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The Fiat Ducato is an Italian light commercial van that has become the dominant chassis platform for European motorhomes and campervans — the majority of European factory motorhomes are built on the Ducato or its rebadged variants (Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer).
→ GlossaryFrench manufacturer Challenger has introduced the 3048 model, a fully integrated motorhome based on the Fiat Ducato. Its key feature is the Smart-Lounge-Salon with two longitudinal benches that convert into individual seats with seat belts for travel. The motorhome is equipped with a central double bed (160×190 cm), a drop-down bed (140×190 cm), and an L-shaped kitchen with a three-burner gas stove. Price starts at €83,490.
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.
Autostar has launched the Performance P660, a 6.59 m profiled motorhome. It includes a garage for one or two bicycles, accessible from both outside and inside. Built on a Fiat Ducato chassis with a 2.2 L (140 hp) engine, it offers two berths and starts at €69,690.
TV host Bettina Tietjen shared her experience traveling in a Fiat Ducato motorhome with 360,000 km on the odometer. She prefers simple campsites without entertainment and fixed pitches, values spontaneity, and uses the trick of picking up left-behind items.
Carstay, a Japanese platform for RV rental and carsharing, has added three new vehicles and three overnight parking spots. The total number of registered RVs reached 490, up 38 from the previous month, while the number of parking spots remained at 320. New vehicles include the compact JP STAR Happy1 Turbo based on the Daihatsu Atrai, a camper based on the Toyota Camroad with free delivery to Kansai Airport, and the TABIVAN-O.W.L. based on the Fiat Ducato. One of the new parking spots is located at a hot spring facility in Nagano Prefecture.
Westfalia has announced the Nansen range, featuring models 600 L and 640 LS. Built in France at the Rapido group factory, sales start in January 2027, with prices from €70,500.
Alain Marty, 69, a former truck driver, has been living in a motorhome since 2007. He bought a Fiat Ducato before retiring and fully converted it. Marty says he would not return to a conventional house, preferring the freedom of travel. His pension of €2,000 covers expenses as he pays no rent or parking fees.
Westfalia has unveiled two versions of the Nansen camper van based on the Fiat Ducato. The 600 L model features transverse bunk beds and a full-width bathroom, unusual for this segment. The 640 LS version offers an electrically adjustable longitudinal bed and a large cargo area for bicycles. Prices start at €69,490.
Autostar, a brand known for narrow profiles, has introduced the P 740 LC in Privilège trim. The motorhome measures 7.39 m in length and 2.31 m in width, built on a Fiat Ducato chassis with a 140 hp engine. Key features include a spacious bedroom with a 150x190 cm bed, large wardrobes, and an additional sleeping area above the dinette. The interior offers high light transmission and a 15 cm double floor for improved insulation. Price starts at €73,950.
UKATEX, a family-run company from Weiden (Upper Palatinate), produces custom-fit seat covers for cars, trucks, and motorhomes. The range includes over 100 designs in materials such as leatherette, Alcantara, and others, compatible with side airbags, seat heating, and Isofix anchors. Covers are available for base vehicles like Fiat Ducato, Mercedes Sprinter, VW Crafter, and for motorhomes from brands including Adria, Hymer, Knaus, and Bürstner.
Weinsberg has introduced its first integral motorhome, the CaraCore, built on the Fiat Ducato chassis. The model is available in Spain starting at €83,990.
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Serbian startup Roofroomer introduced the detachable Native cabin for passenger cars, while in Germany a nearly new Sunlight Cliff 602 Adventure Edition is sold €11,000 cheaper than new.
Chausson introduced the V697 model based on the Fiat Ducato. The campervan measures 6.36 m in length, 2.05 m in width, and 2.65 m in height, powered by a 2.2-liter diesel engine with 140 hp and start-stop system. It offers three sleeping places (two fixed and one convertible from the dinette), a full kitchen with a gas stove and 84-liter fridge, and a bathroom with sink, shower, cassette toilet, and a window for ventilation. Starting price is €57,490.
In the mid-1990s, Pössl implemented a strategy that reduced the cost of fully equipped camper vans below the price of an empty van at a dealer. The key was the 'Slovenia trick': purchasing base chassis (Fiat Ducato or Peugeot Boxer) in Slovenia at lower prices, cutting costs by half. This model made motorhomes with toilets and heating widely accessible, transforming the market.
Three types of recreational vehicles for 2–4 people are available in Kurgan. An Italian motorhome based on the Fiat Ducato costs 5.9 million rubles, a British caravan Compass Rallye is priced at 865,000 rubles, and a Russian camper trailer Lisa 3400 costs 600,000 rubles. All models require a category B driver's license.
Chausson has introduced the V697 model based on the Fiat Ducato. The camper van measures 6.36 m in length, 2.05 m in width, and 2.65 m in height, powered by a 2.2-liter diesel engine producing 140 hp. It features two permanent single beds (195×80 and 186×80 cm) and an additional child berth (156×95/50 cm). A notable feature is the window in the shower cubicle. Price starts at €57,490.
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Toy Factory held the Motorhome Collection event to mark the anniversary of its 'Land Marina' storage facility at Sagamiko Mori Mori park. The facility addresses the shortage of secure parking for large motorhomes.
The article explains why the integral motorhome is considered the pinnacle of RV travel. Unlike other types, it is built from scratch on a chassis, without a visible base cab. Key features: a seamless fiberglass body, double floor for insulation and storage, and a panoramic windshield for safety. Main chassis are Fiat Ducato and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, with a gross weight up to 3.5 tons (standard license). Target audience is experienced travelers and couples, though family-oriented models are emerging. Historically, the first Italian integral motorhome was the Arca Superjolly (late 1960s).
Stellantis is recalling Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Citroën Jumper and Opel Movano due to a fuel line defect. Fuel leakage may occur, posing a fire risk. According to German media, no injuries or damage have been reported; the recall is preventive. Owners of campervans based on these models should check their VIN, as the first registration date may not reflect the actual chassis production date.
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