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Clever Vans Drive 540: budget camper for beginners

12.06.2026 07:43 1 min 1 source РУС
AUTO ZEITUNG DEU
Clever Vans Drive 540: budget camper for beginners
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Clever Vans, a subsidiary of Pössl, has introduced the Drive 540, a compact camper van based on the Fiat Ducato or Citroën Jumper. The starting price is €50,299. The vehicle is 5.41 m long, with four seats and up to four berths. Standard equipment includes a half-dinette, a side kitchen with a gas stove and 70-liter fridge, a compact bathroom, and a Truma Combi 4 diesel heater. An optional pop-up roof adds a double bed.

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