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American megamotorhome bought for €9,500 turns into financial nightmare

10.05.2026 17:38 1 min 1 source
Autobahn NLD
American megamotorhome bought for €9,500 turns into financial nightmare
Original source: Autobahn

The Niko Brothers YouTube channel purchased a written-off 12-meter 2010 Spartan Motors motorhome at a Copart auction for $10,100 (about €9,500). Transporting the non-starting vehicle from California to South Carolina, replacing batteries and tires, and unexpected breakdowns along the way raised total costs to €16,000. Full restoration of body damage and electronics has not yet begun.

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