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Volkswagen California, Mercedes Marco Polo, Fiat Ducato: which campers can really exceed 300,000 km

19.07.2026 05:30 1 min 1 source

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Volkswagen California, Mercedes Marco Polo, Fiat Ducato: which campers can really exceed 300,000 km — Original source: Auto Plus

Some camper van models, such as the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo, Volkswagen California, Renault Trafic SpaceNomad, Iveco Daily, and Ford Transit Custom Nugget, can exceed 300,000 km with regular maintenance. Key factors for longevity include robust diesel engines and quality construction. Demand for campers in France has grown significantly since the end of pandemic restrictions.

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Volkswagen California, Mercedes Marco Polo, Fiat Ducato: which campers can really exceed 300,000 km

Some camper van models, such as the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo, Volkswagen California, Renault Trafic SpaceNomad, Iveco Daily, and Ford Transit Custom N...

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