Dutch families are choosing caravans again

Dutch converter Vantrack has unveiled the LightCamp, a modular camper conversion based on the Kia PV5 electric van. It sleeps four, with a pop-up roof tent, slide-out kitchen and inflatable mattress. Price starts at €65,000; sales begin in September 2025. The model is positioned as a rival to the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.

Dutch camper specialist Vantrack has unveiled the LightCamp modular system for the Kia PV5 Passenger. The system comprises a slide-out bed platform, a slide-out kitchen with induction hob and sink, a roof tent, and storage modules – all attachable and detachable without drilling or bolting. Once all modules are removed, the van reverts to its original 5-seat configuration. The PV5’s electric platform provides a camp mode and V2L output up to 3.6 kW.

The couple has been living in a converted bus camper for about a year and a half. They left a settled life in the Netherlands after Gerben felt that a permanent job was not God's will for them. They travel and do missionary work, including helping build a church in Italy and assisting at a summer camp for children.

Dutch camper specialist Vantrack has confirmed series production of the LightCamp camper based on the Kia PV5 electric van. Pricing starts at €65,000. The model features a slide-out bed measuring 129.5×188 cm, a kitchen unit with induction hob, an 18-litre compressor fridge, and a 3.6 kW V2L power system. Most components are modular and removable, allowing the vehicle to be used as a regular van. The production version is scheduled for unveiling in September 2026.

Dutch police fined four drivers during a holiday traffic check on the A2 motorway near Elsloo last Saturday. The check targeted caravans, trailers, folding campers and motorhomes. All vehicles were weighed and inspected for compliance with legal requirements. Three drivers were fined for speeding, one for a defective breakaway brake system (losbreekreminrichting). Another driver was found with a fake driving licence; his car contained stolen copper, both the car and the copper were seized. Warnings were also issued for overloading, failure to produce a registration certificate, an insufficiently visible licence plate and worn caravan tyres. The fire service was present, checking the safety of fire extinguishers and gas cylinders in caravans and motorhomes.

The Kia PV5 LightCamp, developed by Dutch converter Vantrack, was unveiled at the Campervan Days 2026. Based on the electric Kia PV5, it offers a range of about 412 km and 10-80% charging in 30 minutes. The kit includes a slide-out kitchen, a 130x190 cm bed, and a roof tent. The fully converted van costs around €65,000, while the base kit is about €10,000. The production version is set to debut at the Camper Trade Fair in September 2026.