Carado · campervan
Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever
RoamWorthy records the Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever as a campervan. Recorded catalogue data: 2 berths; layout: Transverse Bed; length 5.41m; width 2.05m; height 2.65m; MTPLM 3,500kg; payload 772kg; base vehicle: Fiat Ducato; recorded price range £42,000 to £62,000. No live dealer stock is currently linked to this model on RoamWorthy. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.
Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever key facts
- Berths: 2
- GVW: 3300 kg
- Unladen weight: 2728 kg
- Payload: 772 kg
- Length: 5.41 m
- Width: 2.05 m
- Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
- Observed price range: £42,000 to £62,000
Key features
- Compact 5.41m length for easy parking and city driving
- Transverse rear double bed with high-quality mattress
- Clever Edition enhanced interior styling and upholstery
- Efficient side kitchenette with two-burner hob and 84L fridge
- Integrated washroom with fixed washbasin and integrated shower
- Large rear storage area with tie-down rings
- Energy-efficient LED interior lighting throughout
Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever: key facts
The Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever is a compact two-berth campervan with a transverse bed, front dinette and compact van-conversion layout. Its stated dimensions are 5.41 metres long, 2.05 metres wide and 2.65 metres high, with a stated payload of 772 kg. Confirm the exact equipment, weights and trim before purchase because specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
- Two berths, suited to a couple or solo traveller.
- Transverse bed layout with a front dinette.
- Compact dimensions for a campervan of this type, although the stated height should be checked against intended parking and storage.
- Stated MTPLM of 3500 kg and GVW of 3300 kg, with a stated payload of 772 kg.
- The supplied editorial lists a side kitchenette, washroom and rear storage area, but buyers should confirm these details on the specific vehicle.
- The marketplace currently records no listings and six images for this model page.
Worth knowing: The supplied source evidence includes a Carado model-media link labelled Web Exact Model for a CV540 Pro Fiat, so buyers should confirm that the advertised vehicle is the Clever model and check its specification. The existing editorial includes equipment claims that are not independently detailed in the supplied specifications. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Who should consider the Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever?
Who it suits
- Couples seeking a two-berth campervan with a compact footprint and transverse-bed layout.
- Solo travellers who value a front dinette and rear storage flexibility within a 5.41-metre vehicle.
- Buyers who need to assess payload carefully rather than assuming all examples carry identical equipment or weights.
Reasons to consider it
- The 5.41-metre length may be easier to place and manoeuvre than a longer campervan, subject to the driver’s assessment of the stated 2.05-metre width and 2.65-metre height.
- The transverse bed makes use of the rear width while the supplied layout information retains a front dinette.
- The stated 772 kg payload provides a useful basis for checking passengers, water, luggage and fitted options, but the actual available payload must be confirmed on the vehicle.
- The listed layouts identify this as a compact van conversion rather than a larger motorhome format.
What to check
- Confirm the plated MTPLM, GVW and actual unladen weight of the specific example, as the supplied figures are 3500 kg, 3300 kg and 772 kg respectively and may not describe every trim or option combination.
- Measure or verify clearance for the stated 2.65-metre height before using car parks, storage sites or covered facilities.
- Check whether the transverse bed is suitable for both occupants, including access and the need to share the bed widthwise.
- Inspect the exact kitchenette, washroom and storage equipment rather than relying on the general editorial description.
- Confirm that the vehicle identification and trim match the Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever named on this page.
Worth knowing: The supplied price range is 42000 to 62000, but no current marketplace listings are recorded, so live availability and asking prices require separate confirmation. No production years are supplied. The source notes that specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Compare the Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever with similar models
| Model | Berths | Maximum weight | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever | 2 | 3500 kg | 5.41 m | £42,000 to £62,000 |
| Auto-Trail V Line 540 Se | 2 | 3500 kg | 5.41 m | £42,000 to £72,000 |
| Auto-Trail V-LINE 540 | 2 | 3500 kg | 5.41 m | £45,000 to £72,000 |
Compare the recorded specifications, layout and marketplace information, then confirm the exact model year and trim before choosing.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Ownership checks for the Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever
- Use the stated 5.41-metre length, 2.05-metre width and 2.65-metre height when checking storage, parking and route restrictions.
- Keep a running payload record for passengers, luggage, water and added equipment against the stated payload of 772 kg.
- Check the bed arrangement before trips: the supplied layout is a transverse bed, so confirm access and sleeping suitability for both occupants.
- Use the two-berth classification when planning occupancy and do not assume additional sleeping capacity.
- Recheck the weight information after fitted options or other additions, because trim and optional equipment can alter the available payload.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming specifications are unchanged across model years or trims.
- Overlooking the stated 2.65-metre height when selecting parking or storage.
- Assuming that every CV540 Clever has identical equipment when specifications may vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Worth knowing: The supplied data does not provide an age range, service history or known-fault record, so those matters require vehicle-specific checks. The existing editorial’s equipment details should be verified against the particular vehicle.
Alternatives to the Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever
- Auto-Trail V Line 540 Se - Consider the Auto-Trail V Line 540 Se if you want a similarly sized two-berth alternative at 5.41 metres, with a stated MTPLM or GVW of 3500 kg and a supplied price range of 42000 to 72000.
- Auto-Trail V-LINE 540 - Consider the Auto-Trail V-LINE 540 if the same 5.41-metre length and stated 3500 kg MTPLM or GVW appeal, with a supplied price range of 45000 to 72000.
- Swift Select 122 - Consider the Swift Select 122 if a longer 6-metre two-berth alternative is acceptable, with a stated MTPLM or GVW of 3500 kg and a supplied price range of 42000 to 72000.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever.
- 6 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
- 2 recorded source groups are available in the source section below.
Proof notes
- Specifications can differ by production year, trim and optional equipment.
- Dealer listings are used as current marketplace evidence, not as a substitute for the exact vehicle documentation.
Worth knowing: Confirm weights, dimensions and fitted equipment for the exact vehicle before purchase or towing.
Sources and review status for the Carado Camper Van CV540 Clever
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T02:25:47.844461+00:00