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Mini travel trailer for 5,000 reais enables car travel across Brazil

18.10.2025 10:00 1 min 1 source
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Mini travel trailer for 5,000 reais enables car travel across Brazil
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An Italian mini travel trailer project costing around 5,000 Brazilian reais (800 euros) has gained popularity among travelers. The design, showcased in a viral YouTube video, is a DIY build, lightweight, and towable by a small car. The interior includes a bed, storage compartments, and a mini kitchen.

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Mini travel trailer for 5,000 reais enables car travel across Brazil

18.10.2025 NSC Total POR Original source

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Updated: 13.06.2026

Diesel

$1.38 /l

BRL7.08 · €1.20/l

50 of 132

cheaper than 63% of countries

Petrol

$1.30 /l

BRL6.66 · €1.13/l

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cheaper than 62% of countries

LPG

$0.91 /l

BRL4.63 · €0.79/l

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cheaper than 60% of countries

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