Bürstner motorhomes - 2023 Essential Guide

About Bürstner

Bürstner is a member of the Erwin Hymer Group and is unusual in having factories on both sides of the French/German border. It is also a rarity in producing everything from pop-top campervans right up to tag-axle A-classes. It began making motorhomes in 1986 and introduced the first drop-down bed low-profile model as long ago as 2008. It has always been seen as one of the industry’s leading innovators, something today witnessed by the introduction of the Lyseo Gallery with its inflatable upstairs bedroom. 

For 2023, the range also includes the Eliseo Active high-top campervans, new Limited and best-selling Lyseo TD Harmony Line low-profiles and Lyseo I and Elegance A-classes, in addition to the pop-top Playa campervan. 

On site, the vehicle has an overall height of around 3.70m but, for travelling, the roof profile is not dissimilar to a standard motorhome, and height reduces to little more than a typical figure, at 2.99m. When lowered, the roof is locked electrically.

There are two layouts in this one-of-a-kind motorhome – the 649 G with a rear lounge and this 689 G. Both are based on a Fiat Ducato with 3,850kg maximum gross weight.

The 689 G has an L-shaped lounge, featuring two rear travel seats with belts. It has a spacious washroom across the rear.

The kitchen is equipped with a larder unit, a worktop extension and a 142-litre compressor fridge as well as a cooker with oven and grill.

The 689 G layout includes a garage with twin doors, while the Fiat cab has a leather steering wheel and electric/heated mirrors. But the star feature is, of course, the staircase that leads up to a spacious bedroom with table area, sunroof and more than a metre of headroom. The stairs hide extra storage, too.

The most interesting model for UK buyers will be the I 744 G, which features a rear lounge layout that has already been proven in the Lyseo TD Harmony Line low-profile. This model has a corner sofa with a sideboard and space for a 32in TV, as well as a drop-down bed above for a comfy night’s sleep.

The pop-top is from renowned specialist, SCA, and has a bed with Froli springs and a panoramic fully opening front. There’s a sliding seat system as standard, too, plus a 41-litre compressor fridge, roll-out awning and diesel heating.

Highlights of Burstner's 2023 motorhomes

• New Lyseo Gallery TD Harmony Line range with unique inflatable overcab bedroom reached by a flight of stairs. Two models available, with choice of front or rear lounge

• New layouts in the Lyseo TD Harmony Line low-profile range – the TD 594 and TD 684 G, each with a side settee lounge and a generous drop-down bed. Overall lengths are 5.99m and 6.89m, the longer model having a bigger lounge

• Lyseo I – a new Fiat-based A-class range, sitting below the Elegance in size and price. Five layouts available

• Limited – replacing Delfin, this new low-profile range is for customers who need a 3.5-tonne motorhome. Choose from two single bed floorplans

• Campervans are coming. The Renault-based Playa is Bürstner’s first ever pop-top camper in the UK. We expect a rear galley layout with toilet to be launched later