We have seen this recently: the prices of motorhomes and campers have skyrocketed in recent years, and it is now difficult to buy a new camper on a budget of less than €40,000.

But there are certain solutions that allow you to go on an adventure in a converted vehicle, while making certain concessions in space or equipment: station wagons and other equipped recreational vehicles. Here is our selection of models at low prices.

Dacia Jogger: a sleeping bag at an unbeatable price

It’s the new of the year in the recreational vehicle segment: an option for his new runner, Dacia now offers a “Point for sleep” which allows you to turn your last family station wagon into a pocket van. This equipment takes the form of a smart removable module that is placed in the trunk, which allows you to store 5 seats on board.

In a few minutes of transformation, you can benefit from the space sleep for two, complemented by a 220 liter storage box that is always accessible. The mattress created in this way has dimensions of 130 x 190 cm, ideal for sleeping two people at night. Blackout curtains complete the equipment, as well as an external tent that allows you to increase the camping space, like an extension of the car, the trunk lid is open.

On the price side: 17,290 euros for the new Dacia Jogger ECO-G 100 hp. and 1,490 euros for the Sleep Pack option, that is, in total 18,780 euros : an unbeatable price to go on an adventure!

Camperiz services

Camperise is a Spanish fitter specializing in smart and affordable small vans, offering solutions for the Dacia Dokker, Jogger, Renault Kangoo, Peugeot Rifter and other Citroën Spacetourers. Like the Dacia Sleep Pack, removable module de Camperiz installs in the trunk, but offers more equipment: a removable sprayer, water tank, sink, gas stove, cooler or even storage.

At night, a folded bench allows you to install a double bed, and the model comes with two camping chairs and an outdoor table. Many options also allow you to personalize your model: roof box, bicycle rack, awning, Webasto heating, compact toilet, etc. from €20,995 for Dacia Jogger Camperiz ECO-G 100 hp, or 32,295 euros for Renault Kangoo Camperiz.

Volkswagen Caddy California: a reliable choice

In the house of volkswagenrecreational vehicle caddy also has rights to its recreation version under the title California : the model is designed for relaxation and is equipped with a lot of equipment, such as a sliding kitchenette, a large folding bed with box springs, a folding table, chairs or even an optional integrated rear tent system.

Count from €39,140 for Volkswagen Caddy California, and 41,930 euros for the long version called California Maxi, with a 1.5 TSI gasoline engine with a capacity of 114 horsepower. At this price, it comes with a lot of equipment from the Caddy and Golf: digital cockpit, connected infotainment system, numerous driver assistance systems and more.

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