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Spaniard sells apartment, moves into solar-powered camper

24.08.2026 16:59 1 min 1 source РУС
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Spaniard sells apartment, moves into solar-powered camper
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A Spanish man named Jesus sold his apartment and moved into a camper van equipped with solar panels. His monthly expenses range from 300 to 500 euros, significantly less than the cost of maintaining a home. According to ASEICAR, registrations of new camper vans in Spain rose by 105.9% year-on-year in June 2026.

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