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Camper Vans: A Return to More Affordable Prices?

22.12.2025 08:00 1 min 1 source
Camping-car Magazine FRA

Three new camper van models priced under €50,000 have appeared on the market. The Bürstner Papillon starts at €41,510, Chausson and Challenger introduced versions at €48,990 and €49,490, and the Giottiline 60 Be Young is priced at €49,900. To achieve these prices, manufacturers used 120 hp engines instead of 140 hp and simplified equipment.

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Camper Vans: A Return to More Affordable Prices?

22.12.2025 Camping-car Magazine FRA Original source

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Updated: 25.07.2026

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€2.04 · £1.74/l

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pricier than 86% of countries

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