Dreamer Select D62: space wonder with special interior

Bus campers are hot. They have everything on board for holidays, weekend getaways and quick city trips. We looked at the Dreamer Select D62, from Mayenne, France. It is a special camper van with plenty of interior space.

Dreamer is a relatively young brand in the camper world and has been part of the Rapido group since 2014, where Westfalia is also located. So a lot of know-how, and that is reflected in this Dreamer Select D62 from the – luxurious – Select series.

Exterior

The basic vehicle is the Fiat Ducato with a light chassis. In terms of motorization, the car is equipped with the new Multijet-2 2.3 liter four-cylinder, with a standard 140 hp version: more than sufficient for this car. Optionally you can also choose 160 or 180 hp, possibly even with a pricey but nice 9-speed automatic transmission. The standard air suspension on the rear axle provides a lot of driving comfort. The recessed windows (instead of surface-mounted) and the large skyroof are striking. The bus camper is available in different metallic colors.

Living, cooking, sleeping

On the inside, the Dreamer Select D62 looks like a small semi-integrated car. Due to the absence of the luggage compartment against the cabin ceiling, the overhead lockers extend almost all the way to the windshield. There is a lot of light through the skyroof and together with the light wood colors, the camper looks light and spacious. The seating area offers space for five people, thanks to the 'stool' that not only blocks half of the access (sliding) door, but also prevents you from turning the passenger seat all the way to the living area. That's too bad.

Directly behind the double sofa is the compact kitchen with a two-burner hob and smart storage spaces for small items. You can store cooking utensils in the six narrow drawers under the kitchen unit. Directly opposite the kitchen is the narrow, high refrigerator (135 liters) with plenty of space for food. Then we come to the double bed along the length of the camper. We rarely come across this layout in bus campers. The bed is long (almost two meters), but relatively narrow: 125 cm.

Next to the bed there is room for a compact bathroom with toilet and shower and even a sink. At the foot of the bed we also find a spacious hanging/cupboard for clothing. This is actually the interior of a complete semi-integrated car that was built into a bus camper – congratulations to the designers!

Installations

The installations are well organized. The drinking water tank is built frost-free under the bed, the waste water tank under the chassis. The camper is equipped with a Thetford toilet, Dometic refrigerator and there is even a lithium household battery (110Ah) on board as standard. The Truma Combi 4 provides heating and hot water – we would have preferred to see the Truma 4-E here, which also heats electrically instead of exclusively on gas. Also note the smart details: aluminum diamond plate in the luggage compartment under the bed, a handy step by the bed and night lighting at the step in the floor. However, the number of sockets and USB connections is too small.

Conclusion Dreamer Select D62

With the Dreamer Select D62, Rapido is launching a special bus camper with the spacious feeling of a semi-integrated vehicle – you have to see it yourself to believe it. The equipment is well cared for. We also have criticism: the double bed is very narrow and the fifth seat has more disadvantages than advantages.

Plus minus

+ layout
+ bathroom
– fifth seat

Specifications

CHASSIS/ENGINE
Chassis: Fiat Ducato light chassis
Engine (standard): 2.3 liter 4-cylinder 140hp Multijet-2 Euro 6d-temp
Maximum power kW/hp: 104kW/140hp at 3.500 rpm
Maximum torque: 350Nm at 1.400 rpm

DIMENSIONS
Length: 636 cm
Width: cm 205
Height: 263 cm
Headroom: 188 cm
Wheelbase: 403,5 cm

WEIGHTS
Maximum mass: 3.500 kg
Curb weight: 2.925 kg
Load capacity: 575 kg

SIT* & SLEEP
Number of seats/berths: 4/4
Rear bed: 198x125cm
Dinette bed: 185×100 cm
(*seats with seat belts)

Price from approximately €67.500

More info: www.dreamer-van.nl

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