New German campervan brand arrives in the UK
Van Tourer is the latest campervan brand to hit the British motorhome market from the Continent. This German marque will now be sold here by south coast dealer, Harbour Creek.
Built in Hungary, at the Knaus factory, Van Tourer offers typically European fixed bed layouts on the 5.41m, 5.99m and 6.36m versions of the Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Boxer vans. However, it claims a number of differentiating factors from its rivals.
In the rear boot area Van Tourer claims its vehicles offer 40% more storage space as the gas and fresh water are relocated out of this space. The water tank goes underneath (and can be heated) while a diesel-fired Truma Combi system reduces reliance on gas (so a much smaller gas locker can be fitted). As a result, the company says that a bicycle can be loaded diagonally in this area, while sufficient headroom for such tall items can be created with the optional manual height-adjustable bed. The bed can be lowered for easier night-time access and can be used for sleeping in any position.
Extra berths can be offered by including a second double bed, bunk style, at the rear or via an optional elevating roof (said to be the lightest in its class) available on all models. Alternatively, the extra-long models come with lengthways beds where the foot of the mattress raises to create more boot space, while the head of the beds can be tipped up for you to lounge facing the rear doors.
Two bathroom designs are offered, a standard washroom or one which expands into the aisle using rotating polycarbonate doors. Half-dinette benches also extend widthways to create more shoulder-room for rear passengers.
Prices start at £44,600 for a Peugeot-based Van Tourer 540D, or £46,550 for the equivalent Fiat. On Fiat-based models there is a wider range of options, including the Chassis Package Plus (air-con, cruise control, Traction Plus, etc) for £1,990, the Comfort Package at £2,690 and Prime Package at £1,590.
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