The best camper vans are all about versatility. If you’re a part of the WFA (that would be work from anywhere) gang, you need a mobile rig that you can live in, work out of, and use as a base camp for whatever outdoor adventures you’re into. Few camper vans fill that niche, like Iveco’s all-new Daily Switch 4×4.
Everything we know about the new Iveco Daily Switch 4×4 camper van
The new-for-2024 campervan was revealed at this year’s Dusseldorf Caravan Show, and it’s a beauty. The Daily Switch’s simplicity is what sets it apart from most other models on the market, with an intentional “blank slate” design allowing buyers to trick out the interior in whatever way fits their adventurous lifestyle.
It’s designed as an open-concept cabin with gobs of airline rails ready to be outfitted with any of several modular inserts. Buyers could say, remove every module during the week to make room for the DS to serve as a work van and use the rails to secure tools, supplies, and other materials. When the weekend rolls around, the various camp-friendly modules install in a snap, so it’s ready to play off-pavement. That includes things like a bed, a camp kitchen, a folding table, swivel seats, a compact toilet, and storage pockets wherever you need them. Plus, the flagship model boasts a permanent pop-top camper. It’s like a mobile Swiss Army knife for the WFA crowd.
Darkened side windows, a diesel heater, and fully insulated walls and ceiling are standard, giving this the potential of a true four-season rig. A non-slip wood-look floor is likewise included, giving the DS a simple, modern look. A moveable cargo net/partition wall provides flexibility for dividing the living quarters or securing gear, pets, and other essentials at the rear of the cabin. Plus, the standard electrical package features a 130Ah AGM battery with a 20-amp charger and a 650-watt inverter. It’s all connected to numerous residential, 12-volt, and USB sockets throughout the rig, ensuring you can keep your laptop, cameras, GoPros, or mobile gaming PCs powered on the go. Bonus: It also comes prewired for solar, cable, and a shore power connection.
The flagship Daily Switch 4×4 is plenty off-road capable, too. It’s powered by Ivesco’s own 173 PS 3-liter turbodiesel. As the name implies, it boasts full-time all-wheel-drive with triple locking differentials and a reduction gearbox. The beefy chassis rides on 265/70 R19 off-road tires. All-in, it’s a setup that’s built to take you far, far off-pavement.
Build your own Iveco Daily Switch 4×4 camper van
Many of the past year’s best camper van and travel trailer models seem to be coming from overseas, and the Iveco Daily Switch is no different. The base model Daily Switch 4×2 starts at €76,990 (around $80,000), while the kitted-out 4×4 version will set you back more than €138K (close to $150,000). While that ain’t cheap, it does get you one of the most versatile off-the-rack camper vans on the market today. The only catch is you’ll, of course, need to budget in transportation costs to ship it Stateside.
