Ultra compact motorhome the size of a campervan. Challenger X150

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This is what Trigano calls an ultra compact motorhome, it is the Challenger X150 which the manufacturers claim gives one the benefits of a campervan in a motorhome – which is what makes it ultra compact. It will cost from EUR60k. It is based on the Fiat Ducato. The benefit of a campervan is the size, nothing else really comes to mind when talking of the end user. This vehicle is 599cm long but there are already plenty of motorhomes at that length and 210cm wide – which is wider than any campervan I know but certainly puts it in the slim line as far as motorhomes are concerned. What may be interesting is that it has a large lounge for a vehicle of this size – but so does the smallest Benimar which is also manufactured by Trigano. The seats are 114cm wide so they take up almost one fifth of the entire outer length of the van! A table goes in the centre. The bed is over the lounge, they have called it a power bed which I think is a new name for the electrically operated bed which has been around for some time. 190x140cm large double bed locked in the middle position. The exterior is designed in campervan decals, or so says Challenger. What the vehicle does have is a rear washroom. A number of Trigano models have done this but none in the six metre class. It also provides for access to the garage from the inside via what it has termed the dressing area. Again, other models do this but not six metre ones. The aforementioned Benimar has a very large kitchen with a side washroom. Fortunately it does not have a campervan kitchen but does provide a bit more space and it has a 134 litre refrigerator. The walls are made from fibreglass reinforced polyester (GRP) and it will probably be OK for three season travel. Standing height of up to 198cm is another feature improved on campervans. There are decorative elements on the wall and the ceiling lights have been designed exclusively for the X 150. Overall weight, ready to go, is 2,700kg.I live in a motorhome full time and travel around Europe in it. I spend most of my time in Poland, Germany and Italy. Vanlife is my life.In my YouTube channel, I present reviews of recreational vehicles. Here you will find campervans and motorhomes from the cheapest camper vans to the most expensive luxury liners, from various companies including Hobby, Hymer, Carthago, Westfalia, Wingamm, La Strada, Frankia, Wavecamper, Maurer, Dreamer, Itineo, Rapido, Clever Vans, Pössl, Bürstner, Niesmann Bischoff, Action Mobil, Reisemobil Manufaktur, Robeta, Trigano, Challenger, EuraMobil, Karmann Mobil, Laika, Forster, Mobilvetta Design, Affinity, Globe Traveller, Benimar, Roller Team, Adria, Bocklet, Woelcke,Tourne, Megamobil, VW, Mercedes, CS, Renault, Ford, Fiat, Carado, Sunlight, Baileys, Chausson, Balcamp, Knaus, Weinsberg, Murvi, Bliss, Mitsubishi, Woelcke, Reisemobile Bürow, Holzmobil, Giotti Line, Florium, Fleurette, Ahorn, Westfalia, Space Camper, Orange Work, Concorde, Womondo, Protec, Auto Sleeper, Dethleffs, Ilusion, Gehocab, Malibu, Pilote, Wild Ax, Vantage, Bresler, Tom’s Fahrzeugtechnik, Morelo, Swift, Carado and others.I do this by regularly attending trade events such as CMT Stuttgart, Abenteuer und Allrad, Caravan Salon Dusseldorf, Warsaw Caravan and Camping Show and sometimes others.I cover equipment, including 12v electrical equipment and talk a lot about lithium batteries.I also show some of the places I have visited in Europe in my own motorhome, as well as the places you can stay at! I try to give as much coverage as I can to official campsites and free places which I use for overnighting. Therefore you can find here the aire or stellplatz that you are possibly looking for.Please consider supporting me on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/alanheath