9 Cheapest Campervans Designed with Affordability in Mind (Review of 2021 Models)

[Music] can prevent conversion is a tough task that requires unparalleled skill and lots of time if you've got both we encourage you to take on this challenging and yet so fulfilling task but the rest of us who don't and would still like to shop on a budget are welcome to check out this list of the cheapest rvs on sale in 2021 this video contains compact models that are not bigger than ordinary passenger cars hence they can easily double duty as comfortable family haulers and we can get away vehicles if you're interested subscribe to must see tech ring the bell and let's window shop together volkswagen california 6.1 one of the best known names in the rv segment was revised for the 2020 model here to absorb all the innovations of the new transporter 6.1 platform the camper is powered by euro 6 compliant 2.0 liter turbo diesel coupled with a 7-speed dual clutch automatic in total the california 6.1 offers four modifications beach camper beach tour coast and top-of-the-line ocean all get new bumpers reshaped headlights with led drls optional navigation and digital cockpit the entry-level model seats up to five people gets a stovable mini kitchen and comes equipped with a manual pop-up roof with a bed it also fits a converting rear seat that can function as a second bed and a dining set with a table and chairs that can be used outside happier camper adaptive the modern rv market offers plenty of do-it-yourself conversion kits for fans but very few come close to the flexibility and intuitive use offered by the california's happier camper in 2020 the in-house developed modular adaptive technology first used in the caravan trailers by the brand is being expanded onto the camper vents it all starts with the fiberglass floor with 3x6 grid of tiles that accommodates the building blocks of the system the adapter for fence includes cubes that do double duty as storage cases bunk beds and couches kitchenette tabletop toilet and a cooler for now the 144 inch mercedes printer is used as the base vehicle for the kit but compatibility with more models is soon to follow vauxhall vivaro elite campervan and toyota pro aceverso camper it is not a coincidence that the vans from the british and japanese brands ended up together both share the same french platform by the psa group and both are getting factory camper modifications for the 2021 model here in case of the vauxhall the conversion is carried out by the wellhouse leisure specialists while toyota does not disclose the third-party converter and the press release this van platform is usually powered by a choice of a 1.5 or 2.0 liter diesel mills outputting 120 through 150 horses but shortly an all-electric version will be introduced as well the similar features for these builds include a hydraulic pop-top roof 180 degree rotatable front seats on-board water supply and fridge a heating system and electricity sockets your feedback is vital so guide us by rating this video with thumbs up even more exciting campers are waiting for you down the list let's keep rolling recon campers a relatively new camper van conversion company from sunny marina del rey in california targets those customers who already own a suitable van and want to turn it into a weekend camper the brand's range currently consists of two options both based on the nissan nv200 the weekender is the more affordable of the two offering a popped up area with 7 feet of standing room a convertible bed led interior lighting and modular tables the envy on the other hand is the tech savvy version of the weekender adding the rv-like features including a standard fortune sink a water heater a 100 amp hour battery system and plenty of optional goodies for 2021 every recon camper arrives pre-wired to run the lights of a portable power station for transit custom nugget available in regular and long wheelbase options this ford camper has been developed in collaboration with the rv specialist wisphalia it offers a single layout for both sizes that differs only by the addition of the rear bathroom with a sink and a fixed toilet and lwb model both fans come with detailed truth that allows for impressive 7.9 feet of interior headroom it also houses a double bed while a second bat can be converted from the foldable seating unlike its predecessors the updated nugget has an l-shaped interior that fits a fully equipped kitchen while keeping living and dining areas spacious enough for a group of five it also offers a standard shower facility a water boiler and two 42-liter tanks one for fresh and one for gray water vw caddy california after unveiling the new gen caddy earlier this year vw decided to also roll out its all new camper version that completes the brand's california range based on the latest mqb platform that allows for a clever use of the interior space the model accommodates a new double bed that folds out of the cargo bay and measures 6.5 by 3.5 feet potential buyers will also have the option of a small rear kitchen that features a pullout comport with a gas hub cooker a utensils tray and a storage compartment another update of the new caddy california is a specially designed modular tent system that attaches to the camper's boot and allows to access the car directly the tent expands the sleeping capacity of this micro camper to 4 people and of course it can be used independently caravan outfitter free birds and backroads inspired by the golden age of vw campers the washington-based caravan outfitter initially developed small rvs on the basis of the nissan nv200 cargo van in 2017 they released the current free bird camper and few years later introduced a larger back road model based on the mercedes battery's passenger van the former se2 person camper that comes equipped with led interior lighting a full size pad a large storage box a 32 liter fridge and a butane stove the back road on the other hand accommodates up to 5 people it gets a pop-up roof pad a three-person rear bench that converts into another bed and a swing out table plus you can add solar power and kitchen options mercedes marco polo the v-class aka mattress aka veto has been underpinning the marco apollo campers line ever since mercedes acquired the conversion specialist westfalia in 1999. available in three modifications base horizon and activity it is built in house according to the highest standards expected for mercedes-benz depending on the chosen setup you can get either a bare minimum of a camper or an adequately equipped two-story micro house with four sleeping spots a two burner stove a fridge and a kitchenette camper van is powered by a 2-liter four-cylinder diesel in various states of tune and gets all the latest bells and whistles from mercedes in terms of driver assist and safety plus the interior is controlled via the mbac and unfortunately the marco apollo vans are only sold in europe but the us market can still get a bare bones weekender modification with the pop-up proof and no extra camping goodies sussex camper fans env200 camper car electric cars generally have more expensive entry costs than their gasoline counterparts so logically the same should be true for rvs however the british sussex campers have somehow managed to create a model that still belongs in the list of the most affordable campers regardless of the power source based on the nissan env200 it is good for up to 187 miles of driving and has enough space to accommodate for people the van also uses no fossil fuels for its camper amenities since all of them run on electricity as well the camper car has a popped up roof fitted with a reinforcing frame to withstand a weight of a bat and two adults on the side there is a fully equipped kitchen that houses a 50 liter fridge a cook top a sink with a pullout tap and plenty of cupboards for storage this list contains only those models that we managed to find and i'm positive that it can be further expanded with more affordable entries so mention them in the comments 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Published: Sat Dec 26 2020