Data on the VAN:
- Challenger V217 Road Edition VIP:
- First registration 24.03.2022
- Ducato 8
- Warranty 7 years
- Lanzarote gray
- Reinforced insulation "VPS"
- TPMS : Tire pressure measurable system
- Engine 140 HP, 2.3 liter engine
- Solar system 120 W with body battery for electricity and light
- Solar system 140 WP Efficiency
- Body battery AGM battery with 80 amp A/H output
- Body battery and starter battery are both AGM batteries
- Thule Omnistor 6300 awning with an extension of 250 cm
- Manual air conditioning in the cab
- Bathroom with folding wall
- Bathroom / washroom with window
- Driver/passenger airbag
- Cruise control + speed limiter
- Electric rear-view mirror with automatic defrost system heated
- the outside mirrors are heated, whether this is an automatic defrosting system is not stated anywhere in the descriptions
- blind spot mirror right and left
- Traction+ (helps to make better progress on surfaces with poor grip)
- 16" alloy wheels
- DAB antenna
- Height-adjustable swivel seats
- Height-adjustable steering wheel
- Opening window at the rear
- Electric step
- Panorama roof hood front 700 x 500 mm
- External holder for table
- 100% LED lighting
- USB connections on the dinette for continuous power via solar, on the dashboard and on the two lamps in the sleeping area
- Maxi Cab (free space above the cab seats)
- Seat covers for cab seats and dinette
- Diesel heater from Webasto can be used while driving and also when stationary
- Diesel heater and auxiliary heater
- The diesel heater also has a timer where I can select and set each day individually
- 10l hot water boiler with gas
- Additional storage space in the rear under the beds
- Closet under the fridge, currently used alternatively as storage space with shelves
- Fly screen door + fly screens on all windows and also on the two roof hatches
- Bathroom with folding wall
- LED exterior lighting
- VPS insulation ring in the walls for better heat and sound insulation
- Diesel tank 90l
- Cab darkening
- Lanzarote gray paint finish
- Fog lights
- Bluetooth radio with touchscreen and steering wheel controls
- Pressurized water pump is installed here
- Reversing camera via radio
- Cell phone can be mirrored on radio (Car Play)
- Bed size is 80x190 and 80x195 cm
- Long beds
- with the middle bed paneling, a size for fitted sheet or topper of 190/195 in square is probably feasible
- 1 piece 11 kg gas cylinder for igniting the stove and for the refrigerator in the stand + additional 5 kg possible to transport in the box provided
- Awning pole holder permanently installed in the rear + additional center pole for the Thule awning, for better stability
- AD Blue in separate tank, refill approx. every 6,000 km, display available
The charging booster is fitted as standard in the large semi-integrated models. This helps to keep the body battery charged when the vehicle battery is already full. This is not necessary due to the existing solar system, as the battery is permanently supplied.
- No charging booster is installed
- Absorber refrigerator, which runs on 12 volts when driving and can be switched to gas or electricity when stopped
- the gas refrigerator works with gravity, the motorhome must always be level, i.e. when the refrigerator is switched on for the first time before a longer journey
- the red lever under the driver's seat disconnects the power to the battery
- the VAN weighs approx. 3,050 kg ready to drive with a driver, approx. 75 kg and 90% tank, one 11 kg and one 7.5 kg gas bottle
- remaining approx. 450 kg payload
High-quality insulation:
All Challenger vans have the new insulation system VPS (Van Protection System).
The van is covered with polyester fiber insulation that adapts perfectly to the metal structure.
- VPS ensures:
- better insulation (hot/cold)
- No thermal bridges
- better heat distribution
- lower energy consumption
- better sound insulation
- A pressure pump is installed for the water circuit
in addition:
- Mattresses were used from the beginning, only with self-sewn mattress protectors, which of course have a zipper for better cleaning, cost: 400,- € (without invoice)
- Stand-by charger installed, so that a combination of the two batteries (starter battery and body battery) is always available without a cable being visible, with its own fuse installed under the dinette, cost: € 300 (invoice available)
Advantage: the starter battery does not need to be permanently charged in winter and the body battery always charges the starter battery through the solar system, not just while driving, which of course still happens.
- Safety box for extending the shore power cable, cost: €10 (invoice available)
- Hek-Y-Lock additional safety device for the roof installation windows, cost: € 15 (invoice available)
- Bus Biker XM290 including detachable trailer coupling and with 2 bicycle rails, cost: € 2,579 ( invoice and description available )
- Bus Biker XM290 third rail, original ( invoice available ) cost approx. 118,- €
- Underbody protection and complete cavity sealing at Fiat in Wuppertal, cost 700,- € ( invoice available )
- 2 Maderwarner installed by specialist workshop, both can be switched off if mach wants ( on 29.12.2022 )
- Blinds protection in the rear area with 3D printed brackets / optimal for leaning against, cost: 40,- € ( invoice available )
- Thule Tension Rafter G2 6300 tension rod ( invoice available ) cost: 55,- €
- 2 winter covers for the refrigerator, cost € 70 (invoice available)
- Foiling globe over the cab, cost € 580 (without invoice)
- Plexiglass custom-made with rails as dog exit protection, so that the large sliding door can remain open and the dog cannot run out immediately, cost € 120
- Multi anchor in case 2.0 Suction cups Awning accessories Awning attachment for caravans, cost € 99
- Light switch on the dinette replaced with a light switch divided into 2 circuits, individually switchable, cost: € 50 (invoice available)
- Absorber refrigerator 2 large covers, cost: € 76 (invoice available)
- Chair set consisting of 2 pieces including a folding table, all made of aluminum and the table height adjustable, cost point 300,- € ( invoice available )
Total: 5.512,- €
For the additional fixed or variable items, the final price determines whether or not a takeover takes place. So it is a matter of negotiation and therefore not automatically
included in the purchase price.
Leak tests including entry in the service booklet, proof of inspection and invoices:
- first on 23.03.2022 at the purchase / dealer
- second 07.02.2023 at the Challenger contract workshop Büsgen Reisemobile GmbH, 58332 Schwelm at 5,854 km
At this appointment, the exterior LED light and the fresh water tank cover were replaced as a gesture of goodwill.
- third 14.03.2024 at the Challenger contract workshop Büsgen Reisemobile GmbH, 58332 Schwelm at 10,357 km
At this appointment, the USB socket on the dinette was replaced as a gesture of goodwill because it was not working.
- vierte 07.07.2025 at the Challenger contract workshop Büsgen Reisemobile GmbH, 58332 Schwelm at 29,649 km
Gas tests including entry in the test book and invoices:
- first on 23.03.2022 at the purchase / dealer
- second on 20.03.2024 at the Challenger contract workshop Büsgen Reisemobile GmbH, 58332 Schwelm at 14,649 km
At this appointment, the light switch on the dinette was replaced by a light switch divided into 2 circuits, individually switchable
replaced. Cost: 50,- €
Inspections including entry in the inspection booklet:
- first brake fluid change on 01.07.2024 at Fiat Bertram, 42719 Solingen at 19,173 km, cost: € 60,-
- first inspection on 16.05.2025 at Fiat Bertram, 42107 Wuppertal, major inspection including brake fluid change at 28,693 km, cost € 947 (invoice available)
TÜV March 2027
