The Bürstner Campeo Roadrunner: Its name already gives it away, this campervan is designed for long and frequent trips. I wanted to keep the explanation short but unfortunately I failed at all, it is so full option... Here we go:
* To ride *
The combination of the leather pilot seats with armrests, the cruise control and the automatic transmission really make for a wonderful driving experience. The diesel tank of no less than 90 liters takes you to the south with one tank. That's where the air conditioning comes in handy.
Only 6 meters long so you can easily go into the city, and that is allowed, with the Euro 6D engine & ADblue (French Crit'Air sticker no. 2 is provided). You can park on a normal parking spot, and that works without problems with the reversing camera.
Very reliable and surprisingly economical Fiat Multijet2 engine of 140hp: If you drive defensively you can achieve an average consumption of 8.5 L/100km. This is not "advertising consumption" but my real average after a weekend in the Ardennes or a week in France! I then drive 90 to 100 km/h on the highway, which compensates for the higher consumption in cities or mountains.
• 9-speed automatic transmission with torque converter, all modern safety equipment (ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill Holder & Hill Descent,...) and even an electric traction aid for boggy campsites (Traction Plus).
• Pioneer Infotainment system with touchscreen, DAB +, Radio FM Rds, music streaming, rear view camera, Handsfree Bluetooth car kit, Apple Carplay and Android Auto: Listen to your Spotify playlist while navigating with Waze or Google Maps.
• Isofix attachment for child seats (Both places on the rear seat).
Please note: Driving this camper is extremely zen. Ask your partner or travel companions to remind you regularly that you are driving, so that you do not get up to get a drink from the fridge.
* To live *
The ideal intermediate size: Despite the limited length, you have a very spacious feeling inside due to the open layout and the fact that you can open the sliding door and rear completely, unlike most motorhomes with a closed rear, narrow entrance door and cupboards halfway up.
• Lounge/dining area with leather seats, adjustable and extendable table.
• Functional and/or cozy lighting whenever you want: High beam, adjustable reading lights, warm dimmable LED strips and indirect floor lighting.
• Kitchen with sink, gas stove and 90L large refrigerator with freezer compartment for ice cubes.
• Bathroom with toilet, sink and shower.
• Plenty of cupboard space and a very large storage space under the bed.
• 100 litre fresh water tank, and you can call this a real all-season camper thanks to the powerful heating, careful insulation, high-quality recessed windows and insulated and heated waste water tank.
• Thule awning against sun or rain, Outdoor lighting, Mosquito window built into sliding door.
Furthermore, fully equipped with everything you need:
• Cooking utensils, glasses, cups & cutlery, more than enough for 4 people: List available if required.
• Camping set: Height-adjustable outdoor table, 4 seats and 4 stools, clothesline and clothes pegs, picnic blanket.
• Travel kit: Extension cord, gas bottle in use + spare, fire extinguisher + warning triangle, tyre repair kit, level blocks, awning stakes, water hose, Thetford toilet cleaner + toilet paper, fluorescent vests, first aid kit, tension straps, fly swatter, 2 umbrellas, and the hope that you won't need the latter.
> All included in the rental price.
*Sleep tight*
With its 197 x 153 cm one of the most spacious double beds in the rear, equipped with the extremely comfortable Bürstner bed concept with cold foam mattresses. The bed in the rear can also be easily folded up to make room for a spacious bicycle garage.
Extra double bed in the pop-up roof (135x200cm), also with cold foam mattress. Staircase, child safety (net), and also above are a reading light & USB charger.
* Off-grid? No problem. *
Very large standing autonomy thanks to a double 95A living battery and a solar panel on top of the pop-uk roof. In addition to multiple 220V plugs (which only work if you are connected to the mains), there are also multiple USB charging points (which also work on the living battery and the solar panel). There is also an extra 12V contact built into the living battery so that you can also connect 12V devices when you are off-grid. For this you can also get an extra plug with a USB-C port if desired; I charge my laptop with the living battery when I work off-grid (delivers no less than 60 Watts).
If you still have questions despite this laundry list, please ask them, and if not: have a good trip and enjoy.