Looking for a stress-free camping experience, and a slice of the easy life? The Forster Livin’ Up campervan is here to make the journey simple.
Camping month is well underway, and that can only mean one thing: the next chapter from our campervan pilgrimage. Continuing the journey which has already included Ford’s bite-sized Nugget, VW’s (maybe) forgotten giant, and the ultimate watersports van, we get up close with a camper that’s all about the easy life.
Meet the Forster Livin’ Up — specifically the FV 599 VBL model. Sat next to its sibling, the ‘Vantasy’ model at CMT Stuttgart, you could be fooled that having fun is the name of the game for this German brand, but that’s not the case. Of course, any camper can provide the base for enjoying activities out on the road, but the Livin’ up’s primary focus is practicality, offering simple, accessible design throughout.
A familiar face
To us, nothing says practical like a camper built on the award-winning Fiat Ducato campervan base. Using this has let Forster turn the nearly 6-meter-long blank canvas into an ergonomic experience from the ground up, with featuring an internal standing height which can accommodate anyone up to 6’2 (1.89 meters).
This trusty foundation also provides an opportunity to use
Continental’s Van Contact Camper tyres — a chance which Forster appear to have seized, judging by the fresh set on which the Livin’ Up was proudly displayed.
Now why is this important? Well, as we learned from during our recent Q&A with Continental’s tyre guru Steve Howat, nothing says ‘practical’ like having the right tyres.
As a specially designed CP (Camping Pneus) tyre, the Van Contact rubber brings the stability and strength to safely handle the additional load of the Livin’ Up’s camping gear, allowing for stress-free journeys. The robust construction also features a tread pattern comprising a central ribbon structure, lengthened sipes, and water-distributing grooves. This combination provides excellent grip and braking capabilities on dry, wet, muddy, and even snowy roads — keeping your adventures on track all year round.