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    Dethleffs Campy 2008

    £7,859.00

    Published: June 25, 2010

    First look, September 2008 Does Dethleffs Campy offer a glimpse of where caravan design is going? This question is very much open to discussion. But one thing's certain: it's eye-catching. On top of that, it will be an 85% match for any car with a kerbweight of at least 1059kg, and it has the potential to appeal to people who wouldn't consider more traditional caravans.

    Verdict

    Compact caravan for extroverts. The front-loading door makes it great for cyclists or canoeists.

    Pros

    The allure of easy handling, simple towcar matching and affordability will outweigh those frills

    Cons

    The Campy won’t please everyone
    Lounge space is limited, there’s no 12V and no shower – all of which will put off some buyers

    Living

    Its internal layout is similar to the Adria Action’s. The rear corner washroom and kitchen are reminiscent of traditional British compacts, but everything else will be unfamiliar to UK buyers. The centre dinette is certainly novel.

    For traditionally minded buyers, this will seem a little strange but in context it works. The seats are a little upright and aren’t that big, but you can get comfortable, particularly if you slide the table under the fixed bed.

    Kitchen

    In terms of how it all works, the small kitchen has a two-burner hob and a small amount of worktop space, but the fridge is large for such a compact caravan and the kitchen storage is ample for two if they travel light.

    Elsewhere, the lack of any 12V system is disappointing because it means the Campy is completely reliant on mains electricity, or the towcar, to power the lighting.

    Washroom

    The washroom has a basin and toilet. Storage-wise, there are shelves and a wardrobe (which is quite narrow), which sits above the onboard water tank.

    Beds

    The waist height of the bed may unnerve some, but it’s big enough to be comfortable, although the person sleeping toward the front of the van, may find the sloping front too close.

    Storage

    As well as a wardrobe and shelves in the washroom, there’s also an overhead shelf and cupboard in the lounge, plus under-bed storage.

    Technical Specifications

    Berth2
    MiRO720 kg
    Payload180 kg
    MTPLM900 kg
    Shipping Length5.15 m
    Width2.13 m

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