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IMTEST tested the Forster V 599 VBL Livin' Up camper van based on the Citroën Jumper. The test vehicle cost €54,040. The six-meter van offers four seats and four berths, but the bunk bed layout in the rear reduces storage space and comfort. The final rating was 'satisfactory' (2.9).

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Forster V 599 VBL test: Layout, dimensions and practical review

IMTEST tested the Forster V 599 VBL Livin' Up camper van based on the Citroën Jumper. The test vehicle cost €54,040. The six-meter van offers four sea...

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