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Mini campers gain popularity: Dacia and Simple Vans offer removable kits

26.07.2026 19:19 1 min 2 sources
itransports.fr FRA + 1 more
Mini campers gain popularity: Dacia and Simple Vans offer removable kits
Original source: itransports.fr

In Brief

Dacia introduced Pack Sleep to turn Duster, Bigster and Jogger into a sleeping space. Simple Vans released the second generation Weekender kit for small vans.

Mini campers are gaining popularity. Dacia introduced Pack Sleep — a kit to turn Duster, Bigster and Jogger models into a sleeping space. The kit requires no permanent conversion and is intended for two nights. Similar solutions are being developed by Volkswagen, Kia, Tesla and Porsche, but Dacia focuses on minimalism and affordability.

French manufacturer Simple Vans released the second generation of its removable Weekender camper kit for Berlingo, Kangoo, Partner and VW Caddy models. Key changes: increased sleeping height by 4.5 cm (now 33 cm), a 30-litre storage compartment and installation without removing the factory partition. The Deluxe version includes a pull-out kitchen 110 cm long. Prices: from 999 euros for the base kit, from 1249 euros for Deluxe.

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Mini motorhomes gain ground: Dacia may have the simplest formula

26.07.2026 itransports.fr FRA Original source

Simple Vans unveils updated camper kit for small vans

05.06.2026 Camping-car Magazine FRA Original source

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