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US family converts old caravan with rotten floor into full-time home

19.02.2026 08:21 1 min 1 source
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US family converts old caravan with rotten floor into full-time home
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A family of four in the US purchased a 400-square-meter caravan with a rotten floor and fully renovated it for permanent living. They independently replaced the flooring, added three sleeping areas, two bathrooms, and completely updated the interior. The decision to move into the caravan was driven by financial difficulties and high mortgage payments.

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US family converts old caravan with rotten floor into full-time home

18.02.2026 B•Mag TUR
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