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2.4 Hymer C-Class
The innovative concept of the Hymer C-Class on a Fiat Ducato chassis was introduced
for the first time two years ago and the model has positioned itself successfully in the
market. Therefore only minor updating modifications have been made for the new
season.
The family-friendly alcove vehicle, which is often used only by two persons, is
coming to market in the 2005 season with five models (C-Class 494, C-Class 524,
C-Class 544 K, C-Class 544, C-Class 644). New in the Hymer C-Class 494 is an
internal, extra storage space at the rear, which can be used for camping furniture. Last
season’s C-Class 594 is discontinued.
The chassis used in this range is the Fiat Ducato 15/18 with the 2.3 litre JTD or 2.8 litre
JTD engine and, from October 2005, the new, more powerful engine (only for manual
transmission) with 2.8 litres and 146 HP. All Ducato 15/18 chassis come with ABS as
standard for enhanced safety. A Camping Car Special package means all vehicles with
manual transmission and 2.3 or 2.8 litre engines can be provided with TCS, a rear axle
reinforced from 1,900 kilograms to 2,000 kilograms and wide tyres. For all vehicles with
Ducato 15 a maximum permitted laden mass of 3.5 tons is standard.
The attractive outer design is unchanged. The splash water seals in the locker door
area and the rubber lip replacing the brush element used so far, increase the water
proofing so as to prevent the ingress of water as a result of high pressure when the
vehicle is washed or in extreme weather conditions.
Hymer guarantees enhanced safety by using special stainless steel guard plates in the
wheel arches to prevent them or the vehicle floor from being penetrated in the event of
a tyre burst.
The living area has Hymer-produced furniture in Ligurian alder wood finish in a self-
supporting design that has proven to be stable and uses high-quality plywood.
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