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Owner converts GAZ Sobol NN 4x4 into a motorhome for 83,000 rubles

30.06.2026 18:51 1 min 1 source
drive2.ru RUS
Owner converts GAZ Sobol NN 4x4 into a motorhome for 83,000 rubles
Original source: drive2.ru

The author converted a 2025 GAZ Sobol NN 4x4 into a motorhome with a budget of 83,000 rubles. The conversion requires no registration changes, and the furniture can be removed in 20 minutes. The vehicle includes sleeping space for 3-4 people, a two-burner stove, a 12V refrigerator, a shower, and autonomous lighting from a LiFePO4 battery. Solar panels are portable, and no generator is used.

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Owner converts GAZ Sobol NN 4x4 into a motorhome for 83,000 rubles

30.06.2026 drive2.ru RUS Original source

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