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Tom Svan, 82, from New Hampshire, converted a used Mercedes Sprinter into a motorhome for about 150,000 SEK ($14,000). The vehicle features solar panels, a 33 kg battery, a hidden toilet under the stove, and a quick-assembly shower. When snow falls, Svan leaves his house and travels south.
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Tom Svan, 82, from New Hampshire, converted a used Mercedes Sprinter into a motorhome for about 150,000 SEK ($14,000). The vehicle features solar pane...
Tom Svan, 82, from New Hampshire, converted a used Mercedes Sprinter into a motorhome for about 150,000 SEK ($14,000). The vehicle features solar panels, a 33 kg battery, a hidden toilet under the stove, and a quick-assembly shower. When snow falls, Svan leaves his house and travels south.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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