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€20,000, solar panels and 8 months of work: Rémi (35) converts used van into camper

13.08.2026 12:37 1 min 1 source РУС
CHIP DEU

French engineer Rémi Boucly (35) spent eight months converting a used Renault Trafic into a motorhome. The project cost €20,000, including the vehicle itself. The van features a pull-out bench, a kitchen unit with a movable shower hose, a refrigerator, and solar panels. Before the conversion, Rémi had to remove leftover tile adhesive, and in France, such conversions require a special VASP approval.

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