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Everyone looks for the best motorhome, but forgets this one pitfall

26.05.2026 07:30 1 min 1 source РУС
Autobahn NLD
Everyone looks for the best motorhome, but forgets this one pitfall
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Choosing a motorhome depends on travel style, family composition, and driving license, not brand. The key risk is exceeding the 3,500 kg weight limit for standard license B. Options like automatic transmission, awning, or solar panels add weight, and with full load the motorhome may become illegal on the road.

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