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RAPIDO CATALOGUE 2009
- RCS Laval B 339 709 529 - Photos : Pascal REBMANN, It Stock - Edition septembre 2008 (GB)
These three silhouettes symbolise RAPIDO’s human values:
Joy of living, every instant
The freedom to travel, in complete safety
The enjoyment of sharing holidays as a family,
The thirst for discovery, of exceptional places.
Brave the
« impossible voyage »
W
hat brings us closer to the great adventurers such as Marco POLO or
Christopher COLUMBUS ? More than a simple desire to travel, it is the
image we hold of the world. This idea incites our curiosity and
unconsciously « dictates » our trips.
Since the discovery of America to the present day, the world has grown smaller to a certain
extent. In fact, the improvement in transport conditions, the opening up of countries, the
advances in cartography, the Internet or yet again, developments in the media, all provide a
vision of a world without frontiers, almost « small » and within our reach. As a result, travel
is democratised and becomes a genuine consumer good.
Paradoxically, at a time when « getting away » seems to be accessible to everyone, « real
voyages » seem to have become « impossible ». The increasing number of brochures,
guides and travel agencies intrinsically entails a large number of
« all-inclusive » package deals where the countryside matches the images seen before you
set off like two peas in a pod. This phenomenon has developed to such an extent that
certain anthropologists such as Marc AUGÉ think that travel now leaves little if no more room
at all to surprise tourists, to the extent that he qualifies as an « impossible voyage » « one
that we will no longer make, one that could have made us discover new landscapes and
other peoples ».
Only you, as « nomadic travellers », are the exception to this rule.
To have a motor-home is to have the possibility of turning
onto a road that no group of holidaymakers will take; it is
being able to stop in a town that no tourist guide mentions;
it is being able to meet people outside any organisation…; it
is being at the heart of things; it is therefore rightly and truly
being able to brave the « impossible voyage ».
Because this quest for « impossible » voyages must
persist, RAPIDO is there beside you to offer you
exceptional levels of comfort and equipment,
beyond the norm and the traditional.
W
elcome
to space
lose your eyes. Imagine you are on the edge of the Sahara. From the top of the dune
where you are, you calmly contemplate this expanse of sand extending to the horizon, a
symbol of space in all its majesty. You are intoxicated by the heat and caressed by a gentle
breeze. Under the purity of this light, you smile as you face the Sun: you feel good.
C
Now open your eyes…you are in a RAPIDO.
This voyage in the world of space and light, with stopovers in the lands of comfort and wellbeing, this is what the new RAPIDO 2009 collection offers you.
As you browse through the pages of this catalogue, you will discover the introduction of new
sliding bedsprings enabling you to move around the central and transversal beds more easily.
Also in the ranges, new storage spaces with a new Serie 70dF with a double floor and new
layouts providing room for convivial gatherings such as the great U-shaped rear lounge in the
9010dF. In the A-Class, seasoned travellers will joyfully welcome the 4 heavy vehicle models
providing more autonomy because of their permissible loads. These models actually offer
greater energy resources for water and electricity.
Light is still always being celebrated. The new introductions in 2008 (ambiance lighting, backlit bar and opening panoramic roof) have been enhanced this year with the introduction of
panoramic bays in the bedrooms in certain models and sky view has been fitted to a second
series of low profile models. The Elegance furniture units from the Serie 9M have now been
extended to several Series and are now coloured with a new shade for the 70+ and 9M models.
The sensation of warmth within your vehicle will be accentuated even more.
So, let's get going!
RAPIDO,
more than ever
A
t a time when distinguishing marks are being erased on
a blossoming motor home market, RAPIDO presents,
more than ever, the virtues of a reliable, well-known
brand, engaged in a continuous quality improvement process, the
symbol of a certain style of living in the French manner. A warm
ambience, attention to detail: our values have not changed, they are
measured by the exceptional degree of loyalty between RAPIDO
and its customers. Almost half our customers are on their second
or third RAPIDO. Highly sought-after, the RAPIDO brand also
makes its mark on the second-hand market. Demand for it is high;
the resale value of a RAPIDO is higher than that of many other
Low-profile
Serie 7
703
707
746
783
Layouts
Equipment and furnishings
Serie 70
10/11
12/13
14/15
16/17
18/19
20/21
Layouts
Equipment and furnishings
7086
7090
7097
7099
Layouts
Equipment and furnishings
Serie 70
Serie 70dF
7066d F
7083d F
7092d F
7095d F
models. Isn’t this the best indication of quality?
38/39
40/41
42/43
44/45
46/47
48/49
24/25
26/27
28/29
30/31
32/33
34/35
+
7065+
7090+
7096+
7099+
Layouts
Equipment and furnishings
52/53
54/55
56/57
58/59
60/61
62/63
RAPIDO’s virtuoso style consists this year of 7 ranges:
Serie 7, Serie 70 and Serie 70+ for the low-profile vehicles, with one
new arrival: the Serie Serie 70dF with its panoramic opening roof
and double floor. The Series 9F and 90dF, on the AL-KO chassis,
this year offer a completely new front design. And then there is the
magnificent Serie 9M on the Mercedes carrier, accompanied for
2009 by 3 heavy vehicle models with twin wheels.
The main point they have in common?
A design creating a balance of tradition and novelty, which stands
out from the crowd.
A-class
Serie 9F
903F
983F
Layouts
Equipment and furnishings
Serie 9M
66/67
68/69
70/71
72/73
Serie 90dF
9010dF
9048dF
9065dF
9083dF
9086dF
9090dF
9092dF
9095dF
9096dF
9097dF
9099dF
9009dFH
Layouts
Equipment and furnishings
76/77
78/79
80/81
82/83
84/85
86/87
88/89
90/91
92/93
94/95
96/97
98/99
100/101/102/103
104/105
966M-MH
983M
986M
990M
991M
992M-MH
996M-MH
997M
999M
Layouts
Equipment and furnishings
108/109
110/111
112/113
114/115
116/117
118/119
120/121
122/123
124/125
126/127/128/129
130/131
Upholstery / Textile / Colour chart
132/133/134/135
The RAPIDO boutique
136/137
Fiat low profile
703 I 707 I 746 I 783
Enter the world of RAPIDO
Serie 7
Fiat low profile
707
746
783
703
CONCENTRATED SPACE
The 703 succeeds in accommodating, in less than 6 metres, a garage, a
bathroom with separate shower and a 4-seater living room. The bed easily
adjusts to high or low position, thereby adjusting the height of the garage by
20 centimetres. A nice job! You will love it for its comfort and convenience,
its compact design and its clever layout.
+/- 20cm
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Bedroom with ajustable bed and max. 120 cm high garage
SPECIAL FEATURES
ON THE 703
COMPACT DESIGN
2-POSITION BED, LOW AND HIGH
(PLUS OR MINUS 20CM)
ADJUSTABLE, ILLUMINATED GARAGE
(100/120CM)
1 OCCASIONAL BERTH (1 CHILD)
15-INCH FLAT SCREEN TV UNIT
(TV NOT SUPPLIED)
DRIVER’S AIRBAG
ABS BRAKES + ASR
CAB AIR-CONDITIONING
5.99 m x 2.31 m
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Serie 7
Fiat low profile
703
746
783
707
A SURPRISINGLY SPACIOUS INTERIOR
The 707 is less than 6 metres long. It can thread its way through anywhere and handles like a saloon car.
Who could imagine from the outside just how much space the inside offers? And yet, with its L-shaped
bench seat, its large permanent bed, its 3rd occasional bed and pivoting cab seats, the 707 has a level
of comfort worthy of a much larger vehicle.
SPECIAL FEATURES
ON THE 707
NEW BATHROOM
COMPACT DESIGN
L-SHAPED BENCH SEAT
PERMANENT BED, 135X198CM
1 OCCASIONAL BERTH (1 PERSON)
15-INCH FLAT SCREEN TV UNIT
(TV NOT SUPPLIED)
DRIVER’S AIRBAG
ABS BRAKES + ASR
CAB AIR-CONDITIONING
5.99 m x 2.31 m
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Serie 7
Fiat low profile
703
707
783
746
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR LOVING IT
It is loved for its volume: a large, airy living room with a rounded table and swivelling cab seats. It is loved for its
inverted L-shaped kitchen, which pushes the walls far away. And it is definitively loved when its third and fourth seat
facing the road are discovered. You will always have strong feelings about the 746.
SPECIAL FEATURES
ON THE 746
LIVING ROOM BENCH SEATS
CONVERTIBLE INTO SEATS FACING
THE ROAD WITH SEAT BELT
4 SEATS WITH SEAT BELTS
LARGE FRIENDLY 4-SEATER LIVING
ROOM
ROUNDED TABLE ON CENTRAL LEG
NEW MULTI-FUNCTION KITCHEN
LARGE SEPARATE SHOWER
FRONT LIVING ROOM EASILY
CONVERTED INTO SLEEPING SPACE
BACK-LIT BAR
15-INCH FLAT SCREEN TV UNIT
(TV NOT SUPPLIED)
DRIVER’S AIRBAG
ABS BRAKES + ASR
CAB AIR-CONDITIONING
6.49 m x 2.31 m
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Serie 7
Fiat low profile
703
707
746
783
FOR THOSE WHO WANT EVERYTHING
The 783 is a compilation of good ideas. Its very large living room is fitted with 2 seats facing
the road and the L-shaped kitchen is in compact form to make the best use of space. At the
back, there is a transverse bed 141cm wide over a garage 1.19m high internally. You want
everything ? Then come on board the 783.
SPECIAL FEATURES
ON THE 783
LARGE 5-SEATER LIVING ROOM
NEW MULTI-FUNCTION KITCHEN
GARAGE 1.19M HIGH INTERNALLY
LARGE BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE
SHOWER
UNDER-BED STORAGE WITH DRAWERS
BACK-LIT BAR
15-INCH FLAT SCREEN TV UNIT WITH
SLIDING MIRROR (NOT SUPPLIED)
DRIVER’S AIRBAG
ABS BRAKES + ASR
CAB AIR-CONDITIONING
6.99 m x 2.31 m
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Fiat low profile
Serie 7
703
707
746
783
SUMMARY OF THE 4 LAYOUTS
Table
Bed
5m99
6m49
6m99
703
707
746
783
Wardrobe
703
5,99 m
707
5,99 m
Bathroom
Seats
Kitchen
Refrigerator
746
6,49 m
783
6,99 m
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Fiat low profile
Serie 7
703
707
746
783
EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
BENCH SEAT CONVERTIBLE INTO
A S E AT FACING T H E ROA D
BUILT-IN SEAT BELTS FOR
T H E A R M CH A I R S
The bench seat is fitted with an exclusive
RAPIDO process that converts the living
room armchair into a seat facing the
road with a seat belt in the twinkling of
an eye.
The seat-belt pillar is hidden in the side
wall and the buckle is easier to reach.
The belt clip is hidden under the seat.
A LMOND HANDLES
The top cupboards are opened by a tilting
wood effect handle circled in chrome.
OPTIONAL LEATHER TRIM
INSUL ATED, HEATED WAST E WATER TANK
Now available right from the start of the
range, leather make sits appearance in
all the RAPIDO interiors. Two shades are
available: Beige (Boston trim) or brown
(Chicago trim).
The tank is protected by an insulated
compartment, heated by forced air*, which
also contains a drain valve.
* as soon as the TRUMA heating is switched on.
NE W R E A R L I G H T P I L L A R
The rear of these models has been newly designed with a new rear light pillar. More soaring and
stylised, it allows the inclusion of a 4th light.
CONVERT THE LIVING RO O M TO A BEDRO O M VERY EASILY
The telescopic table leg has a multi-position mechanism for converting the living room into a
bedroom in the blink of an eye. And all without losing any comfort or stability in “table”
position.
Sun roof in living room
STANDARD
ON ALL THE RANGE
Entrance door step
L IVING A R E A E Q U I P M E N T
CAB EQUIPMENT
New multi-function kitchen (except 703
and 707)
Q Permanent bed with slatted spring and
Bultex® mattress
Q Living room trimmed with high-density
foam and quilted fibres sewn to the cover
Q Curtains matching the trim
Q Privacy cab curtain to match the trim
Q Special flat screen TV bracket with adjustable direction telescopic arm
Q Back-lit bar (except for 703 and 707)
Q New bed cover
Q
Q
Special motor home original seats matching the colour of the trim, with adjustable height and inclination
Q Cab air-conditioning
Q Driver’s airbag
Q ABS brakes + ASR
Q RDS/MP3
radio with CD player, 2
loudspeakers in cab and 2 loudspeakers in
living area
Q Radio antenna integrated into the rearview mirror (invisible)
Q Electric defrosting side mirrors
Q Heat-insulating windscreen blind with air
vents
Q Power steering and electric windows
®
Q Securit tinted windscreen and windows
BODY WO R K AND OPENINGS
GA S , P L U M B I N G AND ELECTRICAL E Q U I P M E N T
New rear light pillar
Non-slip reinforced polyester roof with
total recovery (guaranteed water-tight)
Q Side gutters, protecting against dirt collection and drag
Q Living area door with two-point lock and
opening bay
Q Two rear stabilising jacks
Q Double-glazed Metacrylate projecting
bays in the living area
Q MIDI HEKI sun roof
Q Remote control central locking on cab
and living area doors (2 keys with integral
remote control)
Q Insulated living area step
Q Flashers in the side mirrors
Q Roof pre-equipped to take roof bars
Q Awning light and integral gutter
Q
Q
TRUMA Combi 4 living area heating with
Secumotion system
Q 150-litre refrigerator with automatic energy
selection (except for 707 and 703: 96 litres)
Q Outside shower with secure access to the
hot and cold water taps
Q 3-zone magneto-thermal circuit breaker
Q Pre-cabling for reversing camera
Q 2 pre-cablings for DVD player
Q
Shortened version list: for the complete list of standard
equipment, please refer to the technical guide at the
back of the catalogue.
Despite the great care taken in the design of the parts and
their colours, some differences in hues may appear
depending on changes in materials or lighting.
Driver's air bag
Permanent bed
with slatted spring
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