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Florium unveils Black Pearl 63KS camper van with new layout and upgraded lithium battery

30.06.2026 10:15 1 min 1 source

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Florium unveils Black Pearl 63KS camper van with new layout and upgraded lithium battery — Original source: Camping-car.com

Florium has introduced the Black Pearl 63KS, a new family-oriented variant of its premium camper van. The model features an electric drop-down bed (140x190 cm) that frees up rear space during the day, plus two additional lower berths, accommodating up to four people. For the 2027 model year, the entire Black Pearl range receives a lithium battery upgrade from 105 Ah to 150 Ah, now heated and remotely monitored.

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Florium unveils Black Pearl 63KS camper van with new layout and upgraded lithium battery

Florium has introduced the Black Pearl 63KS, a new family-oriented variant of its premium camper van. The model features an electric drop-down bed (14...

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