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Rapido has published 2009 models and there are several new layouts available.

Serie 7

Serie 7 is a low profile range and it’s based on Fiat Ducato. There are 4 models available: 703 (length 5.99 m), 707 (length 5.99 m), 746 (6.49 m), and 783 (6.99 m). Layouts are the same than last year. The rear of the Serie 7 is newly designed with new rear lights. This is the most economical range in Rapido line-up. Still the models are very well equipped. For example waste water tank is insulated and heated with air. All models have pre-installed cables for reverse camera and DVD player. The basic engine is 2.3 litre MultiJet with 130 hp.

Serie 70

Serie 70 is a low profile range and it’s based on Fiat Ducato with Al-ko base. There are the same 4 models available than last year: 7086, 7090, 7097, and 7099. The shortest one (6.99 meters) is the 7086. Other models are 7.39 m in length. Furniture style is updated and kitchen is newly designed. Reversing camera with 7 inch color display comes as a standard. Refrigerator is 150 litre unit in all models. The basic engine is 2.3 litre MultiJet with 130 hp.

Serie 70dF

70dF range has double floor in all models. All the available 4 models are new for 2009. Base is Fiat Ducato with Al-ko. The length of 7083dF is 6.9 meters. Other models (7066dF, 7092dF, and 7095dF) are 7.39 meters. Furniture style is the same with Serie 70. The double floor is divided into compartments of various sizes. They can be accessed from both the indoors and outside. Water, electricity and gas circuits utilize the double floor. The basic engine is 2.3 litre MultiJet with 130 hp.

Serie 70+

Serie 70+ has one new model 7099+ for the 2009. The rest of the range is 7065+, 7090+, and 7096+. These low profile motorhomes use Fiat Ducato base with Al-ko. Kitchen and furniture are newly designed as in other 70 models. The kitchen has a back-lit bar for glasses. Reversing camera comes as a standard accessory. The Fiat front grill has a new Rapido smile look. Metallic gray bodywork is available. Bed cover is new. There’s pre-installed wiring for EFOY fuel cell (CaravanPress: Rapido provides EFOY fuel cell as a standard equipment). The basic engine is 2.3 litre MultiJet with 130 hp.

Serie 9F

Serie 9F has only two models. 903F is new for 2009 and 983F is familiar from last year. The length of 903F is only 5.99 meters. 983F is 6.99 meters. 9F is A-class range. Kitchen is newly designed and it has a back-lit bar. Rear light pillars and the face are also newly styled. Bed cover is new. The basic engine is 2.3 litre MultiJet with 130 hp

Serie 90dF

Serie 90dF is massive with 12 different models. These A-class models use Fiat Ducato base with Al-ko. New models for 2009 are 9010dF, 9065dF, 9092dF, 9095dF, 9099dF, and 9009dFH. Other models are 9048dF, 9083dF, 9086dF, 9090dF, 9096dF, and 9097dF. Four different available lengths are 6.49 m, 6.99 m, 7.39 m, and 7.99 m. 90dF models have new face just like 9F models. Furniture and kitchen are newly designed. The cabin seats offer super comfort with additional foam, which is good news for all who like extra soft seats. The double floor has several compartments and they can be accessed from indoors and outside. There is an option to replace the cabin bed with cupboards. 90dF has also new bed cover.

Alde heating, which perates via water pipes and radiators is available on the 9086dF and 9090dF. The benefit of Alde heating is the even distribution of the heat. 9009dFH is a Heavy model and it has EFOY fuel cell, 190 litre fresh water tanks, and second leisure area battery as a standard.

Serie 9M

Serie 9M has also 12 models and they all use Mercedes base. New models for 2009 are 991M, 966MH, and 996MH. Other models are 966M, 983M, 986M, 990M, 992M, 996M, 997M, 999M, and 992MH. H designates heavy models. They all have EFOY fuel cell, 190 litre fresh water tanks (except 996MH 90 litres), and second leisure area battery as a standard. Furniture and kitchen are new. There is an option to replace the cabin bed with cupboards. 90dF has also new bed cover.

Reverse camera comes as a standard. All models have gel coat finish to give luxurious look. Four cylinder engine provides 150 hp and torque of 330 Nm at 1200 rpm. The six cylinder engine outputs 184 hp and 400 Nm torque at 1600 rpm.