Niesmann and Bischoff Arto 2008

Motorhome Depot are pleased to present this 2008 Niesmann+Bischoff Arto 74C A-Class 4-berth,6-belt luxury family motorhome. Based on the Fiat Ducato with the AL-KO chassis, it is powered by the excellent 3.0 chain-driven 160BHP turbo diesel engine and 6-speed manual gearbox.Having only covered 48000 miles, it comes with service history and a December 2026 MOT and will also come with a recent Habcheck so the next owner can have complete peace of mind. It has a GVW of 5000kg with a huge payload so it will require a C1 UK licence and is 7.68m long.The Niesmann+Bischoff Arto 74C is a premium, high-end A-class motorhome most famous for its spacious rear U-shaped lounge layout which was specifically tailored for the UK market to provide a comfortable entertainment and living space instead of a high-level fixed rear bedroom. A key advantage of this specific vehicle is its upgraded 5,000kg AL-KO tandem-axle chassis. While standard models typically carry a 4,000kg rating, this upgrade provides a significantly higher payload capacity, making it highly practical for long-term touring and heavy gear storage without the risk of overloading.The front of the vehicle features a dedicated dining and lounge area that utilizes the swivelling captain's chairs from the cab, pairing them with an adjustable dining table and side seating. Moving mid-ship, the kitchen is equipped with a multi-burner gas hob, a combination oven and grill, a large three-way refrigerator with a separate freezer compartment, and deep storage drawers. Opposite the kitchen, the central bathroom is designed for maximum space efficiency, featuring a cassette toilet, a vanity sink with integrated storage, and a fully separate shower cubicle with solid screen doors to keep the rest of the washroom dry.The rear of the interior features the 'C' layout with a spacious U-shaped lounge. This design creates an open, light-filled secondary living and entertaining area. For sleeping arrangements, the rear lounge converts into a large double bed, complementing the standard pull-down double bed located over the front cab area.Built for year-round use, the Arto 74C utilizes Niesmann+Bischoff's fully winterised double-floor construction. The fresh and waste water tanks are insulated and heated within the floor cavity to prevent freezing, which also creates additional basement storage accessible from both inside and outside the vehicle. The tandem AL-KO chassis employs independent torsion bar suspension rather than standard commercial leaf springs, offering improved stability and a smoother ride on the motorway.Extras include an Avtex TV, Avtex Wifi, LPG bottles allowing the gas to be refilled at a garage, 3 x Leisure batteries with inverter and solar giving great off-grid performance and a bike rack.This motorhome has been recently resprayed and therefore looks a lot fresher and brighter than the usual vans of this age.Early viewing is highly recommended because the Arto 74C is rare to the UK second-hand market and,considering the condition and low miles, we feel this is as good an example that you will find at this price point. For any more information or to view the extended picture file or walkround video or to arrange a viewing please contact Matthew on the details provided.The Motorhome is located near Cardiff in South Wales. All dealer facilities are available including Warranty,P/EX and finance along with complimentary 30-day insurance.