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Frenchman turns Renault Trafic into camper for €20,000 and 8 months

11.08.2026 12:00 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Rémi Boukli, a 35-year-old engineer from France, spent 8 months and €20,000 converting a Renault Trafic into a camper with solar panels and up to 10 days of autonomy.

Rémi Boukli, a 35-year-old engineer from France, spent about eight months and €20,000 converting a used Renault Trafic into a camper. According to one source, he is from Roquemaure; according to another, from Le Gar. During the work, he removed leftover tile adhesive, installed windows, insulation, a pull-out seat, a kitchenette with shower and refrigerator, as well as solar panels.

The camper features a double bed, kitchen, refrigerator, and solar panels providing up to ten days of autonomy. The vehicle is 5.4 meters long. For legal use in France, a special VASP permit is required to confirm compliance with technical standards. Boukli has been renting out the vehicle since June.

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Frenchman converts Renault Trafic into camper for €20,000 and 8 months

11.08.2026 CHIP DEU Original source

Gard resident turns Renault Trafic into camper van in 8 months for €20,000

10.08.2026 midilibre.fr FRA Original source

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