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In 1948, Constant Rousseau, a cabinetmaker by trade, started a small company in Châtillon-sur-Colmont in France. His first workshop was in a room of a private house and at that time they were furniture-carving specialists with a workforce of just 15. A decade later, Constant Rousseau invented and produced the first folding caravan for his family to use, this proved to be a game changer for the Company and in 1961 the Company was renamed Rapido. 

There are a number of companies in the Rapdio Group; Esterel, Rapidhome (mobile homes), Fleurette, Itineo, Westfalia, Dreamer, P.L.A./Giottiline, and Stylevan. WildAx Motorhomes joined the Group in 2017 which is one of the biggest recreational groups in Europe. Today, the Rapido Group is still entirely owned by the Rousseau family.

Rapido M96 Alde

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Third | A Class over £90,000

The Judges’ said …

Inclusion of the ALDE Artic pack allows a full 12 months use to get the full value from this motorhome

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat X290 Euro 6D
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Engine: 180bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 2
  • Length: 7.5m / 24’ 7”

Rapido M96 Alde Technical Information

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4500kg
  • MIRO: 3291kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Price: £104,650 
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 1.60m x 1.98m (5' 2" x 6' 4")
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed island bed

Rapido 656F

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Coachbuilts £60,000 - £75,000

The Judges’ said …

Incredibly innovative use of space for under 7m

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato Euro 6D
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 160bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.79m / 22’ 2”

Rapido 656F Technical Information

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3650kg
  • MIRO: 2905kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Price: £62,440
  • Number of berths: 3
  • Bed sizes: 0.82m/0.85m x 2.08m (2' 6"/2' 7" x 6' 8"),
    1.35m x 1.95m (4' 4" x 6' 3")
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed island bed

Rapido 886F Ultimate Line

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
A Class under £90,000

The Judges’ said …

A luxury feel with a good finish, includes a dog shower and a rear view camera with night vision

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat X290 Euro 6D
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Engine: 160bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 7.2m / 23’ 6”

Rapido 886F Ultimate Line Technical Information

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3650kg
  • MIRO: 3120kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Price: £60,175
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.50m x 1.94m (4' 9" x 6' 3"), 1.40m x 1.91m (4' 5" x 6' 2")
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed island bed

Rapido V68

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Van Conversions £55,000 - £65,000

The Judges’ said …

An utterly gorgeous van conversion

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato Euro 6D
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.38m / 20’ 8”

Rapido V68 Technical Information

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • MIRO: 3177kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Price: £61,845 
  • Number of berths: 3
  • Bed sizes: 1.85m x 1.0m/0.65m (6' x 3' 2"/2' 1"), 1.92m x 1.30m
    (6' 2 " x 4' 2") or two singles 1.95m x 0.80m (6' 3" x 2' 6")
    and 1.93m x 0.80m (6' 3" x 2' 6")
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear bed