Hymer B-class Master Line: New top model on Mercedes Sprinter
With much fanfare, Hymer recently introduced its latest top model, the Hymer B-class Master Line, the second series of campers based on the new Mercedes Sprinter with front-wheel drive. But even bigger, even more luxurious and packed with innovative safety systems.
The Master Line is the top model among the Hymer integral campers, one step ahead of the topper so far, the exclusive Hymer B-class SL on the well-known Fiat Ducato chassis. The Master Line boasts the famous star on the hood and is available in two layouts: the 780 with single beds and the 790 with the centrally placed queen bed.
C driving license required
Under the hood is the brand new 2.2 liter Euro 6d engine of the Mercedes Sprinter, with 105 kW/143 hp. Optionally, you can also choose the 177 hp version and we highly recommend that for this 7,89 meter long hotel room on wheels. This mastodon already weighs 3.480 kilos empty and the maximum total weight is 4.430 kilos, which can be upgraded to 4.500 kilos. That gives you a payload of no less than 1.020 kilos. With figures like that it is immediately clear that you need a C driving license.
Super Light Chassis
And if we are ticking the boxes on the options list: immediately choose the 9-speed automatic, instead of the 6-speed manual. Just like the Modern Comfort, the Master Line also has the award-winning Super Light Chassis, which saves tens of kilos by making some chassis parts made of plastic. In the chassis, water tanks are hidden frost-free in a double floor, just like the technical installations.
We discover another special feature at the snout of the camper: it has a kind of bend on both sides, above the front wheels. This makes the Master Line look sporty and dynamic. Another striking detail: the windshield, which seems to merge seamlessly into the side windows at the sides. Cheers! Too bad the radiator is not protected against stone chips.
Seating area
The wide entrance door is equipped with 'keyless entry'; the key can therefore remain in your pocket. Once we're inside, the door closes itself with a subtle buzz. The interior looks understatedly chic, with a choice of two wood colours: light oak combined with matt white cupboard flaps, or a dark walnut color with high-gloss white cupboard doors. The dashboard sparkles with the enormous multimedia/navigation system that comes straight from the Mercedes E-class passenger car. With 'Hey Mercedes' the computer comes to life and you can use voice control for navigation and telephone commands, for example.
The electronic handbrake is ideal; it doesn't get in the way when you want to turn the driver's seat around. The turned pilot seats create an attractive seating area (with six USB sockets!) and the fold-down bed is hidden at the top of the cabin ceiling.
Cooking and sleeping
The kitchen is equipped with a gas hob combined with induction - useful when you have electricity. Opposite the kitchen we see a large refrigerator with freezer compartment, the doors of which are hinged on both sides – a Dometic patent from last year. Naturally, the Master Line has a separate shower and separate toilet room, the door of which can be opened completely to create a large combined bathroom spanning the full width. At the back we find the bedroom. The B-Master Line 780 has two single beds that can also be converted into a double bed. With the 790 version you have a spacious queen bed in the same place, where you can get in from both sides.
Installations
The Master Line is fully equipped. Alde liquid heating and underfloor heating, crosswind assistant, brake assist, adaptive cruise control, rain sensor and a large 32" TV screen that sinks electrically into the backrest of the L-shaped sofa - you can't imagine it but it's there.
Conclusion camper test Hymer B class
With the B-class Master Line, Hymer once again has a top model on Mercedes. The camper is luxuriously equipped with a lot of attention to design. There is not much to criticize about the Master Line – perhaps one small thing: the pedestals under the driver's seats. There should have been a cover there, because now you are looking at bare, white steel. But that's like looking for nails at low tide.
Plus minus
+ styling and innovation
+ loading capacity
+ spacious bathroom
Specifications
CHASSIS/ENGINE
Chassis Mercedes Sprinter with SLC chassis
Engine 314 CDI 2.2 143 hp (standard)
Maximum power kW/hp 105kW/143hp at 3.800 rpm
Maximum torque 330Nm at 1.200 rpm
DIMENSIONS
Length: 789 cm
Width: cm 235
Height: 296 cm
Headroom: 198 cm
WEIGHTS
Maximum mass: 4.430kg (optional 4.500kg)
Curb weight: 3.480 kg
Load capacity: 950 kg
SIT* & SLEEP
Number of seats/berths: 4/4
Rear beds: 2x 205×89 cm (780) or 1x 200×156 cm (790)
Lift-down bed 194×145 cm
(*seats with seat belts)
Price from approximately €120.000
More information can be found at www.hymer.nl
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