Javier, a 67-year-old former truck driver, lives in a five-square-meter motorhome because his €500 monthly pension does not allow him to rent conventional housing. After a stroke, he was forced to retire early without accumulating the minimum contribution period for a higher payment. The rent he previously paid was €670 per month.
To buy the motorhome, he sold some belongings and borrowed money. In winter, he sleeps dressed, eats once a day, and cannot afford a new €300 television. Javier links his situation to Spain's affordable housing crisis, which also affects younger generations. According to him, the number of people moving into motorhomes is growing because other living options are unavailable. In Spain, motorhomes are not recognized as permanent housing, which limits access to basic services.