CaraBus Ford 550 MQ
The CaraBus Ford 550 MQ in detail
Technical data
Basic Equipment
| Chassis | FORD |
| Engine power | 96 kW /130 PS |
| Gearbox | man. |
| Total length (cm) | 553 |
| Width (outside) (cm) | 206 |
| Width (inside) (cm) | 187 |
| Height (outside) (cm) | 274 |
| Height (inside) (cm) | 205 |
| Mass of the vehicle in running order of the homologated German base variant (kg) (Note: H140) | 2.715 (2.579 - 2.851) |
| Technically maximum authorised laden mass (kg) | 3500 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 414 |
| Towing load (kg) | 2800 |
| Technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle combination | 5700 |
| Wheelbase (cm) | 330 |
| Tyre size | 235/ 65 R 16C |
| Rim size | 6,5 J x 16 H2 / ET 60 |
| Number of persons allowed in driving operation | 4 |
| Beds (Note: H141) | 3 |
| Max. number of beds (Note: H142) | 3 |
| Automatic three-point belts, height-adjustable | 2 |
| Max. belt-secured seats | 4 |
Body
| Total number of hinged windows | 4 |
| Wall thickness, floor (mm) | 50 |
Living Area
| Three-point belts in driving direction | 2 |
| Bed size, seating group (spare bed) (cm) | 143 x 70 |
| Bed size, guest bed optional (cm) | 175 x 65 |
| Bed size, rear (cm) | 193 x 128/121 |
Water
| Waste water volume in liters | 75 |
| Fresh water volume in liters (Note: H711A,H712C) | 100 |
| Fill level of the fresh water tank (liter) | 20 |
Kitchen
| Refrigerator (ltr.) | 90 |
Electrical Supply
| Living area battery | 95Ah |
| Number of 12 V socket(s) | 1 |
| Number of 230 V socket(s) | 1 |
| Number of USB socket(s) | 1 |
Motorisation / Drive / Gearing / Load Increase
| FORD TRANSIT 3.500 kg***; L3 FWD 2.0 l EcoBlue Light Duty; 130 HP |
| 6-speed manual gearbox |
Chassis / Climate Control / Multimedia
| Mudhatches, rear |
| Left-hand drive |
| Steering column adjustable in height and reach |
| Sliding door right, panel van 1.265 mmopening width |
| Rear bumper with integrated step |
| Chassis uni paint: Frost-White |
| Radiator grille - chrome design |
| 16'' tyres |
| Steel rims |
| Original FORD wheel trims |
| Driver airbag |
| Passenger airbag |
| Comfort cab seats |
| High-quality fitted seat covers for driver's/passenger's seat in WEINSBERG fabric style |
| Seat belt tensioners and limiters |
| Cupholder in dashboard left / right |
| Cruise Control |
| Collision Mitigation System #2 |
| Lane assistant |
| High beam assistant |
| ESP |
| ABS |
| Emergency aid call button |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD), emergency brake support incl. emergency brake light |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Windscreen wiper with rain sensor |
| Wrong-way driver warning system |
| Traffic sign recognition |
| Park Pilot system additional rear |
| TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Electric parking brake |
| On-board computer with fuel consumption and mileage information (e.g. remaining range) as well as outside temperature display and Ford ECO Mode |
| Ford Easy Fuel comfort fuel cap and misfuelling protection |
| Fuel tank 70 ltr. |
| Start-stop system |
| Power windows (driver's and passenger's door) |
| Central locking with remote control (2 keys, 1 of them foldable with remote control) |
| FORD MyKey key system |
| Glove compartment |
| Exterior mirrors with integrated indicator lights, electrically adjustable and heated |
| Daytime running light with series headlamps |
| Heat insulation glazing, lightly tinted |
| Overhead storage at the front |
| Headlights with switch-off delay |
| Radio preparation incl. 2 loudspeakers in the cab (FORD) |
| Audio system with 12" multifunctional display FORD |
| Digital 8" cockpit with integrated 5G modem |
| Lashing eyes in the floor |
Service Hatches / Garage Doors
| Service hatch WC with magnetic holding function on body |
| Large variable storage space in the rear |
| Gas locker for gas bottle reserves 1 x 3 kg |
Windows / Roof Hoods / Ventilation
| Windows with safety lock |
| Windows with double glazing tinted, curtained and hinged (with insect screen and blackout) |
| Roof hood 40 x 40 cm with insect screen and blackout, clear (bow) |
| Roof hood 40 x 40 cm with insect screen and blackout, clear (rear) |
| 2 windows on rear doors |
| Mushroom fan (toilet room) |
Materials / Vehicle Graphics
| Cold bridge-optimised insulation |
| Innovative side wall and roof construction with different insulation materials |
| Floor plate in sandwich construction |
| Side walls with breathable fabric lining |
| Temperature-controlled intermediate floor in seating group |
Furniture / Surfaces
| Furniture decor: Tiberino |
| Furniture construction in full carcase design with dowelling technology |
| Drawers with full extension and roller guide |
| Furniture flaps in white / decor |
Living / Sleeping / Upholstery And Fabrics
| Dinette seat bench with integrated heating |
| EasyEntry table with free dinette access |
| Comfort function for dinette seating group |
| Foam mattresses with aluminium slatted frame |
| Conversion seating group to guest bed (Note: H169) |
| Open wardrobe with clothes rail on overhead locker at rear, left |
| Upholstery selection: KOCAELI |
Kitchen / Bathroom
| Cooker-sink combination incl. 2-burner cooker with electric ignition and divided glass cover (Dependency: ABH26088) |
| Energy-efficient compressor refrigerator 82 ltr. (incl. 10 ltr. freezer compartment) |
| Kitchen multifunctional back panel |
| Ergonomic toilet room with generous storage compartments, integrated shower and removable shower curtain, ceiling bracket for shower head |
| WC disposal tunnel with full cladding |
| Shower tray with sand dune haptic |
| Cassette toilet Thetford swivelling |
Heating / Air Conditioning / Gas Supply / Water Supply
| Gas hose version D/AT/ES/FI/BE/IT/NL/DK |
| Gas regulator version D/AT/ES/FI/BE/IT/NL/DK |
| Air circulation system 12 V |
| Diesel heating TRUMA Combi 4 D |
| Control panel |
| Networkable electrical system incl. central control panel with display for status of batteries, fresh and waste water tanks and power connection |
| Water supply with submerged pump |
| Hot water supply with single-lever mixer tap |
| Water pipes laid with circulating air hose |
Electronics / Multimedia / Safety
| Switch / disconnect automatic for starter and body battery |
| Electr. automatic charger for body / vehicle battery |
| CEE external socket for 230 V, with circuit breaker |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter |
| Charging booster for body battery |
| 230 V SCHUKO sockets "D/AT/ES/FI/BE/IT/NL/DK/SE" version |
| Interior lighting in LED technology |
| AGM battery (12 V / 95 AH) (Dependency: ABH26102) |
Miscellaneous
| Operating instruction (German) |
Accessories
| 10-year leak-proofness guarantee |
| Tyre repair kit |
Motorisation / Drive / Gearing / Load Increase
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT 3,500 kg; FWD 2.0 l EcoBlue Light Duty; 165 hp | - | - |
| FORD TRANSIT 3,500 kg; FWD 2.0 l EcoBlue Heavy Duty; 165 hp (Dependency: ABH57418) | - | - |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (incl. paddle shift button on the steering wheel) | 45 | - |
| Reduction of the number of permitted seats in operation from 4 to 3 people | - | - |
Chassis / Climate Control / Multimedia
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Front axle load increase to 2,000 kg | - | - |
| Side protection strips | 1 | - |
| Chassis uni paint: Race-Red | - | - |
| Chassis in metallic paint: Chroma-Blue | 5 | - |
| Chassis in metallic paint: Magnetic-Grey | 5 | - |
| Chassis in metallic paint: Obsidian-Black | 5 | - |
| Chassis in special paint: Grey Matter | - | - |
| Front bumper partially painted in chassis colour | 3 | - |
| FORD Light alloy rims for standard tyres (Dependency: ABH26044) | -4 | - |
| FORD alloy wheels for standard tyres in black (Dependency: ABH26044) | -4 | - |
| Automatic air conditioning (FORD) | - | - |
| Leather steering wheel with radio remote control (Dependency: ABH26046) | - | - |
| Seat heating for driver's and passenger's seats | 1 | - |
| Insulating mat for cab foot area | 1 | - |
| Floor mat set in driver's cab in WEINSBERG design | 2 | - |
| Heated windscreen | - | - |
| Front and side window blackout | 4 | - |
| Windscreen insulation mat set (exterior) | 2 | - |
| Adaptive cruise control system with Stop & Go and automatic speed takeover | - | - |
| Pre-Collision-Assist 2.2 | - | - |
| Lane assist additionally with lane departure warning and lane keep assist | - | - |
| Blind Spot assistant incl. Cross-Traffic Alert | - | - |
| Reversing emergency brake Assistant | - | - |
| Parking sensors, front | - | - |
| 2nd key, folding, with remote control | - | - |
| Keyless System incl. power start function | - | - |
| Glove compartment, additionally lockable | - | - |
| Heated wing mirrors with integrated indicators, electrically folding and adjustable | - | - |
| LED downlight | - | - |
| Bi-Xenon headlights (Dependency: ABH26058) | 4 | - |
| Headlights with static cornering light | 1 | - |
| Fog lights | 1 | - |
| Reading spots in cab | - | - |
| Lighting in cab | - | - |
| Alarm system (FORD) | 4 | - |
| 230 V socket in the cab (FORD) | - | - |
| Additional speakers in the living area (2 units) | 2 | - |
| Audio system with 12'' multi-functional display, SYNC4 and navigation | 10 | - |
| Digital Rear View Camera - FORD | - | - |
| Digital rear-view mirror | - | - |
| Surround camera | - | - |
| Trailer hitch, rigid (FORD) | 32 | - |
| Bicycle carrier for 2 bikes, rear (Note: H157) | 14 | - |
Doors
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Insect screen door | 4 | - |
| Electrical entry step, 70 cm wide | 7 | - |
Windows / Roof Hoods / Ventilation
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Frame window SEITZ S7P | - | - |
| EasySpace build-out | -12 | - |
| Roof hood (lift-tilt) 70 x 50 cm with insect screen and blackout (bow) | 8 | - |
| Roof hood 40 x 40 cm with insect screen and blackout, clear (centre) (Dependency: ABH57952) | 3 | - |
| Roof hood (lift-tilt) 70 x 50 cm with insect screen and blackout (rear) (Dependency: ABH47576) | 8 | - |
| Combination roller blinds with insect screen and blackout on rear wing doors | 2 | - |
| Hinged window, rear right (with insect screen and blackout) | 5 | - |
| Hinged window, rear left (with insect screen and blackout) (Dependency: ABH26070) | 5 | - |
| Hinged window with insect screen and blackout, (toilet room) | 6 | - |
| Roof hood 28 x 28 cm with insect screen, (toilet room) (Dependency: ABH47578) | 2 | - |
Lighting / Technology
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gutter above sliding door with dimmable LED lighting | 1 | - |
Living / Sleeping / Upholstery And Fabrics
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Swivel table, single (without guest bed) | 3 | - |
| Extendable bench seat (Dependency: ABH49093, ABH26074) | 1 | - |
| Single seats extendable for rear bench (Dependency: ABH26080, ABH49096, ABH26074) | 25 | - |
| ISOFIX system for a child seat (2 positions possible) (Dependency: ABH49098) | 5 | - |
| Two Isofix for dinette bench seat (Dependency: ABH49100) | - | - |
| EvoPore HRC mattress incl. WaterGEL topper, fixed beds only | 6 | - |
| Additional lateral bed (Dependency: ABH26086) | 8 | - |
| Rear widening, on the left side | 5 | - |
| Mattress topper | 3 | - |
| Upholstery selection: ALU | - | - |
| Upholstery selection: ACTIVE ROCK | - | - |
| Upholstery selection: SZECHUAN | - | - |
| Imitation leather: FIFTY SHADES | - | - |
| COZY HOME Package, colour selection PEACH | 3 | - |
| COZY HOME Package, colour selection STONE | 3 | - |
| COZY HOME Package, colour selection AVOCADO | 3 | - |
| COZY HOME Package, colour selection AQUA | 3 | - |
| COZY HOME Package, colour selection MAGNOLIA | 3 | - |
| COZY HOME Package, colour selection EARTH | 3 | - |
| Carpet floor in living area | 6 | - |
Kitchen / Bathroom
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Folding clothes rail in wet room on ceiling and coat hooks (2 pcs.) | - | - |
| Floor insert for shower tray | 3 | - |
Heating / Air Conditioning / Gas Supply / Water Supply
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| TRUMA MonoControl CS (incl. gas filter) (Dependency: ABH26090) | 1 | - |
| Smoke detector | - | - |
| Gas detector | - | - |
| Diesel heating TRUMA Combi 6 D | 16 | - |
| Electrical heating element for TRUMA Combi D | 1 | - |
| Electric underfloor heating | 8 | - |
| TRUMA iNetX heating control panel | - | - |
| Insulating hood waste water tank, heatable | 2 | - |
| DOMETIC FJX4 2200 FS air conditioner, black | 30 | - |
| "bluuwater" water filter system | 1 | - |
Electronics / Multimedia / Safety
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| USB socket in the rear (1 pc.) | - | - |
| USB socket in kitchen area (1 pc.) | - | - |
| 230 V SCHUKO socket, additional 1 pc. in seating group | - | - |
| 230 V SCHUKO socket, additional 1 pc. in the rear | - | - |
| Ambient lighting in living area/washroom | 1 | - |
| Pre-cabling for solar and satellite systems | 2 | - |
| Additional AGM board battery (Dependency: ABH26094) | 24 | - |
| LiFePO4-on-board battery (instead of standard battery) (Dependency: ABH42811, ABH29613) | -12 | - |
| Additional LiFePO4-board battery (Dependency: ABH26099, ABH42815, ABH26094) | 12 | - |
| Solar system (100 W) (Dependency: ABH26104, ABH74333) | 9 | - |
| Complete antenna system Oyster 60 Premium, Twin (Dependency: ABH46615, ABH26108, Note: H176) | 15 | - |
| 24" TV instead of 21.5" TV (only with Starter Package) (Dependency: ABH44457) | 2 | - |
| 24'' SMART TV device with HD tuner, in sleeping area (Dependency: ABH26107, ABH44459) | 3 | - |
| 21.5" SMART TV set with HD tuner, in living area (Dependency: ABH26107, ABH44461) | 3 | - |
| 21.5" SMART TV set with HD tuner incl. holder, in sleeping area (Dependency: ABH26123) | 6 | - |
| Pre-cabling for TV in the sleeping area | 1 | - |
| TV holder in living area incl. combi socket | 3 | - |
| TV holder in sleeping area incl. combi socket (Dependency: ABH26126) | 3 | - |
| External LTE / WIFI antenna | 3 | - |
Awning / Awning Accessories
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Awning 300 x 250 cm, anthracite | 28 | - |
Miscellaneous
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| MOT and registration document | - | - |
Accessories
| Equipment | kg | |
|---|---|---|
| MediKit voucher (Note: H137) | - | - |
| Soap and washing-up liquid dispenser | 1 | - |
Camper Premium Package (6 kg)
| Front bumper partially painted in chassis colour | - |
| Leather steering wheel with radio remote control | - |
| Glove compartment, additionally lockable | - |
| Headlights with static cornering light | - |
| Fog lights | - |
| Cupholder in dashboard left / right | - |
| Side protection strips | - |
| 2nd key, folding, with remote control | - |
| Lighting in cab | - |
| Total price options | - |
| List price package | - |
| Saving | - |
WEINSBERG Smart Package - FORD Camper Van (17 kg)
| Electrical entry step, 70 cm wide | - |
| Additional speakers in the living area (2 units) | - |
| TRUMA iNetX heating control panel | - |
| "bluuwater" water filter system | - |
| Front and side window blackout | - |
| Combination roller blinds with insect screen and blackout on rear wing doors | - |
| MediKit voucher | - |
| Soap and washing-up liquid dispenser | - |
| Total price options | - |
| List price package | - |
| Saving | - |
Media Assist Package I
| Heated windscreen | - |
| Lane Assistant with Drowsiness Detection and Highbeam Assist | - |
| Lane Assistant additionally with Lane Keeping Assist | - |
| Headlight Assist additionally with day/night sensor | - |
| Emergency Brake Assist, active (camera-based) | - |
| Windscreen wiper with rain sensor | - |
| parking sensors, front | - |
| Park Pilot system additional rear | - |
| Total price options | - |
| List price package | - |
| Saving | - |
TV package 21.5" (incl. external WiFi antenna) (10 kg)
| TV holder in living area incl. combi socket | - |
| 21.5" SMART TV set with HD tuner, in living area | - |
| Pre-cabling for TV in the sleeping area | - |
| External LTE / WIFI antenna | - |
| Total price options | - |
| List price package | - |
| Saving | - |
TV package 24" (incl. external WiFi antenna) (10 kg)
| TV holder in living area incl. combi socket | - |
| Pre-cabling for TV in the sleeping area | - |
| 24'' SMART TV device with HD tuner, in sleeping area | - |
| External LTE / WIFI antenna | - |
| Total price options | - |
| List price package | - |
| Saving | - |
Voltage Package (2 kg)
| Gutter above sliding door with dimmable LED lighting | - |
| 230 V SCHUKO socket, additional 1 pc. in seating group | - |
| 230 V SCHUKO socket, additional 1 pc. in the rear | - |
| USB socket in kitchen area (1 pc.) | - |
| USB socket in the rear (1 pc.) | - |
| Reading spots in cab | - |
| Ambient lighting in living area/washroom | - |
| Total price options | - |
| List price package | - |
| Saving | - |
Function Package FORD (3 kg)
| Folding clothes rail in wet room on ceiling and coat hooks (2 pcs.) | - |
| Swivel table, single (without guest bed) | - |
| Total price options | - |
| List price package | - |
| Saving | - |
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