VanTourer Prime 630 L: Camper van with storage space

Campers are hot: sales figures are soaring and one of the biggest growers is the camper van. For this test, we're looking at the VanTourer Prime 630 L – a camper van built in the Hungarian Knaus factory.

Compact, easy to drive on narrow roads and winding cities, and yet everything on board. That's what makes the camper van a popular holiday friend. The camper van is ideal for holidays, weekend trips or a family party on the other side of the country: always having your bed with you. And picking up an Ikea cabinet is, of course, no problem at all with such a multifunctional vehicle.

Outsource construction

Why build a camper yourself when you can have it done by a renowned camper brand? This must have been what the German company EuroCaravaning thought when it developed its VanTourers. The camper vans roll off the production line in Nagyoroszi (Hungary), in the Knaus factories.

The VanTourer Prime 630 L

The VanTourer Prime 630 L is the largest model, with a length of 636 centimeters. The Prime is the most luxurious version, based on the Fiat Ducato. The camper van is equipped with matte black stickers, which gives it a tough look. Under the hood is Fiat's well-known 2.3-liter diesel engine, which meets the strictest environmental requirements. The vehicle is equipped with various safety systems, including ABS, ESP, Hill Holder, and dual airbags. A nice feature is the electric step at the sliding door, which automatically retracts as soon as you start the engine.

Interior

Living area, bed, kitchen, bathroom: everything in a few square meters. That is the strength of the camper van. With the cabin seats in the reversed position, a cozy living area is created. The dinette bench is extendable, allowing four people to have drinks inside. Against the cabin ceiling is a storage compartment for small items. Handy, but it does mean you have to duck when you take a seat in the driver's and passenger's seats from the inside. In the evening, you can darken the cabin with the built-in Remi pleated blinds.

The VanTourer is equipped with a compact kitchen with a sink and a two-burner gas stove. Extra workspace is created by a fold-out worktop. The high-mounted refrigerator (90 liters) is pleasant because it is easily accessible. The wardrobe underneath is a bit more difficult to reach.

Window in bathroom

Opposite the kitchen, we find the bathroom with a toilet and shower facility. The ceramic Dometic toilet is special (we usually see the plastic variant), and the window is pleasant as it allows for better ventilation of the bathroom than just with the familiar ventilation point on the roof.

At the rear of the vehicle, there is a large double bed measuring 200 by 170 centimeters, with a foldable headrest. This creates a comfortable reading spot, but with the headrest up, you can also transport a bicycle inside.

Installations

For heating and hot water, VanTourer uses a Truma combi boiler on diesel. The compressor refrigerator also doesn't use gas, so you only need a small gas bottle: just for cooking. That saves a lot of storage space. Pipes and wiring are neatly concealed, and the water tank is not, as usual, under the bed but under the camper. This provides extra storage space under the bed. The water tank is also insulated and will therefore not freeze quickly in winter.

Camper test conclusion

VanTourer may still be a somewhat unknown brand, but its camper vans are certainly not inferior to similar models from more famous brands. The camper van is solidly built: everything shows that it is built in a renowned factory. The interior and finish are perfectly fine. The Vantourer has clever, space-saving solutions on board, and thoughtful choices have been made for the technical installations.

Pros & Cons

+ finish
+ storage space
+ large bed

Specifications

CHASSIS/ENGINE
Chassis Fiat Ducato Light chassis
Engine 2.3 liter 4 cylinder Multijet-2
Maximum power kW/hp: 104 kW / 120 hp at 2,750 rpm (standard)
Maximum torque: 320 Nm at 1,400 rpm

DIMENSIONS
Length: 636 cm
Width: 205 cm
Height: 258 cm
Headroom: 190 cm
Wheelbase: 4,035 mm

WEIGHTS
Maximum mass: 3,500 kg
Ready-to-drive weight: 2,904 kg
Payload: 596 kg

SEATING* & SLEEPING
Number of seats/berths: 4/2
Rear bed: 200 x 170 cm
(*seats with seat belts)

Price from approximately: € 63,000
More info: www.camperdream.nl and www.vantourer.de

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