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Brazilian couple converts old school bus into a motorhome

05.06.2026 15:28 1 min 1 source
Metrópoles POR
Brazilian couple converts old school bus into a motorhome
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Davi and Paula, from the channel 'Vida na Estrada', converted a 2009 Iveco City Class minibus into a 6.5-meter motorhome. They removed seats, floors, and extra windows, reinforced the chassis with welding, treated the body for rust, and insulated the floor. Inside, they installed modular furniture, a bathroom with a roll-up door, solar panels, and a rooftop terrace. The couple sold the motorhome to pursue a new travel project with a 4x4 Land Cruiser Prado for a trip to Alaska.

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Brazilian couple converts old school bus into a motorhome

05.06.2026 Metrópoles POR

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