Ford Transit

The RV Land guide lists nine types of motorhomes produced in Russia and names the companies that build them. Most Russian motorhomes are assembled on GAZelle and Sobol cargo van chassis, with Ford Transit or Peugeot Boxer used less often. Domestic models focus on reinforced insulation and off-grid capability, including Webasto and Planar heaters, solar panels and larger tanks. According to the guide, Russian motorhomes cost on average 1.5 to 3 times less than imported equivalents. Mini-caravans and expedition motorhomes differ in weight, capacity and driving licence requirements.

Italian brand McLouis has presented the Mc4 321 motorhome, which measures 6.99 m long and 2.35 m wide. The model is available on Ford Transit or Fiat Ducato chassis, with a price difference of €3000. The Ford Transit version starts at €68,590, while the Fiat Ducato version starts at €71,590. Instead of a separate bedroom, it has a convertible lounge and a transverse ceiling bed, and the removal of the gas cylinder from the garage has increased storage volume.

Italian manufacturer Rimor has updated its 2027 motorhome line-up, maintaining its focus on the budget segment. The Kilig range comprises 15 models, five coachbuilts and ten low-profiles, priced between €59,400 and €62,490. The higher-end Sarus series has six models and features a new interior with brown, teal and bronze tones. Kilig and Sarus models receive an enlarged entrance door, while the K-Line 69 Plus remains a limited series. Rimor also offers the RimorVan 238 camper van based on a Ford Transit at €52,250 and Horus models on a Fiat Ducato with four layouts.

Corigon has updated its 2027 motorhome range. The Pure line gains two 7.40 m models, the T 75 LS with twin beds and the T 75 LQ with a central bed, both with face-to-face seating. Pure prices start at €59,799, while the Slim TS 70 S and TS 70 LS start at €60,499. Pure and Advanced motorhomes now include a multimedia pack with a reversing camera and several Fiat driver assistance systems as standard, and Pure models offer a Travel+ pack bundling options. The 130 hp Ford Transit-based Slim models keep their 6.83 m length and 2.14 m width, with an optional drop-down bed.

Swedish manufacturer Thule will launch the Capture in April 2027, a system of modular panels that complements a motorhome awning. A single panel combines a sunshade, rain protection and a privacy screen, each adjustable separately. The panel attaches to the side of the awning and can be moved to the front using a zip; Thule claims installation in under five minutes without veranda poles. Left, right and front panels are available: one protects a side, two form a corner and three fully enclose the space under the awning. The recycled polyester panels fit Thule Omnistor 5200 and 6300 awnings with mounting heights from 2.30 m to 2.74 m, with specific versions for Stellantis vans (Fiat, Citroën, Peugeot), Ford Transit and Volkswagen Crafter. Recommended prices are €464 for a side panel, €384 to €544 for a front panel depending on awning length and €59 for a storage bag; a full set for a 4 m awning costs €1,392 without the bag.

IMTEST has published a test of the semi-integrated Etrusco T7.3 SF motorhome, built on a Ford Transit 2.0 chassis with 96 kW (130 hp). The model is 7.34 metres long and has four seatbelts for travel. It features a 6-speed automatic gearbox, two separate beds at the rear, a washroom with separate shower and toilet areas, and a 142-litre fridge. The test awarded the motorhome a satisfactory rating of 2.6, with criticism directed at the small kitchen worktop, the wobbly dining table and the quality of the compartment for the waste tank.

A family from the Brazilian town of Dois Irmãos reached Ushuaia in Argentina by motorhome in September. Diana Rossa Müller, Felipe Neubert Muller and their daughter Isabela set off on a South American expedition in May. They sold their house and left their jobs before the trip. The motorhome, named Fera, was built by the family over two years on a Ford Transit truck chassis bought in 2023. They covered Uruguay, Chile and Argentina in five months.

Westfalia has introduced the Nansen camper van range, built in France, and updated its 2027 model lineup. The Nansen family comprises the 600L at 5.99 m with bunk beds and a walk-through washroom, and the 640LS at 6.36 m with a pop-top roof and a bed over the rear garage. The Columbus on Fiat Ducato, James Cook on Mercedes Sprinter and Sven Hedin on MAN TGE continue largely unchanged, with the Sven Hedin receiving a 50th-anniversary edition. The Meridian on Ford Transit and the Kepler on Volkswagen T6.1 have been discontinued. The 6.36 m Columbus Liner on Fiat Ducato, with three levels and an optional Sky Lounge terrace, is priced at 104,999 €.

The comparison covers the Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Transporter and California, Ford Transit Custom, Fiat Ducato and Citroën Jumper as the base for most camper vans in France. Compact models with 2.0 diesel engines consume 7–9 litres per 100 km and measure under 2 metres in standard roof height. Large vans on the Ducato and Jumper platform offer more space but consume 9–12 litres per 100 km and often exceed 2.5 metres in height. Most of these vehicles have a gross weight of up to 3.5 tonnes and can be driven with a category B licence, but this must be checked on the registration document. Before renting, height, tyre condition and insurance cover should be verified.

Etrusco, a brand of the Hymer Group, has announced its motorhome and camper van line-up for the 2027 season. Two models join the range: the narrow coachbuilt V 6.8 SF on a 130 hp Ford Transit chassis, 6.83 m long with twin beds, and the CV 640 PB+ camper van on Fiat Ducato with an electric lift-up rear bed and a large load area. Prices start at €60,499 for the V 6.8 SF and €60,999 for the CV 640 PB+. The T Base and T coachbuilts gain lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, drowsiness alert and adaptive cruise control. The 2027 catalogue covers CV and CV+ camper vans, Vans narrow coachbuilts, T Base and T coachbuilts, A overcab models and I integrated models.

Pinnacle Campers of Boise, Idaho, has converted a Ford Transit 350 with all-wheel drive into a camper van. The 2026 model year base vehicle has a high roof and a 148-inch wheelbase, and features a transverse bed, a kitchen and a shower hidden under a seat. A Quigley Q-Lift and Bilstein suspension upgrade raise the ride height by two inches (about five centimetres). A 600-watt solar system and a Starlink antenna are mounted on the roof. The converted vehicle was offered for 154,500 US dollars (138,617 euros at the time).

Spanish manufacturer Benimar has positioned the Tessoro 440 Up as an entry-level motorhome for first-time buyers. The vehicle measures 630 cm in length, 230 cm in width and 297 cm in height, with a maximum permissible weight of 3500 kg and a kerb weight of 2874 kg. Standard equipment includes a solar panel, an additional leisure battery, a 3-metre awning, a 150-litre compressor fridge and a 4000 W Webasto diesel heater. The motorhome is built on the latest-generation Ford Transit chassis with a 165 hp 2.0 EcoBlue engine and a six-speed manual gearbox; an eight-speed automatic is available as an option for around €2,000. The price is around €60,000 including VAT.

AVC RIG, a Loveland, Colorado-based company, has presented a converted camper van based on a 2025 Ford Transit High Roof Extended. The rear holds twin beds measuring 66 centimetres wide and 203 centimetres long, while a shower with a curtain is concealed inside a cabinet behind the driver's seat. Power comes from a 5 kW EcoFlow system expandable to 10 kW, and freshwater is stored in a 113-litre tank. The company also sells conversion parts for Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models.

A technical unit of Mar del Plata municipality has issued a report supporting a draft ordinance that would allow motorhomes weighing up to 3,500 kg to park during the day in coastal areas. The report was prepared by the Observatorio Vial department at the request of the city council's urban mobility committee; the draft was introduced by councillor Ricardo Liceaga Viñas. Covered vehicles include integrated, semi-integrated and alcove motorhomes and camper vans built on Mercedes Benz Sprinter, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Citroën Jumper, Renault Master, Ford Transit and Volkswagen Crafter chassis; converted lorries and buses are excluded. The report proposes defining parking as a daytime stop with the engine off, no external furniture and no overnight stay, and suggests rules for waste water, electrical connections and drinking water supply.

Sheffield-based Coalition Vans has converted a 2022 Ford Transit with a high roof into a camper van. Outside it looks almost like a standard van; inside there is a bright living area with a kitchen and a rear lounge.

French brand Chausson has launched the 777 model as part of its 2027 range. The low-profile motorhome is offered on a Ford Transit 2.0-litre 130 hp chassis (7.19 m long, €70,490) or a Fiat Ducato 2.2-litre 140 hp chassis (7.16 m long, €72,990). Twin beds measure 90 x 188 cm and 90 x 195 cm, with four travel seats. The washroom is split into a separate shower and toilet compartment that can be combined into a transverse bathroom. The model belongs to the Titanium Line series and includes a 140-litre fridge, a Truma 4000 W fuel heater and pre-wiring for a lithium battery and solar panel.

US company Papago Vans has presented a converted four-wheel-drive Ford Transit that keeps a fixed bed while making the shower foldable. The base vehicle is an extended-wheelbase Transit with a 3,759 mm wheelbase. It is fitted with Black Rhino wheels, all-terrain tyres, Van Compass Stage 3 suspension, protective skid plates and ladders for roof rack access. The roof carries two 200 W solar panels, an awning, lighting, a vent fan and an air conditioner. Inside, there is no fixed wall between the cab and living area; the front seats swivel and a two-person bench converts into a small bed. The kitchen has a deep sink, filtered tap, fridge with freezer compartment and a 700 W microwave. Power comes from a 920 Ah lithium battery and a 3,000 W inverter-charger with three charging paths. A 125 L fresh water tank supplies water. The fold-away shower uses an aluminium tray and ceiling curtain, freeing the aisle when not in use. The conversion price has not been disclosed.

Rocket Camper and Sun Living have introduced camper vans around six metres long that omit a conventional bathroom block. In both models the sink also serves for washing, and a Porta Potti toilet is stored in the furniture. The Sun Living V 60DL, based on the Ford Transit, costs from 52,590 euros and is designed for two people, with a shower formed by folding wall panels. The Rocket TGE on the MAN TGE platform offers up to five seats and an optional pop-top roof, but has only an outdoor shower, priced from 83,940 euros.

Papago Vans, a Mesa, Arizona-based company, has presented a converted AWD Ford Transit with an extended 148-inch wheelbase. The camper van features a 920 Ah Epoch lithium battery bank, a 3,000 W inverter/charger, a 125-litre freshwater tank and two 200 W solar panels. The interior includes a kitchen with a 700 W microwave, a queen-size bed with a memory foam mattress, a 32-inch TV and a Tetravan shower. A garage under the bed is accessible from both inside and outside the van and houses the utility systems.

AEONrv, founded by software engineer Jim Ritchie and partner Lars Severin, has reached revenue of about $20 million. The motorhome is built on a petrol Ford Transit chassis with a fully electric living cell, solar panels, lithium batteries and Starlink connectivity. The entry model is priced at $229,500 and sold directly to customers without dealers, with about eight vehicles delivered per month. The company grew 4,231% over three years, ranked 66th on the Inc. 5000 list and has delivered more than 150 vehicles. The US motorhome market has fallen 43% since 2021, while AEONrv remains profitable.