Challenger Grande 580

• Exterior and Construction

  • European Whole Vehicle Type Approval ensures compliance with strict weight, dimension and safety regulations
  • AL-KO Vario X chassis (580)
  • AL-KO galvanised steel chassis with Euro-axle (630, 640 & 650)
  • Overall body width 2.46m/8’1”
  • EN1645 Grade 3 classification for heating and thermal insulation confirmed by cold chamber testing
  • SMART construction with GRP body panels:
  • Strong, moisture proof ‘PURe’ polyurethane timber-less framed bodyshell with polystyrene insulation core and GRP outer skins (25mm in sidewalls, 32mm in roof)
  • Robust balanced panel side walls with GRP outer and inner skin
  • 44mm ‘sandwich’ floor construction with GRP outer skin, ply upper and high rigidity Ravatherm core
  • Hail resistant exterior GRP roof, fully bonded for extra strength and flatness
  • Sweeping front panel in GRP with triple flush fitting opening windows and exclusive LED front marker lights
  • Full height GRP rear panel
  • Streamlined aerodynamic profile
  • Striking grey exterior with NEW unique graphics
  • Chrome exterior grab handles
  • Exclusive LED rear light clusters, LED high level marker and brake light which provide better visibility in poor weather
  • LED awning light
  • 120W roof mounted solar panel
  • External 230V mains socket
  • External BBQ point and connector
  • Surface mounted impact resistant skirt system
  • 15” half diamond cut Edge alloy wheels
  • Steel spare wheel
  • High tyre rating - a load margin is included in the tyre specification
  • Rain guards
  • Heavy duty corner steadies (twin axles)
  • 13-pin Jaeger 12V car connector
  • AL-KO overrun device
  • AL-KO carabineer breakaway cable
  • Step-on hitch cover for easier cleaning of front windows
  • Exterior access battery box with mains electric inlet (battery not included)
  • Exterior access door to front nearside (except 630)
  • Graphite wide access gas locker door with two compression locks (Extra wide on Grande models)
  • Bulkhead mounted regulator suitable for use with either propane or butane bottles
  • Fully double-glazed opening windows
  • Screen printed windows with graphite grey tint
  • Semi-recessed body colour awning rail on both sides
  • Fixing bars for optional Thule rear mounted cycle rack
  • Exterior one-piece door with magnetic stay, interior moulded liner, concealed hinges, chrome handle, window with blind, bin, dustpan and brush
  • Entrance step
  • 10 year manufacturer backed bodyshell warranty

Living, Relaxing & Sleeping

• Spacious front lounge with an extra seven inches between seats (Grande models - U-shaped front lounge in 630)
• 1.95m (6'5") headroom
• NEW Elephant soft furnishing scheme with Aquaclean fabric
• Sangallo Elm woodgrain with Toro and Grau woodgrain accents with complementary furniture and white locker doors in kitchen
• Grey French Oak effect, high impact, scratch resistant floor vinyl
• Large retained entrance mat with embroidered logo
• NEW Dometic panoramic front sunroof incorporating fully integrated curved blind system, recessed lighting and speakers
• Large mid-dinette with wrap-around seating with freestanding telescopic table (630 Grande & 640 Grande)
• Curtains to front windows
• Twin curtain track for improved hanging and ease of use
• Sectioned removable bleachable carpets for flexibility (except washroom)
• Two scatter cushions
• NEW sprung seat bases and tri-foam backrests for optimal seating and sleeping comfort
• Seat and backrest ventilation boards
• Beech slat seat and bed bases for extra comfort and sprung hinged tops for easy access (Challenger)
• Easy Accuride bed make up system on front and mid-dinette beds with beech slat seat and bed bases with fully opening hinged tops for extra comfort and easy access
• Exclusive Duvalay Duvalite Strato mattress, which includes a platinum support layer and reflex foam for superior durability while memory fibre increases airflow for a more comfortable sleep (fixed beds)
• Aluminium bed frames to maximise strength and storage space (fixed beds)
• Wooden bed surround (fixed beds)
• NEW phone storage pockets with twin USB point on rear double bed (model specific)
• Midi-Heki rooflight with flyscreen and adjustable concertina blind in lounge
• Mini-Heki rooflight with flyscreen and adjustable concertina blind in kitchen (model specific)
• Mini-Heki rooflight with flyscreen and adjustable concertina blind in bedroom (model specific)
• Door flyscreen with easy concertina action
• Blinds and flyscreens to all windows
• Lounge mirror

Storage

• Useful front chest featuring a soft close drawer and convenient slide-out extending top (except 630)
• Additional storage space including a second wardrobe (580 Grande) and third wardrobe (650)
• Positive overhead locker catches for secure storage on the move with chrome handles
• Upper front corner opening lockers for extra storage
• Shelves in selected lockers for extra storage
• Seat bases featuring spaceframe construction with full front access and space for larger items

Cooking & Eating

• Thetford thermostatic oven and grill with three-burner gas hob and one electric hotplate, all with electronic ignition. Hob features a glass lid with auto gas shut-off functionality
• Flatbed microwave oven with digital controls
• Thetford 142 litre tall fridge with 15 litre freezer compartment
• Stippled grey worktop and table top colour to complement the interior fabric scheme
• Foldaway kitchen worktop extension (model specific)
• Durable stainless steel kitchen sink
• Swan neck chrome effect swivel spout kitchen tap
• Washing up bowl
• NEW pull-out wire basket in kitchen cupboard
• Cutlery drawer on smooth-action steel runners
• Chrome finish crockery rack
• Freestanding table

Washing

• Boutique style wash basin unit with cupboard and mirror
• Dedicated shower with bi-fold door and travel lock
• Ecocamel Jetstorm showerhead with on/off button for a powerful shower that uses less water
• NEW White Stipple effect shower wallboard
• Chrome effect swivel spout vanity tap
• Thetford toilet with electric flush and 18 litre wheeled waste tank
• Mini or Midi-Heki rooflight with flyscreen and adjustable concertina blind (model specific)
• Additional coat hooks or towel ring (model specific)
• 31mm thick washroom door with domestic style lock and handle(s)

Heating & Utilities

• Control system with 4” LCD colour touchscreen panel featuring;
  • Power
  • Battery selection, battery level meter and power usage
  • Selected lighting control with soft-start dimming
  • Environment monitoring with internal and external temperature and internal humidity levels
• Simple controls for monitoring and managing:
• 4G Wi-Fi-ready by supply of 12V power supply in kitchen locker
• NEW dual fuel heating with Truma CombiNEO Boiler, delivering quick and continuous hot water
• Digital programmable controller for heating and hot water
• Areas under beds and seats, and washroom areas warmed by Truma blown air system
• High flow rate onboard pump with chrome effect taps for reliable, high performance water supply
• Onboard semi-rigid fresh water pipes
• Large bore underslung rigid waste pipes
• Isolation taps for gas appliances
• Fully protected mains electric system
• 25 metre mains hook-up cable
• 25 amp switchmode charger/transformer
• LED lighting throughout interior including:
• Adjustable under locker LED spotlights with USB points
• Pelmet lighting in lounge
• Over locker lighting
• Under kitchen worktop lighting
• Wireless phone charging pad
• A minimum of four 230V sockets and a mix of USB A and NEW USB C points for easy charging of portable devices
• Chrome effect sockets and switches
• Branded FM/DAB radio with USB, Bluetooth connectivity and auxiliary input
• Status 570 directional digital / analogue TV/FM aerial and booster
• TV point with 230V, 12V and aerial sockets (two on twin axles)

Safety & Security

• Convenient one-key high security locks
• Passive infra-red alarm system with tilt sensor and key fob operation
• Dead lock facility on entrance door for added security
• VIN CHIP^TM identification system concealed within construction to deter theft and aid quick recovery
• CRiS identity number labels to windows and caravan chassis
• AL-KO AKS 3004 stabiliser
• AL-KO Automatic Trailer Control (ATC)
• Receiver for optional AL-KO Secure wheel lock (two on twin axle models)
• Smoke alarm
• Carbon monoxide alarm