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This summer, on the road to your vacation, you will only see it: the converted van! More compact, more maneuverable and above all less expensive, this new leisure vehicle is about to dethrone the good old camper van. Sales growth is spectacular with a 20% increase compared to 2019. At dealerships, with an average of 10,000 euros less to buy, the van represents one in two sales this year. One of the market leaders, Pilote, has had to expand its production lines to meet demand. Kitchen area with folding faucet that transforms into a worktop, retractable toilet to slide under the bed to become a shower area, the brand's engineers compete in ingenuity to optimize the space of these vehicles which measure on average 12 square meters, or 5 square meters less than a traditional camper van. In this highly coveted market, competition is fierce. The French brand Pilote is being jostled by a newcomer. Sunlight, a German manufacturer, which intends to make a place for itself in the sun by offering vans at knockdown prices: 45,000 euros on average. We are going to discover its secrets to crushing prices... Even cheaper, a mobile home remains a significant investment. To save money, you can also fit out your vehicle yourself. Flat-pack furniture, paid courses to help you... the professionals have thought of everything. With, on arrival, a vehicle that can cost up to 15,000 euros less, provided you devote time to it... For those who are less handy, there are even more economical alternatives such as the roof tent sold from 500 euros, it is the big success of the summer. With it, no need for a van: a simple car, a cooler and sleeping bags are enough to get away. What are the secrets of brands to offer you traveling holidays at low prices? A look behind the scenes of a market that is moving at full speed.