Forster T659 EB Livin' Up: compact entry-level

Forster campers is a relatively young brand that conceals a lot of camper expertise. The campers are built in Italy and the brand recently has an importer in the Netherlands: Haffkamp campers in Berkel and Rodenrijs. For example, also the Forster T659 EB.

Many camper brands have a second brand as an entry-level brand: for example, Hymer has Carado, Knaus has Weinsberg and Adria welcomes newcomers to the camper industry with Sun Living. The German quality brand Eura Mobil also has a second brand of campers Forster.

We look at the Forster T659 EB: a camper with the popular single beds and, thanks to the Livin' Up package, packed with accessories that are now included in the price - which already provides a price advantage of almost 18 thousand euros.

Exterior

The Forster is built on Fiat's broad-gauge light chassis. The 140 hp Fiat engine is responsible for the motorization - an excellent choice for this car. Typical of Forster are the green transfers on the outside, XPS insulation for the walls and wood-free construction - the brand gives a 5-year guarantee against water ingress. Built-in frames are mounted in the polyester walls.

The roof is also made of polyester: good protection against hail. The large panoramic roof hatch directly above the cabin is striking. This ensures a lot of light enters the camper and because the roof hatch can be opened, you quickly lose heat after a day at the beach. At the back of the Forster T659 EB we see the large door to the garage (height 119 cm) – a perfect place for bicycles and camping furniture.

At the back of the Forster T659 EB we see the large door to the garage.

Lots of daylight

Immediately upon entering we see the effect of the large panoramic window above the cabin: it lets in a lot of daylight into the Forster T659 EB, which makes it feel a lot more spacious. What also plays a role is that the furniture has a light wood decor, combined with white high-gloss upper cabinet flaps. Together with the dark accents and chrome-colored handles, this creates a fresh, modern interior.

Division

In the living area we see an L-shaped sofa upholstered in two colors of artificial leather and equipped with Isofix mounting for child seats. Together with the turned cabin seats, a cozy seating area for four people is created. A third sleeping place is hidden in the ceiling, with a playful dark color surface with light spots on either side, and the dinette can be converted into a fourth sleeping place with a length of no less than 208 cm.

Together with the turned cabin seats, a cozy seating area for four people is created.

The compact kitchen has a three-burner gas stove in the worktop in which the sink is also integrated. On the left side of the worktop, a fold-out shelf provides extra storage space and on the other side of the kitchen unit is a tall refrigerator with freezer compartment. There is sufficient space in the kitchenette for cooking utensils and food.

The bathroom is located opposite the kitchen. Here we see a swivel toilet, a sink and shower. In the bedroom we find two single beds that can be linked together with an extra pillow set, creating a large double bed. There is space for clothing under both footboards and three cupboards are mounted against the ceiling above the headboard.

In the bedroom we find two single beds that can be linked together with an extra pillow set.

Installations

The Forster has indirect LED lighting all around that gives the camper a nice atmosphere in the evening. There are reading lights in the right places. The Truma Combi 4 provides heating and hot water, the kitchen has a Thetford refrigerator (142 liters) and all built-in windows have combination blinds with blackout and mosquito screens. The pull-down bed is electrically operated and the entrance door has a screen door. The camper is very complete and also has an awning, battery pack (180Ah), solar panel and smoke detector.

There is sufficient space in the kitchenette for cooking utensils and food.

Conclusion Forster T659 EB

The Forster T659EB is a competitively priced camper and thanks to the Livin' Up package, the camper is packed with options that you have to pay for separately with other brands. For a camper with single beds, the length of 6,59 meters is very compact and that results in an easily maneuverable camper with which you will also have a lot of fun on beautiful small roads.

Plus minus

+ price
+ very complete camper
+ modern construction

The bathroom is located opposite the kitchen.

Specifications

CHASSIS/ENGINE
Chassis: Fiat Ducato broad track light chassis
Engine: 2.3 liter 4-cylinder 140hp Multijet-2 Euro 6d-temp
Maximum power kW/hp: 103kW/150hp at 3.500 rpm
Maximum torque: 350Nm at 1.400 rpm

DIMENSIONS
Length: 659 cm
Width: cm 235
Height: 295 cm
Wheelbase: 345 cm

WEIGHTS
Maximum mass: 3.500 kg
Curb weight: 2.890 kg
Load capacity: 610 kg

SIT* & SLEEP
Number of seats/sleeping places: 4/3+1
Rear beds: 191x80cm, 186x80cm
Lift-down bed: 190×81 cm
Dinette: 208×110/78 cm
(*seats with seat belts)

Price from €59.800
More information: haffkamp.eu

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