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Family of six stranded in Argentina due to unsolvable camper error

05.06.2026 23:50 1 min 1 source
Racing.nl NLD
Family of six stranded in Argentina due to unsolvable camper error
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The Belgian Van Reempts family's world tour is halted by a persistent dashboard error in their MAN camper. Local garages and Bosch Engineering could not fix the issue. The family has contacted Belgian and German authorities for help; the manufacturer suggests driving 860 km to a Volkswagen service center.

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Family of six stranded in Argentina due to unsolvable camper error

05.06.2026 Racing.nl NLD

🇦🇷 Argentina — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$1.56 /l

ARS2,245.56 · €1.35/l

65 of 132

cheaper than 52% of countries

Petrol

$1.48 /l

ARS2,127.39 · €1.27/l

68 of 133

cheaper than 50% of countries

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