Arraial do Cabo Bans Motorhome Overnight Parking at Municipal Lot from September

In Brazil, five options for homes on wheels are presented, costing less than 400,000 Brazilian reais — the price of a new luxury SUV. Among them are a used Karmann Ghia Safari for 80,000–150,000 reais, a new trailer from 50,000 reais, a pickup camper from 100,000 reais, a converted van (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Fiat Ducato) for 200,000–350,000 reais, and a used motorhome from well-known manufacturers (Motor Trailer, Estrella Mobil, Turiscar) for under 400,000 reais. The caravanning market in the country is actively growing.

A Volvo 540 truck, previously used for heavy haulage, has been transformed into a luxury motorhome in Brazil. The owner, a businessman from Montenegro, drove about 3,000 km to Luís Eduardo Magalhães to present the vehicle at the Bahia Farm Show. The interior features wooden trim, two bathrooms, an office, a bedroom with slide-outs, a kitchen and a barbecue area. The motorhome is equipped with hydraulic leveling, a water tank of 800–1,000 liters, a generator and Starlink satellite internet. The conversion cost has not been disclosed.

Brazilian architecture firm Freijó Arquitetura completed a motorhome project in 2023 based on a 4×4 truck. The 29-square-meter interior includes a living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. The design focuses on furniture stability against movement and chassis torsion, as well as a drainage system that works on any incline. The motorhome features solar panels, automation, and UV water treatment.

Brazilian couple Marta and Junior converted a two-story bus into a motorhome named Arara Azul Motor Home. It features a pool with LED lighting, a balcony, a kitchen with five burners, a bathtub, and space for up to four bedrooms. The vehicle is equipped with solar panels and Starlink internet. The couple has been traveling since 2018 and has visited about 70% of Brazil, as well as Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. The construction cost was not disclosed.

The Arraiá Capuba TOCA festival took place this weekend at Capuba Camping in Serra, Espírito Santo, organized by the Capixaba Association of Recreation Vehicle Owners (TOCA). The event gathered owners of travel trailers, motorhomes, and tents from various cities in the state and beyond. The program included forró and sertanejo shows, typical food, and children's activities. Attendees were also encouraged to donate 1 kg of rice, 1 kg of beans, or 1 liter of oil to the Fundação Beneficente Praia do Canto, which supports over 250 children.

A Brazilian couple traveling the world in a motorhome arrived in Macapá after three days on the road. The route began in Santarém, Pará, included a ferry crossing and passed through a road crossing the Amazon rainforest. Amapá is the only Brazilian state without direct road connection to the rest of the country. The couple has visited 23 states and plans to explore Amapá despite road difficulties and ferry costs.