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Clever Vans Drive 540: budget camper from Pössl subsidiary

24.05.2026 14:00 1 min 1 source РУС
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Clever Vans Drive 540: budget camper from Pössl subsidiary
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In the mid-1990s, Pössl implemented a strategy that reduced the cost of fully equipped camper vans below the price of an empty van at a dealer. The key was the 'Slovenia trick': purchasing base chassis (Fiat Ducatoⓘ or Peugeot Boxer) in Slovenia at lower prices, cutting costs by half. This model made motorhomes with toilets and heating widely accessible, transforming the market.

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