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Two Brazilian women turn Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome

13.05.2026 07:00 1 min 1 source

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Two Brazilian women turn Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome — Original source: Mochileiros.com

Fernanda and Tainá, both adventure sports enthusiasts, converted a 1996 Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome. The project 'Tchau, Gol. Oi, Kombi' began in August 2016: after selling Fernanda's Gol car, they bought the Kombi within 9 days. The interior renovation took one month and cost 3,000 reais (about 600 USD). The conversion includes a cabinet, sofa-bed, LED lighting, a 220V refrigerator, and a mini oven. Future plans include a roof rack, auxiliary battery, and water system.

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Two Brazilian women turn Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome

Fernanda and Tainá, both adventure sports enthusiasts, converted a 1996 Volkswagen Kombi into a motorhome. The project 'Tchau, Gol. Oi, Kombi' began i...

13.05.2026 Mochileiros.com POR Original source

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