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Frenchman sells house for €112,000, moves into motorhome, saves €400 a month

06.07.2026 12:41 1 min 3 sources
Maison & Travaux FRA + 2 more
Frenchman sells house for €112,000, moves into motorhome, saves €400 a month
Original source: Maison & Travaux

In Brief

Ronan from Brest sold his house for €112,000, bought a 2005 motorhome for €22,000, and moved in April 2022. With a monthly income of €1,600–1,800, he saves €300–400 by eliminating utility bills and property tax.

Ronan, a remote web developer from Brest, sold his house in November 2021 for €112,000. He had bought it for €45,000 and spent €25,000 on renovations. With part of the proceeds (about €22,000) he purchased a 2005 motorhome with 14 sq m of living space. After converting it (bedroom, fold-down table), he has been living a nomadic lifestyle since April 2022.

Monthly expenses include fuel (around €200), gas (€240–300 per year), insurance, maintenance, and campsite fees (€5–20 per night). With an income of €1,600–1,800 per month, Ronan saves €300–400. The main savings come from eliminating utility bills and property tax (€480 per year).

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Selling a house for €112,000 and moving into a motorhome: how a Frenchman saves €400 a month

06.07.2026 Maison & Travaux FRA Original source

French man sells house for €112,000, moves into motorhome, saves up to €400 per month

06.07.2026 Pleine Vie FRA Original source

Breton sells house for €112,000 to live in motorhome

05.07.2026 ladepeche.fr FRA Original source

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