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Brazilian couple converts police mobile base into motorhome for Alaska trip

07.01.2026 17:48 1 min 1 source РУС
Mochileiros.com POR
Brazilian couple converts police mobile base into motorhome for Alaska trip
Original source: Mochileiros.com

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.

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