A German low-profile with a great layout and a competitive cost
JUST Camp is a brand-new range from Dethleffs for 2024, offering a selection of six layouts, all in low-profile bodywork (hence the ‘T’ in the name, referring to the German word, teilintegriert). All of the them are based on the Citroën Jumper (that’s the moniker of the Relay van in the rest of Europe), which is a sister to the Peugeot Boxer.
Base vehicle spec includes the 140hp engine and six-speed manual gearbox (Citroën doesn’t currently offer an automatic option), as well as a wide-track rear axle. ESP, Traction Plus, Hill Descent Control and a tyre pressure monitoring system are standard, but there’s no spare wheel (just a Fix ‘n’ Go kit). The cab comes in Polar White with a matching front bumper. Alloy wheels and an upgrade to the 165hp engine are available at extra cost.
The Just Camp is one of Dethleffs’ entry-level line-ups, sitting below the Trend but having a ‘full-width’ body (2.33m), unlike the slimmer Globebus Go. Of course, if you prefer a Ford cab, then there’s also the Just Go at a slightly lower (£70-75k) price point. But this layout doesn’t figure in the Ford-based range – and it’s the only Just Camp floorplan without an island or twin beds at the rear.
Simple exterior styling belies the position of the Just Camp in the Dethleffs portfolio but positives are the 70cm-wide habitation door with flyscreen, window and central locking, plus a GRP roof and Lifetime construction with EPS insulation and a 49mm-thick floor. An opening overcab sunroof is also standard.
Inside, there’s pale Noce Nagano woodwork and grey Drake upholstery, but what’s key here is the spacious layout, especially considering the sub-7m overall length. In fact, this type of floorplan is now one of the best sellers, offered by Bailey and Swift as well as many of the big continental brands. It was first seen from Chausson and mates a face-to-face lounge and drop-down bed up front with a full-width rear washroom and even a garage. Here, the garage comes with doors on both sides, adjustable lashing points and generous headroom of 1.23m – plenty for bikes – as well as useful internal access through the washroom.
The large front lounge is a major part of the appeal here, with long settees (especially long on the nearside). They are a tad high off the floor for those with shorter legs but the soft backrest cushions help with comfort when relaxing. The cab floor is higher but both seats swivel right round and a table that folds
