Chausson Titanium Premium 650: Compact Space Wonder
If you are looking for a lot of space, the Chausson Titanium Premium 650 has a unique appearance. The 2021 model offers an incredibly spacious interior at a length of only 6,50 m. We have tested this camper for you.
The next level in space and comfort: with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, loading space for bicycles or a scooter, a walk-in closet and an XL pull-down bed that is just as good as a fixed one. And that for a compact semi-integrated camper. In the Titanium Premium series, the new 650 stands out because of the multitude of standard extras that are not reflected in the competitive pricing.
About Chausson
Chausson is a renowned French A-brand with a rich history. Started 100 years ago as a bodybuilder of passenger cars, Chausson has grown over the last 30 years to become one of the most important manufacturers of campers with a strong image of comfort and quality. Like no other, Chausson knows how to make optimal use of the space in a camper with a surprising layout. Alcoves and semi-integrated vehicles are designed and produced in Tournon sur Rhône, in the heart of the vineyards of the Vallée du Rhône.
Approximately 5.000 campers leave this Chausson factory every year, making it the largest production facility for campers in Europe. Integral motorhomes and bus campers are also manufactured in our own factory, making Chausson a brand that you cannot ignore in your search for the ideal camper.
Ford base
The new Chausson Titanium 650 is based on a Ford Transit. Naturally equipped with the latest technology to keep fuel consumption and emissions to a minimum. The 2.0L Tdci engine delivers 170 HP, allowing you to take the steepest mountain road with ease. A camper broad-track chassis is used for optimal road holding. Air conditioning and cruise control complete the driving comfort. The multimedia system also contributes greatly to this. The Ford's dashboard offers space for a single DIN radio as standard.
However, in the titanium Premium, a tablet has been placed to control the radio, navigation or other apps that you can mirror from your smartphone with Apple Carplay, Android Auto or Mirrorlink.
Standard automatic
A standard automatic gearbox makes the Titanium series an exclusive product. Even if you've never driven an automatic gearbox, you'll never want to drive again in just a few minutes. The 6-speed gearbox always selects the right gear when starting, in the city or on the highway. This gearbox with learning ability ensures that the camper behaves just like a passenger car, with a lot of driving comfort on all types of roads.
Outside
The new Titanium Chausson has hail-resistant polyester plating so that bad weather cannot cause damage. The gray lacquered side walls and dark tinted windows give it a chic appearance. The camper is locked with a central remote control that also blocks access to the body.
In addition to the service hatches, there are two access doors to the garage where bicycles, a scooter, table and chairs can be stored rattling-proof.
Above the cabin, an opening skylight provides extra light and ventilation. The new 640 is equipped with quite a few goodies to make your stay at a campsite or camper place as pleasant as possible. There is a connection for an outdoor shower, ideal after a day at the beach. Or a gas connection for a grill or barbecue that keeps it nice and fresh inside when you prepare a nice steak or tasty fish.
The layout
The interior of the Chausson Titanium 650 is an attractive combination of space, comfort and efficiency. Two longitudinal sofas with a table in between form the smart lounge. A good name because when the two pilot seats are rotated, a U-shaped seat is created without the slightly too tight seating that characterizes the train seat in many other campers.
The benches have a swivel section that creates two belted seats for passengers on the move. When you need to sleep, the seating area can be transformed into a double sleeping place with a filler piece and some extra pillows. The Chausson also has a spacious double pull-down bed that you can set to half-height if you need four sleeping places.
If you are with two people, the pull-down bed can be lowered onto the sofa, making entry just as easy as with a fixed bed. A staircase is then not necessary. Only the table needs to be lowered for this. But both the bed and the table are electrically operated, so taking out the bed requires no effort at all.
The kitchen
The central kitchen has a 2 burner gas stove. Often there are three, but you may wonder why. Using three burners at the same time means that your pans have to be very small. In addition, it rarely happens that you need all the kernels. The stove in this Chausson offers space for two large pans while still leaving work space on the kitchen counter.
Next to the sink there is a fold-out section for storage. The stove and sink are finished with a glass lid, but it is loose on the sink. That is not how it should be. During an emergency stop, this can fly through the room and cause unnecessary damage. However, leaving the lid at home solves this easily. The full-size refrigerator with separate freezer compartment completes the culinary area.
The bathroom
The sanitary facilities are the jewel in the layout of the new Chausson. This is placed at the back of the structure over the entire width. This creates a sink and toilet with separate shower with dimensions and freedom of movement that would be the envy of a much larger camper. The bathroom can be closed with a roller door. Not one of those plastic gray ones that are not sturdy enough, but made from aluminum profiles that can withstand a beating much better. In high-gloss white it also looks a lot better when closed.
You have plenty of storage space in the bathroom. A large and smaller medicine cabinet for small items and a deep cabinet in the wall behind the toilet for toilet rolls, for example. A side window provides ventilation while showering.
However, that doesn't stop the surprises in the bathroom. A sliding door provides full access to the spacious garage. There is no need to walk outside to grab something. You can access everything from the inside. There is a walk-in closet above this entrance door. This is at chest height, so literally walking in is not possible. However, with shelves, six large drawers and a hanging area, the cupboard offers the usefulness and experience of a real walk-in closet.
The importer
Fobbe Campers is one of the better-ranged providers in the Netherlands. Started in 2003 with the sale of campers, mainly in the competitively priced range, Fobbe has grown to sales of approximately 200 campers per year. On an area of approximately 8000 m2, which is of course always too small, there is a permanent stock of around 50 units, both used and brand new. Because over the years, Fobbe's focus on low-priced campers has shifted to the middle class and the higher segment. Cheap, read older, campers have had a bit of a hard time due to the proliferation of environmental zones where an older diesel is no longer welcome.
This shift to the more luxurious and more recent offerings has earned Fobbe a dealership in Chausson Campers, making the sale of new campers the most important part of the complete package of services that Fobbe Campers has to offer the Dutch camper.
Fobbe supplies the new Chausson Titanium Premium 650 from stock for those who want to drive fast. Other 2021 Chausson models are also ready to go, waiting for a new owner. This allows you to compare and determine which model suits you best. The New Chausson Titanium Premium 650 could well win that comparison. It is available including a long list of options for €76.950.
More information: www.campers.fobbe.nl
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