Rimor Kilig 67 Plus low-profile motorhome

One of 2023's most popular motorhome layouts...and with an appealing price tag

The Rimor Kilig 67 Plus

Words & photos: Peter Vaughan

Kilig is Rimor’s latest motorhome range. It’s a comprehensive line-up of both low-profile and, more unusually these days, overcab coachbuilts, ranging from under 6m up to 7.33m. All are based on the Ford Transit chassis with a maximum gross weight of 3,500kg to suit any driver. 

Being all-new, it’s no surprise to find the inclusion of one of the most popular layouts of recent seasons, as seen in this 67 Plus model. 

With a generous front lounge, a supersized rear washroom and, crucially, a garage (but without a fixed bed  above), this relatively new type of layout ticks a lot of boxes for a large number of customers. Originally developed by French maker, Chausson (like Rimor, a Trigano Group company), it’s a design that’s now offered by a number of marques, including British brands, Bailey and Swift. 

Where the Rimor version may score over some of its rivals, however, is in being more compact – overall length here is less than six-and-a-half metres.

The spec

Another plus for the Italian is its price; Rimor is known for offering value for money and Kilig is now the company’s entry-level coachbuilt range. 

This 67 Plus starts at a highly competitive £62,995, with the 130hp engine and six-speed manual gearbox. You can choose Ford’s smooth automatic for an additional £2,600, while other key options include alloy wheels (£1,350) and an opening Skyview window over the cab (£2,000). 

As standard, the Ford base vehicle comes with twin armrests on the cab seats, cruise control, driver and passenger airbags, remote central locking (not including the habitation door), electric mirrors, hill start assist, Bluetooth and phone/radio controls on the steering wheel, ESP, ASR and air-conditioning. 

Completing the spec, the Kilig has Truma Combi 4 gas heating and UK spec includes additional power sockets, which can be located according to customer wishes.

The exterior

Externally, the Kilig’s all-white bodywork is broken up by geometric graphics, while the caravan-style windows sit slightly proud of the sides. The overcab pod has a distinctive angular design and, as with most imported models, the habitation door (with fixed window) is on the continental side. 

Also on the offside is the only external door into the good-sized garage, although a sliding door in the washroom gives internal access to this storage space.

The interior

Inside, the open-plan front lounge with face-to-face sofas belies the Kilig 67 Plus’ compact dimensions. The nearside settee may be slightly longer than its opposite number but both are a good size and, with the front seats rotated, there’s plenty of room for feet-up lounging. 

The fixed table rotates and folds in half, so it’s never obtrusive, but it’s the décor that really appeals to us – with funky turquoise highlights it seems more youthful than most rivals. If you prefer something more traditional, an alternative is coming. 

The settees can be adapted to form a pair of forward-facing travel seats with three-point belts and it’s also possible to make the lounge into a double bed. 

However, the 67 Plus works best as a couple’s motorhome, in which case the electric drop-down bed is where you’ll sleep. It doesn’t come down as low as some but measures a respectable 2.00m by 1.38m. 

The kitchen

Beyond the lounge, on the nearside is the galley. It’s not huge, but, for our market, there’s an oven mounted conveniently low in the main unit (our photos show European spec). 

There’s also the Kilig’s trademark wall rack for hanging a few utensils on, but, more importantly, the fridge (opposite) is a tall 141-litre model with bottle drawer. 

The washroom

To the rear, the washroom is key to this layout’s appeal. With a large separate shower on the nearside, and the basin and swivel loo adjacent to a window on the offside, it’s a super-spacious area that also incorporates a vast wardrobe with more space for holiday clothes than you’ll ever need. 

Where to buy

Motorhomes and Caravans of Hull has long acted as the UK importer for this Italian brand, but it has appointed other outlets around the UK and it also operates a hire fleet, including a selection of Rimor models. 

Other English dealers are Ashington Caravans in the northeast and new addition, ES Hartley at Ellesmere Port. 

In Northern Ireland, Rimor is represented by Thompson Leisure. In Scotland, you can head to Motorhome Hub in Perth or Motorhome Sales Scotland in Glasgow.