Knaus · Panel Van
BoxLife
Classic panel van on Fiat Ducato with pivot-wall bathroom, standard diesel heating and optional drop-down bed. Three floor plans from 5.41 to 6.36 m in length.
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The BoxLife is the classic entry-level panel van in the Knaus lineup, aimed at couples and small families who want to combine everyday usability, city-friendly dimensions, and full camping comfort in a single vehicle. Built on the Fiat Ducato, it pairs agile exterior dimensions of 5.41 to 6.36 m in length with a well-thought-out interior. Key features include the space-saving pivot-wall bathroom, which opens up either the wet room or the corridor as needed, as well as the standard diesel heating — unusual in this price range. The optional drop-down bed creates additional sleeping capacity for up to four people without compromising daytime use. Three floor plans with longitudinal, transverse, and single beds cater to different travel styles. Within the Knaus camper van portfolio, the BoxLife is positioned as an established volume model alongside the new, more lightweight BoxTime, and clearly below the narrow Van TI series with its FoldXPand technology.
Specifications
| Base vehicle | Fiat Ducato |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Panel van |
| Length | 5.41–6.36 m |
| Width | 2.05 m |
| Height | 2.58 m |
| Gross weight | 3.5 t |
| Driver's license class | B |
| Seats | 2–4 with seatbelt |
| Sleeping berths | 2–4 (with optional pop-up bed) |
| Fresh water | 100 l |
| Wastewater | 90 l |
| Heating | Diesel (standard) |
| Engine | 120–180 PS Fiat Multijet |
| Floor Plans | 3 (longitudinal, transverse, single bed) |
Highlights
- Standard diesel heating – heat independently of the gas tank, even in winter
- Space-saving pivot-wall bathroom that flexibly separates the wet room and hallway
- Optional drop-down bed above the seating area for up to four sleeping berths
- Three floor plans (longitudinal bed, transverse bed, single beds) for different travel styles
- Panoramic rear window and ambient lighting in the living area
- Knaus-typical body construction with galvanized honeycomb structure in the floor
- Parking- and city-friendly thanks to a maximum exterior length of 6.36 m