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Belarusian converts old RAF-2203 'Latvia' into camper

28.07.2026 08:11 1 min 1 source
autogrodno.by RUS

A resident of Mogilev, Evgeny, converted a 1987 RAF-2203 'Latvia' minibus into a camper. The vehicle features a high fiberglass roof, allowing installation of a kitchen module, toilet, and transformable interior. The conversion cost no more than $300. The owner uses the vehicle for festivals and trips across Belarus, but plans to eventually turn it into a replica of a Soviet ambulance.

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