Bürstner announces two new concepts

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 new slide-out lounge concept. 

For 2024, 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. 

We have always primarily focused on the interior, which we design in the same way you’d design your home.

New concept models for 2024

There were big changes from this German manufacturer for the 2023 season, and while development of its existing line-up continues, the company launched two very different concept vehicles this year, one in a completely new market.

That market is the car camper one and Bürstner is exploring the idea of a multi-purpose vehicle for the modern family with the Habiton, based on the Renault Kangoo.

Like previous Bürstner concepts, the Habiton follows the maxim of ‘travel small, live large’ and features an inflatable roof tent that is fully integrated into the vehicle.

Bürstner says using a modular concept means it is easy to switch from everyday life to camping, and vice versa. These include, for example, a removable kitchen unit including induction hob and sink, an inflatable mattress for use inside the vehicle (in addition to the roof-top bed) and an electric coolbox.

The ‘lounge tent’ has blackout elements attached with snap fasteners that can be used as bags during the day, air vents with flyscreens, dimmable LED spots, hook-on baskets and an additional battery.

The second concept is the Lounge model, which has a slide-out in the lounge area. This creates more floorspace as well as allowing the bed to become a full-length sofa bed, still with access around. It uses similar inflatable technology to the Lyseo Gallery but applies this to the slide-out section, which has the added benefit of being insulated as well as easy to deploy.

In other news, the Renault-based Playa campervan sees a second model, the 530, offering an end washroom and kitchen, still with twin sliding doors, allowing it to be easily used as an everyday car.

We also expect to see small changes to Lyseo models, in particular the floorplan of the 744 model, while the Eliseo full-sized campervans will get a new pop-top roof option with panoramic sides, larger bed, aluminium bed base and an electronic locking mechanism.

Roof aside, the Gallery adopts the high spec of other Harmony Line models with a contemporary exterior and diamond quilted upholstery inside. Of course, it has Bürstner’s Thermo-Floor, too, to ensure all-season comfort on board.

The 689 G is one of two models in the range, both of which are under 7m in length. Here, the layout features an L-shaped settee up front along with twin swivel cab seats. The central kitchen, backing onto the lounge, is also L- shaped, with a tall, 142-litre fridge opposite. Then, across the rear, is a full-width washroom with separate shower and giant wardrobe, under which is the garage.

Where the I 744 surprises, though, is at the back, where a comfortable L-shaped sofa and sideboard create a luxurious space in which to relax. Then, come night-time, a drop-down bed lowers to provide almost instant sleeping comfort for two more occupants.

The clever part is that it also includes a garage area just inside the rear doors – perfect for your bikes. Its Ducato base vehicle comes with 16in alloy wheels, cab air-conditioning, ESP, Traction+ and a leather steering wheel as standard, and cab blinds are included, too.

In the kitchen, you’ll find a 138-litre compressor fridge and an oven, while the Vario Bathroom makes good use of space for showering – the basin is attached to a wall which swings over the toilet to create a separate shower. Dimmable lighting sets the mood inside and a diesel-fired Truma Combi heating system ensures a cosy environment all year round.