Small converted vans never fail to tempt customers. Practical, easy to use and universal light recreational vehicles are in vogue. And the German manufacturer Westfalia noted it well. The German brand, which is already present in France with the Kepler (Volkswagen base) and Jules Verne (Mercedes base) models, presents new model home kelsey

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Well adapted Ford Custom

This Kelsey is based on a Ford Custom. Therefore, we find here a compact camper, 5.34 meters in length, 2.29 meters in width and 2 meters in height. As for the design, this Kelsey retains the codes of a classic Custom.

We find an engine on this van Ford EcoBlue 2.0 l 130 hp, combined with an automatic transmission. The total weight is 3 tons, and the payload is 370 kg.

An interior focused on efficiency

As for the interior, despite its very compact dimensions, this equipped van is especially well thought out. Designed for accommodation from 4 to 5 people. The seats are placed next to each other. The presence of a kitchen equipped with a 51-liter refrigerator, a stove and several places for storing things.

On the bedroom side, well, there is a large space downstairs with a bed size 190 cm by 120 cm. Another sleeping area is also available on the van’s removable roof, which also has a 190cm x 120cm bed.

There is also a toilet/shower area which, however, remains quite basic. This van capable of holding 50 liters of clean water and 57 liters of waste water.

Westfalia also offers many additional amenities in the Kelsey. In this way, you can create a nice terrace on the side and a large tent space behind.

Our opinion

Kelsey complements the already rich assortment of Kepler and Jules Verne. The new compact van is particularly practical, with an interior that, while not exceptional, provides the bare essentials. Therefore, we find a efficient car and very well equipped, which will be able to adapt to different needs and terrain. Kelsey will be available at 61,470 euros with a Ford EcoBoost engine with a capacity of 170 hp. A very well-equipped version will cost around 70,000 euros.

Westfalia Kelsey data sheet