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Alcovia Vans unveiled the Escape 540 based on Fiat Ducato with six berths. Opel and Tinkervan presented a Zafira that transforms into a camper in 5 minutes. Van Mania announced conversion solutions for large vans.
Alcovia Vans introduced the Escape 540, a camper based on the Fiat Ducatoⓘ with a length of 5.41 m and six berths. It features an L-shaped kitchen and a Murphy bed, but no built-in toilet. The layout is an enlarged version of the Ford Nugget.
Opel, together with Spanish company Tinkervan, presented a Zafira version equipped for camping. The model is available through Opel's official dealer network in Spain. Key element is a pop-up roof with panoramic opening, forming a sleeping area of 1.3 x 2 meters. Conversion from a five-seat estate to a camper takes less than five minutes. The vehicle is powered by a 2.2 L diesel engine with 180 hp and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Whether it will enter the French market remains open.
French company Van Mania will start offering conversion solutions for large vans into campers from 2026. Four layout options are presented, including the Zéphyr model with three berths and a kitchen, priced from 9,000 to 28,280 euros.
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Alcovia Vans unveiled the Escape 540, a 5.41-meter-long camper based on Fiat Ducato with six sleeping berths. The model features an L-shaped kitchen a...
Alcovia Vans unveiled the Escape 540, a 5.41-meter-long camper based on Fiat Ducato with six sleeping berths. The model features an L-shaped kitchen and a Murphy bed but lacks an integrated bathroom.
The Escape 540 camper, based on Fiat Ducato or similar, features an enlarged Ford Nugget layout. It accommodates 6 people with separate kitchen and li...
The Escape 540 camper, based on Fiat Ducato or similar, features an enlarged Ford Nugget layout. It accommodates 6 people with separate kitchen and living areas, but lacks a built-in bathroom. Vehicle length is 5.41 m.
Opel, in collaboration with Spanish specialist Tinkervan, has introduced a camping version of the Zafira, available through the official Opel dealer n...
Opel, in collaboration with Spanish specialist Tinkervan, has introduced a camping version of the Zafira, available through the official Opel dealer network in Spain. The key feature is a pop-up roof with a panoramic opening, providing a sleeping area of 1.3 x 2 meters. The conversion from a five-seat minivan to a camper takes less than five minutes. The vehicle is powered by a 2.2-liter diesel engine producing 180 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Availability in the French market has not yet been confirmed.
French company Van Mania will begin offering conversion solutions for large vans into campers starting in 2026. Four layout options have been presente...
French company Van Mania will begin offering conversion solutions for large vans into campers starting in 2026. Four layout options have been presented, including the Zéphyr model with three sleeping areas and a kitchen, priced from €9,000 to €28,280.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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