels through South American countries.

Brazilian enthusiasts Grazi and Charles from Curitiba have presented a project to install an automatic transmission in a Volkswagen Kombi. Their YouTube channel has over 111 thousand subscribers, and their workshop specializes in restoring these vehicles. The project uses an adapted transmission from a Subaru and is currently in the testing phase.

A retired couple is traveling across Brazil while living in a motorhome. They produce and sell handmade crafts to fund their travels. They are currently in the city of Cacoal.

Comprehensive review of all RV and camper toilet types: cassette, portable, gravity, vacuum, macerating, dry flush, sealing, incinerating, composting and separating. Comparison of models, consumables, installation and annual costs.

Complete guide to the best apps for finding motorhome parking spots and campsites in 2026. Free and paid options for Russia, Europe, and worldwide.

The OpenVan.camp editorial team analyzed 3,581 news stories from 56 countries in early 2026. Declining sales in Germany and the USA, Hyundai electric campers, budget Wuling motorhomes, KAMAZes with saunas in Russia, parking bans in Turkey — a comprehensive overview of motorhome industry trends by world region.

A driver lost control of a motorhome and collided with a wall in the Santo André neighborhood of Lajeado, Brazil. The incident occurred due to a loss of vehicle control. Details regarding potential casualties or the cause of the accident are not specified.

The TV program Terra da Gente, en route to COP-30, made a stop in Brasília. Traveling by motorhome, the crew encountered a community of people living in camper vans and RVs in the capital, including a couple who have been living in their van for five years.

A family spent the summer season living in a motorhome on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul. They converted the vehicle for long-term living in the city of Torres.

73-year-old former teacher Vani Neves da Rosa travels across Brazil in a small travel trailer. She documents her journeys in a video blog, showcasing life on the road.

A group of motorhomes made a stop at Leonel Brizola Park in the Brazilian city of Sidrolândia. Among the travelers is a couple from Campo Grande who converted a van into a motorhome themselves. They stated they switched to this mode of travel to be able to bring their dogs along.

A dog named Mell died during a family trip in a motorhome. Her owners have memorialized her by naming their vehicle 'Mell Casa' and applying her name and photo to its body. The motorhome has already traveled through 13 Brazilian states during a 33-day journey.

A group of 50 adventurers in 25 motorhomes has begun a 10-day expedition along the Bioceanic Route in Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul state. Organized by a local motorhome association, the trip includes stops in several cities to promote tourism. Participants plan to extend the route to Iquique, Chile, after a bridge opens next year.

A resident of Maringá, Brazil, has converted a 1986 Chevrolet D20 pickup truck into a motorhome. The DIY project involved an investment of approximately 13,000 Brazilian reais. The refurbished vehicle, featuring a kitchen, sleeping areas, and solar panels, has gained popularity on social media.

A Brazilian couple has founded Up! Motorhome, a company specializing in premium, customized motorhomes. The company uses van bases like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit, with prices starting at 265,000 Brazilian reais. They have already delivered 15 vehicles and plan to double that number by 2026, targeting a revenue of 5.5 million reais.

A 73-year-old Brazilian woman has been spending her vacations in a travel trailer on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul for several years. She travels with her 10-year-old granddaughter and dog, using a compact trailer equipped with a kitchen, sleeping areas, and a shower. The retiree purchased the trailer five years ago in Santa Catarina and outfitted it herself.

A family from Dois Irmãos, Brazil, has sold their house and quit their jobs to travel South America for a year in a self-converted motorhome. They plan to start the journey in May, with their daughter studying remotely through a U.S. school program. The motorhome is based on a Ford Transit and designed for off-grid living.

A Brazilian couple, who went viral on social media for building their own motorhome, founded the company Up! Motorhome. It specializes in custom luxury motorhomes built on van bases like Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit, with prices starting at R$265,000. The company has delivered 15 vehicles and plans to double that number by 2026.

YouTube has seen a rise in channels where Brazilians document their travels in converted vans and camper vans. The creators publish videos about daily life on the road, technical aspects of conversions, and visits to various countries. The vehicles featured are predominantly Volkswagen Kombi, Mercedes Sprinter, and Fiat Doblo models.

A motorhome with Argentine license plates was towed in central Balneário Camboriú for parking in a loading zone. Two dogs were found locked inside the vehicle with the windows closed. The owners arrived before the vehicle was breached, and it was impounded for the traffic violation.

Photographer and climber Camila Caggiano converted a Fiat Fiorino van into a mini motorhome by herself. Her first 15,000 km journey went from São Paulo to Ushuaia, Argentina. She is currently en route to Alaska, and a documentary has been made about her trip.

The term "vanlife" surpassed one million search results on Google and Instagram in 2016, confirming the growth of vehicular nomadism. Travelers fund their lifestyle through remote work, such as web development, or by converting vans into food trucks. A cost comparison suggests that life on the road can be less expensive than maintaining a residence in major urban centers.

South Korean Pan Ho Lee is traveling around the world with a caravan. He departed from Korea, traveled through Europe and Africa, and is currently in South America, in the Brazilian town of Arroio do Sal.

A 64-year-old South Korean engineer has been traveling the world in a travel trailer for two years, visiting 45 countries. He is currently exploring the coast of Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil, en route to Manaus. His journey began in Russia and passed through Europe, Asia, and Africa.