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Kombi-home — Brazilian VW Kombi camper

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Kombi-home, Kombihome, VW Kombi camper, Brazilian Kombi conversion, Type 2 camper Brazil

A Kombi-home is the Brazilian camper conversion based on a VW Kombi (Type 2). The Kombi was built in Brazil from 1957 to 2013 and is the iconic platform of Brazilian van-life culture.

Common conversions: a double bed over the engine, side galley, pop-top or homebuilt high roof, 100–200 W solar, AGM battery. Used Kombi-home prices: BRL 35,000–80,000; restored premium: BRL 100,000–200,000. Community hubs: KombiHome.com.br, Festa da Kombi festival.

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