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Couple from Maringá converts Kombi into motorhome for Brazil travels

29.01.2026 00:02 1 min 1 source
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Couple from Maringá converts Kombi into motorhome for Brazil travels
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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.

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