FIAT DUCATO
Length 5.41/5.99/6.36m
MTPLM 3500/4250kg
Engine sizes 2.2-litre, 140/180bhp
Finding your ideal motorhome isn’t just about looking at Vario washrooms and drop-down beds. You have to consider the base vehicle driving the thing as well.
With the exception of more recent Volkswagen Californias, that base vehicle will also have been built by a different company from the one that constructed the habitation unit.
The base vehicle you finally select shouldn’t be an insignificant decision, which is why you will find your dealer almost always includes details of things such as engine size and vehicle length alongside the spec list.
When you consider that being on the go is one of the main attractions of motorcaravanning, that is perhaps not so surprising.
But do you know your Crafter from your Custom? Your Sprinter from your Transporter? Follow our guide to find out which base vehicle could be the most suitable choice for you and your motorhome needs.
The supply chain problems of the past year have caused some ’van manufacturers to try out other base vehicles (and some, including Swift, for the first time). But
