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Panama has introduced the P09 model based on the Ford Transit Custom. The motorhome is equipped with a 136 hp diesel engine, with an option for a 170 hp engine and all-wheel drive. The starting price is €30,000, which is €30,000 less than the Volkswagen California.
Panama has introduced two special editions of the P10+ camper van based on the Ford Transit Custom for 2027. The Limited Edition features a 2.0L diesel engine (136 hp), white body, 2500W diesel heater, 600W inverter, 185W solar panel, and portable toilet. The Sport Limited gets a 170 hp engine, grey body with matte black roof, mosquito net kit, and cabin darkening. Both versions offer four berths, five travel seats, swivel front seats, a lighter rear bench with a new sliding mechanism, kitchen unit, 42L fridge, 50L fresh water, and 2m height. The battery charging system is upgraded to 22A and compatible with lithium batteries. Prices to be announced.
What Car? has published a ranking of the best campervans for 2026, based on hundreds of hours of testing. The top models include the VW Grand California, Mercedes V-Class Marco Polo, VW California, VW Caddy California, and Ford Transit Custom Nugget. In 2025, approximately 215,000 new leisure vehicles were registered across Europe, with the UK accounting for about 12% of that figure.
Spanish company Panama has introduced the Peak P59+ camper based on the Ford Transit Custom. The 2-meter-high model features a full bathroom with shower and is offered with 136 or 170 hp engines, starting at €62,900.
Tinkervan and Ford have launched a camper van based on the Ford Transit Custom. It features a plug-in hybrid powertrain (120 hp electric motor plus petrol generator), earning the CERO emissions label for unrestricted city access. Range is up to 450 km. Equipment includes a pop-up roof with bed, awning, exterior shower, 35 L fridge, heater, and swivel front seats. Dimensions: length 4.97 m, width 1.97 m, height 1.98 m (2.08 m with roof closed).
The market for compact camper vans based on minivans continues to grow in 2026. Key models include the Volkswagen California, Mercedes Marco Polo, Ford Transit Custom Nugget, and Volkswagen Caddy California. These vehicles, built by manufacturers or specialists like Westfalia, offer a balance between daily use and travel, being officially certified as campers.
The 2026 market features new compact camper vans based on production cars, drivable with a standard car license. Key models include Dacia with the Pack Sleep kit, Volkswagen Caddy California, Ford Transit Custom Nugget, and Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo. Prices and equipment range from basic solutions to versions with integrated kitchens and pop-up roofs.
Bremer Sitzbezüge presented its range of protective seat covers and organizers for motorhomes at the Reisen & Caravaning fair in Hamburg. The products include covers tailored to fit base vehicles like the Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer, and Ford Transit Custom, as well as seats from Aguti and ISRI. The lineup features covers with integrated storage pockets for models from Adria, Bürstner, Carthago, and other manufacturers.
German specialist Bürstner has unveiled the Copa, a full conversion of the Ford Transit Custom into a camper van. The vehicle features a pop-up roof with an integrated double bed, a modular kitchen, and transforming rear seats. The conversion is presented as a modern alternative in a segment long dominated by a single reference model.
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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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Tinkervan presented a converted Opel Zafira with two double beds and a price €30k lower than VW California, while Bürstner launched the Copa 2025 range on Ford Transit with shower and toilet in a compact body
The new Panama Peak P10H hybrid camper van was presented at the CMT 2026 show. Based on the Ford Transit Custom, the 5.05-meter-long vehicle features a 232 hp PHEV powertrain and offers seating for five with four sleeping berths. The base price starts at 70,990 euros.
The luxury Embassy Cape Cod motorhome on a Ford Transit chassis features all-wheel drive and a 920 Ah lithium battery system. Meanwhile, a used 2021 Ford Transit Custom camper conversion is offered in Germany for €29,400.
A used Ford Transit Custom Trend Nugget camper van is for sale in Dornbirn, Austria. The diesel vehicle, first registered in November 2023, has only 399 km on the odometer and 150 hp. Key features include a parking heater, a tow bar, and an automatic transmission.
The specialist Tinkervan has presented a camper van based on the Ford Transit Custom with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The model features a pop-up roof, is 5.05 m long and 2.08 m high. The hybrid version combines a 2.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a total output of 232 hp and up to 57 km of electric range. The price for the base vehicle plus conversion is around €60,000.
The article provides an overview of 4x4 drivetrains available for motorhomes and camper vans, highlighting their practical advantages for accessing remote terrain. It details specific systems from manufacturers like Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, noting their technical characteristics and typical applications. The piece also covers larger expedition vehicles based on commercial truck chassis from Iveco, MAN, and Mercedes-Benz Unimog.
A 1969 Ford Transit Custom camper van was sold at a H and H auction on April 9. The vehicle, with under 100,000 kilometers, underwent a full restoration and fetched 11,250 pounds (approximately 12,900 euros).
The article presents an overview of the small camper segment for 2026, highlighting their growing popularity due to lower costs and urban practicality compared to larger models. It lists key models including the Volkswagen California (5.17m long, with 4MOTION option), Mercedes Marco Polo, Ford Transit Custom Nugget (with 170 HP diesel engine), and Volkswagen Caddy California (available with a camper package for ~€4,800). These vehicles, typically around five meters in length, are noted for their dual usability as daily drivers and weekend travel accommodations.
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