The base van is also 120mm higher than normal on the front axle, and 80mm at the rear, giving the 4x4 Sprinter an unmistakable, pugnacious stance. Mar 12, 2018 490 Dislike Share Reisemobil-Zentrum Palmowski GmbH 5.24K subscribers Introducing the HYMERCar Grand Canyon S 4x4 RockStar RS. This is undoubtedly useful when swivelling the cab seats, as there is no lever to get in the way. The Grand Canyon S has the usual Continental configuration of a nearside dinette comprising the two swivelling cab seats facing a pair of rear forward-facing travel seats, around a wall-mounted table. Basis ist der Mercedes Sprinter, Preis ab 61.000 Euro Mechanisches Aufstelldach kostet 4000 Euro extra Bad mit guten Lösungen auf wenig Raum Hymer and Mercedes – two iconic Teutonic names partnered like horse and carriage/love and marriage, according to that old song. Though a lot of Hymers are still built on the Fiat Ducato, the company’s newest and most prestigious models bear the three-pointed star. With a payload of approximately 700kg, there's plenty of potential to . View gallery - 21 images Hymer already offers a 4x4 option on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based campers like its Grand Canyon S camper van and ML-T 570 compact motorhome, and now it's going. The tabletop folds out to double its size, but we thought it still modest in area and too far from the driver’s seat but our Road Test Editor loves it because it folds away so neatly. If you do want to add anything else to this area, don’t be afraid to speak up and let Hymer know. Company Registered in England No. Décor in the habitation area is pleasant, with walls and ceiling in cream, smooth off-white for table and kitchen worktops and light, warm woodwork harmonising with pale wood plank-effect vinyl flooring. Several visual highlights, such as the all-terrain tyres, further emphasise the striking look of the vehicle. An uphill roadside verge would have to do, but upon attempting to set off again the Sprinter promptly dug itself in. The macho stance of the Sprinter 4x4 is accentuated by its relatively modest length and width (just under 6m, by a slim 2.06m wide), compared with a height approaching 3m. 0:00 / 10:37 £120,000 Camper Van Tour : HYMER Grand Canyon S 4X4 Cross Over MOTAHOLIC 110K subscribers Subscribe 2.9K 136K views 7 months ago This is a fantastic looking vehicle all set up. Buying Your Perfect Motorhome will take you on a step-by-step journey covering everything you need to know from layouts to base vehicles to the best models in their sectors. See full details Advertisement At a glance Price from £56,210 (RWB model) Base vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Berths: 2/4 Length: 5.93m Gross weight: 3,500kg Full review Hymer and Mercedes - two iconic Teutonic names partnered like horse and carriage/love and marriage, according to that old song. The lesson? Staying warm is something any off-grid and off-road travel vehicle should include as standard, and so the Grand Canyon is equipped with an insulated floor, windows, and features a 6-kW diesel warm air and water boiler with electric bar heater. Four-wheel drive costs a hefty £10,580 extra but, if you regularly explore off-piste, it will be worth it. Behind the offside sliding door is a compact kitchen, with the washroom opposite and, to the rear, is a transverse double bed. A bit of a nomad at heart (being born in Europe and raised in several places in the USA), Cristian is enamored with travel trailers, campers and bikes. The test ’van was shod with standard summer rubber and, however sophisticated the 4x4 system, without appropriate tyres you’re going nowhere. While many desirable features are optional, there are some welcome standard ones, too, including the sliding door’s mosquito blind and Remis blinds for the cab, while the base vehicle is highly specified with safety features like Crosswind Assist, ESP, etc. However, the shower-tray has two drain holes and, here, an optional duckboard. Base vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The bed is quite high off the floor, so there’s a folding plastic step. Aber die Tester wünschen sich für den Campervan eine bessere Serienausstattung. The Grand Canyon S is the first HYMER on a Mercedes-Benz chassis. There are high-level LED strips throughout, plus three ceiling clusters in the central area but, again, no reading lights in the lounge or bedroom. • By: In the "Camping Life Trophy 2022" readers poll by the AutoZeitung, the HYMER Grand Canyon S CrossOver was voted by the readers in the category of panel vans/camping buses over 5.30m in length. At the same time, gear ratios are reduced by 42%, removing the need for a low-ratio box or crawler gears. Let's face it, off-road-ready motorhomes will surely end up costing you an arm and a leg to buy, but also to . He also tests and writes about urban means of transportation like scooters, mopeds and e-bikes (when he's not busy hosting our video stories and guides). The steering is direct and quite meaty, and the suspension is superb, coping easily with potholes and rough surfaces, with none of the wallowing experienced in earlier Sprinters. There’s no TV point, and just one mains socket and one for 12V. There’s no diff lock, as an Electronic Traction System brakes individual wheels as and when required. There are no reading lights but there are two useful USB sockets. But the interior fittings were utterly quiet. Here we test the Merc-based Grand Canyon S (that’s ‘S’ for Sprinter) – and it’s the 4x4 version. The cab is dominated by an (optional) MBUX 10.25in touchscreen, controlling the multimedia and a very clear reversing camera (useful, with no interior mirror). Access every published issue plus the latest edition – all fully searchable! GB 638 3492 15, Price from £56,210 (RWB model)
While the rear of the Grand Canyon features an east/west bedding setup suitable for two adults, the van can be equipped with a pop-up roof that allows for another two guests to join your outdoor travels. Oddly, given that Hymer’s Mercedes-based coachbuilts inside Travelworld’s showroom had them, there are no cab reading lights. As mentioned, this is adequately long because of the side pods; if you don’t specify the optional window in the nearside pod, you’d even have a further couple of inches. Mercedes’ four-wheel drive is the well-proven Oberaigner system, based on the rear-wheel drive Sprinter. For 2020 that name disappears and now there’s the entry-level Free range, followed by the Hymer Camper Vans comprising five Fiats and two Mercedes models. Where to try the four-wheel drive? Behind kitchen and washroom, with a curtain for privacy, is the bed. A dashboard switch engages the front wheels, turning the vehicle into a 4x4. All rights reserved. An MBUX multimedia system, SatNav, touchscreen and steering wheel functions, and reverse camera are also part of this package. Hymer's Off-Road and Off-Grid Grand Canyon S CrossOver Van Can Be Tamed for $130K. Switching to 4x4, the ETC juddered away ineffectually with no forward progress possible, so, somewhat ignominiously, we were reduced to reversing off downhill. Equally, in plain white, with few decals, unembellished steel wheels and a large black front bumper and grille, it clearly means business. There is no doubt this 4x4 version is expensive, but it’s worth it if you really want to get off the beaten track – just get the right tyres, too. A rugged 4x4 campervan, the Grand Canyon S 4x4 is well finished and well specified, but being compact brings compromises in the living accommodation, though Hymer has overcome the problem of bed length admirably. With over 300 Hymer dealers and partners worldwide, chances are that an image of a Hymer is floating around in your subconscious. The cab features pivoting seats that allow the central living space to transform into a dinner-party-ready area. This van comes with everything you need for a safe. Removable hooks share these slots, so, for once, there’s somewhere for tea towels, etc. The toilet – Thetford’s latest bench model – looks as svelte as any. The small Heki and high-level LED strips are adequate. The kitchen has no oven or grill and the linear unit, whilst beautifully crafted, is quite bijou, with a very small sink combined with the two-burner hob under glass lids. The gearbox (a seven-speed, torque converter automatic) has paddles for manual changing situated on the back of the leather-bound steering wheel, which also carries radio, information and cruise control buttons. Der Hymer Grand Canyon S zeigt viele Stärken und kaum Schwächen. A curtain seems a little old-fashioned for a ’van of this calibre and price. As for the interior living space of this off-roader, it brings with it all the necessities you could ask for in a four-person vehicle. If exploring the wildernesses, a second (optional) 95Ah battery would be a sensible addition. Maxia Camper Trailer Blends Coziness With Luxury, Is a Tiny Home on Wheels, This Custom-Built Ford Transit Camper Looks Perfect for Road Tripping, Nostalgia Is the Best Word to Describe This New VW T2 Camper Van Set From LEGO, Spend the Summer and Every Other Season With This Custom Jeep Wrangler Camper, Airstream's Six-Wheeled 2022 Interstate 24X Camper Van Answers Call to Adventure. It’s quite noisy, too, with a constant drone from the rear axle reminding us of airport buses! Above the bed, the run of cupboards starting above the kitchen continues around the rear, and there’s vast space below the bed in the aisle. Froli springs underpin the thick, three-section, cold-foam mattress, the middle section of which straps-up vertically to the nearside overhead cupboards, allowing access to generous storage in the central aisle – or just a through walkway. Think Hymer and A-class models spring to mind, though for at least half a dozen years a selection of high-specification panel van conversions have borne the Hymercar moniker. Though very neat-looking, it isn’t a basin for holding water whilst you wash; it’s more of a sluice, down which your aqua disappears into the 85-litre waste tank. Full profile, California residents: Do Not Sell My Info • More Info. Always fit the correct tyres. Overall, a smart, modern design. Sure, you may think that a camper van isn’t of any interest to you, but, for a starting price of €109,990 ($130,333 at current exchange rates), you can bet your bottom dollar that Grand Canyon S CrossOver is equipped with everything you’ll need to survive some decently harsh environments. Copyright © 2020 - 2023, Warners Group Publications Plc. There is also no overcab storage locker, which makes for a much easier walk-through to and from the cab. Very noticeable, whether entering the Grand Canyon S 4x4 through the back, side or cab doors is its height. Tons of assist features including traffic sign, attention, active brake, and lane keeping are also included. Gearchanging in automatic is quite smooth and, using the paddles manually was fun, though seven speeds felt a bit much to cope with. Below the bed, at floor level on the nearside, and not that easy to access even with the bed raised, are a modest wardrobe and two cupboards. Returning to the lounge, the rear travel seats are well-shaped and have adjustable headrests. Minimal worktop has been greatly improved by the provision of a small worktop, which clips firmly into slots at the front end of the kitchen unit or above the sink. For daytime illumination there’s a rooflight over the lounge, one in the washroom and one over the bed. The cab, though austere-looking, is comfortable and practical (when you’ve worked out the controls). A 4kW Truma Combi situated under the travel seat bench, provides heating and hot water, although this test model had the optional 6kw dual-fuel version. On the offside, under the foot of the mattress, are two top-accessed shallow cubbies. We found the table splits opinion – it’s wall-hung, with a diagonal supporting strut to keep it firm without interfering with passengers’ legs. Much of the area was soggy or flooded due to heavy rain and we found no inviting rough tracks. There are three large soft-closing drawers, one with a large slide-out cutlery tray and two overhead cupboards, plus another below the fridge (a 90-litre compressor type with freezer compartment). The Southwest Motorhome & Campervan Show Season Finale, The Motorhome & Campervan Showcase Season Finale. The tap (which sensibly swivels) doubles as the showerhead, so the basin must be lowered whilst showering and there’s no wall-mounted showerhead bracket – so, hold it or put it into the basin. Sure, it’s going to cost you a good dollar to own one of these off-road and off-grid-ready vehicles, but in comparison to other conversions out there, for a tad over $130K, it’s a machine to consider if ever looking to change up your lifestyle. There’s no doubt you’ve seen a Hymer vehicle on the road during your travels, but it’s possible you just didn’t notice or thought they might be some new Airstream or Winnebago RV. 2 Sep 2021, 13:42 UTC Length: 5.93m
To handle your meal-plan, a two-burner stove and sink combo, expandable countertop, and 90-liter (23.8-gallon) compressor fridge neatly occupy the passenger-side. If your licence allows, therefore, it might well be worth buying an uprated 3,880kg or 4,100kg version, as the payload would then cope easily with the extra weight of the 4x4 system (a hefty 146kg) and rising roof, although even plated at 3,500kg, the payload is still reasonable, at around 450kg (including a number of options but allowing for just 20 litres of water). After outdoor fun and games, it’s time to investigate indoors. Across from the kitchen, the team at Hymer designed and included a bathroom with a cassette toilet inclusive of a level indicator, shower area, and a folding solid-surface washbasin. One might expect the handling to be top-heavy and unwieldy, but not so. Berths: 2/4
In the "Camping Life Trophy 2022" readers poll by the AutoZeitung, the HYMER Grand Canyon S CrossOver was voted by the readers in the category of panel vans/camping buses over 5.30m in length. It’s wide, too, being 1.90m by 1.30m. An interesting point is that the new increased VED rates for the latest Euro 6d motorhomes registered after 1 September 2019, don’t apply to the rear-wheel drive (or 4x4) Sprinter. Folks, one of the leading names in motorhomes and camper vans, is and has been, since 1957, Hymer. Driving the Grand Canyon S, we felt on top of the world, looking down on everything other than HGVs! A shower curtain protects the woodwork, but we’d have hoped for a swing-wall, or similar, of which examples abound in the wider Erwin Hymer Group. All the Benz action doesn’t end there either. The washroom is necessarily quite compact. 2572212 | VAT Registration No. An all-wheel drive available as a 2.2L or a 3L, this 190bhp monster will make light work of even the most difficult terrains, enabling hardened travellers to reach areas unobtainable by many camper vans. ADAC Testergebnis, Fotos, technische Daten, Preise. The Sprinter is quite narrow for crossways sleeping, so Hymer has raised the bed to window height, and added discreet, streamlined pods at each side (unmodified Sprinters are 4cm narrower), which contribute hugely to sleeping comfort. Speaking of which, there’s no spare wheel and, if going on an expedition, we’d recommend one. But to have a solid idea of how Hymer likes to operate, I've selected a campervan that seems to boast just what folks want and need. There’s no key, just a starter button, and the ‘handbrake’ is another button on the fascia. Ensconced on the swivelled cab seats, the cab is rather drab, with the charcoal headlining matching the fascia, leather seats and floor covering. Leather seats (a £1,580 option) are multi-adjustable, firm and very comfortable, with twin armrests apiece, and the driving position and visibility are excellent. For another £3,520 there’s a rising roof option with double bed, making the Grand Canyon into a real four-berth, four-seater – though bear in mind this adds another 120kg to the vehicle’s weight. Over it, is Hymer’s elegant version of the tip-up/drop-down washbasin. The 163bhp engine feels powerful (143bhp is standard, 190bhp also offered), though a little ponderous on take-off, as if the ’van is heavier than it actually is. Since off-grid capability seems to be the name of the game for this Hymer model, I'll stick to features that bring the most comfort when traveling on the open road. Storage is reasonable, in a mirror-doored cupboard, plus a couple of small shelves, and there’s another mirror on the door, four towel/robe hooks, a toilet roll holder and a drop-down towel rail under the skylight. With 16-inch steel rims and lugged AT tires, the Grand Canyon seems promising to say the least. Cristian Curmei. Gross weight: 3,500kg. We've produced the most authoritative guide to help you find the right campervan or motorhome for you. There’s an electric step at the sliding door (shame it doesn’t auto-retract), but the cab is a real stretch up – nearly 2ft to the internal step, so low-set grab handles would be useful. This next vehicle, made to conquer the wilderness with ease, is no exception from the previously mentioned rule. In the test campervan, at the very rear, a folding outdoor table was strapped to the offside, and two camp chairs stood in the aisle behind the gas locker on the nearside, all being optional extras. Externally, the Grand Canyon S is (in 4x4 guise) such an imposing beast it’s easy to forget it’s a sub-six-metre, narrow ’van and interior arrangements have to reflect this. Combined with the customary level of Hymer comfort, the "CrossOver" editions of the Hymer ML-T 570 and Grand Canyon S ensure a truly magical travel experience - even when off-roading and far away from luxurious camping grounds. Join our community and get emails packed with advice and tips from our experts – and a FREE digital issue! Let’s face it, off-road-ready motorhomes will surely end up costing you an arm and a leg to buy, but also to own. If you have dreamed about a life on the road, where the opportunities are endless yet the luxuries of home are all close at hand, then you already imagined the glorious Grand Canyon S 4×4 CrossOver.