The new Ventje T7 tries to achieve something that many compact motorhome manufacturers like to promise but rarely succeed in everyday life: being both a family car and a motorhome.
Based on the new VW Transporter, the camper was outfitted by Ventje in the Netherlands. And that's why the T7 feels more like a cleverly designed camper for everyday use than a modern leisure camper designed for just two festival weekends a year.
This is particularly interesting because there is a lot going on in the compact camper van sector at the moment. Models such as the Rhön Camp New Ultimate or the SpaceCamper Classic+ show how the same basic idea can be interpreted in different ways. The Ventje T7 takes a rather pragmatic approach. The most striking detail is the seating system. The idea comes from the eVentje model, which is based on the ID. Buzz, but has been further refined for the T7. The seat frames can be completely submerged into the vehicle floor in camping mode. This creates a seating group with a table, a resting area or actually a bed in the rear if necessary.
At first glance, it sounds like a typical camping solution, but it's actually quite well thought out. What's especially noticeable is that the focus wasn't on quick results. Ventje installs real mattresses instead of thin padded seats and installs Isofix mounts. It's details like these that will later decide whether a motorhome will work in everyday family life or not. Seven seats don't help much if you can't sit comfortably on them for two hours.
The Ventje T7 is available in two lengths: approximately 5,05 or 5,45 meters. This makes it compact enough for multi-storey car parks and everyday use without the interior immediately feeling cramped. At the same time, the van offers enough space for flexible equipment. Instead of a fixed kitchen unit, mobile and removable modules are used, depending on whether a camper van or a van is currently needed. The kitchen is located in the rear of the vehicle and is also accessible from the outside. Cooking is done on a gas stove, and cooling is done in a mobile compressor cooler, which allows more space to move around inside. The work surface can be expanded, and there is also a seating area for up to four people. The shorter version has a built-in toilet plate, while the longer version even has a fixed toilet.
The Ventje also stays true to its functional design when it comes to sleeping. The bench seat converts into a flat bed, which can be supplemented with a panoramic lift-up roof window with a large glass surface. A second bed is created above, making the T7 suitable for families. With a width of around 1,30 metres in the roof and around 2,00 x 1,40 metres below, the beds are designed so that two adults can sleep below and one to two people above. Storage space is provided by many small, thoughtfully placed solutions: under the bench seat, in the side modules and throughout the vehicle. The furniture is light, durable and adapted to frequent rearrangement. At the same time, the floor remains largely free.
In terms of energy, the Ventje relies on an additional battery with a fast-charging system, which can be supplemented by solar panels on the roof. USB ports and 230-volt sockets allow you to power conventional devices, and there are also drinking water containers, a portable sink and even an outdoor shower. The drivetrains remain pleasantly pragmatic: diesel, plug-in hybrid or all-electric. The electric version is expected to reach up to 330 kilometers according to the WLTP standard and can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in about 38 minutes. The plug-in hybrid has an output of 218 hp and covers about 50 kilometers on electric power. For those who drive a lot, diesel remains the most relaxed choice.
Ultimately, the Ventje T7 falls somewhere between a minimalist outfit and a full-fledged camper. It's not a holiday home on wheels, but a flexible companion for everyday life and travel. The base price is around 95.000 euros, and the first deliveries are planned for spring 2026. Those who prefer to delve into the sporty side of the new world of vans instead of camping will find a completely different interpretation of the same basic concept in ABT's conversion of the VW Caravelle: less family camper, more racing spirit in the form of a van.
