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Converting a Bus into a Motorhome: Costs and a Brazilian Example

29.04.2026 20:55 1 min 2 sources РУС
Correio Braziliense - Radar POR + 1 more
Converting a Bus into a Motorhome: Costs and a Brazilian Example
Original source: Correio Braziliense - Radar

In Brief

In Brazil, interest in converting old buses into motorhomes is growing. Costs range from 70,000 to 250,000 reais. Engineer Marco Faria spent a year and a half on such a project.

In Brazil, converting old buses into motorhomes is gaining popularity. The cost of a project ranges from 70,000 to 250,000 reais depending on the approach. For DIY work, material costs are around 105,000 reais, and buying a used bus costs from 30,000 to 100,000 reais. Professional conversion adds 80,000–150,000 reais.

Prices for the base vehicle vary greatly depending on condition and model. For example, an old intercity bus like the Mercedes Benz O364 can be found from 45,000 reais.

Mechanical engineer Marco Faria left Marabá to live in a motorhome converted from a bus. He spent a year and a half converting the vehicle, which now has autonomous water and solar-powered electricity systems. The first stop will be Foz do Iguaçu, where the couple will help care for their grandson.

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How much does it cost to turn an old bus into a functional motorhome for a couple

29.04.2026 Correio Braziliense - Radar POR Original source

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