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At the Förstergrube lake campsite in Sandersdorf, most pitches are occupied by long-term campers. In Königsbrunn, Wolfgang Vogl lives in his motorhome due to circumstances.
At the Förstergrube lake campsite in Sandersdorf (Germany), most pitches are occupied by long-term campers. They return again and again, considering the place a second home.
Meanwhile, in Königsbrunn, Wolfgang Vogl, forced to leave his pitch in Landsberg, now lives permanently in his motorhome at a motorhome parking area. His case shows that long-term living in a motorhome is often linked not to camping romance but to life circumstances.
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At the campsite by Förstergrube lake in Sandersdorf, Germany, most pitches are occupied by long-term campers. They return repeatedly, viewing the site...
At the campsite by Förstergrube lake in Sandersdorf, Germany, most pitches are occupied by long-term campers. They return repeatedly, viewing the site as a second home.
Wolfgang Vogl, forced to leave his previous spot in Landsberg, now lives permanently in his motorhome at the Königsbrunn motorhome parking area. His c...
Wolfgang Vogl, forced to leave his previous spot in Landsberg, now lives permanently in his motorhome at the Königsbrunn motorhome parking area. His case illustrates that long-term motorhome living is often driven by personal circumstances rather than a romanticized camping lifestyle.
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