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In California, an increasing number of people are living full-time in motorhomes due to high housing costs. Some owners rent out uninhabitable vehicles, and authorities are attempting to regulate street parking, while other states like Hawaii and Indiana prohibit such residency.
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In California, an increasing number of people are living full-time in motorhomes due to high housing costs. Some owners rent out uninhabitable vehicle...
In California, an increasing number of people are living full-time in motorhomes due to high housing costs. Some owners rent out uninhabitable vehicles, and authorities are attempting to regulate street parking, while other states like Hawaii and Indiana prohibit such residency.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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