Kingsize drop-down bed in la strada Avanti R campervan

What is the base vehicle for this camper van?

The la strada Avanti R uses the 6.36-metre Fiat Ducato as its base vehicle. Under the bonnet sits a 140 hp engine paired with an automatic transmission. Upgrading to higher horsepower is optional. The camper van is available with a 3,500 kg chassis or in a 4,250 kg version, though the latter requires a C1 driving licence.

What layout does the la strada Avanti R have?

Step inside the camper and you immediately look at a tall wardrobe, as we discovered during the press presentation at the Caravan Salon 2026. The swivel cab seats create a cosy lounge up front. The kitchen unit is positioned next to the sliding door, with the bathroom opposite. At the rear of this camper van, you’ll find the main seating area, topped by a large drop-down bed.

The seating group consists of two long facing benches with an adjustable table in the middle. This table can also be used at the front by the cab seats. This comes in handy, for instance, if you want to leave the drop-down bed lowered in the morning and still enjoy a relaxed breakfast.

How big is the drop-down bed?

The drop-down bed in the la strada Avanti R is huge: 202 x 192 cm. This is thanks to a section of mattress located by the rear doors, even when the seating area is in use. At night, it’s simply a matter of lowering the drop-down bed at the touch of a button. Together with the aforementioned mattress, this creates a spacious longitudinal double bed. The rear of the camper van can also serve as a garage for bicycles, for example. To achieve this, the mattress folds up on both sides, creating room for a bike or other large camping gear.

What kind of bathroom and kitchen does the la strada Avanti R have?

Because there is no traditional seating group up front, there is plenty of room for a spacious bathroom. It consists of a shower cubicle with a fold-away washbasin, mirror and storage space. Next to it is the separate toilet. New is the lightweight folding door with a frosted glass look replacing the shower curtain.

Standard compressor fridge for la strada

The kitchen features a solid surface worktop made of mineral composite – complete with an extension for extra workspace – and is fitted with indirect ambient lighting. Cooking is done on two gas burners. The cover plate of the stainless steel sink doubles as a chopping board. To the right of the kitchen unit is the 150-litre compressor fridge. From model year 2027 onwards, all la strada campers will come equipped with a compressor fridge as standard.

Gas-free camping as an option

Heating in the camper van runs on diesel, meaning only a small 2.75 kg gas bottle is needed on board for the stove. Anyone wishing to go completely gas-free can opt for the Comfort Package 4, which la strada introduced earlier this year as the Edition 40 Package to celebrate its 40th anniversary. This package includes an induction hob, eliminating the need for a gas bottle altogether.