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Murmansk driving instructor weighs pros and cons of motorhomes

04.08.2026 13:02 1 min 1 source РУС
severpost.ru RUS

Anton Nikitin, director of the Murmansk driving school NikA, told SeverPost about the advantages and disadvantages of motorhomes. Benefits include freedom of movement, savings on hotels, and the ability to cook your own meals. Drawbacks include high costs (from 500,000 rubles for a used vehicle), high fuel consumption, demanding maintenance, and limited living space.

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Murmansk driving instructor weighs pros and cons of motorhomes

04.08.2026 severpost.ru RUS Original source

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Updated: 01.08.2026

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