VanLife
VanLife News
β

A Neuquén native and his Rosario girlfriend built a 20 m² tiny house themselves

31.12.2025 11:10 1 min 1 source
Diario Río Negro | Periodismo en la Patagonia SPA
A Neuquén native and his Rosario girlfriend built a 20 m² tiny house themselves
© Diario Río Negro | Periodismo en la Patagonia

A couple constructed a 20 m² tiny house on a trailer in Rosario after being inspired by numerous motorhomes and caravans seen during a camping trip in Patagonia. The project, built using wood frame construction, cost approximately $11,560, or $480 per square meter, saving on labor costs. They had no prior construction experience, starting the project by first buying a hammer.

Story sources

A Neuquén native and his Rosario girlfriend built a 20 m² tiny house themselves

17.11.2025 Diario Río Negro | Periodismo en la Patagonia SPA
Advertisement

You May Be Interested

All News
How to Homologate Your Motorhome and Hit the Road in Argentina © Diario Río Negro | Periodismo en la Patagonia
Law & Regulations AR Argentina 20.10.2025

How to Homologate Your Motorhome and Hit the Road in Argentina

In Argentina, all motorhomes and towed caravans must be officially homologated to travel on public roads. The process requires two key licenses: the Model Configuration License (LCM) from the Ministry of Economy and the Environmental Configuration License (LCA) from the Secretariat of Tourism, Environment and Sports. For self-built or small-scale manufactured vehicles, owners must obtain a Vehicle Safety Certificate (CSV), with the controlling authority depending on whether the vehicle's weight is under or over 750 kilograms.

This Argentine company turns boring motorhomes into 4x4 'beasts' © iProfesional
Builds AR Argentina 23.11.2025

This Argentine company turns boring motorhomes into 4x4 'beasts'

Ripoll Motorhomes, a family firm founded in 1941, has launched its Optimus 4x4 line, which converts a Sprinter van into a 4x4 all-terrain motorhome in 72 hours. The conversion, developed over five years by a team of over 50 specialists, starts at $130,000, which includes the price of a new van. The company, now led by the third generation, expects 40% growth in 2025 and plans to expand its plant in Buenos Aires to double its annual production.

News from Argentina

All News
Motorhome stolen with children inside in Mar del Plata © NoticiasNet
Incidents AR Argentina 21.01.2026

Motorhome stolen with children inside in Mar del Plata

Armed criminals stole a motorhome with a family inside in the Argentine city of Mar del Plata. The incident occurred on Monday evening on a highway when the father pulled over. Two children who were outside were left on the roadside but were later found safe by police. The stolen vehicle and trailer were located the next day in a vacant lot.

Motorhomes exempt from waste discharge fee in Ushuaia © infofueguina.com
Law & Regulations AR Argentina 20.01.2026

Motorhomes exempt from waste discharge fee in Ushuaia

Motorhomes arriving in Ushuaia are exempt from paying for sewage discharge services. The free service is available at the Bahía Golondrina pre-treatment plant from Monday to Saturday. The measure aims to prevent illegal dumping in the city, where motorhomes are prohibited from overnight stays within the urban area.

Lifestyle AR Argentina 20.01.2026

Mendoza launches motorhome tourism route

A new tourism route designed for motorhome travelers has been introduced in Argentina's Mendoza province. The initiative aims to boost domestic tourism by providing dedicated infrastructure for this travel segment.

Ushuaia waives dump station fee for motorhomes to curb illegal waste disposal © Critica Sur
Law & Regulations AR Argentina 19.01.2026 4

Ushuaia waives dump station fee for motorhomes to curb illegal waste disposal

The Provincial Directorate of Sanitary Works and Services (DPOSS) in Ushuaia, Argentina, has exempted motorhome and caravan users from the dump station fee at the "Bahía Golondrina" pretreatment plant as of January 2026. The measure aims to incentivize the legal disposal of wastewater and prevent illegal dumping into storm drains or public streets. The free service also includes potable water refilling for these vehicles.

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.