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Pensioners live in a 7 m² motorhome for three years and save money

22.08.2026 20:24 1 min 1 source РУС
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Pensioners live in a 7 m² motorhome for three years and save money
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A retired couple, Ana and Fernando, moved into a 27-year-old Fiat Ducatoⓘ Maxi motorhome three years ago, which they repaired themselves for €1,631. They say this lifestyle reduces their expenses, allowing them to save money each month, unlike when they lived in a traditional home.

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