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The owner converted a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome and visited 23 of Brazil's 26 states. The project was completed without professional workshops.
The owner converted a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome. With this vehicle, he visited 23 of Brazil's 26 states. The project was carried out without the help of professional workshops.
This vehicle appears in an article featuring four examples of car-to-motorhome conversions. The article also includes two other Volkswagen Kombis of different years, converted into campers with kitchens and sleeping areas, and a Mercedes-Benz 608 equipped with full electrical and hydraulic systems for off-grid living.
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The owner converted a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome. The vehicle has been used to visit 23 of Brazil's 26 states. The conversion was done wit...
The owner converted a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome. The vehicle has been used to visit 23 of Brazil's 26 states. The conversion was done without professional workshops.
The article showcases four examples of cars converted into living spaces. It features three Volkswagen Kombi vans from different years, transformed in...
The article showcases four examples of cars converted into living spaces. It features three Volkswagen Kombi vans from different years, transformed into campers with kitchens and sleeping areas, as well as a Mercedes-Benz 608 equipped with full electrical and hydraulic systems for off-grid living.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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