Dacia Bigster SUV converted into budget motorhome for 35,000 euros

The Dacia Bigster SUV serves as the base for a compact camper project using modular solutions from Australian specialist ARB. The conversion includes a heavy-duty drawer system, a slide-out kitchen module, and a rigid roof-top tent, adding approximately 187 kg. The estimated cost for the package is 6400–7000 euros, keeping the total price of a fully equipped vehicle under 40,000 euros.

The ARB firm has introduced an Overland package to adapt the Dacia Bigster crossover for active outdoor use. The kit features a slide-out kitchen with a stove and sink, plus a roof-top tent with a mattress and lighting. Individual components start at 6,400 euros.

The Romanian company Joy2Wander, founded in 2015, is adapting its motorhome rental business to local market conditions. Due to limited rental potential and seasonal demand, the company has added organized group road trips and created a hub for campervan maintenance and parking.

A project for motorhome manufacturing and conversion has been launched in Romania. The company Sfinx Camper & Conversion SRL will focus on building camper vans based on commercial vehicles.

A mother and daughter have lived for ten years in a caravan without a heating system. They rely on layered clothing, sleeping bags, and limited electricity for heaters to cope with extreme winter temperatures.

Motorhome rentals in Romania are evolving from a travel trend into a viable business. A podcast episode features entrepreneurs discussing core business aspects, including calculating total cost of ownership, fleet management, seasonality, and the required occupancy rate for profitability.