Dethleffs Pulse GT: summer design camper
The Pulse is a completely new series from the German manufacturer Dethleffs. What is special about this luxurious mid-range car is its modern, summery interior and its special design. We have tested the Dethleffs Pulse GT T 7051 DBM for you.
The interior of the camper was central to the development of the Dethleffs Pulse GT. And you will notice this in the beautifully coordinated furniture upholstery, in the selected types of wood and in the furniture design. The Pulse is available as an integral and semi-integrated camper, both in six different layouts. For this test we look at the semi-integrated camper with queen bed.
Smooth lines
Flowing lines – this is what sets the Dethleffs Pulse GT apart from its peers. The curved rear wall, the elegant structure above the cabin and the black accents give the camper a modern look. The Pulse is built on a Fiat Ducato with a standard 130 hp diesel engine - the test model we are looking at at Rico Recreatie has the 150 hp version on board; This means he can keep up with other traffic.
Silky smooth shifting
The camper is equipped with safety systems such as ABS, ESP and ASR as standard. The Hill Holder also ensures that you can easily drive away on slopes. An additional feature on the test car is the optional, silky smooth-shifting automatic gearbox. Dethleffs has opted for the wood-free LifeTime-Smart construction technology for the structure and both roof and bottom are equipped with polyester plating: excellent protection against both hail and splashing stones against the bottom plate.
At the rear of the camper, the doors of the large garage can be operated with one hand. Inside the garage we see a mechanism that allows you to turn the queen bed lower or higher. In the highest position, bicycles can also be stored in the garage.
Modern, summery atmosphere
At the entrance, an electrically folding step ensures easy entry through the seventy centimeter wide entrance door. Inside we see a barrier-free floor from cabin to kitchen, so without steps. What is striking about this camper is the modern, summery atmosphere in the interior. Natural colors have been chosen and a lot of sunlight enters. The design of the usually solid wall cabinets is unique: Dethleffs does this differently and in the Pulse opts for sloping wall cabinets with cabinet flaps hinged in two parts. This gives a spacious effect and holiday items are easily accessible.
The two turned cabin seats create a cozy living area for four adults, with a fold-down bed for two people above it. The kitchen is located behind the seating area, with a raised bar element as a seating area partition - useful for extra storage space.
Cooking and sleeping
The kitchen is equipped with a three-burner gas stove and - on the other side of the camper - a large Dometic fridge/freezer. Under the worktop you can store plenty of cooking utensils in the spacious base cabinet and the three drawers. Behind the kitchen we come to the step towards the sleeping area, with the shower and toilet on either side. With the toilet door you can close off the living area, creating a spacious bathroom.
The sleeping area has a free-standing queen bed (160x190cm) where you can get in and out on both sides. There are handy storage compartments with USB connection on both sides, we see hanging cupboards next to both headboards and there is a deep luggage hatch in the raised left bed entry.
The 'piece de résistance' is the lighting, for which a special lighting architect was engaged during the design phase. Special light effects on the floor make the furniture appear to float, and we see the same light lines under the kitchen worktop and above the upper cabinets. The ceiling also contains a light ornament that extends into the bedroom - everything can be switched on separately and you can quickly and easily create your own favorite atmosphere.
Installations Dethleffs Pulse GT
Cables and pipes are neatly laid out in the Pulse. The Truma heating with a combined boiler is mounted in the dinette bench, together with the frost protection. The clean water tank is located under the camper, behind the rear axle, and the dirty water tank is located just in front of it. There are plenty of 230-volt connections: near the bed, the kitchen, in the toilet and in the sitting area. Two USB connections have been placed next to the bed and two more near the seating area. Next to the entrance door we find a 12 Volt connection.
Camper test conclusion
This Dethleffs Pulse GT is a nice addition to the Dethleffs program with a lot of attention to design. The semi-integrated car is neatly built and well equipped. The extras with which Dethleffs dealer Rico Recreatie has equipped the Pulse complete the camper: the strong 150 hp diesel engine, the automatic gearbox and the Gran Turismo (GT) package (including automatic cabin air conditioning, alloy wheels and central door lock).
Plus minus
+ styling and lighting concept
+ separate shower and toilet
– queen bed length
Specifications Dethleffs Pulse GT T 7051 DBM
CHASSIS/ENGINE
Chassis Fiat Ducato Light chassis
Engine test vehicle 2.3 liter 4 cylinder Multijet
Maximum power kW/hp: 110 kW / 150hp at 3.600 rpm
Maximum torque: 380 Nm at 1.500 rpm
DIMENSIONS
Length: 740 cm
Width: cm 233
Height: 298 cm
Headroom: 205 cm
Wheelbase: 4.040 mm
WEIGHTS
Maximum mass: 3.500 kg
Curb weight: 2.755 kg
Load capacity: 745 kg
SIT* & SLEEP
Number of seats/berths: 4/4
Pull-down bed above dinette 195 x 150 cm
Queen bed at the rear: 190 x 160 cm
(*seats with seat belts)
Test vehicle price: €87.287
More information can be found at www.ricorecreatie.nl ((Gieten branch) and www.dethleffs.nl
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