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Dutch company Ventje has unveiled the T7 camper van based on the new Volkswagen Transporter. The model features a modular interior with seats that fold completely into the floor, allowing the vehicle to serve as both a family van and a camper. Powertrain options include diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric. Prices start at €95,000.
French companies have developed modular conversion kits for standard vans (VW Transporter, Renault Trafic, Mercedes Vito, Ford Transit) that turn them into campers. Installation takes a few minutes and requires no drilling or screws. The kits are made from plywood or laminate.
Dutch manufacturer Ventje has announced a new camper van based on the VW T7 Transporter. The model will be available in two lengths (5.05 m and 5.45 m) with three drivetrain options: diesel, plug-in hybrid, and electric. It features up to seven seats that convert into sleeping areas. Prices start at €95,000, with full details expected in late June 2026.
Dutch camper van builder Ventje introduced the Ventje T7 based on the seventh-generation Volkswagen Transporter. The model is available with diesel, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric powertrain. The van is 15 cm longer than its predecessor, allowing for up to seven seat belts and a wider bed in the pop-up roof (130 cm) and a lower bed width of 140 cm. The official unveiling will take place on May 30 at the Eventje in Culemborg.
Ventje has unveiled a camper based on the VW T7, designed for daily use and travel. The model is available with diesel, hybrid, or electric powertrains, offers up to seven seats, and features a modular layout. Pricing starts at €95,000, with first deliveries expected in spring 2026.
Dutch company Ventje has unveiled the T7 campervan based on the new VW Transporter. It combines family car and motorhome functions with seats that fold into the floor.
Dutch manufacturer Ventje unveiled the new T7 campervan based on the seventh-generation VW Transporter. The model offers up to seven belted seats, three drivetrain options (diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric), and a folding seat system originally developed for the electric version based on the VW ID. Buzz. The system, which won iF Design Award and Red Dot awards, allows the interior to transform from a seven-seater into a full living space. The presentation took place on June 20 in Hanover.
Police in Scotland and Wales are investigating three motorhome thefts: a Fiat Swiftedge in Tullibody, a Volkswagen campervan in Llandrindod Wells, and a Volkswagen Transporter in Tranent. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
A metallic blue Volkswagen Transporter (reg ED11 NDJ) was stolen from a home on Kennedy Crescent, Tranent, early on 7 May. CCTV captured it heading towards the A1 at around 1:40 am. Police are asking witnesses or anyone offered the vehicle for sale to come forward.
A fully equipped VW T6.1 SpaceCamper from 2022 with 40,000 km is now listed on the German used-car market. The price is €69,500, significantly lower than a new comparable camper (over €90,000). The vehicle features a 150 hp diesel engine, DSG, adaptive cruise control, rearview camera, LED headlights, and three-zone automatic climate control. The camper includes swivel front seats, a kitchen module, compressor fridge, pop-up roof with extra bed, two auxiliary batteries, a charger, solar preparation, an outdoor shower, rear tent, and awning. SpaceCamper is regarded as one of the highest-quality T6.1 conversions.
At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Fiamma unveiled the F43van awning, designed for camper vans and minivans, including Volkswagen Transporter models. Its key feature is a negative slope of the fabric towards the cassette, providing up to 220 cm of headroom under the awning, suitable for people over 180 cm tall. Available in 270 and 300 cm widths with extensions of 225 and 250 cm respectively. The awning includes a magnetic crank attachment, LED strip preparation, reinforced arms, and improved telescopic poles.
Two Spaniards, José Antonio from Cádiz and Pablo working in Switzerland, have chosen to live in campers due to high rental prices. José Antonio lives in a converted Volkswagen Transporter, while Pablo lives in a motorhome in Switzerland.
An owner converted a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter van into a camper over seven months. The vehicle features a diesel heater, 25-liter water tanks, a refrigerator, and a foldable double bed. The total project cost, including the vehicle purchase, paint job, and maintenance, was approximately 125,000 New Taiwan Dollars.
A Czech representative of Polish company Camper4Mountain converts vans into campers with pop-up roofs and full interior fitting in about a week. The base is usually Volkswagen Transporter T5/T6 with up to 120,000 km.
In the UK, interest in leisure vehicles has increased by 133% since January, four times faster than the wider vehicle market. Demand is strongest in regions with access to coastline and national parks, with the Volkswagen Transporter being the most sought-after campervan model on the Gumtree platform.
The Knaus Tourer Van 500 MQ, a semi-integrated motorhome based on the VW T6.1, has undergone a long-term test. The AUTO BILD REISEMOBIL editorial team tested this model for the first time, which combines features of a camper van and a full motorhome.
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The camper market sees rising demand for pop-up roof models, combining low travel height with extra sleeping space. New models include VW California T7, Hymer Grand Canyon S CrossOver, and others. German firm Rhön Camp offers an alternative: an inflatable side roof for the VW Transporter.
The article provides a detailed analysis of the VW T6.1 and T7 Multivan families, including platform comparison and ergonomics. Key facts: the T7's switch to the MQB platform improved handling, the 4Motion system enhances off-road capability, and the California offers integrated systems for autonomous living. The material positions these models as leaders in the premium lifestyle segment by 2026.
The Wingcube prototype is a travel trailer that transforms from a compact box into a two-bedroom living space with a fold-out kitchen. According to the designers, it can sleep up to eight people and features a detachable chassis, allowing the box to be used separately. The design is currently a work in progress and subject to change before any potential market release.
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German company Nugget Schmiede has introduced a fixed high roof for the compact camper van Ford Nugget. The solution, developed in collaboration with Pureflexx, fits the Ford Transit Custom and VW Transporter. The premiere is scheduled for the f.r.e.e. leisure fair in Munich in February 2026.
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