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Accidental purchase of a motorhome turns into a lucky find for a couple from Palatinate

13.08.2026 10:19 1 min 1 source РУС
SWR Heimat DEU
Accidental purchase of a motorhome turns into a lucky find for a couple from Palatinate
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Renate and Lothar from Sippersfeld (Palatinate) bought a motorhome by chance when their daughter couldn't find a shared flat in Bamberg. They used it as temporary accommodation for their daughter and then decided to keep it. The couple values the freedom and social interaction at campsites, as well as the ability to quickly make new acquaintances.

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