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Starlink (SpaceX) has announced pricing for mobile satellite internet equipment and plans. The Starlink Mini antenna costs BRL 799 (around BRL 500 on promotion). Two plans are available: 100 GB for BRL 339 per month and unlimited for BRL 619 per month. Additional accessories (car adapter, mount, mini router) are sold separately. A full kit with subscription ranges from BRL 2,278 to BRL 2,558.
Robson Lunardi and Bel Albornoz, with no construction background, built the Araraúna motorhome on a chassis after finding professional services too expensive and scarce in Brazil. The 27 m² tiny house took about 15 months to complete and cost R$ 180,000. It includes two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, dry toilet, and off-grid energy systems.
On December 21, Palotina hosted the Paraná Motorhome Meeting, an event for RV enthusiasts. Local Civil Defense personnel were present to ensure safety, patrol the area, and assist participants and organizers.
A Brazilian designer unveiled a micro mobile home with just 1.95 m² of living space, built on the chassis of a compact Japanese pickup truck. Instead of a conventional trailer, the project uses a light utility vehicle with a custom wooden cabin insulated with foam and clad in lightweight panels. The interior includes a mini kitchen with a sink and an alcohol stove, a portable toilet, a fold-out bed, and a rooftop solar panel with a battery. The design is intended for short trips and as a demonstration of ultra-compact living, not for full-time occupancy.
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SpaceX has introduced the portable Starlink Mini kit for internet in RVs and trucks. Equipment costs 500–799 Brazilian reais, with subscriptions from 339 BRL for 100 GB to 619 BRL for unlimited data.
Federal Deputy Acácio Favacho (MDB) started a new participatory mandate model in Amapá, using a motorhome as a mobile office. His first public hearing took place at the Mucajá housing complex in Macapá, where he also inspected the installation of solar panels. The 'Luz Baixa Mucajá' program, announced in March, will equip 592 apartments with photovoltaic systems at no cost to residents, with an estimated monthly savings of R$ 280 per household.
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On July 17, a convoy of 20 motorhomes and trailers arrived in Pato Bragado (Paraná) as part of the 3rd stage of Circuito Caminhos do Paraná. Visitors can view the vehicles for free until 9 PM on Rua Maringá. From July 18 to 21, the caravan will visit four more cities in the state.
A fundraising campaign has been launched in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo state) to help João Sueo Ishiwatari, whose skewer trailer was completely destroyed by a fire caused by a short circuit on June 12. No injuries were reported as the trailer was not operating at the time. The flames consumed the structure, equipment, utensils, and stock. The trailer is the family's main source of income. Approximately 30,000 Brazilian reais are needed for reconstruction.
The Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) of Limeira identified an illegal power connection in a trailer parked in the Cecap neighborhood. The trailer owner stated he was unaware the practice was illegal. He was taken to the police station, where the incident was registered. The trailer's documentation, including licensing and parking authorization, will also be reviewed; further violations could lead to its removal.
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On July 19, the Brazilian city of Nova Santa Rosa (Paraná) starts the 3rd stage of Brazil's largest motorhome gathering Circuito Caminhos do Paraná, featuring 20 RVs and a cultural-gastronomic program
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On July 19, the Brazilian city of Nova Santa Rosa (Paraná state) will host an exhibition of motorhomes and caravans as part of the 3rd stage of the Circuito Caminhos do Paraná. About 40 participants on 20 vehicles will gather at Praça da Bíblia.
A couple from Curitiba, Brazil, plans to travel from Brazil to Japan in their own vehicle. The route includes crossing South America, shipping the car by sea to Europe from Panama, driving overland through Russia, then by sea to South Korea and finally to Japan. The Toyota Hilux is being converted into a motorhome, with completion targeted for November 2026. The journey is expected to take two to three years, with the couple working remotely and documenting the trip.
In Rio de Janeiro, a couple of entrepreneurs recovered a snack trailer that had been stolen and found in a condominium in Barra da Tijuca. After celebrating, they discovered the trailer had not been stolen but sold without authorization by a renter. Police identified the fraudster, and after payment to the first owner, the couple managed to regularize the documents and resume their activities.
In Brazil's Federal District, over 25,000 kiosk and trailer operators await the implementation of Complementary Law 1056/2025, aimed at providing legal stability. The SINTS union secured an extension of concession terms to up to 30 years but fears that new bidding processes will push out small entrepreneurs in favor of larger players. About 80% of the sector is in debt due to retroactive fees, and the union is pushing for debt forgiveness until the law takes effect.
A food trailer belonging to vendor Priscila de Souza was stolen in Madureira, Rio. She paid a ransom but was scammed. The trailer was later found in a luxury condominium 20 km away.
Starting June 15, 2026, the Brazilian city of Porto Seguro (Bahia state) will charge an environmental protection fee (TPA) for incoming vehicles. The measure was approved by Mayor Jânio Natal in November 2025 and applies to the main urban area as well as the tourist districts of Trancoso and Arraial d’Ajuda. The fee is collected via automatic license plate recognition, without toll booths. Vehicles staying less than 8 hours are exempt, except rental cars. Residents of Porto Seguro and neighboring municipalities (50% discount) are also exempt. Non-payment results in a 50% surcharge. In 2025, the city received about 1.4 million tourists.
A couple from Brasília built their own motorhome and travels across Brazil with their 1-year-old daughter. They have visited 10 Brazilian states so far. The couple works remotely on weekdays and explores new places on weekends. Their goal is to explore all of South America.
The Roda Riso clown duo, formed by Greice Miotello (clown Gretta) and Allan Ortega (clown Billy), is touring Santa Catarina state in a motorhome. The project aims to deliver 100 free performances across 17 municipalities by September 2026. Shows take place in public institutions and open spaces, targeting schoolchildren and residents of remote areas.
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Davi and Paula spent 14 months turning a 2009 Iveco City Class school bus into a fully equipped motorhome with kitchen, bathroom, and solar panels. After completion, they sold it to travel to Alaska in a Land Cruiser Prado.
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The 3rd motorhome gathering in Ribeirão Pires (Brazil) runs from July 4 to 7, with over 120 vehicles. The program includes music, gastronomy, charity, and on July 5 a bonfire and sertanejo show.
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