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IMTEST tested the Sunlight CLIFF 540 RT Adventure Edition camper van based on the Fiat Ducato 8. The 5.40 m vehicle with a pop-up roof (RT) sleeps four: two in the cabin and two on the roof. Engine output is 103 kW (140 hp), and the test vehicle price is 61,985 euros. The review noted a spacious rear garage, an 84-litre compressor fridge and a 100-litre fresh water tank, but also insufficient insulation in the pop-up roof and no skylight in the rear. Overall rating: satisfactory (2.8).

IMTEST conducted a multi-day test of five camper vans measuring between 5.40 and 6 metres at a campsite in northern Germany. The assessment covered basic equipment and connectivity, driving and safety, and living and sleeping areas. The models tested were the Forster Livin' Up V 599 VBL, Hymer Free 600, Sunlight Cliff 540 RT Adventure Edition, Volkswagen Grand California 600 and Weinsberg CaraTour 600 ME. Prices for new camper vans start at around 45,000 euros, while models such as the Volkswagen California 6.1 can reach up to 100,000 euros depending on equipment.

Ouma Enterprise, the official Sunlight distributor in Taiwan, unveiled the Cliff 540 at the Taiwan Outdoor Show. The 5.41 m camper starts at 3.85 million Taiwan dollars; the pop-top version at 4.23 million.

IMTEST tested five compact camper vans measuring between 5.40 and 6 metres at a campsite in northern Germany. The models included the Forster Livin' Up V 599 VBL, Hymer Free 600, Sunlight Cliff 540 RT Adventure Edition, Volkswagen Grand California 600 and Weinsberg CaraTour 600 ME. The test assessed equipment and connectivity, driving and safety, as well as living and sleeping areas. Prices for new camper vans start at around 45,000 euros, while models such as the Volkswagen California 6.1 can reach 100,000 euros.

IMTEST tested the Sunlight CLIFF 540 RT Adventure Edition camper van based on the Fiat Ducato 8. The 5.40 m vehicle features a pop-up roof with an additional 2×1.50 m bed, providing four berths and four seats. Engine output is 103 kW (140 hp), and the test vehicle price is 61,985 euros. The review noted practical layout and a large 84-litre fridge, but also insufficient insulation and noise reduction in the pop-top tent, and no skylight in the rear. Overall rating: satisfactory (2.8).

Sunlight has unveiled the CLIFF VANLIFE camper van based on the Citroën Jumper and Fiat Ducato. At 5.41 m long, 2.05 m wide and 2.81 m high, the interior is divided into three zones: the cab is separated from the living area, and a pop-top sleeping roof with a 206×143 cm bed forms a separate level. Interior height is 190 cm. Equipment includes a kitchen with a 76-litre compressor fridge, a 100-litre fresh water tank and a 90-litre waste water tank, and a Combi 4 diesel heater. The starting price is 73,990 euros.

The CARAVAN SALON trade fair in Düsseldorf is holding its anniversary edition, marking 65 years of the event. New this year are the official mascot Campi, a fan shop, and the StarterWelt program for beginners. The winners of the 'Golden Motorhome' award by Auto Bild Reisemobil were announced, including Ford Nugget Hochdach, Sunlight Cliff Vanlife 540 V, and others. From September 3 to 5, the Movie Days will feature film screenings.

IMTEST tested the Sunlight CLIFF 540 RT Adventure Edition camper van based on the Fiat Ducato 8. The 5.40-meter model features a pop-up roof with a 2 x 1.50-meter bed, seats four, and costs 61,985 euros. The test praised the easy roof operation and agility but noted poor insulation of the tent wall and a cumbersome ladder. Overall rating: 2.8 (satisfactory).

Sunlight will present the new Cliff 602 X at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf (August 28 – September 6). Based on the Fiat Ducato, it features two longitudinal single beds in the rear that can be folded up independently, creating space for bicycles, skis, or boards. A rotating bathroom with an outdoor shower is also included. The starting price is 59,999 euros.

At the Japan Camping Car Show in Makuhari Messe, the Sunlight Cliff 600 RT Adventure Edition motorhome was presented, built on a Fiat Ducato (L3H2) chassis. The vehicle is 5995 mm long. It features a pop-up roof that creates an additional sleeping area. Standard equipment includes a side awning and 16-inch wheels. The show model, equipped with an optional lithium-ion battery, inverter, and household air conditioner, is priced at 17,567,000 yen.

Sunlight has introduced the Cliff 540 Vanlife, based on the Fiat Ducato, which breaks with the standard camper van layout by omitting the rear transverse bed. Instead, it features a rear seating area and a main bed in the pop-up roof. This configuration targets couples or solo travelers who use the van as a mobile workspace. The model includes a partition to the cab, a fixed ladder to the roof, and enhanced living space at the rear.

Sunlight has introduced the Cliff 540, the shortest model in its lineup at 5.41 m. Aimed at entry-level buyers, the base price starts at €48,499, with a discount to €46,999 available until the end of May 2026. Standard features include two berths, a gas hob kitchen, and a compact wet bathroom. Optional upgrades add a pop-up roof (Adventure version) and a convertible dinette for extra sleeping capacity.

A nearly new Sunlight Cliff 602 Adventure Edition based on the Fiat Ducato is for sale in Heilbronn. The price is €11,000 below the new vehicle cost due to the seller's family circumstances. Registered in June 2025 with about 11,400 km, it features a 2.2L diesel engine (140 hp), manual transmission, and has had seal and refrigerator defects repaired.

A Taiwanese blogger rented a Sunlight Cliff 600 camper van from Nine Europe Traveler for a trip to Penghu Island. He attended the fireworks festival and camped by the sea. The review highlights good roads, cleanliness, and well-maintained public facilities. The camper van has air conditioning, toilet, and shower, enabling work and relaxation without hassle.

Sunlight released a special edition of the Cliff 590 camper with all-wheel drive and off-road equipment. Based on the Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue (165 hp), it features standard AWD, Yellow Olive color, a 3.5-meter awning, and a bed 201×147 cm. The interior includes a gas hob, 64 L compressor fridge, cassette toilet, 100 L fresh water tank, 90 L waste tank, AGM 95 Ah battery, and Combi 4 gas heater. Limited series.

IMTEST tested the Sunlight CLIFF 540 RT Adventure Edition camper van. The 5.4-meter-long model based on the Fiat Ducato with a 140 hp engine offers four sleeping berths, including a large pop-up roof bed measuring 2x1.5 meters. The test vehicle was priced at 61,985 euros.

The Sunlight Cliff 590 4x4 camper van has been tested. Starting at 68,499 euros, the model features an off-road design but a conventional interior layout. While the vehicle is largely convincing, testers identified several details that could be improved.

IMTEST has tested the compact Sunlight CLIFF 540 RT Adventure Edition camper van. The 5.4-meter model, based on a Fiat Ducato, features a large pop-up roof that increases sleeping capacity to four. The test vehicle in its base configuration is priced at €61,985.

French motorhome manufacturer Challenger has introduced the X150 Open Edition model, which is 599 cm long. The lounge can accommodate up to seven people, which is unusual for a motorhome of this size. The company merged the Challenger and Chausson brands to simplify its presence in the Scandinavian market.

Eight compact camper vans priced under 50,000 euros are currently available on the market. Models including the Bürstner Papillon, Forster Livin' Up Pro, and Sunlight Cliff 540 offer various layouts, water tank capacities up to 110 liters, and heating systems powered by gas or diesel.