Affinity Duo Camper Van - The best camper van for 2 people
If you are looking for the best camper van for two people, you could be happy with the Affinity Duo Camper Van.
The Affinity Duo Camper Van is designed for 2 people. It is a mobile home with which two people can travel comfortably. The unique floor plan creates a unique sense of space. The large skylights, pleasant lighting, modern materials and attractive furniture colors ensure a friendly and attractive interior.
A key benefit of the Affinity Duo is autonomy. It is achieved by the space for two 11 liter gas cylinders, a 200 liter fresh water tank and the possibility of installing solar panels with a power of 360 W.
Watch the video below to get an impression of the Affinity Duo
What base vehicle is the Affinity Duo built on?
The Duo was built on the basis of the largest van in the Fiat range, the Fiat Ducato L4H3, and was designed to offer as much interior space as possible.
The Fiat Ducato offers a 2.2 liter 160 hp diesel engine with a 9-speed automatic gearbox.
The basic Fiat Ducato vehicle is equipped with a variety of modern and useful functions that make driving safer and more comfortable. Some of the most important features are:
- Passenger airbag (can be deactivated): This allows the driver to turn off the passenger airbag if necessary.
- Full LED headlights: These headlights offer better visibility and higher luminosity compared to conventional headlights.
- Bending lights, fog lights, digital instrument cluster and 10" audio system with NAVI, USB, MP3, DAB, Bluetooth hands-free system: These functions increase driving comfort and safety.
- Automatic climate control: For a pleasant climate inside the vehicle. Pleasant when heading to the next holiday destination on a hot day.
- All-season tires and safety pack (autonomous emergency brake assistant, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure warning, rain and light sensors, traffic signs + high beam detection): These functions increase safety through the use of assistance systems.
- Traction+ / Grip-Control incl. Hill Descent Control (hill descent control) and cruise control system with speed limiter: These functions ensure better control of the vehicle and make driving in difficult road conditions easier.
- Electric handbrake, reversing camera including rear parking aid, adjustable steering wheel: easy maneuvering and parking of the vehicle and better driving comfort.
Affinity Duo dimensions and weights
The Affinity Duo is 636 cm long, 220 cm wide (without mirror) and 290 cm high. Due to the height of the vehicle, the headroom in the interior is also higher than in many other mobile homes, it is 196 cm.
The permissible total mass of the vehicle is 3,500 kg, the mass in running order is specified as 3,090 kg, which corresponds to a payload of 410 kg.
What does mass in running order mean?
Affinity defines the mass in running order with the following information: The mass in running order is defined as: Mass of the empty vehicle (including on-board tools): diesel tank 90% full, 75kg (driver's weight), aluminum gas bottle 15kg, 20 liters of water in the system.
In this article we explain in detail what mass means when ready to drive, what you have to pay attention to and, above all, which risks can be hidden behind it.| Here again all dimensions and weights at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| External length | 636cm |
| External Width | 220cm |
| External Height | 290cm |
| Headroom interior | 196cm |
| Wheelbase | 404 cm |
| Permitted total weight | 3,500 kg |
| Mass ready to drive | 3,090 kg |
Exterior
All windows installed in the Affinity Duo are frame windows. The access panel for the fresh water tank is located on the driver's side. The flap itself can be opened without a key, but the lid underneath the flap can be locked.
In contrast to many other camper vans, the storage compartment for the gas bottles is located on the outside of the vehicle under a flap, similar to semi-integrated vehicles.
Unlike many other camper vans, access to the cassette toilet is in the rear behind the right rear door. There is also the outdoor shower.
The flap for the shore power connection is on the passenger side.
There is a 70 cm wide electric step on the sliding door, which makes it very easy to get in.
Interior
The Affinity Duo Camper Van is characterized by the use of high-quality materials, an extraordinary design and its functionality. Comfortable seats and a comfortable bed surrounded by a beautiful space give a feeling of home.
Creating such a sense of space in a vehicle of this size requires an innovative approach and extraordinary ideas.
The Duo offers a large bed that can be easily folded out and reaches a width of 138 cm. Even when folded out, there is enough space to easily reach the toilet and shower.
Under the bed, the Duo offers impressive storage space. Together with the storage space in the rear, it offers enough space for everything that is needed when travelling.
Three things are particularly important in the daily use of mobile homes:
- a comfortable bed
- a functional kitchen
- a spacious bathroom
The Affinity Duo Camper Van was developed with these requirements in mind. The van offers a wider bed, a sanitary area with a separate shower and a kitchen that offers enough space for two people to cook.
Technically, a completely new approach was taken. The heavy equipment such as the second battery, the fresh water tank and the waste water tank were attached to the rear of the vehicle for optimal weight distribution.
The Affinity Duo is unique in terms of features and layout. It has a modern electrical system that ensures the reliable operation of all devices.
The lithium battery, numerous sockets, USB ports and a wireless phone charger ensure ease of use.
The duo is heated as standard with a Truma Combi 4 gas heater. The Affinity DUO Camper Van is prepared for winter operation. A double floor and excellent insulation protect water tanks and pipes from freezing. The entire water system, including the tank, is located in the heated area.
The Affinity Duo Camper Van comes standard with a fly screen over the entire width of the sliding door. In the spacious interior of the mobile home you will find numerous compartments and cupboards that offer plenty of storage space.
The control panels for the technical equipment are easily accessible and easy to use. The motorhome's kitchen has a stainless steel sink and a 2-burner gas cooker, which has been designed to be compact.
At the rear of the motorhome there is a large bathroom that runs the full width of the vehicle and consists of a sink, toilet and spacious shower.
The floor plan of the Affinity Duo shows the interior layout.
| Equipment as standard | |
|---|---|
| Wall and ceiling insulation | 10/20mm |
| Separate shower stall | 66x57 cm |
| Toilet | Cassette, 19 liters |
| Skylight | x3 |
| stove | Gas, 2 burners |
| Fridge | 70 liters |
| Fresh water tank (insulated) | 200 liters |
| Waste tank (insulated) | 100 liters |
| Length | 636cm |
| Width | 210cm |
| Height | 290cm |
| Weight in running order | 3090kg |
| Inside Height | 196cm |
| Double bed dimensions | 190x138 cm |
| 2 driving places and 2 sleeping places | ✔ |
| Gas-electric hot air heating with boiler Truma Combi 4E | ✔ |
| Living room battery LiFePO4 120 Ah | ✔ |
| Curtain shades for windscreen and cab side windows | ✔ |
| Insect screen pleated for sliding side door | ✔ |
| Skylight with electric fan in kitchen | ✔ |
| Roof window with electric fan in the bathroom | ✔ |
| Raised floor | ✔ |
How much does the Affinity Duo cost?
The base price of the Affinity Duo is 89,480 euros on the Fiat Ducato base vehicle. (As of January 2023)
| The following price list shows an excerpt of the costs for optional additional equipment (as of January 2023): | |
|---|---|
| Heating Truma 6E | 890 euros |
| Heating Truma D6E | 1,870 euros |
| Solar pack 240 W Flex | 1,120 euros |
| Solar pack 290 W Flex | 1,488 euros |
| Solar package 360 W Flex | 1,810 euros |
| Living room battery LiFePO4 150 Ah with BT | 446 euros |
| Living room battery LiFePO4 200 Ah with BT | 1,581 euros |
| Buettner 1700W sine wave inverter | 1,790 euros |
| Air conditioning Truma Aventa Comfort | 3,457 euros |
| White awning | 1,066 euros |
| Black Awning | 1,166 euros |
| TV cabinet bracket only | 409 euros |
| TV cabinet (bracket + 18.5' Smart TV) | 868 euros |
| Caratec LTE antenna plus router | 995 euros |
| Oyster Connect | 1,242 euros |
| Soft close sliding door | 833 euros |
| Pneumatic rear axle suspension | 1,590 euros |
Conclusion
The Affinity Duo Camper Van is a motorhome designed to meet the needs of couples. It offers a unique room layout that creates a spacious feeling. The high-quality materials and the very good workmanship speak for themselves. The camper van offers a wide and comfortable bed, a functional kitchen and a spacious bathroom. Despite the unusual floor plan, it offers impressive storage space.
A modern electrical system ensures the reliable operation of all devices. Good insulation and the double floor ensure comfortable use in any weather.
Thanks to the possibility of installing solar panels, it offers a high level of autonomy and the possibility of making long independent journeys.
Questions and Answers
The bed in the Affinity Duo is 190 cm long and 138 cm wide.
The fresh water tank in the Affinity Duo holds 200 liters.
The waste water tank in the Affinity Duo holds 100 liters.
The Affinity Duo is built in Poland. The Swedish company KABE AB is a partner of the Affinity brand.
According to the manufacturer, the Affinity Duo has a payload of 410 kg.
Affinity Van dealers in Germany
Here is a list of campervan dealers that stock Affinity Camper Vans:
- Carvanlife Nothelfer: 78628 Rottweil Germany To the dealer
- Dümo Reisemobile: 48249 Dülmen-Hiddingsel Germany To the dealer
- PGS Freizeitmobile: 34225 Baunatal Germany To the dealer
- Ehlers Mobile Welten: 21769 Lamstedt Germany To the dealer
- Auto Conen Camping Center: 52351 Düren Germany To the dealer
- MGS Centrum RV: 01445 Radebeul Germany To the dealer
- Wohnmobil-Profis: 92442 Wackersdorf Germany To the dealer
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