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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.
United States — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Regular
$1.08 /l
€0.93 · £0.80/l
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cheaper than 79% of countries
Midgrade
$1.22 /l
€1.06 · £0.91/l
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cheaper than 81% of countries
Premium
$1.33 /l
€1.15 · £0.98/l
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cheaper than 72% of countries
Diesel #2
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€1.22 · £1.04/l
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LPG
$0.90 /l
€0.78 · £0.67/l
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E85
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€0.60 · £0.52/l
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