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Turkish man converts farm vehicle into camper after failing to find rental housing

10.06.2026 01:05 2 min 4 sources
Afyon Türkeli Gazetesi TUR + 3 more
Turkish man converts farm vehicle into camper after failing to find rental housing
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Murat Yıldız, 47, from Akçadağ district in Malatya, could not rent an apartment due to his single status and converted his agricultural vehicle into a caravan. He has been living in it for about three weeks, using public facilities.

Murat Yıldız, 47, from the Akçadağ district in Malatya, Turkey, converted his agricultural vehicle into a simple caravan after failing to find rental housing. According to him, landlords refused to rent an apartment because of his single Status.

Yıldız has been living in the homemade camper for about three weeks. It has a sleeping area, while he uses public toilets and sinks; he plans to visit a hammam for washing. He earns a living through day labor. Yıldız stated that this is better than being left on the street. His unusual camper attracts the attention of passersby.

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Unable to Find Rental Home, Malatya Resident Converts Agricultural Vehicle into Caravan

25.04.2026 Afyon Türkeli Gazetesi TUR

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25.04.2026 hurriyet.com.tr TUR

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