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Retired Couple Ditches 1990s Camper After Costly, Cramped Reality Check

Undisclosed faults plus rising upkeep made the compact van an expensive mismatch.

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Ein Paar wollte im Ruhestand mit dem Camper die Welt entdecken, doch schon nach der ersten Nacht kamen Zweifel.
Eigentlich wollte das Rentnerpaar mit dem Wohnmobil Reisen, aber es kam alles anders (Symbolbild).

Overview

  • After retiring, the pair impulsively bought a compact 1990s camper at an auto show, thinking it fit their budget and needs.
  • First outings exposed comfort limits, with the 1.83-meter-tall husband unable to stand upright and a festival without power or water underscoring space constraints.
  • They later found the generator didn’t work and the microwave was broken, issues they say the previous owner hadn’t disclosed.
  • Repairs, insurance and storage pushed costs higher than expected, so they sold the vehicle and recouped part of their spending.
  • They now road-trip by car, stay in inexpensive accommodations and use a cooler for meals, saying the experience reshaped how they will plan future travel.