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30.06.2026 03:55 1 min 1 source РУС

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Tour of Bruno and Suzanne's Irisbus camper conversion — Original source: Le Monde du Camping-Car

At the Club des Motorhomes Poids Lourds de France rally in Moréac in spring 2026, a camper conversion based on an Irisbus Récréo bus was showcased. The former school bus, a 2012 Iveco Tector with 175,000 km, was converted by Bruno and Suzanne over seven months. The 12-meter motorhome features seven solar panels, four lithium batteries (24V, 560 Ah), 600 L fresh water and 400 L grey water tanks, two Webastoⓘ heaters, a kitchen with dishwasher, and a washing machine in the garage. It is registered as a VASP, allowing access to some cities restricted to heavy trucks.

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Tour of Bruno and Suzanne's Irisbus camper conversion

At the Club des Motorhomes Poids Lourds de France rally in Moréac in spring 2026, a camper conversion based on an Irisbus Récréo bus was showcased. Th...

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