My favourite campervan layout! Karmann Dexter 550
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- This is my favourite campervan layout as it packs so much into a small space. The Karmann Dexter 550 is only 548cm long but the raised roof means that so much more can be added to it including the large rear kitchen, wetroom and large lounge. The base price is from EUR76,500.
Vehicle details
Basic Vehicle Fiat Ducato
Basic Engine 120 HP Engine
Technically permissible overall weight* 3.500 kg
* For safety reasons, the "technically permissible maximum laden mass" stated in the vehicle registration document must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
Weight in ready-to-drive state** 2.953 kg
** Dimensions in ready-to-drive state as per EU Directive No. 1230/2012: Vehicle with standard equipment according to manufacturer's specifications including driver (75 kg), 90% of filling quantity for fuel, 100% for water as well as gas (aluminium gas bottle 5 kg), without special equipment.
Bed shape Drop-down bed
Total length 548 cm
Sleeping areas 4
Seating areas 4
Basic Vehicle
Driver and Passenger Airbag
ASB / ESP incl. traction +, hill descent
Manual air-conditioning system
Cruise control
Electric window controls at the front
Electrically adjustable heated exterior mirrors
Remote control central locking system
Fix & Go breakdown kit
Driver’s cab seat cover in living area upholstery fabric
Carpet in the driver’s cab
Front bumpers black
Rear bumpers black
Superstructure Exterior
Side wall and ceiling insulation
Sliding roof (not in conjunction with adjustable roof) (excluding DE 550 & DE 600)
Insulated upper roof (only for DE 550)
Body colour Trend white
Insulated framed windows
Electric step
400 x 400 mm roof hood, with dimming blinds and mosquito net in the rear (only for DE 550)
1 Midi Heki (excluding DE 550)
2 Mini Heki (excluding DE 550), DE 540: 1 pc.
Kitchen
70 - 85-litre refrigerator (floor plan dependent)
109-litre refrigerator (only for DE 550)
140-litre refrigerator (only for DE 580 & DE 625)
2-ring hob with cover (DE 550: 3-ring)
Worktop with integrated sink
Bathroom
Toilet room with integrated shower
Washroom window
Cassette toilet
Living Area
Series upholstery Asti
Lift-up bed (only for DE 550)
Background lighting (only for DE 550)
Table extension
Installation
4 kW diesel heating
Pressurised water pump
Heated waste water tank
Electrical Supply
Lithium Ion battery
Ground fault circuit interrupter
On-board control panel indicating all important functions
3x 230 V sockets
2x 12V sockets
3x USB sockets
Basic vehicle Fiat Ducato 35L
Basic motorization 2.3 ltr. 89 kW (120 HP)
Fuel tank 75 ltr. diesel + 19 ltr. AdBlue
Technically permissible total weight* 3500 kg
Mass when ready to drive** 2953 kg
Permissible gross train weight with standard motor / higher motorization 5500 / 5800 kg
Trailerload, braked*** with standard motor / higher motorization 2000 / 2500 kg
Total length 5480 mm
Total width 2059 mm
Total height 2780 mm
Internal width 1940 mm
Standing height 1950 mm
Wheel base 3450 mm
Tyres 215/70 R15
Lift-up bed 1900 x 1220 mm
Rear bed 1920 x 1550 mm
Beds 4
Permissible number of passengers with 3-pt belt 4
Fresh water capacity complete 100 l
Wastewater capacity 90 l
Gas 1 x 11 kg
Battery capacity 1 x 100 Ah (Lithium)
Charger 17 A
Refrigerator 109 l
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I agree! I have always thought that this is a perfect layout for this size.
Been watching your videos for almost a decade now Alan - you know so much about campervans it’s fascinating 👌🏼
Glad you like them! Thank you!
Well designed! Much better than other campervan
My favorite camper layout as well!
Right on!
3:46 at least there is two, they were trying!
I like that one, Alan. I'd do away with the seat/bed and have more comfy seats. Or a space for dog.
😂😂you’re so funny lol… anyway I do like this. It’s really nice!
Very nice design, but not sure why it would need to cost €84.000. It's not finished particularly luxurious or anything like that. Would've loved to have seen the bed.
Unico difetto è il costo. Poi per me sarebbe perfetto
bad thing that that layout is the kitchen is all the way to the rear, everything back of that axle gets bounced around including the refer..been there done that never again otherwise not bad
How is this layout your favourite? Your favourite van of this same size is, surely, the D42 Dreamer, that you raved about before in your previous video, when you were supremely impressed, and so was I. No garage in this one, no fixed bed, no auto option (citroens all manual gearbox only, unlike ducato), and it costs a lot lot more, same 540 size. So, Alan, have you somehow dreamed the Dreamer away? I can't see how this layout is great at all, compared to the same size van D42 Dreamer, whose layout is really inspired. What say you Alan? Best wishes, another Alan, in Norfolk UK.
Never mind me Alan - what about you - where are you in Norfolk?
@@VanlifewithAlan Hi Alan, I am in Norwich, in Norfolk, located at Hellesdon, in a bungalow behind B&Q, where I think from viewing a previous video of yours, you yourself are familiar with and possibly links to. But, anyway, Alan, back to my question as above, how does this Dexter 550 become your top favourite for this 540 size of van, when comparing it to the D42 Dreamer that you reviewed in your other video a while back? Best wishes, Alan.
I agree about the layout but am disappointed about the quality. Looks very cheap and nasty
It does look cheap, doesn't it? Doesn't warrent the price at all.
Again when bed is down infringing on escape if anything happens
Great video! The seating area can still be used when the bed is down?
It can be Marvin - and this is really unusual in any RV!
If I were to get this campervan, on shorter trips, I would leave the table out, but would still need a table, here is my question, why these campervan designers do not put a fold out table on the back of the driver's seat, just like you find in airplanes? I don't get it, it seems like a no brainer to me, yet, no one is doing it. Any thoughts on that Alan?
Also, you do always comment on smaller drains, but I never hear you explain why you want larger drains, what is the true issue? I mean, if it drains, it should work?
Thanks for your videos.
No, I can't agree with the tables in the backs of the seats, I think most people would want to sit in front of each other rather than behind each other! The point of the smaller drain hole is that it gets blocked far more easily and no-one, I think, has come up with a net for catching not only those things one brings into the camper such as sand etc but also the things that come off our bodies such as hairs.
@@VanlifewithAlan Thanks!
I think it's the toilet roll holder?
Hi Alan. It's seems cheap material for the price. I don't buy it.
Best regards.
Google translate doesn’t do Dalek language , so much was lost on me. Seems well overpriced for the 1980s appearing cheap finishes.
Yes it does. I have a few of them here for some drinks only the other day.
You didn't really sell it to me
I am not trying to sell it to anyone. My role is to describe it and say how practical it may be.
@@VanlifewithAlan it's figurative
Not a great layout for a rear wheel drive with lots of batteries.
im not a fan of this particular van.