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A former school bus has been fully converted into a living space. The renovation to transform it into a mini apartment took two and a half years.
Brazilian couple converts bus into motorhome with swimming pool
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.
Man builds Cybertruck-style motorhome for $500 using old trailer
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.
Retiree converts vehicles into motorhomes
A Brazilian retiree manually converts vehicles into habitable motorhomes. His project has already enabled travels through South American countries.
1986 Chevrolet D20 pickup converted into a motorhome
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.
Motorhomes stop at Leonel Brizola Park in Sidrolândia
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.
Luxury motorhome company founded in Brazil
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.
Brazilian family plans year-long South America trip in self-built motorhome
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.
Brazilian couple converts police mobile base into motorhome for Alaska trip
A Brazilian couple from São Paulo converted a former police mobile base into a motorhome for a trip across 16 countries. They plan to travel from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Alaska over approximately 14 months. The van was purchased at an auction with discounts of up to 50% off the market price.
Photographer converts Fiorino into motorhome and heads to Alaska
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.
DAF CF truck converted into motorhome for Latin American travel
Brazilian transport company Bonomi Transportes has converted a DAF CF truck into a motorhome for family trips. The project uses a 6×2 chassis, 8 meters long, with a 310 hp engine. The interior includes a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living area with an electric slide-out, accommodating up to six people.
Brazilian retirees convert van into motorhome for cross-country travel
A retired couple from Paraná, Brazil, has adopted a mobile lifestyle by converting a van into a full-time home. They have traveled through multiple states since early 2025 in their self-converted vehicle, which features solar panels, a bathroom, and a kitchen. Their next goal is to drive to Ushuaia, Argentina.
Couple from Maringá converts Kombi into motorhome for Brazil travels
A programmer and a physiotherapist from Apucarana converted an old Volkswagen Kombi van into a full motorhome in their home garage. After five months of work, they embarked on a trip across Brazil and neighboring countries, overcoming several technical challenges. The couple has temporarily returned home but plans to resume their journey from Chuí to the Northeast region.
Video: Scania 770 S converted into a luxury motorhome with apartment-like space
A Scania 770 S truck, once the world's most powerful, has been converted into a luxury motorhome in Brazil. The two-year conversion by Vegini cost R$ 3.3 million and resulted in a 45-square-meter living space featuring a bedroom, living area, two kitchens, and a bathroom. The vehicle retains its 770 hp engine and includes a slide-out extension, a 1,000-liter water tank, a diesel generator, and Starlink satellite internet.
Brazilian company unveils motorhome built on Scania truck for R$3.3 million
The Brazilian company Vegini has built a motorhome based on a Scania 770 S V8 truck. The 13.5-meter-long vehicle features a slide-out system that expands the living area to about 45 m² and has a range of up to 1200 km. It is designed for long-distance travel across Brazil's challenging terrain.
Brazilian couple founds luxury motorhome company
A Brazilian couple, who gained fame on social media after building their own motorhome, founded the company Up! Motorhome. The company builds custom motorhomes based on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit vans, with prices starting at 265,000 Brazilian reais. Production takes 4-5 months, and 15 vehicles have already been delivered.
Transport company owners convert DAF CF truck into a motorhome
The Brazilian transport company Bonomi Transportes has converted a DAF CF truck into a motorhome for family travel. The 8-meter long motorhome, built on a Space cab chassis, accommodates up to six people and features a bedroom, two kitchens, a bathroom, and a living area with an electric slide-out.
Meet the R$ 3.3 million motorhome touring Brazil
A Brazilian company has built a luxury motorhome on a Scania 770 S V8 truck chassis, the most powerful truck officially sold in Brazil. The vehicle, priced at R$ 3.3 million, features a 770 hp engine and expands to approximately 45 m² when parked, offering amenities like two bedrooms, six TVs, and a 1,000-liter water tank. The project took two years to complete and is designed for long-distance travel with a fuel range of nearly 1,200 km.
Family builds motorhome on a DAF truck chassis
A Brazilian family of transport company owners has built a motorhome for travel on a DAF CF truck chassis. The six-person, 8-meter-long home on wheels features a direct passage from the cab, a slide-out section, two kitchens, and a laundry. The project is based on a chassis with a 310 hp engine and a 9-speed automated transmission.
Kit transforms your car into an 'almost motorhome' starting from R$ 2,900
A Brazilian entrepreneur has developed a removable conversion kit to turn standard vehicles into camper vans. The kit creates four reversible spaces—living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom—and can be installed in hatchbacks, SUVs, vans, and trucks in under three minutes. Prices start at R$ 2,900, with a specific Kombi van kit priced at R$ 3,700. The conversion does not require permanent vehicle modification or changes to its registration.
Motorhome de R$ 3,3 milhões é a 'casa mais potente do Brasil' - Autoesporte
A Scania 770 S V8 truck, Brazil's most powerful vehicle with 770 hp, has been converted into a luxury motorhome. The two-year conversion by Vegini cost R$ 3.3 million and resulted in a 13.5-meter-long home with two bedrooms, a slide-out section, six TVs, and a 1,000-liter water tank. The vehicle features a 395-liter fuel tank for a 1,200 km range and is equipped with Starlink satellite internet.
Brazilian couple founds luxury motorhome company after viral DIY build
A Brazilian couple, who gained fame on social media after building their own motorhome, founded the company Up! Motorhome. The company specializes in custom luxury motorhomes based on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit vans, with prices starting at 265,000 Brazilian reais. The company has already delivered 15 vehicles and plans to double that number by 2026.
Brazilian Envemo Camper SUV used parts from Uno, Chevette and Opala
The Envemo Camper, a Brazilian SUV produced from 1990 to 1995, was inspired by the Jeep Cherokee but assembled using parts from common local cars. It featured a military-grade chassis from the Engesa 4, a fiberglass body, and was offered with gasoline, ethanol, and diesel engines. A 1992 test of the 4x4 diesel version recorded a top speed of 131.6 km/h and a 0-100 km/h time of 24.79 seconds.
Mini travel trailer for 5,000 reais enables car travel across Brazil
An Italian mini travel trailer project costing around 5,000 Brazilian reais (800 euros) has gained popularity among travelers. The design, showcased in a viral YouTube video, is a DIY build, lightweight, and towable by a small car. The interior includes a bed, storage compartments, and a mini kitchen.