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18.08.2026 05:30 1 min 1 source РУС

Marie France, magazine féminin FRA

Older people in Spain and France are increasingly replacing old caravans with new motorhomes, with prices starting at 70,000 euros. According to the organizer of the Vigo show, demand is growing among affluent retirees, leading to higher sales and parking challenges. In Spain, the industry calls for better infrastructure, citing France as a model with more developed regulations.

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Retirees in Spain and France switch from caravans to motorhomes costing 70,000 euros

Older people in Spain and France are increasingly replacing old caravans with new motorhomes, with prices starting at 70,000 euros. According to the o...

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