Offer less than €55,000

THE GiottiVan 54 T wins the prize for the most affordable model with the price 50,500 euros. Low prices are part of the DNA of this Italian owned brand French group Rapido.

Adding 499 eurosyou can leave behind the wheel Road car 540the shortest model in the catalog of the German brand, the owner Pessl’s group. The next three models make a small leap. THE Rimor Hor 12 (Hexacampa-Trigano group) is displayed on 53,340 euros against 53,900 euros for Joa Kemp 54 Ga brand of the Pilote group.

THE Slippers V 594 S First Line (Trigano group) is bringing up the rear with a price bordering on 55,000 euros.

Below the mark of 5.50 m

In the family of converted vans most models available in three body lengths. Less than 5.50 m, 6 m and 6.40 m. Based on sales statistics, we can say that a “standard” van is more than 6 meters long. Which doesn’t apply “first price” vans. which we have chosen. They all display a small 5.41 m.

In short, it is the most compact van models available on the market. Fun to drive and easy to park since they are not bulky, they are not very suitable for family vacations.

Of course, they line up 4 registration places, but only 2, or even 3, sleeping places. In other words, they will turn to those who traveling as a couple.

Carrier and implantation, one struggle!

At this price, you shouldn’t expect a fast carrierwith a powerful engine of 150 hp. or 180 hp associated, for example, with a Automatic box. With the exception of the Rimor Horus 12 on the Fiat Ducato, all other selected models are offered on Citroen Jumper 2.2 l 120 hp. An engine that turned out to be sufficient, nothing more.

On the side settlements, no van stands out from the crowd. Almost all of them accept the same internal layout which has proven itself for a long time. Briefly, it can be described as follows: forward dinette, port side bathroom (in the direction of traffic), galley unit opposite and transverse aft berth. Only the Rimor Horus 12 stands out French bed located along

In these models of hypercompact vans, every centimeter counts. And living quarters cannot afford the luxury of being spacious. That’s the price to pay… spending the least amount of money!

Basic services on board

Is it possible to have a good vacation in the so-called “1st price” van? The answer is this So ! In fact, nothing significant is missing. Heating, hot water, stove, refrigerator, supply of clean water, shower, cassette toilet, storage room, etc. basic equipment are here

For certain points (heating/hot water, refrigerator capacity, water supply), they are not inferior to more expensive models. The difference lies rather in the details. We have to accept, for example, that the front and rear screens remain black, and the outer coating is very simple.

by a game of options and packages affect the media or the living part, however they may be optimized. On the other hand, they lose the status of an inexpensive van!

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