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Spaniards move into campers: saving on mortgage and utilities

17.07.2026 03:05 2 min 4 sources
Radio Mitre SPA + 3 more
Spaniards move into campers: saving on mortgage and utilities
Original source: Clarín

In Brief

29-year-old civil servant José Antonio Núñez and 25-year-old content creator Fran Molinos converted trucks into homes to avoid rent and utility bills. Núñez spends €800–€1,500 monthly; Molinos has lived this way for 7 years.

Two Spaniards, one lifestyle

29-year-old civil servant José Antonio Núñez moved into a converted Volkswagen T5 van of 12 sq m to cut housing costs. He pays no mortgage, water or electricity, using solar panels and public water sources. Inside: a kitchen with gas stove, 85 L fridge, microwave, mini wine cellar, full shower and a 1.35×2 m bed. The living room height exceeds 2.30 m. The garage fits a motorcycle up to 1000 cc. Initial purchase and conversion costs start at €30,000; monthly expenses are €800–€1,500. Since July 2026, parking such vehicles in Spanish cities has been simplified.

25-year-old content creator Fran Molinos has lived for 7 years in a converted truck of 14 m². He pays no rent or utilities, earning through social media, partnerships and book writing. According to him, this lifestyle allows working for experience, not for bills.

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Spanish man converts van into home, avoids mortgage, water and electricity bills

16.07.2026 Radio Mitre SPA Original source

29-year-old Spaniard moves into camper: 'No mortgage, water or electricity bills, living room over 2.30 m high, garage for a motorcycle'

14.07.2026 Clarín SPA Original source

25-year-old Spaniard gave up his home to live in a camper truck

30.04.2026 motorpasion.com SPA Original source

Civil servant earning 1,300 euros lives in a camper van

19.01.2026 Diario AS SPA Original source

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