Musician from Pergamino turns motorhome into mobile concert venue

Gustavo Scian and Johanna, creators of the Pericos Viajeros travel project, experienced a complete engine failure on their motorhome while traveling on Ruta 40 Sur near Lago Guillelmo. A mechanic confirmed the engine is beyond repair. The couple, who live in the vehicle with their pets, received temporary accommodation in Bariloche from a follower and are seeking work to fund a replacement engine.

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a modular kit for the Sprinter that allows converting the van into a motorhome without permanent modifications. Installation takes less than an hour with two people and requires no cutting or changes to the original electrical system. The kit includes a water tank, stove, shower, and water heater, with optional washing machine. Modules are imported from China, with sales expected in August–September.

Manu Pozzi, from Pergamino, Argentina, sold his motorhome after a divorce but later bought it back on installments. To pay for it, he started giving concerts for 10–12 people inside the van, combining music, food, and conversation.

In Argentina, driving a motorhome requires a Class C driver's license if the vehicle's gross weight exceeds 3,500 kg. The category is divided into subclasses C1 (3,501–12,000 kg), C2 (12,001–40,000 kg), and C3 (over 40,000 kg). To obtain the license, applicants must hold a prior category, complete a theoretical course, pass a psychophysical exam, and take a practical test in a suitable vehicle. Motorhomes weighing up to 3,500 kg can be driven with a standard Class B license.

Stellantis has launched a promotional tour of the new Fiat 600 Hybrid across dealerships in Buenos Aires. From May 27 to June 4, a caravan of 8 vehicles will visit 20 dealerships in the AMBA metropolitan area. Participants can book a test drive via 600.fiat.com.ar and enter a contest to win dinner at Cucina Paradiso by posting a photo of the car on social media with the hashtag #Fiat600Hybrid.

Experts in camper conversion warn that when building a motorhome for Patagonia, load distribution calculation and obtaining the Vehicle Safety Certificate (CSV) are critical. Errors in layout can lead to loss of stability on the Ruta 40 highway. The article lists mandatory technical requirements: placement of water tanks (about 150 L) in the center of the van, use of thermal insulation, installation of a separate gel auxiliary battery with a disconnect switch, and use of portable chemical toilets due to the lack of dump stations in the region.