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“I haven’t paid rent for 7 years”: Franc lives in a motorhome and doesn’t plan to stop

07.05.2026 11:00 1 min 1 source
Le Tribunal du Net FRA
“I haven’t paid rent for 7 years”: Franc lives in a motorhome and doesn’t plan to stop
Original source: Le Tribunal du Net

Spanish content creator Franc has been living in a motorhome since 2016, traveling with his two dogs. He pays no rent and almost no electricity bills. His story went viral, prompting thousands to reconsider their housing and work choices. Calculations show that even with a maximum investment of €47,000 for a fully equipped motorhome, the payback period is under 4 years compared to average monthly rent of €800–1,200.

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“I haven’t paid rent for 7 years”: Franc lives in a motorhome and doesn’t plan to stop

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