VanLife
VanLife News
β
53 News | 13 / 675 per week / 2956 per month Updated: 29.01.2026 02:15
Blumenau Considers Castro's Model for Motorhome Support Points © BnT Online - últimas notícias de Ponta Grossa e região
Openings BR Brazil 16.01.2026

Blumenau Considers Castro's Model for Motorhome Support Points

The city council of Blumenau in Santa Catarina is evaluating the implementation of motorhome support points. The proposal is inspired by the successful model in Castro, Paraná, where the 'Lacustre' Park offers ten spots with electricity, potable water, and a common area. Tourists can register via a QR code available at the parking site to use the facilities.

DAF CF truck converted into motorhome for Latin American travel © Autos Segredos
Builds BR Brazil 31.12.2025

DAF CF truck converted into motorhome for Latin American travel

Brazilian transport company Bonomi Transportes has converted a DAF CF truck into a motorhome for family trips. The project uses a 6×2 chassis, 8 meters long, with a 310 hp engine. The interior includes a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living area with an electric slide-out, accommodating up to six people.

Couple from Maringá converts Kombi into motorhome for Brazil travels © GMC Online
Builds BR Brazil 21.12.2025

Couple from Maringá converts Kombi into motorhome for Brazil travels

A programmer and a physiotherapist from Apucarana converted an old Volkswagen Kombi van into a full motorhome in their home garage. After five months of work, they embarked on a trip across Brazil and neighboring countries, overcoming several technical challenges. The couple has temporarily returned home but plans to resume their journey from Chuí to the Northeast region.

Video: Scania 770 S converted into a luxury motorhome with apartment-like space © autoesporte
Builds BR Brazil 24.12.2025

Video: Scania 770 S converted into a luxury motorhome with apartment-like space

A Scania 770 S truck, once the world's most powerful, has been converted into a luxury motorhome in Brazil. The two-year conversion by Vegini cost R$ 3.3 million and resulted in a 45-square-meter living space featuring a bedroom, living area, two kitchens, and a bathroom. The vehicle retains its 770 hp engine and includes a slide-out extension, a 1,000-liter water tank, a diesel generator, and Starlink satellite internet.

Brazilian couple founds luxury motorhome company © Correio Braziliense
Builds BR Brazil 14.12.2025

Brazilian couple founds luxury motorhome company

A Brazilian couple, who gained fame on social media after building their own motorhome, founded the company Up! Motorhome. The company builds custom motorhomes based on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit vans, with prices starting at 265,000 Brazilian reais. Production takes 4-5 months, and 15 vehicles have already been delivered.

Meet the R$ 3.3 million motorhome touring Brazil © CNN Brasil
Builds BR Brazil 13.12.2025

Meet the R$ 3.3 million motorhome touring Brazil

A Brazilian company has built a luxury motorhome on a Scania 770 S V8 truck chassis, the most powerful truck officially sold in Brazil. The vehicle, priced at R$ 3.3 million, features a 770 hp engine and expands to approximately 45 m² when parked, offering amenities like two bedrooms, six TVs, and a 1,000-liter water tank. The project took two years to complete and is designed for long-distance travel with a fuel range of nearly 1,200 km.

Fiat to launch compact Dolce Camper hatchback in 2026 © Bacana.news Notícias do Pará
Industry BR Brazil 09.12.2025

Fiat to launch compact Dolce Camper hatchback in 2026

Fiat has confirmed that the first model in its new Dolce Camper range will be a compact hatchback, scheduled for launch in 2026. Production will take place at the Betim plant in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The model, based on the European Grande Panda, will feature 1.0 Firefly (75 hp) and 1.0 T200 (130 hp) engines with a 12-volt mild-hybrid system.

Family builds motorhome on a DAF truck chassis © aRede
Builds BR Brazil 09.12.2025

Family builds motorhome on a DAF truck chassis

A Brazilian family of transport company owners has built a motorhome for travel on a DAF CF truck chassis. The six-person, 8-meter-long home on wheels features a direct passage from the cab, a slide-out section, two kitchens, and a laundry. The project is based on a chassis with a 310 hp engine and a 9-speed automated transmission.

Belém removes five illegally parked trailers from public roads © O Liberal
Bans & Fines BR Brazil 02.12.2025

Belém removes five illegally parked trailers from public roads

The city of Belém removed trailers illegally occupying public roads in the Marambaia and Reduto neighborhoods. Five trailers were towed from Rodolfo Chermont Avenue and one from Visconde de Souza Franco Avenue after owners failed to comply with prior notifications. The operation is part of the 'Belém em Ordem' program aimed at improving traffic flow and public safety.

Kit transforms your car into an 'almost motorhome' starting from R$ 2,900 © Mochileiros.com
Builds BR Brazil 02.12.2025

Kit transforms your car into an 'almost motorhome' starting from R$ 2,900

A Brazilian entrepreneur has developed a removable conversion kit to turn standard vehicles into camper vans. The kit creates four reversible spaces—living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom—and can be installed in hatchbacks, SUVs, vans, and trucks in under three minutes. Prices start at R$ 2,900, with a specific Kombi van kit priced at R$ 3,700. The conversion does not require permanent vehicle modification or changes to its registration.

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept at São Paulo Motor Show © diarinho.net
Industry BR Brazil 30.11.2025

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept at São Paulo Motor Show

Fiat has presented the Dolce Camper concept vehicle at the São Paulo Motor Show. The model features a minimalist design and a color palette inspired by the Cerrado region of Brazil. As a concept, it has no official price, but experts estimate a potential cost between 180,000 and 220,000 Brazilian reais.

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper motorhome concept in Brazil © AUTO BILD
Industry BR Brazil 27.11.2025

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper motorhome concept in Brazil

At the São Paulo auto show, Fiat presented the Dolce Camper motorhome concept. The vehicle blends features of a van, SUV, and off-roader, includes an inflatable rooftop tent, and is based on a small car platform. While not slated for production in this form, its design may influence future Fiat models.

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept at Sao Paulo auto show © Автомобильный журнал «КОЛЕСА.РУ»
Industry BR Brazil 25.11.2025

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept at Sao Paulo auto show

Fiat has presented the Dolce Camper concept vehicle at the auto show in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The concept features a pixel-style lighting design, a roof-mounted tent capsule, and a front-mounted winch. It is based on a multi-energy platform capable of accommodating combustion, hybrid, or fully electric powertrains.

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept at São Paulo Auto Show © Terra
Industry BR Brazil 22.11.2025

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept at São Paulo Auto Show

At the São Paulo Auto Show, Fiat unveiled the Dolce Camper concept, showcasing the brand's future design language. The concept features a multi-energy platform capable of electric, hybrid, or combustion engine versions, with a design inspired by the Brazilian Cerrado. The presentation took place from November 22 to 30, 2025, on a 500-square-meter stand.

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept for Brazil © Motor1.com
Industry BR Brazil 24.11.2025

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept for Brazil

Fiat presented the Dolce Camper concept at the São Paulo Auto Show, marking its upcoming 50th anniversary in the Brazilian market in 2026. The concept, based on the Grande Panda, blends SUV and off-roader styling and features an integrated inflatable roof tent. The vehicle is built on a multi-energy platform compatible with electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engines, with design inspired by the Cerrado region's flora.

Fiat unveils new Dolce Camper with striking rooftop tent and rugged design for adventurers © Autovisie
Industry BR Brazil 22.11.2025

Fiat unveils new Dolce Camper with striking rooftop tent and rugged design for adventurers

Fiat presented the Dolce Camper concept, featuring an inflatable rooftop tent, at the São Paulo Auto Show. The vehicle is based on a multi-energy platform suitable for electric, hybrid, or combustion engines and previews the design of future Fiat models for the South American market. Although likely a study model, its design cues may influence future production vehicles, such as a new compact SUV.

Lifestyle BR Brazil 21.11.2025

Couple traveled 40,000 km by motorhome across 22 countries

A Brazilian couple aged 62 and 57 traveled 40,000 kilometers across 22 countries in a year and a half using a 1988 motorhome. They will share their experience traveling the Middle East and the Silk Road at a free lecture in Belo Horizonte on November 25. The couple states their monthly expenses on the road are lower than if they were living at home.

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept at São Paulo Auto Show © Quattroruote.it
Industry BR Brazil 20.11.2025

Fiat unveils Dolce Camper concept at São Paulo Auto Show

Fiat presented the Dolce Camper concept at the São Paulo Auto Show in Brazil, held from November 22 to 30. The prototype, based on a multi-energy platform, blends SUV and van features and includes a retractable roof tent. Its interior and exterior design draws inspiration from the Brazilian Cerrado biome.

Novo Uno? Fiat Dolce Camper concept inspires future hatchback in Brazil - CNN Brasil © CNN Brasil
Industry BR Brazil 21.11.2025

Novo Uno? Fiat Dolce Camper concept inspires future hatchback in Brazil - CNN Brasil

Fiat presented the Dolce Camper concept at the São Paulo Auto Show, hinting at the brand's future design direction for upcoming models. The concept features robust proportions, a color palette inspired by the Cerrado biome, and interior oval shapes referencing Fiat's historic Lingotto factory. These design elements, also seen in the Fiat Grande Panda, will be carried over to a confirmed new hatchback model scheduled for 2026.

Install VanLife News

Get quick access and offline reading.

Install on iOS

  1. 1 Tap Share in Safari.
  2. 2 Choose "Add to Home Screen".
  3. 3 Confirm by tapping Add.

Already installed

The app is already installed on this device.

Install from browser menu

Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.