Verdict
There are other motorhomes that outshine many of the Rimor Super Brig 677TC’s individual features, but none achieve its robust practicality at anything like its price, or with such a stylish finish. Ultimately, though, the key to this ’van is its huge garage, which has a payload that’s three times bigger than most at 450kg. No other motorhome in this class can offer such a large loading bay.
Pros
Huge payload
Excellent base vehicle
A good price and standard specification
The kitchen worktop space is very good
Cons
Flimsy exterior locker door
Twin waste tanks
Cramped toilet space
Garage models already exist on the motorhome market. However, this Rimor offers the power and road-holding of Ford’s twin rear drive wheels and an extra-large load bay, with beds and seatbelts for six.
After 1000 miles in the Basque country, we had come to love and respect the fine drive and practical interior. Our kit-laden demonstrator would be worth close to £45,000 with DVD player, sat-nav system and a very loud sub-woofer. However, most of the key motorhome specification mentioned here – bar, for example, the oven – comes as standard.
Living
The Super Brig’s dinette layout is focused on practicality; a family of four can sit down to eat easily and the firm, well anchored cushions provide ample comfort for passengers.
However, one disadvantage to the Transit’s rear-wheel drive configuration is that the cab is lower than the habitation area by 24cm/9.5in. This said, the passage between the two is eased by the overcab bed having a fold-up front section. However, the cab seats are lost to the lounge so there are problems. TV viewing, for example, is made tricky when the whole family wants to watch, as the TV point is above the fridge. One solution we found was to use the dinette bed as a sofa.
Kitchen
The large amount of work surface, further increased by a hinged worktop section that opens across the door, provides a good environment for preparing family meals. The 135-litre fridge comes as standard, although the oven does not (the SMEV unit seen here costs an extra £645, though there are cheaper options available). Another useful piece of optional kit is the Noga water filter, which works like a regular filter jug, but is reached via an additional drinking water tap.
The large cutlery drawer is practical and spacious, but the plastic front is unattractive. In addition, there’s a large, under-sink cupboard, a space for pans under the oven, and a shallow cupboard towards the rear of the van. Two overhead lockers (one partly fouled by the extractor fan) and some open shelving in the corner complete the storage. The sense of space can be garnered from the photos. What can’t be seen, though, is how, despite being packed full of crockery and utensils, the Rimor’s kitchen was noiseless on the road.
Washroom
The 6ft3in/1.92m tall shower was so inviting that we preferred it to the on-site facilities. With simple swing doors, an adjustable head, copious bottle storage and a deep enough tray to bath a baby in, it’s ideal for no-facility camping. The sink, too, is wide and deep enough to use for regular washing. However, we found the toilet space to be rather cramped, as a result of the sink’s width. It was usable (although those over 6ft may struggle with legroom), but given the choice of two loos, this one would come second.
Beds
Twin doubles make for a comfortable four-berth, or a compact six-berth can be achieved by extending the dinette bed to a full double. Both fixed beds are comfortable, with windows, spotlights, safety nets and storage for glasses. We found the rear bed’s headroom not much greater than the overcab’s – a concession to the tall garage – but what was really frustrating was the oddments rail just above your head. There are two blown-air vents by the kitchen, one by the dinette and one in the washroom, but the overcab would certainly benefit from some heating.
Storage
In addition to the garage and practical (but poorly finished) exterior locker, there are three large overhead lounge lockers, three rear bed overheads and a standard size wardrobe. There’s also the base of the forward dinette seat.
Technical Specifications
| Payload | 863 kg |
| MTPLM | 3850 kg |
| Shipping Length | 7.13 m |
| Width | 2.22 m |
