Brazilian retirees convert van into motorhome for cross-country travel

The Brazilian market offers locally produced motorhomes, marketed as apartments on wheels. The starting price for basic models is 256,000 Brazilian reais. The article provides an overview of the available market options.

Motorhome owners were filmed illegally dumping sewage into the Rio do Brás in Canasvieiras, Florianópolis. Residents report that such incidents are recurrent, especially during holiday seasons, and that public authorities are often slow to respond.

A man was detained by police in the Brazilian city of São Sebastião. He was arrested after connecting his motorhome directly to a public electricity pole to obtain free power.

A man was caught red-handed stealing electricity to power a motorhome. The incident occurred on Friday at Praça Pôr do Sol square in Boiçucanga, after authorities received complaints. The suspect connected a cable directly to a public lighting pole, damaging its base.

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.

Honda has introduced a concept travel trailer that is powered by solar panels and designed to be towed by standard passenger cars. The concept showcases an approach to creating compact and energy-independent recreational vehicles.