Dethleffs · campervan
Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active
RoamWorthy records the Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active as a campervan. Recorded catalogue data: 2 to 3 berths; layout: Transverse Bed; length 5.99m; width 2.05m; height 2.65m; MTPLM 3,500kg; payload 680kg; base vehicle: Fiat Ducato; recorded price range £52,000 to £72,000. No live dealer stock is currently linked to this model on RoamWorthy. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.
Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active key facts
- Berths: 2-3
- GVW: 3499 kg
- Unladen weight: 2820 kg
- Payload: 680 kg
- Length: 5.99 m
- Width: 2.05 m
- Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
- Observed price range: £52,000 to £72,000
Key features
- Transverse rear double bed with premium cold-foam mattress
- Active-exclusive interior styling and upholstery
- Clever 'Swivel-Out' bathroom design to maximise floor space
- 90-litre compressor refrigerator accessible from inside and outside
- Spacious rear garage with integrated lashing rails
- Fiat Ducato 2.2 MultiJet engine with advanced driver assistance
- Integrated flyscreen door and electric entry step
Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active: concise verdict
The Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active is a compact campervan with a transverse rear double bed, a front dinette and a panel van conversion layout. Its 5.99-metre length and 2.05-metre width suit buyers prioritising manageable road dimensions, while the recorded payload of 680kg gives useful carrying capacity. The transverse bed, limited kitchen worktop when the hob is in use and possible payload pressure from heavy options are important compromises to assess.
- The recorded layout combines a transverse bed with a front dinette in a panel van conversion.
- Confirm the model year, trim and optional equipment before relying on dimensions, weights or layouts.
- The recorded MTPLM is 3500kg, with a GVW of 3499kg and payload of 680kg.
- It is recorded as offering between 2 and 3 berths.
- The catalogue lists a 90-litre compressor refrigerator, a swivel-out bathroom design and rear garage lashing rails.
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The supplied evidence includes a Dethleffs model-media source identified as the exact model, but the source URL names the Citroën version, so chassis and equipment details should be confirmed. The marketplace currently records no listings, although 6 images are recorded.
Who should consider the Globetrail 600 KS Active
Who it suits
- Couples wanting a compact campervan with a transverse rear bed and front dinette.
- Buyers who need a rear garage for equipment and value integrated lashing rails.
- Drivers who prefer the road dimensions of a 5.99-metre-long, 2.05-metre-wide vehicle.
- Buyers who can work within a recorded 680kg payload and will check the effect of optional equipment.
Reasons to consider it
- The transverse rear bed supports a compact floorplan while leaving garage space beneath or behind the sleeping area.
- The recorded front dinette and swivel-out bathroom design are intended to make the available interior space work across different uses.
- The 90-litre compressor refrigerator is accessible from inside and outside according to the supplied editorial data.
- The integrated flyscreen door and electric entry step are recorded features.
- The 3500kg MTPLM and 680kg recorded payload provide a defined basis for checking passenger, luggage and accessory capacity.
What to check
- Confirm whether the vehicle has 2 or 3 berths in the specific example, and establish how the additional sleeping capacity is provided.
- Measure the transverse bed arrangement in person and assess whether climbing over another occupant is acceptable.
- Check the plate, weighbridge figures and the effect of any awning or other heavy options on the 680kg payload.
- Verify the engine, chassis, driver-assistance equipment and other fitted specification because these may vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
- Check kitchen worktop space with the dual-burner hob in use, as the supplied editorial data identifies this as a compromise.
- Confirm the height of 2.65m before using car parks or other height-restricted routes.
Worth knowing: The supplied price range is 52000 to 72000, but the actual price depends on the vehicle and specification. The model is recorded as a 2 to 3-berth campervan, so buyers should not assume every example has the same sleeping arrangement. No current marketplace listings are recorded, so availability should be checked directly.
Compare the Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active with similar models
| Model | Berths | Maximum weight | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active | 3 | 3500 kg | 5.99 m | £52,000 to £72,000 |
| Elddis Evolution CV40 | 3 | 3500 kg | 5.99 m | £48,000 to £68,500 |
| Dreamer D55 Fun | 3 | 3500 kg | 5.99 m | £48,000 to £68,000 |
The Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active is differentiated by its recorded transverse-bed, front-dinette and panel-van-conversion layout, together with a 680kg payload and a supplied price range of 52000 to 72000. The allowed alternatives share the 5.99-metre length and, where stated, 3-berth and 3500kg figures, but their supplied price ranges differ. The better choice depends on whether the Globetrail's bed arrangement, storage approach and recorded equipment suit the buyer, and whether its payload and specification remain appropriate after options are included.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Ownership checks for this layout
- Use the 680kg recorded payload as the starting point for a loading plan covering occupants, luggage, water and fitted accessories.
- Record the vehicle's actual weight when equipped, particularly if an awning or other heavy option is fitted.
- Practise the transverse bed conversion and garage access before purchase, including moving equipment through the rear storage area.
- Check the 2.65m overall height when planning storage and access, and account for any fitted equipment that changes the vehicle's dimensions.
- Use the rear garage's integrated lashing rails to secure equipment so that load movement does not interfere with the bed or doors.
- Test the swivel-out bathroom and front dinette in their different positions, because the layout's space-saving benefit depends on changing the interior arrangement.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the transverse bed offers separate access for both occupants, despite the recorded need for one person to climb over the other.
- Treating the 680kg payload as spare capacity without checking the actual fitted equipment and passenger load.
- Forgetting that the 2.65m height can affect access to restricted storage or parking spaces.
- Assuming the kitchen retains full worktop space while the hob is in use.
Worth knowing: These checks address the supplied dimensions, weight, payload and layout only; condition and servicing requirements require separate inspection. Equipment and specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Alternatives to the Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active
- Elddis Evolution CV40 - Consider this if you want another 5.99-metre campervan with 3 berths, a recorded 3500kg weight figure and a lower supplied price range of 48000 to 68500.
- Dreamer D55 Fun - Consider this if you want a 5.99-metre, 3-berth alternative with a recorded 3500kg weight figure and a supplied price range of 48000 to 68000.
- Dreamer D55 Select - Consider this if you want a 5.99-metre, 3-berth alternative whose supplied price range starts at 52000 and extends to 78000.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active.
- 12 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
- 2 recorded source groups are available in the source section below.
Proof notes
- Specifications can differ by production year, trim and optional equipment.
- Dealer listings are used as current marketplace evidence, not as a substitute for the exact vehicle documentation.
Worth knowing: Confirm weights, dimensions and fitted equipment for the exact vehicle before purchase or towing.
Sources and review status for the Dethleffs Globetrail 600 KS Active
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T03:00:01.453477+00:00