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GL8 without seat removal: conversion into a motorhome

18.05.2026 10:06 1 min 1 source
cj.sina.cn ZHO

A method for converting a GL8 vehicle into a motorhome without removing factory seats has been presented. The solution focuses on preserving the original cabin structure. The information was published on the Pacific AI Car Expert platform.

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GL8 without seat removal: conversion into a motorhome

18.05.2026 cj.sina.cn ZHO

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