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An old Volkswagen Kombi can be converted into a compact mobile home. Key elements include a foldable bed, a minimal kitchen, and lightweight removable modules. The project requires precise measurements, proper weight distribution, and compliance with legal regulations.
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An old Volkswagen Kombi can be converted into a compact mobile home. Key elements include a foldable bed, a minimal kitchen, and lightweight removable...
An old Volkswagen Kombi can be converted into a compact mobile home. Key elements include a foldable bed, a minimal kitchen, and lightweight removable modules. The project requires precise measurements, proper weight distribution, and compliance with legal regulations.
Brazil — fuel prices
Updated: 01.08.2026
Gasolina Comum
$1.27 /l
BRL6.53 · €1.10/l
48 of 140
cheaper than 66% of countries
RON 95
$1.35 /l
BRL6.93 · €1.17/l
31 of 94
cheaper than 68% of countries
Diesel S10
$1.38 /l
BRL7.10 · €1.20/l
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cheaper than 61% of countries
GLP
$1.71 /l
BRL8.80 · €1.48/l
54 of 54
pricier than 98% of countries
GNV
$0.92 /l
BRL4.72 · €0.80/l
8 of 16
cheaper than 56% of countries
Etanol
$0.83 /l
BRL4.28 · €0.72/l
2 of 6
cheaper than 83% of countries
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From September 1, 2026, motorhomes cannot stay at the municipal tourist parking lot in Arraial do Cabo. Entry requires a campsite booking; overnight stays in public spaces are prohibited.
In Brazil, five options for homes on wheels are presented, costing less than 400,000 Brazilian reais — the price of a new luxury SUV. Among them are a used Karmann Ghia Safari for 80,000–150,000 reais, a new trailer from 50,000 reais, a pickup camper from 100,000 reais, a converted van (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Fiat Ducato) for 200,000–350,000 reais, and a used motorhome from well-known manufacturers (Motor Trailer, Estrella Mobil, Turiscar) for under 400,000 reais. The caravanning market in the country is actively growing.
A Volvo 540 truck, previously used for heavy haulage, has been transformed into a luxury motorhome in Brazil. The owner, a businessman from Montenegro, drove about 3,000 km to Luís Eduardo Magalhães to present the vehicle at the Bahia Farm Show. The interior features wooden trim, two bathrooms, an office, a bedroom with slide-outs, a kitchen and a barbecue area. The motorhome is equipped with hydraulic leveling, a water tank of 800–1,000 liters, a generator and Starlink satellite internet. The conversion cost has not been disclosed.
Brazilian architecture firm Freijó Arquitetura completed a motorhome project in 2023 based on a 4×4 truck. The 29-square-meter interior includes a living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. The design focuses on furniture stability against movement and chassis torsion, as well as a drainage system that works on any incline. The motorhome features solar panels, automation, and UV water treatment.
Brazilian couple Marta and Junior converted a two-story bus into a motorhome named Arara Azul Motor Home. It features a pool with LED lighting, a balcony, a kitchen with five burners, a bathtub, and space for up to four bedrooms. The vehicle is equipped with solar panels and Starlink internet. The couple has been traveling since 2018 and has visited about 70% of Brazil, as well as Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. The construction cost was not disclosed.
The Arraiá Capuba TOCA festival took place this weekend at Capuba Camping in Serra, Espírito Santo, organized by the Capixaba Association of Recreation Vehicle Owners (TOCA). The event gathered owners of travel trailers, motorhomes, and tents from various cities in the state and beyond. The program included forró and sertanejo shows, typical food, and children's activities. Attendees were also encouraged to donate 1 kg of rice, 1 kg of beans, or 1 liter of oil to the Fundação Beneficente Praia do Canto, which supports over 250 children.
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