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quoteInvading the bargain van conversions sector
Roller Team might be a popular import here in the UK, but so far its efforts have concentrated on the coachbuilt sector. Well, that’s about to change. Just ahead of the 2019 season, it’s introduced a couple of van conversions – two-berth Toleno L, here, and four-berth Toleno R.
Both are based on the 5.99m long version of Fiat’s ever-popular Ducato high-top van. And both are very competitively priced.
Two key factors help keep that price down. First, Roller Team is part of the Trigano empire – a family of brands – think Adria, Auto-Sleepers, Benimar, Chausson, Tribute – thus benefiting from the parent company’s sheer buying power. Also, Tolenos will be manufactured here in the UK, to National Caravan Council approval, at sister company Auto-Trail’s state-of-the-art premises near Grimsby.
This Toleno L, then, kicks off at under £40,000. That’s real bargain territory, although you should note that’s for the 115bhp engine version, also without what many would consider essential – the £1,250 Driver’s Pack. Check the details for yourselves, but it’s hard to see anyone buying without it.
Nevertheless, you’re going to have to go some to beat a price like this, on a spec’-for-spec’ basis. If you think quality has been compromised, maybe it’s time to take a further look.
It’s a much-favoured floorplan, with two inward-facing settees at the back, and a full washroom and kitchen towards the front. No surprises there, then, but taller drivers might want to check they can adjust their seat back far enough before it comes into contact with the washroom wall.
Those settees are long enough to be considered as 1.91m/6ft 3in long single beds at night. Or they can be adapted easily enough into a 1.91m x 1.86m double. During the day, the big attraction of this layout is the facility to throw open those rear doors (or their windows) and enjoy whatever scenery you want to aim for. Both cab seats swivel, too, if you want a bit of privacy up front.
It’s a flat floor from the lounge as far as the cab. As you walk forward, the washroom is on your right, the kitchen on the left, just inside the sliding door.
A tip-up basin that sits flush with the cabinet above it when not in use helps free up extra space in the washroom. You’ll want that space if you’re going to shower. It’s a water-saving trigger-operated showerhead, and you’ll have to pull a curtain around and across the door for full protection. There are three downlights here, but just a small roof vent.
The kitchen sports a typical two-ring hob and sink combination unit, plus a handy flip-up worktop extension. Under the hob, the microwave oven is standard. Storage includes a large drawer, with cutlery sections, and two floor lockers.
The fridge is across the corridor, set below the wardrobe. Hot water and heating are catered for by Truma’s 4kW Combi, operating from gas and/or mains electric.
Interior details include overhead lockers with proper backs and positive locks, removable floor carpets, a good mix of LED lighting, Heki Midi rooflight over the main seating area, and concertina blinds, plus flyscreens to all windows aft of the cab.
Outside, the all-white bodywork keeps things discreet, but details include the colour-coded front bumper, plus rear-view camera. A five-year conversion warranty seals the deal.
Verdict: An almost perfect interpretation of what’s fast becoming a classic two-berth van conversion formula
Plus: Keenly priced, roomy rear lounge, no obvious quality compromises, strong UK dealer network
Minus: Only the one exterior colour/interior finish offering
In-a-nutshell: Welcome to the Toleno show
There’s more information on the Toleno range on the Roller website www.rollerteammotorhomes.co.uk. Find out more about insuring this or your current motorhome on our motorhome insurance discounts page.
Alternatives: Swift Select 122, Elddis Autoquest CV 20
Roller Team Toleno L factfile
| Model | Roller Team Toleno L |
| Base vehicle | Fiat Ducato, 2.0-litre, 115bhp, Euro VI |
| Dimensions | 5.99m L x 2.27m W x 2.68m H |
| Berths | 2 |
| Travel seats | 2 |
| Maximum weight | 3,500kg |
| Payload | 640kg |
| MPG estimate | 30-34 |
| RRP | From £39,995 on the road |
| Safety & security | Electronic immobiliser, remote central locking, rear view camera, twin airbags (with Driver’s Pack), European Whole Vehicle Type Approval |
| Key options | Driver’s Pack (£1,250), Thermo Pack (£1,500), 2.3-litre engine upgrades (from £750), Comfort-Matic automatic transmission (£1,700) |
At least this tip-up wash basin holds enough water to have a wash in. Beware the tip up basins that have no plug, and no means of holding water once it has come out of the tap. Take a close look, several manufacturers have basins that dump the water as soon as it enters the basin so you should have the water tank permanently connected to a tap! Also if you want warm water you are throwing gas down the drain along with the water!
This one like many has the fridge below the wardrobe. So if you want something from the back of the fridge you will have to get down on your knees. Whereas if the fridge was above the wardrobe everything in it would be easy to get. The wardrobe can be at the bottom because when you remove something from a wardrobe you just unhook the hanger from the rail and that doesn’t require you to get on your knees. That seems obvious to me but you have to search hard to find one with the fridge above the wardrobe – but they do exist.
I can’t find anywhere whether the Toleno L has winter preparation as standard or as an option and I’d like to know if it has under-slung lpg or bottles?
Hi Stuart, the Toleno doesn’t have the option of winterisation, but it does have a 25 l underslung gas tank.
As a relative newbie to caravaning. I do hate arriving on my pitch to have the ‘neighbours’ sit and stare at me setting my caravan/awning up. I find this slightly intimidating, as if they’re watching and waiting to have a laugh at my expense.
The link at the end takes you to their website, but there is no info about the 2019 range or the Toleno L model reviewed.
Hi Jonathan
It doesn’t look like Roller Team have updated their website yet with the 2019 models.
There is a page in their news section giving brief details of the new Roller Team models but probably less info that what we have given. Looks like Roller Team will be exhibiting their new models on stand 3050 at the NEC show in October. Alterantively, click here to find a Roller Team stockist who may get 2019 models in before the show. Hope this helps a little.
Thanks
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Barking dogs that bark as soon as anything moves near them that are not properly controlled by their owners.
Also owners who allow their dogs on long leads to run up to you and try to jump up your legs or lick you and the owners saying ” He is only trying to make friends with you”.
Dog owners should respect that not everyone wants to hear their dogs or make friends with them.
Very narrow kitchen area to work in, cuts space in half internally. Swivel seats to nowhere, particularly driver side. Too much of a compromise for large lounge area.
Can’t be doing with campers that have a wardrobe or cupboards right behind the drivers seat, so restricting and makes the swivel seat a useless addition. I will stick to my Autocruise Accent.