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Retirees Bought a Motorhome for Travel and Quickly Regretted It

21.03.2026 05:59 1 min 1 source
Podróże Onet POL
Retirees Bought a Motorhome for Travel and Quickly Regretted It
Original source: Podróże Onet

A German retired couple sold their purchased 1990s motorhome after several unsuccessful trips. The main problems were cramped space for individuals 150 cm and 180 cm tall, a faulty generator and microwave oven, as well as high maintenance and storage costs.

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Retirees Bought a Motorhome for Travel and Quickly Regretted It

21.03.2026 Podróże Onet POL Original source

🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 20.06.2026

Diesel

$2.00 /l

€1.76 · £1.52/l

105 of 132

pricier than 79% of countries

Petrol

$2.11 /l

€1.86 · £1.60/l

120 of 134

pricier than 89% of countries

LPG

$1.29 /l

€1.14 · £0.98/l

46 of 48

pricier than 94% of countries

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