Mendoza man travels over 13,000 km in motorhome to fulfill promise to late wife

The Belgian Van Reempts family's world tour is halted by a persistent dashboard error in their MAN camper. Local garages and Bosch Engineering could not fix the issue. The family has contacted Belgian and German authorities for help; the manufacturer suggests driving 860 km to a Volkswagen service center.

Carlos Lami, an electrician from Argentina, fulfilled his lifelong dream by traveling Ruta 40 in a motorhome he built himself with his nephew. They plan to complete the route in 30–40 days, stopping at places they like. Part of the journey will be done by bicycle, starting from kilometer zero of the highway.

Cristina Le Mehauté, a renowned Argentine landscape designer, sold all her belongings at age 74 and moved into a motorhome. She continues to work, consulting clients remotely and traveling to project sites. Her motorhome, named La Mecha, was custom-designed to include a workspace and leisure area.

The municipality of Comodoro Rivadavia is developing regulations for motorhome parking and overnight stays. Proposed locations include northern and southern areas, as well as the Auto Moto Club site. The initiative aims to organize tourism and attract private investment.

The provincial government of Neuquén, Argentina, is developing comprehensive regulations to organize and strengthen RV tourism, a segment that includes motorhomes, campervans, and travel trailers. In May, technical teams surveyed several towns, including Chos Malal, Zapala, and San Martín de los Andes, to assess infrastructure needs. The plan focuses on creating water supply points, wastewater treatment systems, and designated overnight parking areas, along with environmental sustainability measures. The goal is to position Neuquén as one of the best-prepared destinations for RV tourism in Patagonia.

Gustavo Scian and Johanna, creators of the Pericos Viajeros travel project, experienced a complete engine failure on their motorhome while traveling on Ruta 40 Sur near Lago Guillelmo. A mechanic confirmed the engine is beyond repair. The couple, who live in the vehicle with their pets, received temporary accommodation in Bariloche from a follower and are seeking work to fund a replacement engine.