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Pensioners from Mallorca live in a motorhome for five years, saving €1,400 a month

14.06.2026 09:46 1 min 2 sources
motorpasion.com SPA + 1 more
Pensioners from Mallorca live in a motorhome for five years, saving €1,400 a month
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In Brief

Maribel and Vicente sold their apartment in Mallorca and have been traveling across Europe in an 11 m² motorhome for five years. Their monthly budget is around €2,000, saving €1,400 compared to apartment living.

Spanish pensioners Maribel and Vicente sold their apartment in Mallorca and have been living in an 11 m² motorhome for five years, traveling through Spain and France. They save about €1,400 per month compared to living in an apartment.

Finances and lifestyle

  • Their monthly budget is around €2,000, including fuel (with a limit of €700).
  • They use solar panels for autonomous electricity and carry a motorcycle on a trailer for daily trips.
  • Fixed costs for electricity, water, and a car have been eliminated.

Health and plans

According to the couple, the change in climate has helped improve Maribel's health, who suffers from a degenerative bone disease. They do not plan to return to a sedentary life.

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Retired couple lives in motorhome for five years, saves €1,400 per month

14.06.2026 motorpasion.com SPA Original source

Retired Couple Sold Their Apartment and Moved into a Motorhome

11.05.2026 El Español SPA Original source

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