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American couple sold their home and bought a motorhome for €180,000

25.06.2026 03:05 1 min 1 source
AutoŽivě.cz CES
American couple sold their home and bought a motorhome for €180,000
Original source: AutoŽivě.cz

Anne and Brian Klumpp sold their house for €300,000 in 2019 and purchased a 13-meter motorhome for €180,000. They have been living and working in it for six years, traveling across the US. Monthly expenses include €1,000–1,300 for campsites, $2,500 for diesel and $2,000 for gasoline annually, plus $24,000 for food and entertainment. They spend about $5,000 per year on internet and phone, combining Starlink and mobile data plans. According to RVIA, approximately 486,000 people live full-time in RVs in the US.

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American couple sold their home and bought a motorhome for €180,000

25.06.2026 AutoŽivě.cz CES Original source

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