in Peugeot Boxer is a fairly rare base in the world of campers and RVs, but faced with a shortage of electronic components that is undermining car production, recreational vehicle manufacturers are adapting and modifying their range.

Here is such a case Rapido V682023 new in the panel van segment: it is based on the Boxer, equipped with a 2.2-liter BlueHDi diesel engine from 140 horsepowerpaired with a six-speed manual transmission.

Rapido V68: space for 3-4 people

Measuring 6.36 meters in length, 2.05 meters in width and 2.59 meters in height, the Rapido V68 offers a spacious interior with a rather classic layout that welcomes its passengers from large recreation room at the front, consisting of two swiveling cockpit seats, a forward-facing seat and an extendable table.

Nearby, the kitchen has a stainless steel sink, two-burner stove, storage space, worktop extension and a large Absorption refrigerator AES for 128 liters. Opposite, the bathroom has a sink, a compact toilet and a shower with a wooden grate. This space is equipped with the Duo’Space system, which is a rotating wall to optimize the space in the shower.

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Rapido V68: two single beds in the rear

In the back we find a bedroom with two single beds 80 x 193 cm and 80 x 195 cm, equipped with slatted bed bases and an aluminum frame, as well as Bultex foam mattresses. They can also turn into a double bed 130×192 cmthanks to the central extension, while the bed bases can be raised to optimize the cargo space in the hold.

This room also has a large wardrobe as well as upper cupboards. A partition curtain allows you to separate the day and night spaces, and the front dining area can be turned into additional bed 72/97 x 185 cmto accommodate a third person for an overnight stay.

Rapido V68: a lot of equipment

As standard, the Rapido V68 has a lot of equipment, such as interior blinds (windscreen and side windows), electric front windows, leather steering wheel and gear knob, accident prevention system that allows you to drive with gas heating, USB sockets, external hot/cold shower, not forgetting about Truma Combi 4 combined heating and water heater with CP Plus control panel. The tanks contain 110 liters of clean water and 85 liters of waste water.

The Rapido V68 is sold at an entry-level price from 65,700 euros.

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