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INTRO

Welcome On the road to choosing the right ’van

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Types of motorhome Low-profiles, overcabs, A-classes... what does it all mean?

EDITORIAL

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Editor Peter Vaughan Contributors Nick Harding Directories Wendy Pennycook

HOW TO CHOOSE

DESIGN

Designers Maria Hurlow, Claire Honeywood

Layouts Finding the right layout for you is the biggest decision of all

22 Base vehicles They’re not all Fiat Ducatos... and not all Fiats are born equal

29 What you can get for up to £10k

MARKETING

Brand Manager Lucie Cox ☎ 01778 395016 [email protected]

If your budget is this tight, you’ll be looking at 1990s ’vans

THE ‘VANS TO BUY

MANAGEMENT

Publisher John Greenwood Managing Director Stephen Warner

31 What you can get for up to £20k Dealer choice starts in this price bracket

32 What you can get for up to £30k Now we’re geting serious... even a Hymer A-class is here

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BUYING DECISIONS

34 What you can get for up to £40k A new conversion on a used van could be a good choice now

36 What you can get for up to £50k From a used tag-axle A-class to a brand-new VW California

THE LIFESTYLE

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44 Must-see motorhomes Buying new? Your shortlist must include some of these

54 Dealer specials Extra spec and a touch of exclusivity

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57 Top 10 tips TOURING

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Our expert points you towards motorhoming bliss

61 Where to buy At a dealer, of course? Well, there may be other options

65 Weights Your motorhome might need to go on a diet

DATABASE

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69 How to pay PCPs are the new way to buy

71 Insurance Yes, it’s boring, but you have to have it

TEAMING UP WITH THE C&CC

72 Lifestyle

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75 Sites

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105 Dealer directory Your local, friendly place to buy

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B uying this magazine is your first step to not just owning a different type of motor vehicle but the start of a new lifestyle, in which road trips, holidays, weekends and even days out take on a whole new meaning – with added fun and a lot less cost. Whether it’s a little campervan you’ve set your heart on to replace the family car, or an eight-metre coachbuilt for winters in the sun, the advice in these pages will take you on the road to buying the right vehicle for you. If it’s a coachbuilt you’re after, start with the layout on page 9 (campervans are much simpler in this regard), then look at our guide to what you can get for your budget (page 29). And, if you’re buying new, you’ll find all the latest models (and their specs) listed at the back. Here, I’ll just add a little snippet of experience. That next-size-up motorhome might look great at a show, but remember that a few weeks later you may be trying to thread it down a Cornish lane. With unforgiving dry stone walls on one side. And the local bus coming towards you. Sometimes, smaller is more beautiful… Peter Vaughan Editor

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HOW TO CHOOSE

Type script Van conversions, high-tops, low-profiles… what does it all mean? And which class of motorhomes is right for you? campervan will cost upwards of £45k but you can reduce that to the £30k mark by having a new conversion built on a secondhand panel van. Or you could opt for cheaper base vehicles from Ford or Renault (brand-new from £35k). Still too much? Then Japanese base vehicles (Mazda Bongos, Toyota Alphards and Granvias, etc) offer first-time buyers a camper for £15-25k, though the base vehicle will be 10 years old, or more.

Campervan

Think ‘campervan’ and you’ll probably prefix that with ‘VW’ and you’ll more than likely envisage something with a pop-up roof to give standing room. Don’t don your rose-tinted specs, flower-power T-shirt and dream of the 1970s, though – these vehicles have been brought right up-to-date. You can drive a campervan day-in, day-out as dimensions will be similar to a large estate car or 4x4 – some will slide under a 2m car park height barrier or even into a domestic garage. Expect car-like sophistication on the road, too, from the latest Ford, Mercedes, Renault and VW base vehicles. The latest VW T6, for example, comes with power outputs of up to 201bhp, the option of a slick dual-clutch automatic gearbox and even four-wheel drive. Inside, expect a kitchen with a two-burner hob and possibly a grill, plus a sink that’s probably fed only with cold water, while a toilet will most likely be a portable unit that slides out of a cupboard for emergencies – ideal at night. An elevating roof (usually with canvas-type sides) will limit you to the warmer months for touring, especially if you, or your children, intend to sleep in the roof bed (sometimes the best berth). A typical brand-new VW

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TOP TIP Size matters. Check that your chosen campervan can be parked everywhere that you need to go, from the office to the supermarket. Some campers are under 2m high (to beat height barriers), but some are taller

High-top van conversion

While some campervans can be ordered with a fixed high roof for more storage and better insulation, here we are really talking about slightly larger base vehicles – usually Fiat Ducato or Peugeot Boxer (occasionally Renault Master, Ford Transit or Mercedes Sprinter) – with a factory high-roof option. Typical six-metre-long panel vans can offer most of the on-board facilities of a coachbuilt in a slimmer vehicle that feels easier to drive. Here, you can expect full bathroom/ shower facilities (though rarely a separate shower) and there are plenty of fixed bed models for maximum storage (under the bed)

and the ultimate in sleeping comfort. Do be aware, though, that extra-long models – at 6.36m in the case of Fiat/Peugeot, longer still with Mercedes – may actually be less manoeuvrable than a small coachbuilt. Layouts are often aimed at couples, with rear lounge twoberths being amongst the most popular in the UK. However, there are also models with front lounges offering extra travel seats. Few true four-berths exist in this sector but they can be found, either with bunk beds or two separate lounge areas. Aside from fixed bed models, storage can be one of the most significant limitations here, especially for those downsizing from a coachbuilt, while insulation is sometimes less capable of coping with the extremes of winter: check before you buy how well winterised a high-top model is.

Low-profile

This is the best-selling type of motorhome today – in a recent survey almost half of MMM readers said they own a low-profile. It’s also our first ‘coachbuilt’ type. That means it starts life with

TOP TIP The ubiquitous Fiat Ducato panel van comes in four lengths, of which the 5.99m and 6.36m-long versions are the most popular. For ease of parking, though, the 5.41m mediumwheelbase van is the one

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A-class

just the cab and chassis from Ford, Fiat, Peugeot, etc, and the whole of the living area is quite literally ‘coach built’ (by a coachbuilder, the motorhome manufacturer) onto the rear. The big advantage over van conversions is that squarer bodywork makes for more interior space, while sandwich construction panels offer superior insulation (especially when Styrofoam is used, rather than polystyrene) compared with a lined metal van. Low-profiles, however, look sleeker than their overcab coachbuilt cousins, with resultant better fuel consumption – if only at motorway speeds. In terms of layout, many will have a fixed bed of one form or another. Increasingly common are models with dropdown beds over the lounge, making practical four-berths more widely available. UK manufacturers were slow to pick up on the drop-down bed phenomenon but Bailey, Elddis and Swift all now offer this option. Some drop-down beds are best viewed as occasional berths for the grandchildren, some are the main bed. Compare manual and electric beds, inspect maximum weight labels on them and look carefully at whether the lowered bed obstructs the galley or doorway. Also, see how low the bed goes and whether a ladder is required for access. You’ll find low-profiles (with or without drop-down beds) to fit every size and budget, with overall lengths stretching from five-and-ahalf metres to over eight. They will be built on a lowered chassis (usually Fiat’s own Camper chassiscab or the lightweight Al-Ko alternative), and keeping the centre of gravity low (and the wheelbase long) pays dividends in on-road behaviour. Some British models are described as ‘low-lines’ – lacking a bulbous overcab but without the reduced height of a real low-profile. 024 7647 5426

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TOP TIP Widths vary almost as much as lengths – from around 2m to 2.49m. If you plan to explore on rural roads, like those in the Lake District, a slimline model – under 2.25m wide – will be a real plus

TOP TIP Don’t just try the overcab bed for size, check out its comfort (mattress thickness, too), how bare feet cope with the ladder and see how much ventilation there is for those sweaty, summer nights

Overcab coachbuilt

This type seemed to be facing extinction but has actually seen something of a minor resurgence of late, although Elddis has stopped making them and Swift has deleted them from its Escape range. Fans of the breed will point to a big – and ever present – bed above the cab that makes a superb den for youngsters. Or a great place to stow light but bulky gear. Like a low-profile, these are coachbuilts, so their construction is similar. With overall heights often stretching over three metres, though, these vehicles have a big hole to punch through the air. Avoid older, under-powered models if you don’t want to cause a tailback! That said, a modern 150bhp unit will cope easily. The big plus of an overcab is, of course, that you’ve got an instant double bed in the luton (the overcab section), although headroom may be tight for adults in some models – climb up the ladder and try it for size. And, unlike a drop-down bed in a low-profile, it leaves the lounge area undisturbed. Some models do away with the bed, replacing it with extra cupboards for even more stowage.

Rarely the choice of the first-time buyer, an A-class is usually the preserve of the experienced motorhomer. Why? Simply it’s a matter of cost, with an A-class usually being £8-10k pricier than an equivalent low-profile. These ultimate motorhomes start with a chassis-cowl, which has no external bodywork from the base vehicle (usually Fiat or Mercedes), although the dashboard will still be familiar. All the exterior bodywork will have been manufactured by the motorhome company. The advantages are obvious – more space in the cab, usually a drop-down bed that lowers over the cab seats (without interrupting the lounge, as in a low-profile) and fully insulated bodywork right up to the windscreen. If you’re thinking of taking your new motorhome to the Alps next winter, think of an A-class – and, better still, go for one with a double floor. When you get to the mountains you’ll enjoy a ‘widescreen’ view of the scenery – great when driving, but some are daunted by the impression of extra width. In reality, you’ll soon adapt, although some models offer better forward visibility than others (Carthagos are amongst the best) and there are examples that are slimmer than the standard 2.30m to 2.35m wide. Bus-type (top-hung) mirrors are a boon for driving, too. Have a good look at the view out when comparing different A-classes. A-classes usually come from major European brands. Check spares availability for lesser known brands/models (especially older ones) when buying used.

TOP TIP How long has the manufacturer been building A-classes and what sort of reputation has it attracted in this rarefied sector? This type of motorhome needs years of extra expertise and top build quality behind it

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The BIG decision Choosing the layout is the most crucial aspect of buying a motorhome – and the easiest to get wrong – so pay attention as we take you through the options

French bed

The very first question you must ask yourself is: fixed bed or not? Yes, a fixed bed takes up floor space but it virtually guarantees you a decent night’s sleep, as well as giving you generous storage below (without that, where will all your outdoor gear go?). Doing without a fixed bed means a nightly chore of converting seats to beds, but it should result in more lounging space in the day. Having decided a fixed bed is for you, the French bed layout is the obvious place to start. There’s plenty of choice in both British and continental models, the former often being top-sellers in their respective ranges. French bed coachbuilts are usually usefully shorter overall than island bed equivalents (there are even ones under 6m long), while there are even a few French bed van conversions, too (Auto-Sleepers’ Kingham in particular). This layout refers to a fixed double bed arranged lengthways against a side wall of the motorhome. The design is most commonly seen installed inside low-profile motorhomes. There are important factors to

BUY BECAUSE… ➤ Fixed bed

convenience without huge overall length ➤ Plenty of storage space under the bed ➤ Vast choice of both British and European models, new and used TOP CHOICES OF 2017 Bailey Autograph 75-2 Carado T135 Swift Escape 664

The cut-off corner of the bed is clear to see in this new Bailey Autograph

consider when choosing. Because most French beds share space in the rear with the washroom alongside, the ratio of bed to washroom width is crucial. A decent bed (such as the domestic standard 4ft 6in wide) leaves only around 2ft 6in for the washroom. However good the bed, the sleeper next to the wall will have to perform gymnastics to get over their partner to reach the loo. Then there’s the washroom door. Sliding or tambour doors often

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work best but you still need room to access the ablutions, so the bed usually narrows towards the foot to make space. This ‘chopped off’ corner can see the sleeper on that side with a leg dangling; some are far worse in this area than others. Another, less common, variation sees the washroom arranged behind the bed and across the rear, so then there’s more space for both the bed and the reasonably palatial ablutions. Overall length of the ’van will be greater, though – probably 7.50m or more. The rest of the interiors vary, but, generally speaking, you might expect more open-plan twin-sofa lounges (without rear travel seats) in many British ’vans and halfdinettes (with rear belted seats) in the continentals. Some makers (like Auto-Trail) offer both. Check out the under-bed storage, too. Some are better than others and some can be cluttered with heaters, tanks and the like, while external access doors vary in size – be sure that your XL-sized deckchairs will slide through the gap. BUYING YOUR FIRST

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So, you want a permanent double bed, but you can’t live with the access issues posed by a French bed? This is the answer. An island bed is like your double at home, with access to the mattress on either side. It’s one of the most fashionable layouts of the moment and can be found in coachbuilts of all types (but never van conversions, which are too narrow). Typical overall lengths are over 7m but more compact designs do exist. As with all fixed bed layouts, under-bed storage is a key feature. This can be a bike-swallowing garage if the bed is set high enough (mostly in big A-classes). A small number (including many Chausson and Rapido ’vans) have bed raising/ lowering mechanisms to change the locker-size-to-bed-height ratio. The size of the bed and the access around it are two issues that need checking – brochure figures cannot always be trusted. Beds can be short and/or with a radiused foot, while space for undressing can be lacking, too. Some have a mechanism that sees the head of the bed rise as the mattress moves back – thus creating more space for getting dressed, while making sitting up in bed easy and comfortable. But, if this is the case, do look carefully at how much

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both sides of the double bed ➤ Big storage below the bedroom ➤ Convenient en suite ablutions TOP CHOICES OF 2017 Auto-Sleeper Corinium RB Bürstner Ixeo it 640 (drop-down bed) Rapido 696FF 55th Anniversary

Many buyers like a bedroom that can be closed off with a proper door for privacy

room there is around the foot of the bed when it’s fully extended. En suite washrooms often have the shower on one side, the toilet/ washroom on the other, with a door that closes across the aisle to create the en suite. Here, again, it’s space that separates good from not so good. Also, look for a second door that gives privacy between the bedroom and the bathroom. In 2015, several manufacturers also introduced designs with a central washbasin mounted on the reverse side of a wall at the foot of the bed. This wall is perfect for mounting a bedroom TV, but now

bed length is even more important as your feet can’t overhang. There are also (much rarer) layouts with island beds running across the vehicle, though bathroom facilities are then rarely as good. And another variation is the semi-island or offset island bed, where there is more limited access to one side of the bed – this is a space-saving compromise between a true island bed and a French bed. Finally, if you’re not sure that you want your bed taking up this much room but you’re still tempted by an island bed, Chausson and Bürstner both offer drop-down island beds!

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Low-level beds and an end washroom in the Rapido 665F

Fixed single beds

Maybe you have twin beds at home. Perhaps you prefer to sleep apart in the summer heat. Or you just want flexibility for use of your ’van by different family members or friends. If any of this sounds like you then fixed single beds are the way forward. Bedroom specifics aside, these layouts are usually closely related to island bed models and body lengths are, again, typically around 7.3m to 7.5m. However, there are van conversions with fixed single beds, some even as short as 6m overall (though many more around 6.4 metres). Although very popular today, this layout is a relatively recent development, so you’ll be hard-pressed to find it in older used ’vans. Many single bed models hail from the Continent, with a few now built in Britain. There are two basic types of single bed layout. Most common are models with their beds mounted at the very rear of the motorhome. Usually, these have a big full-width garage beneath, although some manufacturers offer the choice of high or low beds. In 024 7647 5426

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➤ Big storage

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High-level beds mean plenty of garage space below

‘low bed’ form, night-time access is easier but storage space is reduced. A very new innovation, announced just before this magazine went to press, is the low-profile Laika Ecovip 329 with single beds that can be raised or lowered (a height variation of 30cm is possible). Most of the layouts with beds right at the stern offer the possibility to convert the singles into a giant double with a centre infill, giving you the possibility of cosy double bed sleeping in winter, separate beds in summer. Access is never as easy in double bed format, however. Wardrobes are often placed under the foot of high bed versions, while ablutions sit forward of the beds with the same opportunity for en suite facilities as in island bed models. Versions with the wardrobe between the beds might be considered a bit ‘unfriendly’ if you share your ’van with your beloved! Secondly, there are layouts with across-the-rear bathroom facilities, with low beds placed immediately forward of the bedroom. These work best for couples, as bathroom access is through the bedroom.

Bathrooms will feature a separate shower and a wardrobe, too, so the bathroom can also act as a full dressing room. Again, the bed sizes are an issue (especially as feet can rarely overhang), so check carefully with a tape measure before buying (we’ve seen beds of less than 6ft!). Remember, too, that many have unequal-length mattresses, dictating his and hers sleeping. Look out, also, for cupboards that will be uncomfortably low above your pillow, while some of the best designs allow the head of the bed to rise on a ratchet system; breakfast in bed, anyone? High bed versions are mostly approached by easy stair-style steps but not all suit those with shorter legs. And, when converted to a double, these steps are covered, so check that a ladder is provided. New this season is Chausson’s 630 with the very latest innovation – drop-down single beds – while another one-of-a-kind newcomer is Adria’s Compact SLS, which fits twin beds into a six-metre body by use of a neat slide-out section in the bedroom. BUYING YOUR FIRST

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The Hymer Van 314 is one of the smallest coachbuilts on the market (at 5.45m long) but it still manages to fit in a fixed double bed

Transverse fixed bed

The longest-established of all fixed bed layouts, but today perhaps the least popular – except in van conversions and a few compact low-profiles, such as the latest Hymer Van (confusingly, not a van conversion but van-sized!). Transverse fixed beds live in the rear of all types of coachbuilts, but here the layout is as much about the storage below the bed as the bed itself. These models will often be usefully shorter than fixed single bed or island bed layouts but they will boast some of the most commodious garage storage available. Check weight limits in the garage, though (dictated by chassis extensions below and rear axle limits), if you want to carry something really heavy, like a small motorbike. Bed length, too, is a factor: where lengthways beds can sometimes be rather too short, these widthways berths – occupying the full breadth of the vehicle – are habitually more than two metres long in coachbuilts, so very suitable for taller folk. Beds in high-top van conversions

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➤ Generous length

fixed double bed ➤ Versatile van conversions

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are shorter, but still usually achieve lengths of more than six feet. Van conversions, however, have the advantage of rear doors that open wide to receive your holiday gear in their under-bed load areas. Beds usually split and fold, too, thus allowing the loading of taller items, such as bikes. If this aspect is important then check out the different models carefully (few do it as well as Knaus, with its awardwinning BoxLife). And if you’re in the market for something small with maximum stowage, compare van conversions with slimline low-profiles like the Bürstner Brevio (with its big, top-hinged, rear tailgate) and the aforementioned Hymer Van (now also available on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis). More traditional coachbuilts have garage access doors on one or both sides, while a handful (including Frankia, Chausson and, again, the Hymer Van) also have a door in the rear. The size of the garage varies according to what equipment is already installed (gas lockers, heaters, leisure batteries, etc) and the height of the bed

Chausson’s 624 Flash has a rear bed that rises and lowers electrically

above (which may be variable, either by pressing a button or winding a handle). But under-bed lockers only become a true ‘garage’ when the access door height and internal headroom is at a metre or more, as this is the figure where full-sized bikes or even motorcycles can be accommodated.

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HOW TO CHOOSE Front lounge

OK, all the types we’ve described so far have a lounge at the front. But here we are referring to layouts without a fixed bed of any sort, so you’ll need to convert seats to beds at night – even if that means just extracting bedding to place on top of long settees that act as nearinstant single beds. Unless, of course, as is increasingly popular, the main bed simply lowers from the ceiling. The latest variation on the front lounge theme, the drop-down bed has transformed this sector, especially when the mattress lowers electrically, right down to seat height. Many of these models are just six metres long but all the best are continental designs (Bürstner, Chausson and Rapido lead the way). Even newer are longer versions that have large rear washrooms and rear garages, and some of the latest (such as Bürstner’s Ixeo 680) have lengthways (rather than transverse) drop-down beds. Chausson’s brandnew 630 even has drop-down twin beds, so you can go to bed at a different time to your partner. Of course, if you’re looking to buy used there are long-established A-class models with generous front lounges and drop-down beds over the cab seats. Rapido’s 927F and

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bed models offer the best of all worlds ➤ Plenty of room to entertain friends ➤ End washroom versions have great ablutions TOP CHOICES OF 2017 Auto-Sleeper Nuevo EK Bürstner Ixeo it 680 G Chausson 530

A lounge this big in a six-metre low-profile is possible because the bed hides above

9048DF and Hymer’s B544 are well worthing seeking out. Much more traditional are British designs with an end kitchen, corner washroom and parallel settees up front. Usually found in in smaller low-profiles, this layout is a design classic that still works for couples. Families should look for overcab coachbuilts with a similar design in the stern but a pullman dinette and a lengthways side sofa up front. This once top-selling design used to feature in every brochure but is now quite rare. Still, there’s plenty of them on the used market, and they can make a sensible first buy. Whether it’s a pullman dinette or

side settees at the front, it is the kitchen that remains the constant, ranged across part of the rear wall. But it’s the unit located forwards of the door on the nearside that makes the whole thing work. This often houses the fridge, while its top surface provides a large slab of cook-pleasing work surface. If a corner washroom looks too small to work for you, though, consider longer front lounge models with full-width end washrooms. Models like the Auto-Trail Mohican were once big business before these spacious two-berths (usually with huge front lounges) nearly became extinct.

A classic layout that still appeals to couples, this end kitchen format is seen here in an Auto-Sleeper Stanton

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A rear lounge with added fresh air! There are plenty of these on the market but this is the Auto-Sleeper Warwick XL

Rear lounge

Are you a former caravanner, dipping your toes cautiously into the complex world of motorhomes as you look to forsake towing? Then this format may look appealingly familiar. But remember, these are (with very rare exceptions) pure two-berth designs that can never be used to carry more than a single passenger. The majority of rear lounge layouts are found in British motorhomes, including high-top van conversions, but some older continentals offered rear lounge layouts, too (even in A-classes – a combination that Frankia and Hymer still sell). Sizes vary, with the larger lounges converting into either single or double beds, the smaller ones offering just a transverse double. The larger variety will also have plenty of room for you to put your feet up. Some models have a caravan-style chest of drawers under the rear window, others have wrap-around U-shaped seating. Moving forwards, kitchens in coachbuilts tend to be quite spacious and well equipped, while those in van conversions (as they span part of the side sliding door’s opening) are smaller and more basic, with less storage and working surface. 024 7647 5426

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This Elddis Accordo has a chest of drawers under the rear window, caravan style

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has views on three sides ➤ The cab is kept quite separate on site ➤ Van conversions’ rear doors can be opened to let fresh air flood in TOP CHOICES OF 2017 Bailey Autograph 68-2 Swift Escape 622 Vantage Eos

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Opposite the kitchen is the location of the washroom, the wardrobe and, sometimes, the fridge – the first offering everything from basic ablutions to full-blown bathrooms with spacious separate showers. Van conversions’ washrooms are usually much smaller, but Auto-Sleepers’ Warwick XL has a desirable separate shower. The cab often plays little part in on-site living, but how this area is used can be vital to a successful van conversion. Swivel cab seats and a coffee table are ideal if your partner is still in bed! Advantages of the rear lounge design include plenty of relaxation

space and great views out through big windows on three sides. And van conversions are even better as the rear doors can let in loads of fresh air. Disadvantages include a rather enclosed feeling up front (between washroom and galley – check out the aisle width here) and, beware, as some are billed as four berths with overcab double beds, but include no rear travel seats. Also, with the washroom or wardrobe directly behind the driver’s seat, it’s very important to check that the seat moves far enough back to achieve a comfortable driving position – especially if you are tall. BUYING YOUR FIRST

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HOW TO CHOOSE Twin lounges

If you’ve been tempted by the spacious feet-up sprawling you’ve seen in rear lounge layouts, but you need more than two travel seats, here’s the solution. And it’s a format that’s been around for decades, so there’s plenty of choice. Family-sized living space is this design’s métier, both from the point of view of space and number of beds, but also belted travel seats for up to six. Remember, though, that with no fixed bed, storage space can be tight for family touring – really tight if there are six of you. The layout consists of a front dining/lounge area and a rear lounge, with the travel seats fitted in the front – the best offering four three-point belts in a crash-tested pullman dinette. Beds can run to six, with a double above the cab and another made from the dinette and the last pair of berths in the end lounge – either two singles or a double. Most models in this class are over seven metres long and made in Britain. Continental firms have dabbled in the sector but rarely with great sales success. If your funds will stretch, though, Rapido’s 9094DF has the big advantage of its ever-ready drop-down A-class double bed in the cab. And new this season are several models with

BUY BECAUSE… ➤ Up to three

double beds available ➤ Fully belted travel seats for up to six ➤ Two completely separate seating areas on site TOP CHOICES OF 2017 Bailey Autograph 79-6 Benimar Mileo 282 Elddis Autoquest 196

The rear L-shaped lounge (here in a Bürstner) may be coming back into fashion

a rear L-shaped seating area, rather than the traditional ‘U’ – these include the Benimar Mileo 282 and Bürstner Lyseo t 744. Another innovation in this sector is drop-down beds. Both the aforementioned newcomers have lowerable beds over their rear seating, while Bailey, Elddis and Swift include drop-down double beds above their front lounge/ diners. This British trio also maximises seating space for a family of six, so wet weather won’t see you pining for home. Most place kitchens up front, opposite the dinette. These are often equipped with full-sized

cookers well-suited to preparing family meals, but owing to a lack of space they can come up short in the areas relating to storage. Fridges, too, can be modestly sized undercounter units. Bathing departments can cater well for families if there’s a separate shower (as in every Auto-Trail). But some models (including the latest Escapes) are much more compromised in this area with all-in-one bathrooms that are too confined for family use. This layout can be good for kids as they can be put to bed up front, leaving mum and dad some adult time, relaxing in the rear lounge.

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Bunk beds often come in an overcab body style and combined with double pullman dinettes, as in this Benimar

Bunk beds

Kids love bunk beds! In fact, bunk bed layouts are the most childfriendly designs in motorhomes. Historically, they were mostly found in entry-level overcab coachbuilt models, but – as with other layouts – the advent of the drop-down bed has seen an increase in low-profile models here (see, especially, Benimar, Chausson and Roller Team). There have been bunk bed van conversions, too, though these will be rare on the used market. This is also the domain of the entry-level ’van as value is high on the list of priorities for families. Hire companies, too, rent these for similar reasons, so why not try before you buy? Then, when you purchase, remember that an ex-rental model might be a good-value buy, but it might also have had a considerably harder life than a privately owned ’van. So, bunk bed motorhomes are great for families, sure, but their versatility goes further than that. Consider them as an alternative single bed layout and they allow mum, dad and the kids to holiday, but also the lads to take that trip to

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BUY BECAUSE… ➤ Lots of

accommodation for families ➤ Six berths possible ➤ Kids love them TOP CHOICES OF 2017 Adria Coral XL Plus A 670 DK (overcab) Benimar Tessoro 413 (low-profile) Knaus BoxLife 540 (van conversion)

Le Mans or Glastonbury. Lounge areas are usually formulated around a pullman dinette, but bigger models actually have a four-seater dinette on one side and a two-seat arrangement alongside. Belted seats are crucial, so check that the number of belts matches the number of berths. The best will feature four belted places in the pullman dinette (but on rear-facing seats they may only be lap belts). Check, too, that there’s enough room to get all the family around the dining table, whether it’s for pizza or Trivial Pursuit. The bunk beds themselves are most commonly arranged transversely across the rear, while some have them lengthways at one side; both types also offer large storage. That’s thanks to the fact that the bottom bunk usually folds up, creating garage-like locker space big enough for family holiday kit – even a bike or two. The best bunks are wide and long enough to take the lankiest teenagers. They will also have a window and a reading lamp each, as well as storage pockets. Important things for families to

The Editor’s kids loved this Adria Coral XL with its spacious beds at the back

check here are the adequacy of kitchen worktop and the fridge size, and you’ll almost certainly want a separate shower (essential after a busy day’s sandcastle building). Look carefully at payload, too, as you’ll need enough for kids, kids’ friends and a whole Santa’s sleigh full of toys, plus bikes, scooters…

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Base camp Ever-tighter emissions regulations mean that the latest base vehicles conform to the Euro VI standard Y our new 2017 motorhome will have an engine that meets the tough Euro VI emissions standard. In many cases, that means a brand-new engine, which in some cases will be more powerful than its Euro V counterpart (a few of which are still around on forecourts). So, is Euro VI better? Better for the environment? Definitely. Better for your pocket? Not so much, because the new vans cost more (and some are heavier), although those offering completely new engines often claim improved MPG. There’s an environmental elephant in this (motorhome show-) room, though, and that’s AdBlue – a urea solution that’s injected into exhaust gases and which will cost you about £20 for a 20-litre bottle. Most motor manufacturers have turned to this liquid to achieve Euro VI and you will have to top up your AdBlue reservoir every few thousand miles – Peugeot, for example, says the Boxer’s 15-litre tank is sufficient for approximately 6,200 miles, or a typical season’s touring, so you can get the top-up done as part of the annual service. If you do need to administer AdBlue yourself, then it’s no more difficult than topping up your windscreen washer reservoir, though we have found the Peugeot’s external filler (under the diesel filler) to be far more convenient than the Mercedes Sprinter’s under-bonnet one. Crucially, there’s one base vehicle that meets Euro VI without needing any AdBlue – and it’s Europe’s favourite motorhome chassis, the Fiat Ducato. As well as saving you the cost of AdBlue refills, Fiat points to lower weight as a benefit. All this might just sound like extra complication. What you should remember is that to future-proof your ’van, you need to think about these Euro emissions standards. Older diesel-engined 22

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DID YOU KNOW? When you’re comparing power outputs, you’ll find some quoted in bhp, others in PS. The two are almost interchangeable, but not quite. So a new 170PS Ford Transit actually has 168bhp.

vehicles are already banned (or subject to hefty charges) in some cities around Europe and the restrictions are getting tighter – and apply to more locations – year on year. Antwerp, in Belgium, is one of the latest cities to announce the introduction of a Low Emissions Zone. Closer to home, London’s LEZ currently applies a daily charge for under 3.5-tonne diesel motorhomes registered before January 2002 and over 3.5-tonne motorhomes registered before October 2006. Emissions are only one factor to consider, though. Think, too, about whether you want a manual or an automatic, and about the sort of spec that you take for granted on modern cars – airbags, air-con, cruise control, etc. Some of these items are still optional extras on some models and, if you’re buying used, the older you go, the rarer such items become. Automatics, too, are hard to find on the secondhand market and often sell before they even go on display.

Fiat Ducato FOR AND AGAINST Plus The most popular base Minus 3-litre option is no more

The latest Euro VI Ducato is the only popular motorhome base not to require AdBlue. The engine range looks familiar, too, with 2.3-litre 130 and 150bhp power units. There are changes at the top and bottom of the engine line-up, though.

Entry-level now means a 2-litre, 115bhp power unit, while those seeking big power for a BIG motorhome will mourn the 3-litre, finding a 2.3-litre, 177bhp motor in its place. Before you moan that such a downsized motor won’t cope with a big A-class, note that Fiat claims the same torque figure and 19% better economy compared with the old favourite. The Fiat Ducato has become the dominant base vehicle, not just in the UK but across Europe, where it commands at least 75% market share! Its success is based upon the strong relationship that Fiat has built up with the motorhome industry. Its backup is class-leading too, thanks to Fiat Camper Assistance (24-hour breakdown cover from a single phone number valid in 44 countries) and 1,500 service centres across Europe. The current-shape van arrived in 2006, although it received new Euro V engines in 2011 and a mainly cosmetic update in 2014. This generation of Ducato is known as the X2/50 and it was a significant step up from the X2/44 model which preceded it. The vast majority of X2/50 motorhomes have the 2.3-litre 130bhp Multijet engine but the 3-litre upgrade (at first offered with 157bhp, later 177bhp, although these are badged 160 and 180

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sector. It is better equipped, more modern looking and better value than the Volkswagen. When we compared it with the T6 VW in the July 2016 issue of What Motorhome we loved its sporty drive. The number of conversions based on the Custom continues to grow, with Ford reporting that resale values of panel vans have been enhanced by the fact that many now go on to lead a second life as a campervan. With the imminent arrival of automatic Transit Customs, the baby Ford’s appeal is only set to grow.

Mercedes Sprinter

The Sprinter is an expensive choice, but, for some buyers, the kudos of a three-pointed star is worth the extra. Especially as here is one of the few rear-wheel drive base vehicles, and as it has one of the best auto’ gearboxes in the business respectively) was a desirable option on larger ’vans up to 2016. The latest Ducato offers a wide range of options, from touchscreen sat-nav to Hill Descent Control and the potential life-saving benefits of ESP, but some options are all too rarely fitted to motorhomes. One option that you may wish to seek out, though, is the robotised Comfort-Matic gearbox, originally available only on the 3-litre ‘160’ engine but now available on all three 2.3-litre power units. Fiat’s lowered Camper chassis with a wider rear track transforms the handling of larger coachbuilts compared with those models built on a higher, standard chassis-cab. Alternatively, seek out coachbuilts with the after-market Al-Ko rear chassis, which also offers a lower frame and wider rear axle. The longest versions have six wheels and are known as tag-axles.

Ford Transit

The current ‘full-sized’ Transit arrived in 2014 and went straight to the top of its class. It drives well, rides well and has a more car-like dashboard and driving position than its closest rivals. And in early 2017 the first six-speed automatics will reach the UK from the Transit’s manufacturing home in Turkey, further enhancing the appeal. 024 7647 5426

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Its cab offers a reach and rake adjustable steering column, while the dashboard has the ergonomics of a Focus or Mondeo, rather than a basic van. Only the heater controls come in for criticism, although the looks (designed to appeal to world markets, including the USA) aren’t everyone’s cup of cocoa. If you enjoy driving, the new Ford is the base vehicle to have. The choice of motorhomes based on the big Ford is still rather limited. You’ll find van conversions from Devon, Murvi and (soon) Wellhouse, while coachbuilt options are primarily Benimar, Chausson and Roller Team. New 2-litre EcoBlue engines replace the old 2.2-litre motors in Euro VI guise, all with more power and much improved refinement. The standard motorhome engine is usually the 130PS (previously 125), with the very appealing option of going for an impressive 170PS.

FOR AND AGAINST Plus Rear-wheel drive Minus How much?

FOR AND AGAINST Plus Great cab design inside Minus Not pretty outside

Ford Transit Custom

The Transit Custom (above left, in grey) is the ‘no suffix’ Transit’s little brother, similarly now offered with 130 and 170PS motors (and a 105PS version for those never in a hurry). This VW Transporter rival arrived in 2012 and has now established itself as the VW’s most serious threat in the campervan

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FOR AND AGAINST Plus Sporty drive Minus Lacks VW’s badge appeal

(only the Iveco Daily comes close). The 7G ‘box offers silky-smooth shifts through its seven ratios – thanks to a torque converter, rather than the robotised manual gearboxes used in rivals like the Fiat Ducato and Renault Master. The Merc does not feel as precise at the helm as a Fiat or Peugeot but the latest models have banished the excessive wallow of older Sprinters, while also having some of the smoothest diesel engines around (Euro VI long before others adopted the standard). The range-topping 190bhp V6 is especially impressive. A whole raft of safety kit is available, including the innovative Crosswind Assist (to keep you in lane on a blustery motorway). Other features include Blind Spot Assist, Collision Prevention Assist, Highbeam Assist and Adaptive ESP. Just check which systems are available on the motorhome you are ordering. BUYING YOUR FIRST

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Mercedes Vito

Despite the prestige of its badge, the Vito has never got close to really challenging the VW Transporter. A major facelift arrived in 2015, though, and moved the little Merc from also-ran to a class-leader, with sophisticated refinement amongst its attributes. The new-look Vito comes with top-of-the-class safety kit, too, and an optional seven-speed automatic gearbox, and even Active Parking Assist, which parks the vehicle for you. In fact, if buying a Vito, we’d go for the auto’ every time – it’s superb, while the manual ’box is a bit clonky and an odd match with the foot-operated parking brake. We’ve only seen Devon and Wellhouse convert the new Vito so far, but Mercedes has finally confirmed that it will sell its own Marco Polo campervan here. It isn’t cheap and it’s not strictly a Vito, though, as the Marco Polo is based instead on the related, but rather plusher, V-Class people-carrier.

FOR AND AGAINST Plus Now, at last, drives like a Merc Minus Still quite costly

FOR AND AGAINST Plus Much improved engines Minus Still no automatic

Peugeot Boxer/Citroën Relay The Boxer and Relay look a lot like the Fiat Ducato because they’re all basically the same van, built in the same factory in Italy. For the first time, though, the Peugeot/Citroën pair have an advantage to counter their lack of an automatic option. New Euro VI models have downsized 2-litre motors with 110, 130 or 160bhp (requiring AdBlue). Torque is 024 7647 5426

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increased on all three and record MPG and CO² figures for the size of van are claimed for the 130-horse model. It’s the improvement in noise, vibration and harshness which has really impressed us, though – especially as the old

2.2-litre Euro V unit rattled like a bag of bolts on a cold start-up. While several major manufacturers use the Peugeot Boxer (including Auto-Sleepers, Bailey and Elddis), you may also occasionally come across a Citroën Relay (which uses the same engines).

Volkswagen Transporter (T6) FOR AND AGAINST Plus VW & campervan belong together Minus T6 looks just like T5

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While the T6 may be almost indistinguishable from the T5 on the outside, however, the new van does offer Euro VI engines (derived from the Euro V units but up to 15% more fuel efficient than before and with increased power for the top versions) and new gadgetry, most of it safety related. Few who drive the T6 will be disappointed, though the pricey 150PS engine is the one to have. The T5 was introduced in 2003 and updated in ’09 and these vans remain extremely popular amongst campervan buyers who can’t afford a new T6. A typical brand-new conversion on a late, low-mileage T5 could be yours for £30-£35k, but watch out for basic-spec cabs (especially the lack of cab air-con). Remember, too, that this sector is awash with new conversion firms, some of them producing rather shoddy results. At least the T5 was not affected by the dieselgate fiasco that blighted VW cars. On the plus side, the VW offers a great range of options, short or long wheelbases, an automatic gearbox, and four-wheel drive. With the right conversion, resale values are extraordinarily strong.

A year ago, the sixth-generation Transporter was the new kid on the block, but even at launch it looked almost identical to its T5 predecessor. If you buy a T5, it’s highly unlikely that your neighbours will notice that you haven’t got the latest thing. Even we have to take a second glance!

Renault Master

Renault’s big van is available with excellent – very fuel-efficient – ‘Energy’ Twin Turbo motors of 135 or 165bhp and the Master offers a more cosseting ride than the ubiquitous Fiat. Don’t be put off by this rare cab if you find a Renault Masterbased motorhome that you BUYING YOUR FIRST

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like – take a test drive and you’re sure to be pleasantly surprised. There are very few manufacturers using the Master – Adria, Rimor and, now, Lunar for coachbuilts and Devon for high-top van conversions are the main ones. More recently, a rear-wheel drive Master chassis-cab arrived, capable of a gross weight up to 4.5 tonnes. The availability of the Quickshift semi-automatic gearbox on front-drive models is another plus.

FOR AND AGAINST Plus The relaxing option Minus Bus-like driving position

FOR AND AGAINST Plus Like a car to drive Minus Not much space inside

Iveco Daily FOR AND AGAINST

Renault Trafic

After four days of driving the Trafic alongside VW T6s and a Ford Transit Custom, the Editor of Campervan magazine was so smitten with the Renault that he dashed out and bought one. The Trafic is that good. Here’s a van that feels more like an MPV, a breed of vehicle, of course, that Renault practically invented. The Trafic also boasts all the latest in tech – including R & Go (an app that connects smartphones to the radio, providing sat-nav, music and hands-free phoning without the expense of built-in multi-media). Once again, the problem here is the lack of choice in campervan conversions (CMC Reimo and Hillside), but the Renault is quite possibly the best-driving motorhome base vehicle. Bar none.

Plus Our favourite campervan base Minus So few conversions

FOR AND AGAINST Plus Perfect for big A-classes Minus Can feel a bit lorry-like

Looking for something a little smaller than a VW? The NV200 is easy to live with but lacks the driver appeal of the best in its class. What it can do is achieve 55mpg from its 1.5-litre diesel motor.

FOR AND AGAINST Plus 55mpg or electric power Minus Best as a one-berth

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had a robotised manual shift (called Agile) that was similar to Fiat’s Comfort-Matic in its sometimes dozy responses.

The smallest campervans

If you’re looking for a campervan that truly feels like a car to drive, then there are several options. A number of converters have tried to use the VW Caddy (above) but by far the best is by CMC Reimo. Be aware, though, that some Caddy models may be affected by the Volkswagen emissions scandal. Also well worth a close look is the Fiat Dobló, as converted by Essex-based Wheelhome. The latest competitor in this niche, however, is the Ford Transit Connect (baby brother to the Transit Custom) with the option of the award-winning 1-litre Ecoboost petrol engine. The Connect is converted by both Danbury and Wellhouse. On the used market, look out for conversions on the trusty Citroën Berlingo/Peugeot Partner – often at bargain prices.

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You’ll rarely see the rather truck-like Daily’s distinctive new cab – updated with Euro VI – in the motorhome world because most examples are large German A-classes with their own styling. However, the Iveco is the base vehicle of choice in the rarefied world of £150k-plus mega-’vans, where its 7.5-tonne maximum gross weight and outputs of up to 205bhp and 470Nm of torque, along with its heavy-duty ladder chassis, explain its domination of the niche. Its superb Hi-Matic eight-speed automatic gearbox is the icing on the cake. Earlier models

The Mazda Bongo started a whole new genre of campervan. From 2002, it created a rush of interest and a vast array of companies jumped on the bandwagon, with as many as 35,000 Bongos estimated to have since made their way here. Unlike other people-carriers, the Bongo already came factory fitted with an electric rising roof and window blinds. And, unlike a VW camper of the time, Bongos arrived with powerful turbo-diesel or V6 petrol engines, automatic gearboxes and, often, four-wheel drive. The Bongo was manufactured between 1995 and 2005. Other Japanese base vehicles followed; both smaller ones (such as Daihatsu Atrai, Honda Stepwagon and Toyota Noah) and larger models (Toyota Granvia and Regius,

Nissan Caravan and Elgrand). Latest – and by far the best yet – in this Far Eastern campervan breed is the Toyota Alphard, a very high-spec (almost Lexus-like) MPV with the option of a powerful 3-litre V6 petrol engine. All Alphards will be at least 10 years old when they arrive here, to circumvent Type Approval legislation.

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UNDER £10,000 So, what’s your budget? It’s the first question you’re likely to be asked when you step into a motorhome dealership. And, frankly, if you’ve got less than £10k to spend, you’re likely to be disappointed. Although ten grand is a lot of money to most of us, in the motorhome world it counts as peanuts. That’s not to say there aren’t bargains to be had. A few dealers dotted around the country do still have stuff they retail at sub-£10k. A very select few even make it a speciality – long-established set-ups like Glenns of Nottingham and the newer JMT Leisure, near Westonsuper-Mare, for example. Key here is that you will get a warranty, as well as the peace-of-mind of knowing that the base vehicle and the habitation side will have had some kind of servicing done and any essential remedial work carried out – especially on the safety front. That said, at this price level you’ll definitely want to spread your net wider than motorhome dealers. The internet is awash with cheap deals. And there are private sales and auctions. We’re into ‘buyer beware’ territory, of course. Another area to consider is non-proprietary conversions. They should come with an engineer’s report stating that they’re fit for purpose. If not, avoid.

1993 Elddis Eclipse £9,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Renault Trafic Engine 2-litre petrol, 82bhp Length 5.40m Berths 4 Travel seats 2 Dealer Wellsbridge Motorhomes ☎ 01487 812901 wellsbridgemotorhomes.com Elddis is one of the UK’s largest motorhome manufacturers – with a reputation based on making frill-free coachbuilts at the keenest of prices. The rare (for a coachbuilt) Renault base has a petrol engine, which – increasingly – seems to get you more places than diesels (and the environmental argument is also swinging firmly back in favour of petrol). It also has power steering, which a lot of ’vans of this age used for motorcaravan conversions lacked. This Eclipse is a two-berth for travel, but will sleep four, and is of a size that will soon prove easily manageable. It has a popular rear lounge layout. Added equipment extends to an awning and TV aerial, while an oven and grill supplement the two-ring hob. It also has some service history. It comes with a three-month warranty, with Cambridgeshire dealer, Wellsbridge, adding that it comes fully serviced and valeted plus, if requested, a full damp test and report.

1996 Auto-Sleeper Rimini £6,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Renault Trafic Engine 2.2-litre petrol, 95bhp Length 4.64m Berths 2 Travel seats 4 Dealer Bay View Cars and Motorhomes ☎ 01524 400004 bayviewcars.co.uk You want a campervan for less than £10,000? If your heart is set on a VW, be prepared to put up with an unreliable grotbox, or something that’s going to need a lot of DIY, TLC and unrequited dedication. Instead, turn to Renault’s Trafic as a base vehicle and you’ll see some relatively decent stuff. And you get superior-quality conversions, with Auto-Sleepers arguably topping the list. We spotted an Auto-Sleeper Rimini amongst a mixed bag at Bay View Cars in Lancashire, but you might well find similar examples around the country. There’s good news on the conversion side, too. It was well-made in the first place – with furniture with real wood edging – but even today it should be easy to source replacement parts direct from Auto-Sleepers. Library photos here

1998 Auto-Sleeper Talisman II £7,795 FACT FILE Base vehicle Talbot Express Engine 2-litre petrol, 78bhp Length 5.36m Berths 2+2 Travel seats 4 Dealer Emm-Bee Motorhomes ☎ 0161 797 2988 emm-bee.co.uk This Talisman has had 10 owners and it’s topped 100,000 miles – but, typically, Auto-Sleeper owners are fastidious custodians of their vehicles, and the company itself has a highly regarded reputation for its after-sales service, even covering vehicles of this era. As Emm-Bee’s General Manager, Paul Maley, puts it, “We normally only sell models over £15,000-plus, but this is a cracker!”The Talisman was one of the most sought-after motorhomes of its day, boasting an almost unique all-GRP monocoque coachbuilt body that was always going to outlast more traditional timber-framed construction methods. The only downside is the lack of power steering.

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£10,000-£20,000 This is the price band where you start to see some choice on dealers’ forecourts. It should come as no surprise to hear that, as you get nearer the upper end of this price range, so the quality of vehicle improves considerably. That goes for base vehicles, especially. As with many motorhomes (although less so campervans, which are more likely to be used on a daily basis), mileages are unlikely to be high. Anything between 4,000 and 6,000 per year is average for a coachbuilt. Nevertheless, service histories for both the base vehicle and the habitation aspects are key. An annual habitation check is essential for proving all manner of items – including gas and electrical systems – have been looked after over the years. Arguably, it’s the base vehicle that will show its age most in this sector – particularly in terms of the drive. Make sure you get a decent test run – the longer, the better. Buying from reputable specialist dealers is likely to alleviate any issues regarding water ingress on coachbuilt bodywork, but you should still ask for evidence of any damp testing and/or repair work. Likewise, buying a proprietary conversion should enhance the chances of getting replacement parts for any aspect of the conversion, from key items like heaters, fridges, cookers, etc, right through to details like decals.

2003 Auto-Sleeper Symbol £16,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Peugeot Boxer Engine 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, 120bhp Length 5.01m Berths 2 Travel seats 4 Dealer Salop Leisure ☎ 01743 282400 salopleisure.co.uk A great example of what has always been a highly sought-after high-top van conversion that’s still with us today, in a format that hasn’t varied much since the start. Made by Auto-Sleepers which, in turn, is often cited as the most requested brand when it comes to pre-owned van conversions, you’ll find a good choice of Symbols at varying price points on the secondhand market. You get a choice of rear seating here – with two forward-facing travel seats for rear passengers, although most owners (typically, couples) prefer to leave the offside set up as an inward-facing settee, which is also easier to convert to a bed at night-time. It’s a floorplan that will find favour for its walk-through arrangement, too. Stretching along the rear offside is a kitchen that includes a proper cooker (with separate oven and grill) as well as a sink with drainer. The fridge is small by modern standards, but the worktop and storage provision are more than you’d expect in a van conversion. The washroom includes showering facilities and a bench toilet, plus a flip-down basin that, even back in 2003, was considered dated. It’s nonetheless a space-saver in what is a very compact room.

2002 Bessacarr E350 £15,495 FACT FILE Base vehicle Fiat Ducato Engine 1.9-litre turbo-diesel, 89bhp Length 5.01m Berths 2 Travel seats 3 Dealer Three Counties Motorhomes ☎ 01202 881089 m-d-g.co.uk When Swift Group was aiming to get into the van conversion sector, it looked no further than Auto-Sleepers’ Symbol best-seller (see above) as the inspiration for its Bessacarr E350, adopting the very same floorplan and basing it on Fiat’s Ducato rather than Peugeot’s near-identical Boxer (they all come from the same factory in Italy). Ironically, this example – on sale at pre-owned specialist, Dorset-based Three Counties Motorhomes, was traded in for an Auto-Sleeper, albeit a compact coachbuilt Nuevo model. Listed as “too good to trade”, Three Counties’ boss, Rob Kirk, says, of this example, “It has been very well maintained, coming with a comprehensive service history, including an abundance of invoices for the works undertaken – including a cambelt replacement in 2012 and the interior trim reupholstered in 2013.” Like the Symbol, you can make two single beds or a double from the forward lounge of inward-facing settee and single travel seat, with a well-specified kitchen along the rear offside and a washroom opposite.

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2002 Auto-Trail Tracker EK £18,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Fiat Ducato Engine 2-litre turbo-diesel, 83bhp Length 5.73m Berths 2 Travel seats 2 Dealer Leisure Kingdom (Don Amott) ☎ 01283 732193 leisurekingdom.co.uk A popular model that’s been a mainstay of the Auto-Trail portfolio for 18 years and is in keeping with the brand’s theme of comfortable and comprehensively equipped coachbuilts. Original Trackers came on the Fiat Scudo, making them a trifle overbodied. Switching to the Ducato but retaining the format of the initial model appeared almost seamless, and it’s also when sales started to take off. Certainly, there’s a far larger kitchen area – wrapping around the back – than you’d normally come to expect in a compact coachbuilt. There’s also a perfectly usable washroom with bench toilet, fixed basin and shower, while the front is taken up by a lounge comprising two settees of different lengths that make a double bed at night (with the nearside extending across the door). A factory-fitted roof rack and ladder, and a subsequently added bike rack, as well as a sat-nav system, will doubtless come in handy. This Tracker has had four keepers and comes with a six-month warranty that can be upgraded. Leisure Kingdom’s Managing Director, John Broderick, says, “Coachbuilts under £20,000 in tip-top condition like this are very, very rare. They always command a premium but you will always see that money back when you come to resell.”

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£20,000-£30,000 This is an ideal price bracket if you’re looking for your first ’van and want to see some choice before nailing it down to the type, size and style that’s right for you. Visit any motorhome dealer and you’re likely to get a good mix of van conversions and coachbuilts, including a few A-classes, in this price range – albeit in recent years demand has been outstripping supply. That might mean you need to act sharp if you find a vehicle that you know is just right for you. But that doesn’t mean you should skimp on your research work. Careful consideration of what type of layout is going to best suit your requirements (see pages 9 to 18) is key to any purchase. Again, give particular scrutiny to base vehicles. The latest generation of the highly popular Fiat Ducato/ Peugeot Boxer came on stream from late 2006 – and they proved infinitely better to drive than their predecessors. In the campervan sector, Volkswagens reign supreme – and you’ll see plenty of campers based on the T5. Such conversions will vary enormously in terms of quality and heritage. A specialist motorhome insurance company will provide a good guide as to what it deems acceptable – it will shy away from unknown conversions. There’s a pretty good choice out there at £20k to £30k, so we’d always recommend you buy from a dealer close to where you live.

2008 Elddis Sunseeker 120 £24,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Peugeot Boxer Engine 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, 100bhp Length 5.84m Berths 2 Travel seats 2 Dealer West Country Motorhomes ☎ 01793 726666 westcountrymotorhomes.co.uk If you recognise the manufacturer, but not the model name, chances are it could be a limited edition produced for a specific dealer. Such dealer specials (see more on page 54) have proved particularly popular, especially where they involve budget-priced coachbuilts to which all manner of extra specification has been added. In other words, the added attractions of such vehicles should never be under-estimated. Over the years (in fact, make that decades), the Autoquest range from Elddis has proved most ideal as the basis for special editions – usually including upgrades to soft furnishings and trim, sometimes even going right up to more powerful engines. This Sunseeker is an excellent example. From West Country Motorhomes – which has branches in Somerset and Wiltshire – as well as selling Sunseekers new, the company is more than happy to retail them pre-owned like this example, which has had just one owner and has a full service history behind its 31,700 miles.

2004 Hymer B544 £28,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Fiat Ducato Engine 2.8-litre turbo-diesel, 127bhp Length 5.99m Berths 4 Travel seats 4 Dealer Travelworld ☎ 01952 586888 motorhomes.co.uk Here’s the most popular Hymer model sold in the UK, a position it’s held over some three decades. This A-class B544 is based on Fiat’s Ducato chassis-cowl, although at this age it’s the previous-generation model. It does, however, boast the much-loved 2.8-litre JTD engine. The layout includes a large drop-down double bed over the cab, as well as a particularly accommodating lounge. Such a floorplan also leaves room for a reasonably generous kitchen, plus a larger-thanaverage washroom. Needless to add, its Hymer’s build quality throughout – from the company’s highly regarded PUAL bodywork construction to the superior fixtures and fittings, that makes this so attractive. Take it for a test drive and you’ll be impressed by the relative lack of rattles, too! The fact that this Hymer has had just one previous owner and has some high-value options – including a solar panel, bike rack, awning and reversing camera – all adds to the appeal.

2006 Swift Kon-tiki 665 Vogue £27,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Fiat Ducato Engine 2.8-litre turbo-diesel, 127bhp Length 7.30m Berths 6 Travel seats 2 Dealer Choose Leisure ☎ 01227 733557 chooseleisure.co.uk When Choose Leisure set up in Canterbury, Kent, it adopted a different approach to selling motorhomes, with its brokerage scheme selling motorhomes on behalf of their owners but with the backup of full dealership services. Manufacturer, Swift, did things a bit differently, too, when it made its debut in the motorhome market – opting not for a mainstream, run-of-the-mill launch, but instead announcing itself with the decidedly upmarket Kon-tiki. It has certainly helped Swift reach its position as the UK’s largest motorhome maker now, some 30 years on. Thanks to the Vogue packaging, this example is particularly well equipped, with its alloy wheels, recessed awning, roof rack and ladder (plus added bike rack), reversing camera, solar panel and lots more. Despite appearances, this version is really aimed at couples who want to tour in a bit of luxury.The 665 is the French bed model, although (as you can see) there’s an overcab here that houses another double bed. Also, the short settees either side of the lounge can be pulled together for another double – taking the choice of sleeping berths up to six. However, only the cab seats are suitable for travel. You get a well-appointed washroom, while the kitchen is high on equipment but not particularly plentiful when it comes to storage or worktop space. Before extras, this Kon-tiki would have cost some £47,000 when new – so it makes a strong argument for the high residual value of such a vehicle compared to a luxury car. It comes with Choose Leisure’s own (ie, not insurance-backed) three-month warranty.

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£44,995 2013 BURSTNER IXEO PLUS IT 726 2014 64 REG AUTOSLEEPER KINGHAM 2016 66 REG HOBBY VANTAGE K60 2013 AUTOSLEEPER TROOPER DSG 2.3 mjtd auto 4 berth rear single beds over garage 2.2 Hdi 6 speed 2 berth rear french bed air con 2.3 Mjtd 130 Bhp 6 Speed 2 Berth Rear 4-motion 4 wheel drive 2.0 tdi automatic 2 + 2 electric bed above dinette 3 x seatbelts solar panel rev cam cycle rack tinted privacy windows l.E.D Transverse Bed Front Single Dinette 4 Seatbelts berth rock ‘n’ roll double bed plus additional bed sat system bbq point just 26,000 miles! lights just 5,000 miles! Air Con One Owner From New! Just 500 Miles! in elevating roof 4 x 3-point seatbelt

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2013/63 AUTOCRUISE ALTO 2.2 hdi 2 berth french bed over storage single dinette 4 x seatbelts rear washroom air con awning cycle rack just 17,000 miles!

2008 FRANKIA COMPACT CLASS 640 2.3 mjtd 4 berth front over cab double bed l-shape lounge rev cam awning cycle rack just 24,000 miles!

£39,995 2010 AUTOTRAIL MOHAWK 2015 65 REG AUTO-TRAIL IMALA 3.0 mjtd 160 bhp 4 berth rear fixed double bed 2.3 mjtd 130 bhp 2 berth front lounge 2 x side over a full width garage front lounge air con tow facing settees rear kitchen air con revcam bar cycle rack rear ladder just 17,000 miles! awning roof rails just 2,000 miles!

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£30,000-£40,000 Higher prices mean more choice? Definitely. There are cracking bargains to be had on the secondhand side, but at this price level you’re starting to get a bit of new choice, too, although window prices are one thing. Start adding on the options, at least some of which you’ll consider essential, and you could easily find yourself topping our £40,000 limit. We’d argue there are better bargains if you stick to dealers’ secondhand lots, but that’s up to you. As you can see here, there’s nothing to stop you picking up a coachbuilt motorhome or an all-new campervan for under £40,000 – but, if you want a bit more for your buck, there’s a lot of pre-owned stock out there. You should definitely be holding out for good warranties at this level, and you can expect the best in terms of after-sales service – because things aren’t always perfect. The more equipment a motorhome has, the more things there are to go wrong. Build quality, especially for coachbuilt bodies, has seen improvement in recent times – backed by warranties covering water ingress for up to 10 years. And key items of equipment, like fridges and ovens, have tended to get bigger. Interior design has arguably improved, too . You’ll find plenty to tempt you at this level. And why shouldn’t you treat yourselves?

2008 Rapido 9097dF £37,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Fiat Ducato Engine 2.3-litre turbo-diesel, 130bhp Length 7.40m Berths 4 Travel seats 4 Dealer Brownhills ☎ 01636 704201 brownhills.co.uk The UK’s largest Rapido dealer also has the biggest single location for its motorhome displays – it’s a 10.5-acre site where you can browse anything up to 250 vehicles. Welcome to Brownhills. It also fully cossets its customers, thanks to Club Brownhills – which you can join just as soon as you buy a motorhome here. It will allow you to stop overnight in your vehicle, as well as take advantage of exclusive facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna, laundry, plus the opportunity to attend a number of special events. The thick, red upholstery and warm wood finish add a level of plushness to the interior of this Rapido, too. It’s all very roomy, with the usual A-class drop-down bed over the cab as well as a permanent transverse double at the back, set high enough to allow for a generous garage storage area underneath. The steps up to the rear bed won’t find favour with all potential buyers, but the en suite facilities – a separate toilet room and shower cubicle – certainly will. Similarly, Rapido always went the extra mile (kilometre?) for its UK customers with its kitchen provisions – designing in ovens and grills from the start. Generally reckoned to be the pinnacle of motorhome ownership, an A-class offers a genuine king of the road (and campsite) appeal, thanks to being built from the chassis up. That means superior all-round insulation and more interior space despite a footprint that’s no larger than a typical coachbuilt vehicle.

NEW CONVERSION/USED BASE 2015 Autohaus Ashton £39,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Volkswagen Transporter T5 Engine 2-litre turbo-diesel, 100bhp Length 4.90m Berths 4 Travel seats 4 Manufacturer Autohaus ☎ 01643 703283 autohausvw.co.uk New conversion on a pre-owned van? It’s a formula for a bargain campervan that – to all other intents – is all-new. It certainly represents a new lease of life for a base that starts out as a commercial vehicle. And there are plenty of well-known converters out there willing to undertake such work. Pick one that can prove its Volkswagen converting credentials. Someone like Autohaus can point to a long history of producing campervans using Volkswagens, plus it also has links with specialist sales outlets such as the VW Kamper Centre and Salop Leisure, as well as selling direct from its north Somerset base. Here, it’s the Trendline version of the T5, which offers just a bit more in terms of specification. It has the 100bhp engine with five-speed manual gearbox and has covered some 11,500 miles. The Ashton has the traditional VW camper layout – furniture unit along the side stretching from behind the driver’s seat to just inside the back doors, with a rear seat that converts to a double bed.

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2007 Knaus Sun Ti 650 MF £30,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Renault Master Engine 2.5-litre turbo-diesel, 150bhp Length 6.86m Berths 4 Travel seats 4 Dealer Leisure Kingdom (Don Amott) ☎ 01283 732193 leisurekingdom.co.uk Here’s something a bit different, which just squeezes over the £30,000 lower limit. It’s from German major league manufacturer, Knaus, which has a small but well-established presence in the UK. It’s on the Renault Master base, which is far less prevalent than the near-ubiquitous Fiat. It nevertheless makes for an interesting alternative, with a softer, more cosseting ride. Even by normal low-profile coachbuilt standards, this Knaus is particularly sleek, at just 2.65m high. It has the 150bhp engine upgrade as well as cab equipment that extends to air-con and upmarket Aguti seats. Luxury touches include the overcab sunroof, drop-down TV fitting and more. Note, also, the curved furniture – easy on the eye as well as the ergonomics. It’s not just about the styling. The superior build quality that we’ve come to expect from German motorhomes is very much to the fore here. There are also concessions to UK needs, such as a Smev oven/grill in the kitchen. The galley itself is L-shaped, which helps make the most of the available space, as does the hob configuration. There’s also a big fridge/freezer close to hand. It’s a similar story in the washroom, where there’s a corner shower cubicle and a swivel-bowl toilet, plus a fixed corner basin – but actual space is a little constricted. The layout is completed with a comfy French bed aft.

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NEW Autocruise Select 144 £36,940 FACT FILE Base vehicle Fiat Ducato Engine 2-litre turbo-diesel, 115bhp Length 5.99m Berths 2 Travel seats 2 Manufacturer Swift ☎ 01482 847332 swiftgroup.co.uk The 2017 season sees a radical overhaul for Swift’s Autocruise van conversions, which take on a new name, Select, followed by numbers to denote the layout. Most dramatic of all is the low pricing. There’s a catch, though – or rather, several. The starting price only gives you the most basic of motorhomes. So, the 144 here is a two-berth in its most pared down format – although you can order the four-seater variant from £37,885, which also means a chassis upgrade from 3,300kg to 3,500kg – after which you’re invited to select (pun intended) any of four main options packs: Driver’s, Vogue, Living and Luxury. It certainly hands the choice of spec (and price) back to you as the purchaser. At the same time, it’s highly unlikely anyone is ever going to buy the base model. The 144 has a rear lounge of two short settees that make into a transverse double bed at night. There’s a campervan-style kitchen, with a two-ring hob and sink combination and a compressor fridge. Heating and hot water are via Truma’s trusty Combi 4 (with electric operation an option). And there’s sufficient space in the washroom for a swivel-bowl toilet, fixed basin and space for showering. Study the brochures carefully, however. If you want fittings such as fresh and waste water tanks, cab seats in the same upholstery as the rear, an extra window at the back, floor carpets, grill... you’ve guessed it, they’re all going to cost you.

NEW Danbury Fun £35,999 FACT FILE Base vehicle Ford Transit Custom Engine 2-litre turbo-diesel, 100bhp Length 4.97m Berths 2/4 Travel seats 5 Dealer Danbury Motorcaravans ☎ 01454 310000 danburymotorcaravans.com Meet the Campervan of the Year 2016, a Ford conversion that keeps things simple, making for a camping vehicle that can still do duty as a daily driver. The Fun starts (sic) with Danbury’s own elevating roof as standard, with a permanent high-top also available as a no-cost option. A roof bed for the former is also an extra, should you want to sleep four (or, as a couple, use the upper bed and keep the downstairs ready for action in daytime mode). The starting price above gets you the Fun based on the Base version of the Transit Custom. It’s hard to argue against the extra specification you get if you go for the Trend (wheeltrims, front foglights, colour-matched front bumper, electric mirrors, upgraded stereo, fully adjustable driver’s seat... the list goes on). Danbury’s work includes a choice of brightly coloured furniture finishes, as well as alternative upholsteries. At night, that three-person rear travel seat folds down to a double bed – with electric operation making things easier. Camping equipment is minimal, although the cooking facilities are covered by a two-ring hob and sink unit, plus a compressor fridge and fresh and waste water tanks. The small kitchen unit just behind the driver’s seat means there’s plenty of legroom for rear seat passengers, and optimal floor space when you’re in camping mode. It also houses a cutlery drawer and a low-level pull-out worktop, plus a single cupboard, with other space taken up by the gas locker. There’s also a pedestal leg table, with the top neatly housed in the sliding door. Additional storage comes from the tambour door wardrobe in the rear offside corner, plus there’s space under that fixed rear seat, where you get a drawer and a locker designed to take a portable toilet.

NEW Elddis Autoquest 115 £36,399 FACT FILE Base vehicle Peugeot Boxer Engine 2-litre turbo-diesel, 130bhp Length 5.70m Berths 2 Travel seats 2 Manufacturer Elddis ☎ 0371 964 2113 elddis.co.uk If you want value for money in a coachbuilt motorhome, you can’t fail to check out the Autoquest line-up from Elddis. Comprising six models for the 2017 season, Autoquests – along with their dealer special derivatives – claim to be the UK’s best-selling motorhome range, with the smallest model, the 115 here, a genuine long-term favourite – even if it is the only one that creeps in under our £40,000 maximum. It’s certainly light. Even on the 3,300kg Peugeot Boxer chassis, on which it comes as standard, there’s still some 720kg of payload. That’s largely down to the relatively limited level of kit on board, rather than any paring back on the manufacturing. Like all Elddis motorhomes, the Autoquest 115 benefits from the company’s SoLiD construction techniques, creating a bonded coachbuilt body that comes with a 10-year warranty covering water ingress. For the 2017 season, Elddis also switched to the low-level chassis version of the Peugeot Boxer. The 115 is strictly a two-berth, with a forward lounge of twin settees, a kitchen across the back and a washroom in the rear offside corner. Latest Autoquests also come with LED interior lighting, positive catches to overhead lockers, Whale heating and hot water systems, and more.

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£40,000-£50,000 Here, we’re still only just starting to get into the Big Money as far as motorhomes are concerned. But this is the price range where you really have a bit of a dilemma – should you go all-out for a brand-new, latest-reg’ motorhome or hold on for something that just might be a bit more special on the secondhand market? It’s also an area where, if you’re really prepared to shop around, you might just make significant savings by picking up an otherwise little-used ex-demonstrator. Again, you have the choice of the whole gamut of motorhome types – from campervans all the way through to A-classes. You just need to be aware, even at up to £50,000, we’re still talking mainstream motorhomes. Premium and super-premium marques take over from here, going all the way up to £100,000 – and way beyond, should you wish. Consider the likes of Concorde, Niesmann + Bischoff and Morelo in the latter category. You can, of course, go way, way beyond £50,000… but remember the title of this publication, Buying Your First Motorhome. Our advice? Don’t overspend on your first one – and also remember you’ll take a bigger depreciation hit on a brand-new motorhome compared to a secondhand one. You might just thank us for that tip in the longer-term...

2012 Auto-Sleeper Worcester £49,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Mercedes Sprinter Engine 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, 163bhp Length 7.28m Berths 2 Travel seats 2 Dealer Marquis Leisure ☎ 08000 267777 marquisleisure.co.uk Reduced especially to fit into this category, this was initially on sale at £51,995 at Marquis. That’s Britain’s largest motorhome dealer network – 11 branches – and also a sister company to manufacturer, Auto-Sleepers. So, what better place to start looking for a pre-owned example? Indeed, this was one of a dozen Mercedes-based Auto-Sleepers across the Marquis network at the time of writing – with the proviso that, should you particularly like the look of a specific model, Marquis will get it to your nearest outlet. There’s a premium on the base vehicle here, too. It’s Mercedes’ Sprinter, which means a much softer ride, but you also get a smooth automatic transmission. Just note the chassis is rated at 3,880kg. It’s a particularly spacious interior with a twin-settee lounge and a full-width washroom at the back. The washroom offers a full-sized shower cubicle, central ‘salad bowl’ basin, plus a tucked-awayaround-the-corner swivel-bowl toilet, which still leaves space for a wardrobe and drawers and some changing room area.

2008 Bürstner Elegance i 821 G £45,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Fiat Ducato Al-Ko tag-axle Engine 3-litre turbo-diesel, 157bhp Length 8.76m Berths 4 Travel seats 4 Dealer Travelworld ☎ 01952 586888 motorhomes.co.uk You’ll see a lot of seriously upmarket motorhomes if you visit Travelworld in Telford, Shropshire. The company made its name importing American motorhomes, but more recently the business has changed direction to become a sole agent for Hymer Group products. The tag-axle A-class Elegance here, however, comes from cousin company, Bürstner. No stranger to the UK, Bürstner has always done rather well over here with larger models like this. This big Bürstner certainly doesn’t disappoint with its specification. At getting on for 9m in length, this is a serious proposition for long-term touring, with features including Alde (radiator-type) heating, satellite TV and habitation air-conditioning, plus a full-length awning, reversing camera, roof rack and ladder, twin cab doors (rare, for any A-class). Price new would have been around £80k.

2013 Swift Bolero 712SB £42,995 FACT FILE Base vehicle Fiat Ducato Maxi Al-Ko Engine 2.3-litre turbo-diesel, 148bhp Length 7.70m Berths 4 Travel seats 2 Dealer Dolphin Motorhomes ☎ 02380 406777 dolphinmotorhomes.co.uk You don’t have to jump too far over the £40,000 barrier to come across high-spec British-made offerings like this, from Swift. Supplied new by Dolphin Motorhomes, which has a branch in Southampton, as well as Christchurch, Dorset, it was taken back in part-exchange for an Auto-Trail Imala 625 – that’s the comany’s entry-level model with a traditional rear lounge. This Bolero boasts full service histories for both the base vehicle and the habitation area. Aside from the layout, one of the key deal makers or breakers here will be the Comfort-Matic robotised automatic transmission option – you need to test drive it to see if it suits you and your driving style. A longer than average low-profile coachbuilt, the Bolero 712SB majors on a rear bedroom with twin permanent single beds – generously long, at 1.89m, but a tad narrow (0.71m) – beyond which is a full-width washroom. That still leaves space for a central galley that’s well up to the usual Swift standards of specification, as well as practicality, while the front end is a lounge where the cab seats swivel to face two settees. So, it’s the type of motorhome that, despite offering extra sleeping opportunities, is ideally suited to a couple that want to travel in comfort.

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NEW Volkswagen California Ocean £49,975 FACT FILE Base vehicle Volkswagen Caravelle Engine 2-litre turbo-diesel, 148bhp Length 4.90m Berths 4 Travel seats 4 Manufacturer Volkswagen ☎ 01908 663936 volkswagen-vans.co.uk Iconic. There’s no other way to describe the California – the only motorhome made by Volkswagen. Ironic, too, because all the evidence suggests this is the single best-selling motorhome model in the UK. That’s despite the fact it’s only sold through Volkswagen’s own Van Centres – there are some 35 of these across the UK, but sometimes tracking down a salesperson who really understands the product is the hardest part. Technically (and certainly as far as the vehicle taxation authorities are concerned), the California is based on the Caravelle MPV, which means several degrees of refinement over the vans that independent converters use. Rather than the lower-powered engines, the Ocean starts with the 148bhp unit, while 201bhp is an option. DSG automatic and 4Motion all-wheel drive configurations are also available, and you can have plenty of fun adding in other options via the configurator function on the California website. There’s plenty on the Ocean to set it apart from its rivals but the main downside (for some) is the fact that the conversion isn’t reconfigured for right-hand drive – hence the sliding door is on our offside and the furniture along the nearside. Other than that, it’s a typical VW camper layout, with a sliding rear bench seat that converts into a double bed.

NEW Chausson 620 £44,280 FACT FILE Base vehicle Ford Transit or Fiat Ducato Engine 2-litre turbo-diesel, 130bhp (Ford) or 2.3-litre turbo-diesel, 130bhp (Fiat) Length 6.99m (Ford)/6.96m (Fiat) Berths 3/4 Travel seats 4 Manufacturer Chausson ☎ 0033 475 075 500 motorhomes-chausson.co.uk French maker, Chausson, has long guarded a special niche in the motorhome market – coming up with seemingly endless new ideas for layouts, but also keeping its prices remarkably competitive. The 620 is no exception – a low-profile coachbuilt on a Fiat Ducato or Ford Transit that goes on to offer a drop-down island bed. That was a first for the Trigano Group brand, though Bürstner has joined the fray with its own interpretation now. Because that main bed only glides down into place when you need it, it frees up optimal interior space for the lounge, kitchen and washroom in normal, daytime use. It’s the latter that benefits particularly, with a huge plastic-lined shower cubicle nearside and enough room to put the fixed basin next to the swivel-bowl toilet on the offside. Among a number of other noteworthy features is the central rear seat, which allows space to walk around either side (an arrangement first seen in Chausson’s Suite models). Like much of the Chausson range, it’s available as a Flash or more upmarket Welcome – with all models fitting under the £50,000 barrier, although you can soon exceed that if you go for a number of the optional extras on offer. All chassis are rated at a driving licence-friendly 3,500kg, too. We’d go for a Flash for value and a Ford for its superior driver appeal and cab ergonomics.

NEW Benimar Mileo 313 £47,495 FACT FILE Base vehicle Fiat Ducato Engine 2.3-litre turbo-diesel, 150bhp Length 5.95m Berths 6 Travel seats 6 Dealer Marquis Leisure ☎ 08000 267777 marquisleisure.co.uk There’s no doubt about it, imported motorhomes have been riding a considerable crest in recent years – offering incredible value in terms of spec per £, as well as introducing plenty of innovation. Post-Brexit? Who knows, but that’s still some way off. Reintroduced to the UK for the 2016 season after an absence of a decade, Spanish brand, Benimar, has made a massive impact, thanks to an exclusive tie-up with the Marquis Leisure dealer group which gave it instant distribution via 11 retail outlets (more than many imports manage after years of trying). What’s also helped is the blend of keen pricing and high kit count, with Marquis also ensuring the specification – especially in the kitchens – appeals to UK users. The Mileo 3-series – overcab coachbuilts – means more berths, too. It may be under 6m long, but the 313 here offers travel and accommodation for up to six folk, and still manages to start on a 3,500kg chassis, with an upgrade to 3,650kg available – although the standard 520kg payload might be enough for some. The rear bunk beds are just the kind of feature kids love (they’re a bit tight for adult use), but they’re also great space-savers. As for the rest, it’s packed with sufficient equipment that means you won’t be spending, literally, any time working out what you can compromise on to stay under £50,000.

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THE ‘VANS TO BUY

Top 30 new ’vans – 2017 If you’ve decided to buy brand-new, here’s our pick of the very best of 2017’s crop – with innovation, quality, value or design flair marking these out as must-see models

Auto-Sleeper Corinium RB £63,705 Adria Compact SLS £49,990 Slide-outs have been around on American RVs for decades, adding extra space where you’d hardly think it was necessary. Here, however, is a European low-profile that’s just 5.99m long – and yet it squeezes in a proper end bedroom with twin 6ft 2in beds. The Slovenian company has, in effect, fitted a layout normally found in a 6.7m ’van into a usefully shorter bodyshell by virtue of a neat slide-out section in the tail. It works electrically and, despite the extension’s extra weight, the SLS still has over 600kg of payload. Not only that, but the Compact SLS comes with a good-sized garage, an overcab sunroof, a stylish galley with space-saving three-burners-inline hob and a classy washroom.

Adria Coral 690 SC Platinum £57,990 Here’s a motorhome that manages to look – and feel – more expensive than it actually is. Following on from last year’s Silver Collection, Adria is now offering two high-spec Platinum models – a Matrix with twin beds and a drop-down double, and this island bed Coral.

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The Platinums immediately stand out on any dealer forecourt, or campsite, thanks to their all-silver bodywork (including the cab) and their alloy wheels. And, inside, the new Horizont furniture makes

Island bed motorhomes are nothing new, but this is the first one from Britain’s longest established motorhome manufacturer. If you’re going to arrive at the party that late, you need to arrive with something new and, arguably, the RB does that, putting greater-thanusual emphasis on the bedroom and kitchen areas. Certainly, the galley is short of neither work space nor equipment, but it’s the rear bedroom – behind a solid door – that is the real reason to buy. Unusually, there are no steps in the bedroom floor and there’s plenty of room around the 1.94m by 1.22m mattress, too. Bedside chests of drawers are another welcome touch.

Auto-Trail V-Line SE 636 £48,207 a pleasant change from the dark woods that are en vogue across much of the motorhome market. The layout is a classic, with a continental-style lounge and a rear island bed complete with en suite featuring separate shower and toilet areas. The kitchen has the latest tall/ slim fridge and a low-set oven – far better than rivals with the oven over the cooler. But it’s the sense of style and quality – at a sensible price – that ensures the Coral’s inclusion here.

Auto-Trail may be best known for its big coachbuilts but its V-Line SE range is notable for clean, modern interiors with generous specification. Prices also undercut

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some of the obvious opposition. All the SE models feature a rear lounge but the 636 is the latest addition – and the only one to add extra versatility with a pair of rear travel seats. Not the often-seen boltupright bench, the back seats here are individually shaped for comfort. However, the newcomer remains just a two-berth, so any grandchildren along for the ride will need a tent, safari room or cab bunk overnight. That’s a small consideration on a vehicle that comes with metallic paint, a solar panel, roll-out awning, alloy wheels, cab air-conditioning and Bluetooth as standard. And its spacious rear lounge (making single beds or a double) and comprehensive interior lighting are further pluses.

Bailey Autograph 79-6 £55,490 The top-selling Autograph range gets a completely new look this season,taking it further upmarket and modernising the interiors almost beyond recognition. This 79-6 is big – eight metres and 4.25 tonnes, as well as retaining Bailey’s USP of a wider body than any rival. That pays dividends in terms of space on board – welcome if you’re using all six berths – but do be sure that you’re comfortable driving it. The new body sits on an ultra-low Al-Ko chassis, while power comes from Peugeot’s 160bhp unit. Heating is by Alde’s wet radiator system, while the layout boasts two spacious seating areas and three double beds. 024 7647 5426

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Benimar Mileo 282 £53,995 Is this the most comfortable rear lounge you can buy? It has to be in the running, but it’s not the usual U-shape. The seating is an ‘L’ with a useful low-level locker alongside. The rear lounge doesn’t make into a bed, because there’s an electric drop-down double mounted above. The 282 also has a second – more conventional – lounge/diner up front, with another drop-down bed above. So the concept is unusual, but the spec is what we’ve come to expect from this Spanish brand – comprehensive, and then some. Automatic lights and wipers, 150bhp engine and alloy wheels are new additions to a kit list that already included sat-nav, reversing camera and a microwave. No wonder that Benimar has rapidly risen up the sales charts to become one of the top imported marques.

It’s not the only coachbuilt based on the latest Transit, but here the top motor is standard. Along with a silver cab, alloy wheels, cab air-con, a reversing camera, an overcab sunroof and a solar panel. All for £46k. This 413 is the family layout, with rear bunk beds, but there are four other floorplans, including an island bed, fixed singles and two front lounge models in which the dropdown bed is the main sleeping area.

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Benimar Tessoro 413 £45,995 One hundred and seventy horsepower. In an entry-level lowprofile that’s just six-and-a-half metres long. If you want to get to the South of France in a hurry, this is the ’van for you.

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A 6.49m low-profile with a dropdown bed, this ’van breaks with tradition in some radical ways. The automotive-style rear passenger seat is mounted centrally and comes with two armrests for each person. The kitchen runs across the vehicle. The bed is an electric dropdown type but its design makes it an island double when lowered. Intrigued? You should be, and only a thorough inspection will allow you to decide if this motorhome is a direct hit or a massive miss for you. We love it, by the way. BUYING YOUR FIRST

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Plus points are a large and easyto-load garage, a very clever pull-out worktop extension in the galley and a stylish washroom with separate shower. Wood-free body construction and Dethleffs’ famed build quality are further reasons to buy.

Dreamer Family Van Select £46,000

Carado T449 Perfect 10 £50,889 As Hymer’s entry-level brand, quality is assured when you buy a Carado. Others might give you more bling, but a Carado is sure to look good and last for longer. The brand’s success in Germany has made it the top seller in its price range and, to celebrate its 10th year, it has introduced a trio of Perfect 10 editions with added spec. You get Champagne sides, an awning, bike rack, half-leather upholstery, a TV and satellite dish. The T449 is a classic island bed model measuring 7.43m, but you can also have the Perfect 10 package on the new compact French bed layout model, the T135.

Chausson 611 Welcome Travel Line £49,470 Rear passengers in motorhomes often get a rather raw deal, but not here. The latest model from French kings of innovation, Chausson, has four captain’s chairs up front, so everyone tours in equal luxury. Better still, those chairs swivel to face a coffee table on site and there’s a second seating area – L-shaped with a round table – at the back. Then there are two habitation doors – one on each side, so whether you’re in the UK or abroad you can always alight safely. And Chausson – being one of the originators of the drop-down bed craze – has fitted two double beds, each hidden in the ceiling. Family motorhoming will never be the same again…

620 models, each equipping a 7m low-profile body with a large front lounge, huge end washroom and a garage with triple access doors. These layouts have been made possible in such relatively compact bodies by using drop-down beds as the main slumber spaces. But what if you don’t want to go to bed, or get up, at the same time as your partner? What if you travel with a friend, and need single beds? Once again, Chausson has come up with a unique solution… What – at first – looks like quite a conventional, even rather British, layout is transformed by twin beds that lower individually from the roof to just 750mm off the floor. You can even retain use of the table with just the offside bed lowered. And, although the lounge offers plenty of room to relax on side-facing sofas, these convert into a pair of belted, forward-facing, reclinable seats for travel. Chausson has concocted another winning formula.

Dethleffs Globebus T 6 GT £53,490 Dethleffs’ newest model is this redesigned low-profile Globebus, which really comes to the fore with the £3,480 GT Pack, adding a whole host of goodies to give it a sportier appearance. The T 6 layout is a typical fixed single beds/garage format in a sevenmetre body that’s also on the slim side, at 2.19m.

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Truly family-orientated high-top van conversions are rare, but this Rapido Group company offers something rather special in the form of its Family Van, which is only built in high-spec Select trim. The main bed is a lengthways drop-down double sited above the generous front lounge, while your kids get transverse bunk beds at the rear. You can even convert the lounge into another bed, and there are five belted travel seats.

There’s a double floor (with storage below) in the kitchen area (which includes a huge-for-a-vanconversion 160-litre fridge) and the lower bunk bed is removable to create a rear garage. All this in a sixmetre panel van!

Elddis Autoquest 196 £42,349 The Autoquest has been a stalwart of the British motorhome scene for longer than any of us on the editorial team care to remember. But 2017 will go down as a significant year in the model’s history. Firstly, all Autoquests now sit lower on Peugeot’s lowline chassis, resulting in improved handling and stability, as well as sleeker looks. And, secondly, the new 196 model has the company’s first drop-down bed since it axed the Autoking A-class back in the early 1990s. Just like rivals from Swift and Bailey, the Autoquest 196 has spacious lounges front and rear, BUYING YOUR FIRST

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The fridge can also be operated via the MyHobby app on your smartphone. As well as the neat galley, the Vantana gets a clever washroom with a cassette loo that slides away to create more floor space for showering. And the half-dinette bench can be extended when travelling for greater shoulder room. Not just another lookalike camper!

with a drop-down bed up front to make this a genuine six-person ’van. Unlike most six-berths, though, the Elddis is available on an anyone-candrive 3,500kg chassis. If you’re tempted by the 196, also look out for higher specification ‘dealer special’ derivatives, including the Brownhills Evolution, Marquis Majestic and RBM Musketeeer.

Hobby Vantana K60 FT £54,995 We can’t ever think of a previous occasion where a new fridge would result in a motorhome being included in this Hall of Fame… and yet, here’s a conventional (on the face of it) fixed bed van conversion with a very clever cooler. The new SlimLine fridge was developed and patented by Hobby and includes a drawer for 0.7 and 1-litre drinks bottles, but the real innovation is in its location, hidden in the eye-level lockers over the galley.

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Hymer B-DL 444 £70,010 This could just, possibly, be the best two-person A-class motorhome ever. A bold statement, but let’s look at the evidence. It’s a Hymer, for a start, so the company has more A-class building experience than any other, and this – the B-Class DynamicLine is its latest design. It’s compact, too, at just 5.99m long and 2.22m wide. But look at what you get inside: a vast L-shaped kitchen with a full cooker, a class-leading bathroom with semi-separate shower and a dropdown bed over the cab which can be arranged as a double or twin singles. Then, outside, there’s a garage big enough for bikes. And payload is over 600kg.

Hymer B-DL 584 £74,330 The 2017 season sees the comeback of two famous numbers

in B-Class Hymer history – 534 and 584. The 534 marks the return of a rear lounge layout, while the 584 reintroduces the front lounge ‘bar’ layout. Both were best-sellers in the past and we see no reason why Hymer cannot repeat that trick. The B-DL 584 is a metre longer than its 444 sister, but it uses that extra space to create a superb lounge with an extra-long sofa and three swivel captain’s chairs. The full-width end washroom is pretty impressive, too.

Hymer ML-T 580 4x4 £63,360 There aren’t many ‘off-the-peg’ four-wheel drive motorhomes. You can order a 4Motion version of any Volkswagen T6 campervan but that won’t give you all-terrain-crossing ground clearance. A much more serious piece of off-road kit is the Mercedes Sprinter 4x4, which can even be had with a snorkel-style exhaust for wading through rivers. Combine this rugged base with Hymer’s ML-T low-profile and you’ve got a full-sized motorhome that’s truly ready for adventure. All a bit unnecessary for your average Club site (even after a downpour), but if you’re heading for Iceland, or Morocco, this could be just the thing. For 2017, Hymer is also offering a 4x4 version of its Grand Canyon S van conversion.

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IH N-Class 630 FL £63,495 Few van conversions are as lovingly created, or as bespoke, as an IH, and the N-Class is the company’s flagship. As such, it comes with IH’s ‘entrance module’ replacing the large sliding door with a coachbuilt-style entrance, which is easier and quieter to close and frees up valuable extra inches inside. Similarly, the rear barn doors are replaced with a fixed panel, single window and opening boot. The idea is to create the best of both worlds between a van conversion and a coachbuilt. N-Class layouts include IH’s famous rear lounges and a model with a slide-out, but the FL is our favourite for its luxurious L-shaped settee and an end washroom that betters many a much larger ’van.

Knaus BoxLife 540 MK £41,700 Last year, the six-metre BoxLife 600 waltzed off with the Motorhome of the Year trophy. This year we’re just as impressed with its little brother. Medium-wheelbase 5.4-metre van conversions have been growing in popularity as buyers realise how much more manoeuvrable they are, whilst still offering the potential for luxuries like a proper bathroom and even a fixed bed. The baby BoxLife goes even further by offering four full-sized berths – an electric drop-down double and twin bunk beds. Remove one, or both, of those bunks and the Knaus’ load-carrying potential makes it even more versatile. Add in a great price and Teutonic quality and this BoxLife’s appeal outshines even its big brother.

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No one in the whole UK motorhome market has won as many awards as Murvi. Rightly so, for this small Devon-based company constantly refines and improves its front lounge van conversions (all derived from the original Morello) to the point where they must now be almost perfect. There are bigger ’vans in the range but the Ford Transit-based Pimento appeals for its compact size, greatdriving base vehicle and layout that

A brand that’s returning to the UK in 2017, this German maker competes in the upper echelons of the van conversion sector. The Regent L is one of two Merc-based high-tops but it’s the drop-down bed and spacious lounge that not only hark back to earlier, very successful La Strada designs but create something rather unique. A huge range of options ensures that no two La Stradas are likely to be exactly the same.

Mobilvetta K-Yacht Tekno Line MH80 £67,995 Like La Strada, Mobilvetta has been away from the British motorhome market for some years, but is making a comeback this season. Here, it’s a range of A-class motorhomes, imported by Marquis.

is remarkably uncompromised by its 5.53m overall length. Relax on that side-facing sofa, enjoying the views out through an open sliding door and you’ll soon be sold on a Pimento, too. And being a Transit, you can have it in front-wheel drive, rear drive or – for real adventures – 4x4 form.

Pilote Pacific P650U £46,665 Pilote’s return to form – in the UK, especially – has bordered on meteoric. And that has given the company the confidence to develop this, a compact rear lounge layout. This is no copy of British models, though. For a start, it’s only 6.49m long. Secondly, it offers two lounge areas and four travel seats in that space, as well as surprisingly generous exterior storage. The A-class version is even more appealing.

All the K-Yachts are striking lookers with interiors that live up to their boating nomenclature with pale leather and the glossiest of glossy wood. No muddy boots or sticky fingers here, please. Alongside predictable island and twin beds, the 80’s layout is a surprise with its L-settee aft, second lounge up front and two drop-down beds. Spec is high, prices are keen but consider a chassis upgrade if the 338kg payload is insufficient for you.

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Rapido 604FF £48,600 There’s plenty of choice in the sixmetre drop-down bed market – a sector that promises compactness, a big front lounge and the comfort of a one-piece mattress that gently lowers from the ceiling. Bürstner and Chausson are key combatants in this arena but Rapido’s 600FF, arguably, beat them both. Now the French firm has gone one better, with the new 604FF. Look at the comfort in the lounge and the amount of worktop in the kitchen and you’ll find it hard to believe that this is just 5.94m long. Definitely a star of the 2017 season, you can read a full test in the Oct ‘16 issue of What Motorhome.

twin-lounge models but still comes with five seatbelts and six sleeping berths. In terms of the interior design, however, it is a world away from its predecessor and so much more contemporary than some of its key British opposition. The looks, made-in-Britain tag and expansive dealer network will be enough to tempt many, but the lack of external storage, or a separate shower cubicle, may still push others in the direction of imports.

Tribute T-726 £44,196 British-built bunk bed motorhomes are something of a rarity, but as others desert the overcab coachbuilt market, Auto-Trail’s budget brand takes the fight to the continentals with the new T-726. Available with a spacious L-settee lounge or a pullman dinette and six seatbelts, this newcomer appeals with its well-shaped travel seats, roomy washroom with separate shower and top-quality upholstery that belies its £44k price tag.

Roller Team Zefiro 685 £43,756 With twin single beds over a huge garage, a drop-down bed over the lounge, a 141-litre slim tower fridge, and split en suite ablutions, the latest addition to the Zefiro range seems right on trend for 2017’s motorhome buyer. Add in a Euro VI Ford Transit cab for extra driver appeal and you have a pretty good all-round package, especially as this Italian company builds ‘mirror image’ versions of its continental designs for the UK. Now look at the ultra-keen price and you’ll not be surprised to learn that UK sales of the brand were up 50% in 2016.

Swift Escape 685 £45,990 The best-selling range from Britain’s largest motorhome manufacturer has been totally redesigned for the new season. Eight models are available – all low-profile. The 685 is the shorter of two

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Wellhouse Moselle £44,500 If any campervan can outdo the kudos of a Volkswagen, it’s one with a Mercedes star on the nose. One that combines the best German elevating roof (SCA) and sliding seat (Schnierle) systems with stylish Italian furniture (from Tecnoform). One that starts life not as a basic panel van, but as a Tourer Pro people-carrier. Wellhouse has considerable form in campervans. This is one of its best.

WildAx Pulsar HT £46,995 What Motorhome’s erstwhile Deputy Editor, Duncan Evans, is not a man easily impressed, but he returned from testing the Pulsar HT positively overflowing with praise. Basis is the shortest version of the Fiat’s twin, the Citroën Relay – so it’s just five metres long. But WildAx makes all five of those metres count, squeezing a full bathroom into a camper barely bigger than a VW T6. There are four travel seats, too, and twin sliding doors for convenient access wherever you park.

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Mercedes Marco Polo £53,180 Here at last is a true rival for the Volkswagen California, the campervan that VW builds in its own factory and sells through its own dealer network. The Marco Polo is not new, but it has never previously been sold here through official Mercedes-Benz channels. Now you can order this iconic camper in right-hand drive, at a price that is surprisingly keen considering its spec and quality of finish. Is it better than a California? We can’t wait to find out...

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Something special They’re called ‘dealer specials’ and that’s exactly what they are: limited edition ranges made exclusively for specific retailers, to their own specification W hat you can expect with any special edition motorhome are different graphics and soft furnishings. Thereafter, there will be whole lists of added equipment over and above that of the standard factory model on which they’re based. That usually means a higher price, too, but it’s more than offset by the combined value of the extra equipment you get. The key is, as well as a level of exclusivity, such vehicles allow dealers to tailor vehicles to what they know will appeal most to their customers (and that does vary around the country). Most dealer specials (sometimes they’re called special editions, or similar) are well established and they should hold their value well over the longer term as they’re based on mainstream motorhomes. The following will give you a flavour for what’s out there…

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Dolphin Motorhomes Locations Southampton, Hampshire and Christchurch, Dorset Range Envy Based on Elddis Autoquest Key Points Introduced in 2014, this range has already grown to ten models, all with silver sides and wind-out awnings. Each Envy also comes with a Thatcham Category 1 alarm, cooker with dual-fuel hob, plus microwave oven, reversing camera, external shower point and more. New for 2017 There’s more equipment than ever on 2017 Envys, including a choice of graphite grey or all-white cabs and front bumpers. Also new are Truma 100W solar panels and USB sockets in the lounges. More details dolphinmotorhomes.co.uk

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Locations 11 outlets throughout England Ranges Majestic, Lifestyle Based on Elddis Autoquest/Accordo/ Encore, Swift Escape Key Points Two very long-established special edition ranges. Majestic has, for a long time now, been the UK’s most popular such range. Marquis arguably tops the charts when it comes to added spec,with tyre pressure monitoring systems, tracker and alarm, TV aerial and top-of-the-range DAB radio/MP3 player with Bluetooth and sat-nav, and automatic air-con. Lifestyles continue as a five-model range for 2017, all on Fiat chassis with a 2.3-litre, 130bhp engine and the option of Comfort-Matic automatic transmission. New for 2017 All 2017 Majestics come on Peugeot’s low-level Boxer chassis with the latest 2-litre, 160bhp engine upgrade. The 196 six-berth is a new model to the line-up. Latest Lifestyles benefit from GRP external and internal walls to their coachbuilt bodywork, plus black metallic cabs, Seitz habitation doors, stereo upgrades and more. More details marquisleisure.co.uk

Location Halifax, West Yorkshire Range Musketeer Based on Elddis Autoquest Key Points From a company that’s not afraid to do things a bit differently. It’s a four-model Musketeer line-up for 2017 – d’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis II. New for 2017 Significant highlights to report here include the DPS 360, a 360-degree parking and viewing aid with recording function and mini-CCTV system, complete with Thatcham Category 1 alarm. Specification upgrades include a solar panel and a USB socket. Plus there are now extended fourth and fifth year warranties for both the base vehicle and the habitation side. More details rbm.co.uk

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Tyne Valley Motorhomes Location Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Range Signature Based on Elddis Autoquest Key Points A relative newcomer to special editions, Tyne Valley introduced its Signature line-up in 2012. The metallic blue cab of each Signature matches the Tyne Valley company colours, then each specification goes well beyond that, with goodies such as a DAB radio, cab air-conditioning, Garmin Caravan Club edition sat-nav, solar panel, reversing camera, tracking system, external shower and 230V mains sockets, etc. New for 2017 The range is increased to six models for this season with the newest being the 196 – a low-profile six-berth with a drop-down double bed. More details tynevalleymotorhomes.co.uk

Brownhills Location Newark, Nottinghamshire Ranges Evolution, Champagne Based on Elddis Autoquest, Swift Escape Key Points Brownhills returned to the special editions sector in 2014 with its Evolution range, with models 115 and 196 immediately becoming best sellers. The Champagne line-up was introduced for this season and each model comes as standard with three packs – Champagne, Habitation and Comfort. Equipment covered by these ranges from alloy wheels to ESP with traction control and hill descent (Champagne), to awning, rear view camera and solar panel (Habitation), and cab airconditioning, opening sunroof and Status TV aerial (Comfort), plus a whole lot more. New for 2017 For Evolution, there are 100W solar panels, USB sockets, plus soft-closing drawers and locker doors. More details brownhills.co.uk

† North Wales dealership, Vehicles 4 Leisure, offers its own Prestige versions of selected Elddis Autoquest and Accordo models. vehicles4leisure.co.uk † In the south of Wales, look out for 3A’s Leisure’s Riva Gold range, again based on the popular Elddis Autoquest. 3acaravans.co.uk † Lowdhams, with branches in Huddersfield and near Nottingham, uses Swift Group’s latest Escape for its Freestyle models (six for 2017) and Bessacarr for its five Hi-Styles. lowdhams.com † Pearman Briggs’ Newent branch is where you can see its five Magnum GT models. pearmanbriggs.co.uk † There are six models in the Premier range from Sussex Caravan Centre. Derived from Elddis Autoquests, they’re the Chiltington 105 and 175, Salvington, Goodwood, Ashington and Fontwell. sussexcaravancentre.co.uk † Preston Motorhomes also has six models in its special edition Elddis Autoquest line-up, called Supreme. prestoncm.co.uk † Cheshire-based Spinney puts its Vogue name to its special edition versions of selected Elddis Autoquests (six) and Swift Escapes (eight), as well as VW-based campervans, courtesy of Hillside Leisure. spinney.co.uk † Highbridge Caravan Centre in Somerset is the latest dealer to hit the special editions road. All-new for 2017, there are eight Coastline models, based on Swift’s Escapes. highbridgecaravans.co.uk † Venture Caravans boasts two branches – near Daventry, Northamptonshire and Hitchin, Hertfordshire – where you can view its Impressa models, from – unsurprisingly – Elddis. venture-caravans.com

West Country Motorhomes Locations Brent Knoll, Somerset and Swindon, Wiltshire Range Sunseeker Based on Elddis Autoquest, Swift Escape Key Points One of the longest-established special edition ranges, West Country Motorhomes took on the Sunseeker name when Elddis relinquished it in 2004. Prior to this, however, West Country had been offering (since 1997) its own Lux versions of the Autohomes Wanderer, Wayfarer and other models (Autohomes was owned by Elddis at this time). The current Sunseeker line-up comprises six models, of which the 115 has long been the most popular. All are on chassis rated at 3,500kg or less. New for 2017 Latest Sunseekers carry on the same winning formula, kicking off with a light blue metallic front with lots of cab upgrades, including Thatcham Category 1 alarm. More details westcountrymotorhomes.co.uk

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Get it right Your starter for ten? Here are our top tips for the when, where, how and why of buying your first motorhome

1 Research, research and research

Get out there and do the hard stuff. View vehicles anywhere – at dealers, shows (outdoor and indoor – that’s the amazing Düsseldorf Caravan Salon in the photo left) and campsites (motorhome owners are, generally, a pretty friendly lot and will happily talk about their vehicles). Not forgetting online, too. Ignore the hyper-positives, as well as the hypernegatives, and you’ll get a rounded picture of the vehicle(s) you’re interested in. Remember, also, many folk take a long time to reach the right decision – anything up to two years. That’s a lot of research, but it’s worth it.

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All about the layout

No doubt about it, the key to motorhoming success is finding an interior layout that works for you (read more on pages 9 to 18). There will be more than one, of course, but early on you need to decide what you want in terms of beds (fixed, or to be made up each night from lounge seating), kitchen specification, washroom (with or without a separate shower), number of travel seats, etc… not forgetting storage. But, on top of that, how you will squeeze your priorities into the overall size of vehicle that, again, best suits you.

3You want to do what?

Consider your motorhome as a means to an end. In other words, it’s about what you want to do with your vehicle – whether it’s weekends away on walking trips (with or without the dog), or long-term touring that’s going to take you away for months at a time. Or attending events (shows, sporting activities, etc). Or heading out into the wilds (as above), where you need to be fully self-sufficient. Or just a base to warm up and make yourself a hot cocoa.

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Act global, buy local

By all means, carry out your research as far and as wide as you like. Come buying time, though, there’s a lot to be said for purchasing a vehicle from a dealer near you. You’ll be a priority when it comes to servicing and general after-sales service, for starters. Don’t forget there are also lots of manufacturers that sell direct. These tend to be makers of more specialist products, right down to fully bespoke conversions. Buy with an eye to the future, too. Recognised brands with a pedigree are most likely to get the best price at trade-in time.

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Seek perfection

Aim for perfection… but be realistic. Things can and do go wrong with motorhomes. It’s how they’re remedied that is the true test of how well you chose the folk you ended up buying from. Ultimately, any motorhome is a three-way compromise – between overall size (smaller equals easier to drive), interior layout and specification (bigger is usually better), and the price you want to pay (and can afford). The best time to buy? When it suits you, but if you’re buying new you’ll get the biggest choice by ordering in the autumn. And remember that delivery times can sometimes be long. Very long.

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Try before you buy

Never used a motorhome before? Worried about driving a larger vehicle than you’re used to? Yet to use a campsite? Do consider hiring before you buy. There are lots of specialist motorhome hire companies out there offering a good choice of vehicles – from campervans to six-berth coachbuilts. Some are connected to specialist dealerships – and there are often savings to be made if you hire before subsequently purchasing.

7Inspect, then check again

A motorhome purchase is almost akin to buying a house. Your first impressions should tell you a lot. But then it’s down to checking every conceivable aspect. And don’t worry – good dealers won’t push you into a sale. Be wary at shows if a salesperson pushes you hard... Here’s interesting advice from one dealer, “Walk around a vehicle five times… and then again. Sometimes you can’t see the wood for the trees – not everything is blindingly obvious on first inspection.” Motorhome sales people are employed to do a job – and that’s to sell you a motorhome. So, make sure you deal with folk who know the products they are selling really thoroughly. Ask lots of questions.

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Buy the best you can afford

That might sound obvious enough. But consider how you define ‘best’. That doesn’t mean overspending. Or buying the biggest. Indeed, there’s something to be said for keeping a bit of your budget back – for that accessory you didn’t feel you’d need at the time, for instance. Roll-out awnings, satellite dishes, etc, can be expensive add-ons. Don’t forget, also, the introduction of PCPs (Personal Contract Purchase) for new motorhomes means your dream could be closer than you thought.

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An HPI check will determine the owner is who he says he is, that there’s no outstanding finance to be paid, and whether the vehicle has ever had any accident damage. For pre-owned vehicles, a good study of the service records – for both the base vehicle and the habitation – will determine how well it’s been looked after. Likewise, with pre-owned motorhomes, look out for a full set of MoTs, receipts for repair work and added accessories, etc. There’s lots of devil in the details, too. Many motorhome owners keep in-depth records of every trip out in, and work done on, their vehicles…they’re a key indicator of a motorhome that’s been properly used and cared for from new. Make sure you get a proper handover, too, with all your last-minute questions answered.

Read all about it – regularly

Congratulations – you’ve made the best possible start by investing in this one-off publication. But this is just the start. There’s more. Reading a monthly magazine will keep you up-to-date with the hottest topics, as well as providing valuable background information on all aspects of motorhome ownership – from changes in driving licences, to vehicle weights and payloads, getting an interior reupholstered, adding accessories, when to do DIY and when to leave it to the experts, and so much more. There’s a lot to take in. But you’ll get there. MMM has been the motorhomers’ bible for over 50 years now and is still the UK’s top-selling monthly magazine on the subject. What Motorhome is full of buying advice, while Campervan is for you if you want a camper rather than a full-blown motorhome. You’ll also get all the very latest news on our website outandaboutlive.co.uk

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Purchasing points Where to buy a motorhome? It’s an important question, and all part of the journey towards ownership. Here are some pointers…

Shows – put on an exhibition

Dealers – more than just a sale Look for specialist motorhome dealers with some long-term pedigree, as well as backing such as approval from trade body, the National Caravan Council, for their workshops. Another ‘stamp of approval’ is the Preferred Dealer Scheme operated by membership organisation, the Camping and Caravanning Club. Obviously, personal plaudits from motorhoming friends or family count, too. Arguably, more so. The majority of specialist dealers are family-owned and can point to long histories – start with the About Us section that any website has. It’s even better if they can show long-term affiliations with specific manufacturers. A long history with a manufacturer will pay dividends in terms of expertise and experience.

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Overheads in terms of buildings and staff mean prices for vehicles will be that bit more, of course. But the compensation is the whole after-sales package that a leading dealer can offer – that’s everything from handy titbits of advice through to servicing, repair and accessory fitting services. The ideal? A good dealer local to you (cutting travel time/costs) who knows exactly how to look after you – and won’t charge you a fortune for the privilege!

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FOR AND AGAINST Plus An all-round sales package. Warranty backup. Full consumer protection rights Minus There will be a premium on prices. Starting pricetags are often higher

Want to really do your research on a new motorhome? The Motorhome and Caravan Show, every October at Birmingham’s NEC, is the annual showcase for the latest models. A lot of sales are made there, too, and you’ll see special offers to tempt you. An altogether different proposition is our own National Motorhome Show at Peterborough, every April. It’s the biggest of all the outdoor events and is a great way of kicking off the season – with a huge selection of motorhomes, both new and used, from a massive spectrum of manufacturers and retailers. We also run a series of smaller events throughout the country from spring until autumn (see our show diary overleaf). The other key factor about shows is that you’ll meet others who share your enthusiasm for motorhomes. Indeed, such venues are great places to really glean top advice – some of which will be excellent, and some of which will almost certainly be conflicting. Key, also, is to make at least one visit to a dealer’s premises, even if you have agreed a purchase at a show – it’s all part of knowing exactly who you are buying from. Also, if you end up buying at a show from a dealership that’s far way from you, check out the links they have with specialists closer to home for warranty work.

FOR AND AGAINST Plus Lots to see in one place. Bargain potential Minus It might be hard to ascertain any seller’s full provenance at a show. Potential information overload

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Occasionally, you get auctions where there are some motorhomes involved (often alongside touring caravans). Typically, newer vehicles arriving at such venues are there because there have been defaults on finance payments. Some auction fodder will be bespoke conversions for which there is no other demand. And some stuff is simply deemed not worth the extra work involved to get it back to full working order (which isn’t to say you won’t view it as a genuine bargain). It’s definitely a question of ‘what you see is what you get’ here. If you do buy at such venues, make sure the vehicle is fully locked as soon as it’s sold… there is a tendency for interior fittings to go missing if no one’s looking! And remember that you’ll be bidding against traders with a lot more experience (and resources) than you. See cav.auctionview. co.uk/querystock.asp for details and dates of forthcoming BCA motorhome auctions.

The internet – easy info

Google ‘motorhome for sale’, or similar, and you’ll be faced with days of research! It’s not called the worldwide web for nothing, either – you might have to travel a long way to find your bargain. It’s a simple question, but it’s worth asking why an individual is using the internet to sell their motorhome. You need to view the ’van, not the advert. Anyone can do a poor advert for a good motorhome. But you don’t want to fall for a good advert for a poor ’van. You need to be wary, too, of any organisation posing as a dealership that has an online presence, but no physical premises (workshops, etc).

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FOR AND AGAINST Plus Potential for bargains, but you have to act fast Minus Be very aware of what you could be getting into

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Private sales You see the vehicle you want and it’s being sold by a neighbour, a friend, or even one of your own family. Time to act? Time to think, more like. You should be fully au fait with the vehicle. You should be getting a bargain. You might get a few extras thrown in – outdoor furniture, gas cylinder, etc – especially if the seller is giving up on motorhoming altogether. What you won’t get, of course, is any kind of warranty. And that could be the start of lots of problems if things do go wrong. At the very least, insist on proof of up-to-date servicing of the base vehicle, as well as the habitation area (or query why these haven’t been done with a sale imminent). You should also ensure any viewings (and one is never going to be enough) take place at the seller’s home address – that’s the same address as appears on documentation (such as the V5) providing proof of ownership. Don’t forget to check out the private ads each month in MMM. Unlike buying from a dealer, with a private purchase the onus is on you to check out aspects like proof of ownership, the authenticity of any documentation and a whole lot more. Legislation like the Consumer Rights Act only affects a transaction between an authorised commercial seller (ie the dealer) and a purchaser.

SHOW DIARY – 2017 Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show NEC, Birmingham 21-26 February ccmshow.co.uk The Yorkshire Motorhome & Accessory Show Harrogate 24-26 March outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows The National Motorhome Show Peterborough 21-23 April outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows The Southern Motorhome Show Newbury 19-21 May outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows The Midsummer Motorhome Show Stoneleigh 23-25 June outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows The Norfolk Motorhome Show Norwich 21-23 July outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows The Western Motorhome Show Malvern 18-20 August outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows Caravan Salon Düsseldorf, Germany 26 August-3 September caravan-salon.com The Southwest Motorhome Show Shepton Mallet 8-10 September outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows The Motorhome Show Season Finale Lincoln 22-24 September outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows The Motorhome and Caravan Show NEC, Birmingham 17-22 October motorhomeandcaravan.show.co.uk

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Weight off your mind

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before it has been loaded with all your holiday gear, and the payload is calculated by deducting the MRO from the maximum weight figure. So, a motorhome with a maximum weight of 3,500kg and MRO of 3,000kg would have a payload of 500kg. However, awnings, satellite TV systems, even engine and transmission upgrades will eat into the payload figure. Payloads are a bit of a grey area, though, because different motorhome manufacturers can quote different MRO figures – some use just the empty motorhome with no fuel, gas or fresh water on board, while others include diesel plus gas but no water, for example, and others include a token amount of H²O (around 20 litres). Until recently, most major UK manufacturers quoted the weight of the motorhome with the driver at 75kg (approx 11st 11lb), plus 90% full fuel, fresh water and gas. But now things have changed,

as some quote payloads without water. In reality, you’ll usually drive with your fresh tank half full or more, so apparent increases in payload are quite misleading. So why the change? It’s at this point that the subject of licencing comes up. If you passed your car driving test after 1 January 1997 you are limited to driving a vehicle of no more than 3,500kg maximum weight. If you passed your test before that date you can drive a vehicle that weighs up to 7,500kg. However, once you reach the age of 70, you will only be licenced to drive vehicles up to 3,500kg unless you apply to the DVLA to keep your entitlement (and undergo regular medical checks). Because of all this, motorhome manufacturers are striving to make sure that they offer a BUYING YOUR FIRST

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A big garage is great for all your outdoor gear but check that you’re not exceeding your gross weight or axle limits

wide range of models with a gross weight of 3,500kg. Lightweight construction techniques are constantly being developed (Hymer is one of the real leaders here), but one easy way to appear to gain payload is to reduce the amount of fresh water quoted as part of the MRO figure… There’s more to consider, too, before you go for a heavier chassis to get a greater payload. On the Continent, vehicles with a gross weight of greater than 3,500kg are often subject to reduced speed limits and increased toll charges (as well as being barred from some roads, such as centres of villages) – these factors are worth

Here’s a few things that aren’t usually included with a motorhome, but you shouldn’t leave without • Hook-up lead Unless you’re planning on of gas on holiday, so carry a spare doing a lot of wild camping, you’re going • First aid & emergency kit These are to need one of these on campsites compulsory in many European countries, • Hook-up adaptor A 3-pin adaptor is and handy in the UK, too useful for ‘van preparation – giving it a • Toilet fluid If you have an on-board loo, vacuum or cooling the fridge you won’t want to leave without this! • Hose Campsites don’t usually supply • Kitchenware Go for plastic crockery sets these, so get a food grade one to fill your and lightweight pots if you’re watching water tank your payload • Windscreen blinds Cabs are usually the • Chlorine tablets Useful for treating your least insulated part of a motorhome, so water source in emergencies get a thermal blind • Torch Handy around the campsite, for coming • Gas cylinders You don’t want to run out back from the pub, or if you break down

investigating if you are likely to spend a lot of time abroad. In the UK, car speed limits apply unless your vehicle’s unladen weight exceeds 3,050kg (note that figure – not 3,500kg). The next thing to consider is axle weights, as this is all about correct load distribution. Somewhere on the motorhome you’ll find a weight rating plate (usually inside the driver’s door or under the bonnet), which gives this important information. On the plate, you’ll find the maximum vehicle weight, the gross train weight (the total maximum legal weight of the motorhome and a loaded trailer), and also figures

WHAT DOES IT WEIGH? Useful weights for calculating how much payload you need (approx weights) Air-conditioning unit (roof mounted) 35kg Automatic gearbox 20-50kg Awning (drive-away) 23kg Awning (safari room) 25kg Awning (wind-out) 40kg Barbecue 15kg Bike (pedal cycle) 15kg Bike (electric) 25kg Bike rack 10kg Engine upgrade 50-70kg Gas cylinder (full 6kg/13kg) 17/35kg Hook-up lead (10m/25m) 2kg/5kg Hose (15m on a reel) 2kg Leisure battery (100Ah) 30kg Levelling wedges 5-9kg Microwave oven 11kg Motorcycle (125cc) 130kg Motorcycle loading ramp 10kg Outdoor chair 5kg Outdoor table 5kg Satellite TV system 15kg Scooter (50cc) 100kg Solar panel (flexible) (100W) 1.5kg Solar panel (rigid) (100W) 15kg Toilet chemical (4 litres) 4kg Toolkit 15kg Towbar 60kg

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TOP TIPS Insist that any used ’van you might want to buy is weighed before you do the deal. Fitted extras will eat into its payload figure, which might not have been quoted accurately in the first place Is the vehicle you are buying (new) available with a chassis upgrade? If you are licenced to drive vehicles over 3,500kg this might be an essential route to an adequate payload Equip your ‘van with kit that’s as light as possible. As a general rule, and excluding things such as tools and spares, if you’ve not used an item for a couple of seasons, ditch it

A couple of electric bikes could eat up 50kg of your payload

for the maximum weight for the front and rear axles, respectively. If you add up both axle weights, you’ll see that the total figure is higher than the maximum weight for the vehicle – this is to allow for the fact that there may not be an even distribution of load. Don’t forget that exceeding axle weights is illegal, too. Phew! All that number crunching is enough to make anyone’s head hurt, but any good dealer should be able to advise you. The main things to consider when choosing a motorhome are how much stuff you’re likely to be carrying around, how many people, and the weight of any options and accessories you’re going to add. Then ensure you have sufficient payload to cope with all that. If buying secondhand, remember that any after-market accessories added by previous owners will eat into the payload quoted in the brochure. If you already have a motorhome and want to check you’re within your weight limits, an easy solution is to head to your nearest weighbridge and get your fully loaded motorhome weighed – visit gov.uk/find-weighbridge and enter your postcode to find your nearest one. You should get the axle weights done, too, and you’ll usually receive a printout for your future reference.

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How to pay Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) is a finance option familiar to car buyers that’s now also available for motorhomes... B lack Horse, the leisure vehicle finance arm of Lloyds Bank, introduced PCPs back in October 2016 so that a wider range of people would have the option of buying a brand-new motorhome, as the PCP deal allows buyers to spread the cost over several years. “We’ve spoken to a number of people recently, particularly young families, who want a motorhome but are reluctant to make such a large financial and long-term commitment,” said Nagla Thabet, Black Horse Head of Franchise and Leisure. “Launching PCP directly addresses this and offers these people the flexibility they need.” The attraction for many buyers is that it allows them to try the hobby for a few years without having to buy a new motorhome. If they don’t like it, they will have the option to hand back the motorhome at the end of the term. PCP will be familiar to many new car buyers (around three-quarters of new private cars in the UK are bought this way) and lots of the processes are exactly the same as if you were funding a car by PCP. It works by allowing a customer to pay a deposit and then have set monthly repayments over a period of up to five years. At this point, there is an option to give the motorhome back, pay the outstanding amount (known as the balloon payment) or trade in the vehicle and use any residual equity to start a new PCP agreement on a new motorhome. There are terms and conditions that dictate the state in which the

’van must be returned, including a limit of 8,000 miles per year. It is also likely to demand that all servicing and warranty work is done by an approved dealer at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer. The intention of the PCP deal is primarily to attract more new buyers into the motorhome market. This means it is likely to be better suited to entry-level models, although all new models within the range set by Black Horse will be available on PCP.

TOP TIP Don’t forget that monthly loan repayments are in addition to the cost of owning and running a motorhome. Remember to consider the cost of insurance, road tax, fuel, maintenance, campsite fees, breakdown cover and accessories.

Alternative finance options

A personal loan There are many personal loan options, which have varied interest rates depending on the duration of the loan, the amount borrowed, and your credit history. The main high street banks have competitive rates on personal loans, and your own bank may be able to offer you an exclusive existing-customers-only deal. There are also specialist loan companies for motorhomes. The best thing to do to begin with is to have a look on sites like Compare the Market or Money Supermarket.

TOP TIP If you’re buying a motorhome built overseas, check with your dealer that the price you agree now is the price you will pay when it arrives, and will not be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Savings In a recent MMM survey, over 70% of buyers said they planned on using cash savings to purchase their next ‘van. Although it’s a big sum of cash to stump up, the advantage is that you own your ‘van from the outset, so you avoid paying interest and won’t have monthly

repayments to worry about. The disadvantage is that all your hard-earned cash will disappear in one go. Equity release The most popular method is a lifetime mortgage where the loan is secured against your property. There are no repayments and the amount, plus interest, is only paid back when the scheme ends, which is usually on the sale of the property or on the death of the policyholder. The downside is that the value of your estate is reduced, and the amount of interest on the final settlement can vary significantly. Pension drawdown If you’re 55+, you have access to the full amount invested in your personal pension. In effect, you can take out a lump sum before you retire and spend it on a ’van. The first 25% of what you take out is tax-free while the remaining 75% will be taxed at your normal marginal rate. Don’t forget that your final pension income could be seriously reduced when you retire.

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BUYING DECISIONS In association with...

Covering notes It can be difficult to choose the right insurance – do you go for the cheapest price, the most comprehensive cover, a special offer or a reputable name? C omfort Insurance has regularly won What Motorhome magazine’s survey of specialist insurers, so we spoke to the company’s Charlotte Davies to pick her brains on everything you need to know on the subject. Her advice? “The very cheapest isn’t always the best option but there is no need to pay over the odds for a good specialist policy.”

Choosing the right motorhome insurance

Don’t just accept the first quote you get from an advertiser in this magazine – if you shop around and are prepared to haggle, you could save several hundred pounds. Use the internet to compare quotes before picking up the phone and then be prepared to ask the right questions about your cover – if you don’t, you could end up missing out on benefits and paying too much. You’ll want to consider breakdown cover in case your motorhome can’t be fixed immediately – and a good policy will also compensate you for any extra accommodation costs while you can’t live in your ’van. Think about whether you’ll be going abroad, too, as not all policies cover this, although most offer 90 days’ foreign cover and the Caravan Club policy is valid for up to 270 days. And are you taking pets with you? What happens if your ’van can’t be fixed and you’re in the south of Spain – your policy may only repatriate you and your motorhome back to the UK, but not Fido! Don’t forget the contents of your motorhome – policies generally cover the items inside your ’van, but it’s worth checking what the maximum value per item is if you’re taking valuable belongings with you (or make sure they’re separately covered on your household policy). Check that bikes on your cycle 024 7647 5426

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TOP TIP How much time are you going to spend abroad? Some policies only cover 30 days, others go up to eight months. And not all include breakdown cover on the Continent.

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rack and any car or trailer you’re towing is covered, too. Charlotte stresses the importance of gas and explosion cover, “Carrying enough gas with you for your travelling needs makes this a real risk to be considered.” Then there’s new-for-old cover – as Charlotte explains, “When you have had a motorhome for less than a year, you do not want to be in a position of having to replace it with a used one.”

Keeping costs down

“Significant discounts are given for low mileage, so be sure you are only paying for the mileage you are doing. Most companies will let you increase mileage but not decrease it, so try to be accurate, as you don’t want to overpay,” advises Charlotte. Motorhome security is another factor to consider, as immobilisers, alarms and tracking devices make theft less likely, and you’ll get discounted premiums accordingly.

Look for devices that are ‘Thatcham approved’. Then there’s motorhome storage – parking your vehicle on the street, compared with keeping it in a secure storage facility, will make a huge difference to your premium. Look for sites which are members of the Caravan Storage Site Owners’ Association (CaSSOA). Remember your no-claims bonus, too – if you have this on your car, some insurers will offer an introductory discount on your motorhome policy. Another thing you can do is join a club – being a member of a major club, like the Caravan Club or the Camping and Caravanning Club, often attracts a discount, as most insurers recognise club members for being experienced. In addition, the two larger clubs have their own insurance services. And finally, a word of caution from Charlotte, “Remember, any saving will soon be forgotten if your claim is refused for failing to disclose information, so always be truthful!” BUYING YOUR FIRST

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THE LIFESTYLE

One word –

freedom! Ask any motorhome or campervan owner why they love the hobby and there’s a single word with which they’ll more than likely respond

Find somewhere with an Alpine view like this and the most difficult aspect of motorhoming will be finding a reason to move on

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L ook at all those shiny new models on a dealer’s forecourt, or at a show, and it’s easy to get confused and lose sight of what this is all about. You’ll read this guide in the hope of finding the right ’van for you, but much more important is getting as much use as you can out of the vehicle – whether ancient campervan or spanking new A-class – once you’ve bought it. That doesn’t mean you have to book a ferry to Morocco, or plan a round-the-world tour, for that weekend in Whitby might be just as rewarding. With your motorhome or campervan parked on the drive and ready to go – just add clothes and food – you can be away in a jiffy. You don’t have to go very far – and many don’t – as a local basic CL or farm site may introduce you to walks, villages and pubs virtually on your doorstep that you never knew existed. It’s that unplanned nature of motorhoming that’s often the most fun. Discovering that the weather forecast, out of season, looks surprisingly promising and just heading off can be an adventure in itself. I once took a Dover to Calais cross-Channel ferry without even deciding which country I was going to end up in, and only settled on Germany’s delightful Harz mountains on reading a feature in our sister magazine, MMM, while actually at sea! Of course, if you’re heading to the British seaside on a Bank Holiday weekend, you’ll need to book, but there are so many small campsites around the UK that an unplanned trip is usually quite possible. In the less populated areas of Scotland there are likely to be

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wild camping opportunities, too, and in France the aires network of overnight stops for motorhomes is so comprehensive that you’ll always find somewhere – and it may even be free. Last summer, in the peak month of August, I set off on the excellent Stena Line service from Harwich to Hook of Holland with a rough plan of heading to the Black Forest. We booked just our first night’s stop (as we’d be arriving in the Netherlands in the evening) and simply found German campsites as and when the mood took us. Wherever you go, you’ll have all your own facilities with you, so no longer are you reliant on dirty public toilets, greasy cafés and overpriced motorway service

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ABOVE Great weather means eating outside BELOW LEFT TO RIGHT Crossing the Rhine by ferry adds to the fun Kids love motorhoming but make sure that their seats fit – few motorhomes have Isofix The size of your ’van doesn’t matter when you’ve got a lakeside pitch!

area food. Why not use the money you’ll save on those disappointing experiences to treat yourself to a top-notch restaurant or five-star site with swimming pools instead? And, although many motorhome buyers are retired couples, younger, more adventurous types and families can benefit from the lifestyle just as much. Motorhomes with garages can be the perfect accessory for a hobby – cycling, water sports, motor racing and more – while bunk bed ’vans are ripe for holidaying with offspring from toddlers to teenagers. Summer will soon be with us and the adventures can begin again (if they ever ceased). Hold on, it’s sunny outside, so where shall we go, Cumbria or Cornwall?

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TOURING

Great sites for your motorhome Make sure the campsite you book for your first touring trip is as good as it looks in the adverts by choosing a selected site from one of these groups…

Premier Parks

Premier Parks has only been going since 2008, but it sure knows a thing or two about top-quality motorhome sites. There are 100 amazing campsites in the group (with a waiting list to join!). Each one has been independently assessed to ensure that standards stay sky-high. A huge number of the sites that have passed the stringent assessments are positioned near the coast, meaning that the Premier Parks’ online brochure is a fantastic place to look when planning a summer holiday in good old Blighty. But there are also many tranquil sites located in beautiful rural countryside. Red Kite Touring Park –

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in mid Wales – is one such site, with stunning valley views. Visit premier-parks.co.uk

Best of British

If you’re looking for privately owned sites with superb amenities and great customer service, Best of British is a good shout. It has over 50 touring sites spanning the length and breadth of the UK, including the stunning Old Oaks Touring Park in Glastonbury, Somerset. This peaceful site is set amidst some of Britain’s finest countryside and is also within easy reach of Bournemouth and Weston-super-Mare. Because all the sites are individually run, you don’t feel like you’re visiting an identikit chain when

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ABOVE The Old Oaks Touring Park is set in superb Somerset scenery BELOW Red Kite Touring Park is one of just 100 Premier Parks around the UK

you stay at one of the Best of British sites, and the great thing is that its sites cater for all tastes. Choose from child-friendly, adults-only, rural, coastal or dog-friendly campsites. Fill out the online form and you can also get a loyalty card, giving you access to some great offers. Visit bob.org.uk

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Tranquil Parks

We all love the sound of children laughing, playing and having a good time, but sometimes it’s nice to completely get away from it all, isn’t it? If this idea resonates with you, then you’re going to love checking out the 39 sites that makes up the Tranquil Parks collection. All of these sites are adults-only, meaning total relaxation and real peace and

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ABOVE Heading south-west? You can’t do better than a Corwall’s Finest Park, such as Polmanter Touring Park BELOW The 39 adults-only sites in the Tranquil Parks network include Waterrow in Somerset

quiet are the name of the game. You’ll find Tranquil Parks touring sites all across Britain, with most of them having idyllic, serene locations that mean you really can just set up your outdoor chairs, chill out and recharge those batteries. At Buying Your First Motorhome magazine we have fantastic memories of a trip to Waterrow Touring Park near Taunton in

Somerset – it’s quite possibly England’s most peaceful campsite! Keep your eye on the website for special offers, too. Visit tranquilparks.co.uk

Cornwall’s Finest Parks

Catering solely for those seeking the very best sites in England’s most westerly county, Cornwall’s Finest Parks knows all there is to know about the region’s best places to stay in your ’van. You won’t have to worry about the standard of any of its sites because every one of them has a minimum four-star rating, so the highest quality is guaranteed. The majority of its campsites are along the coast between St Ives and Padstow, with the Newquay area being one that will spoil you for choice. Each of these sites is individually owned and their level of customer service is renowned. All of the Cornwall’s Finest Parks are great, but the pitches and facilities at the award-winning Polmanter Touring Park really are worthy of a special mention. Visit cornwallfinestparks. co.uk

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Riddings Wood is an eco-friendly Caravan and Camping park set in 11 acres of woodland in the tranquil and idyllic Derbyshire countryside offering a quiet and relaxing retreat. New luxury lodges available for 2017.

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5 star Touring & Camping Park with pods. Hook-ups and hardstandings available. Pubs and restaurant within easy walking distance. Townsend Farm, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9HB Email: [email protected]

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DATABASE

Buyer’s guide CAMPERVANS Auto-Campers Auto-Campers Auto-Campers Auto-Campers Auto-Campers Auto-Campers Autohaus Autohaus Autohaus Bilbo’s Design Bilbo’s Design Bilbo’s Design Bilbo’s Design Bilbo’s Design Bilbo’s Design Bilbo’s Design CMC Reimo CMC Reimo CMC Reimo CMC Reimo CMC Reimo CMC Reimo CMC Reimo Danbury Danbury Danbury Danbury Danbury Danbury Danbury Danbury Danbury Danbury Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Dreamer Dreamer East Neuk Hillside Leisure Hillside Leisure Hillside Leisure Hillside Leisure Hillside Leisure

Price from (£)

Gas locker (kg)

Fridge (litres)

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

Waste water (litres)

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

Width

Length

Payload (kg)

Maximum weight (kg)

Base vehicle

Type

Model

Manufacturer

With so many makes and models on the market, we've broken them down into logical categories, to help you create a shortlist of 'vans to see. Everything's here, from whether there's a separate shower to fridge size and the number of seatbelts

If you want a Volkswagen campervan then this is your category. Almost everything here has an elevating roof to create standing room when you're parked up, but they're not all based on VWs. We really like Renaults, too...

Day Van FR Day Van RR Leisure Van FR Leisure Van RR MRV FR MRV RR Ashton Camelot Spartan Celex Celex LWB Komba Komba LWB Nexa Nexa LWB Space Caddy Camp Maxi City Van Escape FreeVan Multi Style Trekker Trio Style Active Diamond Classic Fun Go Now Rio Classic Royale (RR) Surf 4 Surf 5 Trail Moonraker VI Sunrise Vitesse Cap Land Select Mirande S Select Fifer Touring Cub Birchover Action Birchover LWB Birchover SWB Castleton Cromford (RR)

FR RR FR RR FR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR FR RR RR FR FR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR

Ford Tourneo Ford Tourneo Ford Transit Custom Ford Transit Custom Ford Transit Custom Ford Transit Custom Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T2 Ford Transit Ford Transit Ford Transit Connect Volkswagen T2 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Renault Trafic Mercedes Vito Ford Transit Custom Renault Trafic Nissan NV200 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Ford Transit Custom Volkswagen T6

3000 3000 2900 2900 2900 2900 2800 2800 2800 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 2345 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 2294 3410 3140 2040 2294 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 2790 3050 3140 2940 2070 2600 2800 2600 3100 2800

550 550 500 450 450 450 800 715 800 715 800 715 800 400 600 600 600 600 600 600 764 780 795 763 345 780 696 673 668 857 529 580 680 250 -

4.97 4.97 4.97 4.97 4.97 4.97 4.89 4.89 4.89 4.90 5.30 4.90 5.30 4.90 5.30 4.90 4.88 4.89 4.89 4.89 4.89 4.89 4.89 4.89 4.40 4.97 4.97 4.42 4.43 5.29 4.89 4.90 4.89 4.89 4.99 5.14 5.34 4.99 4.40 4.89 4.97 5.29

2.08 2.08 2.08 2.08 2.08 2.08 1.99 1.99 1.99 2.10 2.05 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 1.79 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 2.07 1.80 2.08 2.08 1.83 1.81 2.07 2.07 2.10 2.07 1.90 1.96 2.24 1.99 1.96 2.00 1.90 1.98 1.90

1.97 2.10 1.97 2.10 1.97 2.10 2.01 2.01 2.01 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.96 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.99 1.99 2.05 2.05 1.90 1.99 1.99 1.99 1.99 1.99 2.00 2.02 1.94 2.01 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.08 2.00

2 4 2 4 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4

8 8 4 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4

Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Front Lounge Campervan Campervan End Kitchen Campervan Campervan Campervan End Kitchen Campervan End Washroom Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Front Lounge Campervan End Washroom End Washroom Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan

12 12 40 40 40 40 30 30 30 36 36 30 30 36 36 18 13 13 24 24 32 12 24 41 12 34 34 12 12 52 31 31 12 45 54 32 50 50 42 60 60 60 40 60

12 12 40 40 40 40 No No No 35 35 35 35 35 35 No 13 13 No No No No No No No No No No No 41 No No No 45 19 11 50 45 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3

No No No No No No No No No G G G G G G G No No G No No No No G G No OG No G G G G No G No G No No No G OG G G OG

48 48 48 48 48 48 50 50 50 65 65 65 65 50 50 18 18 26 40 18 39 18 39 40 40 40 50 20 40 50 50 50 40 65 40 36 51 51 40 50 65 65 65 50

No No 1x907 1x907 1x907 1x907 1x907 1x907 1x907 2x907 2x907 2x907 2x907 2x907 2x907 No No No 2x907 2x907 2x907 1x907 2x907 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 2x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 2x4.5 2x907 2x907 1x5 2x2.75 1x2.72 1x907 1x907 1x907 1x907 1x907

28,500 33,000 32,000 36,500 33,000 36,000 39,995 41,995 39,995 40,090 42,080 39,090 41,080 40,090 42,080 37,090 33,750 46,700 46,700 47,200 48,200 45,700 48,200 40,995 29,995 34,995 35,995 19,345 29,995 42,995 38,995 38,995 36,995 40,669 36,399 43,134 40,200 40,900 29,000 37,995 39,995 37,995 35,995 42,595

Key CLASS FR Fixed roof RR Rising roof HT High-top LP Low-profile LPDD Low-profile with drop-down bed OC Overcab coachbuilt AC A-class COOKER G Grill O Oven M Microwave Opt Optional

Explore your horizons Contact us now at www.buerstner.com/uk to order your new model range brochure

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2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 2 2 1 2

4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 4 2 4

2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 No 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3

No No G Opt No No No No OG OG G No No No No No No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No No M OG OG No No No Opt Opt Opt No OG OG OG

39 39 50 65 62 51 51 51 60 40 60 48 48 40 40 40 40 20 20 50 50 50 50 No No 42 25 47 47 25 25 25 40 40 40 50 21 7 50

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Yes Yes Yes 43 No No No No No No 30 No No No No No No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No No Yes No 40 40 40 18 12 40 40 40 42 No No 80

Gas locker (kg)

30 30 45 35 38 38 38 38 25 25 45 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 65 65 65 65 65 5 No 30 25 42 42 40 25 12 40 40 40 32 10 10 80

Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan End Kitchen End Kitchen Campervan Rear Lounge Campervan Campervan Front Lounge Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan End Kitchen End Kitchen Campervan Campervan Campervan End Kitchen Campervan Campervan Front Lounge Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Campervan Front Lounge End Kitchen Campervan Front Lounge

Fridge (litres)

1.92 1.92 2.00 2.30 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.95 2.00 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.99 1.99 1.99 1.99 1.99 1.68 1.99 1.99 1.99 1.98 1.98 1.99 1.99 1.84 2.08 2.08 2.08 2.00 1.96 1.83 2.43

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

1.70 1.76 1.90 2.05 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.92 1.91 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 2.01 1.90 1.90 1.96 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.99 1.99 1.99 1.90 2.11 1.81 2.05

Waste water (litres)

4.40 4.56 4.78 835 4.96 633 5.30 607 5.30 599 4.90 639 4.90 600 5.00 540 4.89 670 5.14 400 4.89 1152 4.89 1095 5.30 1090 4.89 1032 5.30 1113 4.89 1238 5.30 1152 4.89 1095 5.30 800 4.89 800 4.89 800 4.89 800 4.89 800 4.90 375 3.86 674 4.90 444 4.90 400 4.81 500 5.13 500 5.13 500 5.15 500 5.15 350 5.13 500 4.98 500 5.40 750 4.98 4.89 410 4.39 230 3.86 375 5.00

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

2000 2200 2800 3500 3000 3000 3000 3000 2800 2800 3200 2800 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3200 3000 3000 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 1750 3000 3000 2300 3200 3200 3200 3200 2750 3100 3100 3400 2800 2230 1750 3300

Width

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Length

RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RR

Maximum weight (kg)

Dalbury Dalbury E Ellastone Sydney Cromarty Sanna Taransay Tiree Crusader Crusader CT Marco Polo Meteor Camper Camper LWB Camper Plus Camper Plus LWB Ranger (RR) Ranger LWB (RR) Sport Sport LWB Classic Columbus Livingstone Shackleton Weekender R10 Solo California Beach California Ocean Ford Connect i-Camper (RR) i-Camper Sport Moselle S Moselle SE SsangYong Turismo Terrier SE Terrier SE LWB Terrier Sport Club Joker City Skurry Vikenze II Pulsar (RR)

Base vehicle

Model

Hillside Leisure Hillside Leisure Hillside Leisure HymerCar Jerba Jerba Jerba Jerba Leisuredrive Leisuredrive Mercedes-Benz Murvi Nomad Campervans Nomad Campervans Nomad Campervans Nomad Campervans Nomad Campervans Nomad Campervans Nomad Campervans Nomad Campervans Rolling Homes Rolling Homes Rolling Homes Rolling Homes Rolling Homes Romahome Volkswagen Volkswagen Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Westfalia Wheelhome Wheelhome WildAx

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

1x907 1x907 1x907 1x2.75 2x3.9 2x3.9 2x3.9 2x3.9 1x2.72 1x2.72 2x907 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x2.75 1x907 1x907 1x907 1x907 1x907 Yes No 1x2.8 1x7 1x6 1x6 1x6 1x6 1x6 1x6 1x6 1x6 No No 20xLPG

26,995 29,995 34,995 42,490 43,600 44,850 43,550 42,100 41,950 43,490 53,180 42,744 39,950 40,950 46,950 47,950 41,950 42,950 35,950 36,950 64,995 41,995 44,995 38,995 32,995 23,601 38,214 48,547 28,500 42,000 45,000 44,500 48,500 29,995 43,000 44,000 47,500 48,022 34,250 29,625 46,995

Larger van conversions sometimes have as much living space, and as many facilities, as a coachbuilt but still seem more car-like to drive. The 5.4m versions are most manouevrable, the 6.4m layouts have loads of living space and/or storage.

Twin 500 S Twin 540 SPT Twin 600 SP Twin 640 SLX Custom Day Van HT Custom Leisure Van HT Custom MRV HT Select 122 Select 144 Select 164 Select 184 Camelot Grandi Kingston Fairford Kemerton XL Kingham Stanway Symbol Warwick Duo Warwick XL V-Line 540 SE V-Line 600 Sport V-Line 605 SE V-Line 610 SE V-Line 610 Sport V-Line 620 Sport V-Line 635 SE V-Line 636 SE Lezan LWB City Car C 540 City Car C 600 City Car C 602

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Kombi Ford Transit Custom Ford Transit Custom Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Volkswagen T6 Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Volkswagen T6 Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

3300 3300 3500 3500 3100 2900 2900 3300 3300 3500 3500 2800 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3300 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3000 3300 3300 3300

608 570 485 514 600 450 450 585 615 795 424 446 433 562 485 424 469 670 400 600 550 410 300 480 420 420 540 440 440

4.96 5.41 5.99 6.36 4.97 4.97 4.97 6.00 6.00 6.36 6.36 5.29 5.98 6.36 6.36 6.36 5.99 5.41 5.99 6.36 5.41 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 6.36 6.36 5.30 5.41 5.99 5.99

2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.08 2.08 2.08 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26 1.99 2.05 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.10 2.08 2.08 2.08

2.63 2.58 2.58 2.59 2.44 2.44 2.44 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.60 2.75 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.68 2.81 2.68 2.68 2.81 2.81 2.68 2.68 2.50 2.58 2.58 2.58

2 2 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

4 4 4 4 8 4 5 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 3 2 4 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4

End Washroom Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Campervan Campervan Campervan Rear Lounge Rear Lounge French Bed Rear Lounge Campervan Rear Lounge Rear Lounge End Washroom French Bed Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Garage Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Garage Garage Garage

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60 100 100 100 12 40 40 30 60 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 58 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 36 100 100 100

40 90 90 90 12 40 40 No Yes 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 58 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 35 90 90 90

3 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2

No No G No No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt OG Opt OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OG OGM OGM OG OG OGM OGM G Opt Opt Opt

65 65 90 90 48 48 48 50 50 50 50 50 90 96 105 96 96 81 81 96 95 65 95 95 65 65 95 95 65 65 80 65

1x11, 1x5 2x11 2x11 2x11 No 1x907 1x907 2x7 2x7 2x7 1x7, 1x4.5 Yes 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 2x907 2x11 2x11 2x11

40,990 41,490 41,990 43,990 28,500 33,500 31,500 36,490 36,490 38,490 38,490 51,995 46,995 51,700 51,700 51,700 49,200 48,200 49,200 51,700 45,513 52,022 47,099 47,099 53,093 53,093 48,675 48,675 46,090 37,995 39,995 40,495

Key CLASS FR Fixed roof RR Rising roof HT High-top LP Low-profile LPDD Low-profile with drop-down bed OC Overcab coachbuilt AC A-class COOKER G Grill O Oven M Microwave Opt Optional 80

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Touring Park Wales / Llwynifan Farm is situated in Llangennech near Llanelli. We are a 25 pitch adult only caravan park, one mile from junction 48 of the M4, centrally located to visit any attraction in south and west Wales, from Cardiff and the valleys to the east, all parts of Pembrokeshire to our west, the Towy Valley and the Brecon Beacons to our north and the Gower peninsula to the south. All our pitches are hard standing, all have a view of the surrounding countryside. There are also spacious heated shower rooms, toilets, laundry and dish washing facilities.

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4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 2 3 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2

Fixed Single Bed Garage Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed End Washroom Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Campervan French Bed Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Campervan French Bed French Bed Garage Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Garage Garage End Washroom Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed End Washroom End Washroom Campervan End Kitchen Garage Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge French Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed End Washroom

90 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 41 50 50 27 32 40 41 45 41 50 45 19 41 90 90 90 90 100 90 100 50 50 45 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 80 80 80 80 80 80 Yes Yes 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 100 100 85 100 100 100 60

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2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4

Opt No No No No No No No G OG G OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG No No No No No No No OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG No No No No No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG

90 50 90 90 85 80 80 90 65 85 60 90 80 80 90 90 132 132 135 90 135 85 85 85 138 90 138 80 80 80 64 64 138 90 64 60 80 80 80 80 80 50 65 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 65 90 90 90 90 65 80

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x2.75 2x4.5 2x4.5 30xLPG 2x4.5 30xLPG 2x4.5 2x4.5 25xLPG 2x4.5 30xLPG 2x4.5 1x11 1x13 1x13 2x5 2x13 2x13 1x13 2x13 15xLPG 15xLPG 2x3.9 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x907 1x907 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x11, 1x5 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 25xLPG

Price from (£)

100 80 100 100 80 80 100 100 52 66 66 57 36 84 82 45 82 66 80 54 82 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 85 65 65 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 75 100 100 100 75 75 60 50 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 100 100 100 100 100 100 67

Gas locker (kg)

2.58 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.47 2.59 2.59 2.65 2.43 2.80 2.58 2.59 2.58 2.59 2.74 2.50 2.58 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.70 2.70 2.85 2.61 2.61 2.83 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.83 2.58 2.69 2.58 3.03 3.11 2.58 2.61 3.03 3.12 2.40 2.50 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.55 2.55 2.85 2.55 2.55 2.55 2.62

Fridge (litres)

2.08 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.10 2.05 2.05 2.05 1.98 2.10 2.07 1.90 2.07 2.05 1.99 1.95 2.07 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 1.90 2.28 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.08 2.08 2.03 2.08 2.08 2.08 2.05

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

6.36 5.41 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 6.35 6.35 5.30 6.00 5.41 5.98 4.97 6.70 6.20 4.89 6.20 6.36 6.94 5.39 5.55 5.40 5.40 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 6.36 6.00 5.40 4.96 6.35 6.35 6.35 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 6.35 5.41 5.41 5.99 5.99 6.35 4.96 5.41 5.29 5.39 5.41 5.99 5.99 5.99 6.36 6.36 6.36 5.41 5.99 5.93 6.36 6.36 5.99 6.36

Waste water (litres)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

525 555 555 555 550 565 655 655 600 920 920 837 600 490 485 529 485 592 500 680 720 475 505 375 375 575 375 425 550 590 550 555 580 455 510 495 510 495 590 510 555 580 490 535 665 560 535 375 631 487 487 494 569 569 585 575 420 670 510 510 420 -

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Width

3500 3300 3300 3300 3300 3300 3500 3500 3200 3500 3500 3500 2900 3500 3500 3000 3500 3500 3500 2980 3300 3300 3300 3300 3300 3500 3300 3500 3500 3500 3300 3500 3500 3500 3300 3300 3300 3300 3500 3300 3500 3300 3300 3500 3300 3500 3300 3300 2800 2980 3300 3300 3300 3300 3500 3500 3500 3300 3300 3500 3500 3500 3300 3000

Length

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Volkswagen T6 Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Ford Transit Custom Ford Transit Renault Master Volkswagen T6 Renault Master Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Renault Trafic Renault Master Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Citroën Relay Citroën Relay Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Volkswagen T6 Renault Trafic Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Payload (kg)

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

Maximum weight (kg)

City Car C 640 Malibu 540 Malibu 600 DB Malibu 600 DB Charming Malibu 600 DB Low Malibu 600 LE Low Malibu 640 LE Malibu 640 LE Charming Royale (HT) Aztec LWB Aztec MWB Discovery Firefly Mayflower Monte Carlo Moonraker VI Provence Sahara Sapphire Sundowner Tempest D42 D43 D53 D55 D55 Select D58 D68 Select Fifer Touring L Fifer Touring M Fifer Touring S D Line Campscout D Line Campscout B D Line Campscout Revolution D Line Globescout D Line Globescout Limited D Line Globescout R D Line Globestar 600 L D Line Globestar 600 L Revolution D Line Globestar 600 W D Line Globestar 640 DK D Line Roadscout R H Line Concorde Compact H Line Globescout Vario H Line Summit 600 H Line Summit 640 H Line Vario 499 H Line Vario 545 Cromford (HT) Hartington Vantana K 55 F Vantana K 60 F Vantana K 60 Fs Vantana K 60 Ft Vantana K 65 E Vantana K 65 Es Vantana K 65 Ft Ayers Rock Grand Canyon Grand Canyon S Sierra Nevada Yellowstone Yosemite N-Class 630 FL

Base vehicle

Model

Bürstner Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Danbury Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Devon Conversions Dreamer Dreamer Dreamer Dreamer Dreamer Dreamer Dreamer East Neuk East Neuk East Neuk Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Globecar Hillside Leisure Hillside Leisure Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby HymerCar HymerCar HymerCar HymerCar HymerCar HymerCar IH Motorhomes

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

42,995 45,310 45,580 46,890 46,520 48,090 48,780 50,100 42,995 43,305 42,011 45,754 37,677 52,060 43,246 41,869 44,772 46,617 62,537 37,825 42,057 36,600 36,600 38,000 38,000 42,500 38,000 44,100 51,000 46,000 43,000 44,995 44,195 45,995 41,995 46,495 43,195 44,495 46,995 43,695 45,895 41,995 48,595 50,495 45,695 46,950 46,650 49,550 42,595 39,995 52,995 53,495 54,995 54,995 54,995 55,995 55,495 41,690 42,490 48,990 44,890 44,890 42,490 63,495

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Rear Lounge End Washroom End Washroom Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge End Washroom Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge End Kitchen Fixed Single Bed Garage Fixed Single Bed Front Lounge Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Garage Garage Garage Garage End Washroom Garage Front Lounge End Washroom Rear Lounge End Washroom Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge End Washroom Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Campervan End Kitchen Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Front Lounge Rear Lounge End Washroom End Washroom End Washroom End Washroom End Washroom End Washroom End Washroom Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Fixed Single Bed Garage

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OG OG M M OG OG OG OG OG OG No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No GM OGM OGM M M M M OG OG OG OG G G OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG No No No No No No No Opt Opt Opt OG OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM -

90 90 90 90 90 90 80 90 90 90 51 90 90 90 90 90 90 65 65 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 65 60 95 95 30 30 30 30 90 90 90 90 60 60 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 40 40 80 141 80 90 135 135 60 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 70 70

25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 2x3.9 1x11 1x11 1x11 1x11 1x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x11 2x11 1x11, 1x5 2x11 1x2.72 2x6 2x6 Yes Yes Yes Yes 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 2x907 25xLPG 30xLPG 30xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 30xLPG 25xLPG 30xLPG 1x2.75 1x2.75 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 1x13 2x13 2x13 1x3.9 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 2x11 2x11

Price from (£)

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 No 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 80 80 80 80 75 80 70 70 No 35 35 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 36 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 No No 80 80 80 80 80 100 100 100 50 60 60 60 60 60 50 50 60 60 60 90 90

Gas locker (kg)

67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 38 110 110 110 80 80 110 110 110 110 110 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 25 70 70 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 54 45 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 13 13 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 58 100 100 100 100 100 60 60 100 100 100 100 100

Fridge (litres)

2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.50 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.85 2.58 2.58 2.82 2.58 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.65 2.65 2.89 2.99 2.83 2.50 2.81 2.81 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.64 2.54 2.62 2.54 2.58 2.78 2.60 2.54 2.60 2.54 2.54 2.58 2.54 2.58 2.65 2.65 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.69 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.59 2.58

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.00 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 1.99 2.04 2.00 1.99 1.99 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 1.91 2.05 2.05 1.99 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 1.90 1.90 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.18 2.46 2.46 2.46 2.46 2.46 2.46 2.46 2.46 2.46 2.46 2.05 2.05

Waste water (litres)

6.36 6.36 5.41 5.41 5.99 5.99 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 607 5.30 650 5.41 460 5.99 590 6.36 720 4.96 460 5.99 490 6.36 460 5.99 650 5.41 590 5.99 460 5.99 500 6.36 500 6.36 450 6.36 430 5.99 450 5.41 560 5.99 450 5.93 550 5.93 600 5.00 250 7.12 270 7.12 450 6.36 450 6.36 450 6.36 450 6.36 340 6.36 340 6.36 340 6.36 340 6.36 700 5.41 400 4.89 500 6.00 500 5.98 550 5.91 400 6.36 500 6.00 400 6.36 600 5.41 600 5.41 600 5.53 500 6.00 500 5.98 1113 4.89 1238 5.30 650 5.41 550 5.99 550 5.99 640 6.36 640 6.36 705 5.41 575 5.99 425 6.36 400 4.96 600 6.00 550 6.36 550 6.36 600 6.00 550 6.00 600 5.40 550 5.40 600 6.00 580 6.36 550 6.36 513 6.36 485 5.99

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3300 3300 3500 3300 3300 3500 3300 3300 3500 3300 3500 3500 3500 3300 3300 3500 3500 3500 2800 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 2800 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3000 3200 3300 3300 3300 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3000 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3300

Width

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Volkswagen T6 Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Volkswagen T6 Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Volkswagen T6 Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Volkswagen T6 Volkswagen T6 Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Citroën Relay Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Length

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

Maximum weight (kg)

N-Class 630 RG N-Class 630 SL 540 FL 540 RD 600 RD 600 RL 630 FL 630 RD 630 RL 630 RL Jura BoxLife 540 MK BoxLife 600 MQ BoxLife 630 ME BoxStar City 500 (LHD) BoxStar Family 600 BoxStar Freeway 630 BoxStar Lifetime 600 BoxStar Road 540 BoxStar Solution 600 BoxStar Street 600 Avanti C Avanti EB Avanti F Avanti L Avanti M Avanti XL Regent L Regent S Vivante Landstar EWS Landstar RLS Leisure-Treka Classic EB Leisure-Treka Classic ELD Leisure-Treka Classic ELS Leisure-Treka Classic RL Leisure-Treka Elite EB Leisure-Treka Elite ELD Leisure-Treka Elite ELS Leisure-Treka Elite RL Mallard Mallard Morello Morello Morello Morello XL Morocco Morocco XL Piccolo Pimento Pimento Pimento XL Pimento XL Ranger (HT) Ranger LWB (HT) Foxy Van V540G Foxy Van V600F Foxy Van V600G Foxy Van V630F Foxy Van V630J Van V43 Van V55 Van V68 R30 Phoenix 2 Phoenix 2XL-Studio Phoenix 2XL-Twin Phoenix FL Phoenix FL Twin Phoenix M Phoenix M Studio Phoenix ML Phoenix XL Phoenix XLR Twin Flexo SLX Flexo SP

Base vehicle

Model

IH Motorhomes IH Motorhomes IH Motorhomes IH Motorhomes IH Motorhomes IH Motorhomes IH Motorhomes IH Motorhomes IH Motorhomes IH Motorhomes Jerba Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus La Strada La Strada La Strada La Strada La Strada La Strada La Strada La Strada Leisuredrive Lunar Lunar Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Murvi Nomad Campervans Nomad Campervans Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Rapido Rapido Rapido Romahome Shire Motorhomes Shire Motorhomes Shire Motorhomes Shire Motorhomes Shire Motorhomes Shire Motorhomes Shire Motorhomes Shire Motorhomes Shire Motorhomes Shire Motorhomes Sun Living Sun Living

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

51,495 51,495 53,495 53,495 58,995 55,495 55,495 63,495 44,800 41,700 43,900 46,000 48,200 50,300 50,000 45,900 50,500 48,200 52,206 52,206 54,542 48,409 47,632 51,652 43,500 61,490 61,490 44,999 44,999 44,999 43,999 49,999 49,999 49,999 48,999 41,795 41,987 50,799 51,511 64,138 52,935 50,799 52,935 49,625 49,025 49,706 50,799 51,511 41,950 42,950 39,651 40,554 40,102 41,458 41,006 42,600 43,500 45,500 47,077 45,550 47,550 47,950 45,550 45,950 44,500 44,750 45,550 47,550 47,950 39,995 38,595

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COMPACTS Adria Motorhomes Adria Motorhomes Adria Motorhomes Auto-Sleepers Auto-Sleepers Auto-Sleepers Bailey Motorhomes Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Benimar Benimar Benimar Benimar Benimar Benimar Bessacarr Bessacarr Bürstner Bürstner

4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 2 2

4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 5 2 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 4

70 70 70 50 50 50 70 70 70 70 85 85 85 85 85 40 40 40 100 100 100 100 70 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 80

3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 3

OG OG OG No No OG OG OG OG OG No No No No No OG Opt Opt No No No No No No No No No OG OG OG OG OG

85 85 85 85 49 85 85 85 85 85 65 81 81 81 81 47 40 40 65 95 65 95 50 40 95 40 95 90 90 142 85 50

25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 2x11 1x18 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x6 1x6 1x6 1x2.8 1x5 1x2.8 1x5 1x5 1x5 1x5 1x5 20xLPG 20xLPG 20xLPG 30xLPG 20xLPG

Price from (£)

70 70 70 70 70 70 90 90 90 90 80 80 80 110 80 42 40 40 100 100 100 100 70 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 80

Garage Rear Lounge Fixed Single Bed Rear Lounge End Washroom Rear Lounge Rear Lounge End Washroom Rear Lounge End Washroom Garage Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Campervan Front Lounge Campervan Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed End Washroom Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge

Gas locker (kg)

2.65 2.65 2.65 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.58 2.58 2.58 3.20 2.58 2.65 2.40 2.40 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.80 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.60 2.75

Fridge (litres)

2.27 2.27 2.27 2.28 2.28 2.28 2.28 2.28 2.28 2.28 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 1.90 1.99 1.99 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 1.90 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.05 2.07 2.05

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

5.99 5.99 6.36 5.41 5.41 5.41 6.36 5.99 5.99 6.36 5.41 5.99 5.99 5.99 6.36 5.13 5.40 5.12 5.41 5.99 5.99 6.36 5.29 5.99 5.99 6.36 6.36 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.20 5.00

Waste water (litres)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

600 620 530 600 550 600 500 550 550 500 650 460 460 590 590 500 500 500 450 450 450 450 380

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Width

3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3300 3300 3300 3500 3500 3200 2900 3100 3300 3300 3300 3500 3000 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3300

Length

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Hyundai i800 Ford Transit Custom Ford Transit Custom Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Volkswagen T6 Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Citroën Relay Citroën Relay Citroën Relay Renault Master Citroën Relay

Payload (kg)

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

Maximum weight (kg)

669 670 680 Cub Gem Med Neo Ora Sol Vue CaraBus 541 MQ CaraBus 601 K CaraBus 601 MQ CaraBus 601 MQH CaraBus 631 ME i-Camper (HT) Terrier LUX XL Terrier SE SWB Amundsen 540 D Amundsen 600 D Amundsen 600 E Amundsen 640 E Club Joker Columbus 600 D Columbus 601 D Columbus 640 E Columbus 641 E Aurora Aurora Leisure Constellation Europa Pulsar (HT)

Base vehicle

Model

Tribute Tribute Tribute Vantage Vantage Vantage Vantage Vantage Vantage Vantage Weinsberg Weinsberg Weinsberg Weinsberg Weinsberg Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse Leisure Westfalia Westfalia Westfalia Westfalia Westfalia Westfalia Westfalia Westfalia Westfalia WildAx WildAx WildAx WildAx WildAx

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

39,832 39,832 40,500 49,950 49,950 49,950 55,950 52,950 52,950 55,950 38,770 40,085 39,720 44,370 42,455 42,000 42,000 43,000 42,411 44,470 44,201 45,544 52,802 50,799 50,799 51,684 52,995 47,995 48,495 47,995 47,995 46,995

Six metres is a crucial measurement in motorhome length, and not just because it affects some ferry prices. Coachbuilts (including A-classes) below this length are easy to park but Hymer's B-DL 444, especially, makes incredible use of its space.

Compact SLS Compact SP Matrix Axess M 590 SG Nuevo EK Nuevo ES Stanton Advance 615 Initial I600G Allure Initial I600G Class Initial I600G Style Initial I600L Allure Initial I600L Class Initial I600L Style Initial I600P Allure Initial I600P Class Initial I600P Style Tren-D T600P Class Tren-D T600P Style Mileo 201 Mileo 202 Mileo 231 Mileo 301 Mileo 331 Tessoro 481 412 424 Brevio t 600 Brevio t 601

LP LP LPDD LP OC LP LP AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP LP LP LP OC OC OC LP LPDD LP LP

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Mercedes Sprinter Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

3300 3500 3500 3500 3500 3200 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500

621 798 622 676 564 351 804 630 650 690 630 650 690 630 650 690 800 840 560 520 560 560 560 565 615 510 770 770

5.99 5.99 5.98 5.71 5.71 5.94 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.95 5.95 5.95 5.95 5.95 5.99 5.98 5.99 5.99 5.99

2.12 2.12 2.29 2.32 2.32 2.26 2.34 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.38 2.38 2.10 2.10

2.75 2.75 2.86 2.87 3.00 2.85 2.78 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.89 2.89 2.89 3.05 3.05 2.89 2.82 2.82 2.75 2.75

2 3 4 2 4 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 2 4 2 4 4 4 2 4 2 2

4 4 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4

Fixed Single Bed Garage End Kitchen End Kitchen End Kitchen End Kitchen Rear Lounge Garage Garage Garage End Washroom End Washroom End Washroom French Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed Garage End Kitchen French Bed Garage French Bed End Kitchen End Kitchen End Washroom Garage Garage

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

100 100 140 102 102 71 90 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 120 120 120 120 120 120 90 90 100 100

85 85 85 71 71 53 102 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 105 105 105 105 105 150 68 68 90 90

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2

No No OG OGM OGM OGM OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OG OGM OGM No No

102 100 150 96 96 96 80 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 80 145 145 145 145 140 138 104 104

2x11 2x11 2x11 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 2x3.9 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x13 2x13 2x7 2x11 2x11

49,990 47,790 48,990 51,200 51,600 59,495 38,515 63,254 60,379 56,519 63,204 60,379 56,519 63,254 60,379 56,519 50,023 45,511 47,495 48,995 47,495 47,495 47,495 45,995 47,455 50,565 41,995 42,795

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2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 3 3 2 2 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 4 2 2 2 2 4 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 2 4 4 2 2 5 3 2 2 2 2 4 2

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4

Front Lounge Front Lounge End Kitchen End Washroom Garage Garage French Bed Garage End Washroom End Washroom End Washroom End Washroom Garage End Washroom Rear Lounge Garage Rear Lounge End Kitchen Garage Rear Lounge French Bed French Bed End Washroom End Kitchen Garage Front Lounge Garage Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Garage Garage Garage Garage Garage Garage Garage Garage Garage End Washroom End Washroom End Washroom French Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed End Kitchen Garage End Washroom Front Lounge Front Lounge Garage Garage French Bed Garage End Washroom Garage Garage Garage

90 90 90 90 90 92 92 100 100 100 100 100 90 70 70 70 70 40 100 150 119 119 95 96 96 130 130 100 100 90 100 100 95 95 110 110 110 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 90 120 115 59 59 85 85 92 92 68 68 101 95

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3

OG OG OG OG No Opt Opt No Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG OG OG OG OG No No Opt Opt O Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No Opt No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG O OG G G Opt Opt OGM OGM No No

145 145 145 145 97 113 113 90 141 141 141 141 90 95 95 95 60 95 112 115 150 150 140 150 96 160 90 90 90 85 85 85 108 108 106 106 106 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 135 135 150 60 60 100 100 113 113 138 110 110 110

Price from (£)

120 ✔ 120 120 ✔ 120 110 ✔ 122 ✔ 122 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 114 ✔ 90 70 90 90 80 140 ✔ 150 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 102 100 100 150 ✔ 150 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 120 100 ✔ 90 95 95 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 130 130 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 120 120 ✔ 100 23 23 110 110 ✔ 122 122 ✔ 86 86 124 100

Gas locker (kg)

2.80 2.75 2.95 2.95 2.75 2.91 2.91 2.92 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.81 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.82 2.86 3.19 2.65 2.65 2.70 2.84 2.77 2.96 2.96 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.90 2.76 2.76 2.92 2.92 2.99 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.90 2.89 2.90 2.44 1.93 3.07 2.76 2.91 2.91 2.78 2.78 3.24 2.79

Fridge (litres)

2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.20 2.33 2.33 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.19 2.14 2.14 2.14 2.14 2.20 2.32 2.33 2.23 2.23 2.32 2.33 2.16 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.20 2.20 2.30 2.30 2.31 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.35 2.35 2.31 2.11 1.88 2.33 2.32 2.33 2.33 2.26 2.26 2.30 2.30

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.98 5.98 5.99 5.96 5.99 5.96 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.70 5.99 5.98 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.95 5.45 5.99 5.65 5.96 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.94 5.94 5.99 4.99 4.99 5.99 5.99 5.98 5.98 5.99 5.99 5.99 5.99

Waste water (litres)

Width

625 603 650 650 835 768 698 738 785 712 755 682 709 702 732 654 648 720 735 615 671 671 775 606 757 630 700 780 810 985 920 810 800 900 782 782 625 630 690 650 630 690 650 630 690 650 840 800 670 545 700 300 300 663 720 698 768 696 662 750 910

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Length

3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3495 3495 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3499 3300 3300 3300 3300 3300 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 1950 1950 3500 3500 3495 3495 3500 3500 3500 3500

Payload (kg)

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Citroën Berlingo Citroën Berlingo Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

2x11 51,995 2x11 51,995 2x11 45,995 2x11 45,995 2x11 45,995 2x11 41,590 2x11 42,450 1x13 40,410 1x13 42,500 1x13 41,530 1x13 45,560 1x13 44,590 2x11 59,490 2x7 39,699 2x7 39,699 2x7 39,999 2x7 39,999 2x7 36,399 2x11 56,937 2x11 59,298 1x13 44,840* 1x13 44,840* 2x11 78,995 2x11 61,995 2x11 59,995 1x11, 1x5 70,010 2x11 70,010 2x11 58,930 2x11 50,180 2x11 47,210 2x11 46,470 2x11 50,530 2x11 60,000 2x11 54,500 50,300 51,500 64,300 2x13 63,254 2x13 56,519 2x13 60,379 2x13 63,254 2x13 56,519 2x13 60,379 2x13 63,254 2x13 56,519 2x13 60,379 2x13 45,511 2x13 50,023 2x11 52,900 59,400 2x13 46,050 1x3.9 28,995 1x3.9 28,995 1x11 40,995 1x11 40,995 2x11 42,450 2x11 41,590 2x7 45,490 2x7 46,555 2x18 41,780 2x18 40,750

Got kids? Get one of these! All types of motorhomes with bunk beds are listed here, even including a few van conversions. After all, children love bunk bed motorhomes, so mum and dad will be happy, too. That Adria Coral XL is a favourite of ours! Coral XL Plus 670 DK Mileo 313 Mileo 323 Tessoro 413 A 361 A 461 Malibu 600 DSB 4 Flash 656 Flash C646 Flash C656 Trend A 5887 Family Select Activa A One 650 VB

OC OC OC OC OC OC HT LPDD OC OC OC HT OC

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

3500 3500 4400 3500 3495 3495 3300 3500 3500 3500 3499 3500 3500

534 7.29 520 5.95 1200 6.75 500 6.52 571 6.63 501 7.23 565 5.99 672 6.96 605 6.29 615 6.96 629 6.51 500 5.99 600 6.44

2.29 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.33 2.33 2.05 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.33 2.05 2.32

3.12 3.05 3.05 2.89 3.10 3.10 2.59 2.89 3.10 3.06 3.19 2.80 3.13

7 6 6 5 6 6 2 6 6 6 6 5 6

6 6 6 5 4 4 4 7 6 7 4 5 4

Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds

✔ 100 120 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 122 ✔ 122 80 ✔ 120 120 ✔ 120 107 100 ✔ 140

85 105 105 150 92 92 92 100 100 100 90 100 100

3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3

OG OGM OGM OG OG OG No Opt Opt Opt OG No No

141 145 145 140 167 167 141 141 141 142 160 140

2x11 2x11 2x11 1x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x13 1x13 1x13 2x11 2x13 2x11

55,990 47,495 50,995 45,995 44,290 46,890 47,920 44,950 42,940 44,570 48,490 46,000 52,521

* prices do not include on-the-road charges

FAMILY

LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LP LP LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD AC LP LP LP LP LP LP OC LP LP AC LPDD LP AC AC AC LP LP LP LP AC AC LP LP AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP LPDD AC LPDD LP LP OC LP LP LP LP LP OC LP

Maximum weight (kg)

Ixeo Time it 586 Sovereign Ixeo Time it 590 Sovereign Lyseo t 586 Lyseo T 590 Travel Van t 590 G T 132 T 135 Flash 514 Flash 530 Flash 530 Welcome 530 Welcome 530 Globebus I1 Accordo 105 Accordo 120 Accordo 125 Accordo 135 Autoquest 115 Profila PT 590 FB Terrestra TA 570 HS Migrateur 60 LG Baxter 60 LG Explorer 585 Optima De Luxe T 60 H Optima De Luxe V 60 GF B-Class DynamicLine 444 B-Class DynamicLine 504 Exsis-i 414 Exsis-t 414 Van 314 Van 374 Van S 500 Van i 550 MD Van TI 550 MD Ecovip 300 Ecovip 305 Ecovip 600 Galaxy G600G Emotion Galaxy G600G Essentiel Galaxy G600G Sensation Galaxy G600L Emotion Galaxy G600L Essentiel Galaxy G600L Sensation Galaxy G600P Emotion Galaxy G600P Essentiel Galaxy G600P Sensation Pacific P600P Essentiel Pacific P600P Sensation 604FF 803F T-Line 590 R20 Hi R20 Lo Lido A 35 SP Lido S 35 SP T 58 T 60 Rio 310 Rio 325 CaraHome 550 MG CaraLoft 550 MG

Base vehicle

Model

Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Carado Carado Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Dethleffs Elddis Elddis Elddis Elddis Elddis Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Fleurette Florium Geist Hobby Hobby Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Knaus Knaus Laika Laika Laika Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Rapido Rapido Roller Team Romahome Romahome Sun Living Sun Living Sunlight Sunlight Swift Swift Weinsberg Weinsberg

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

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Coral Platinum Collection S 690 SC Coral Supreme 690 SC Coral XL Plus 670 SP Matrix Plus 670 SC Matrix Supreme 687 SBC Sonic Plus 700 SBC Broadway FB Burford Corinium FB Corinium RB Malvern Apache 632 Frontier Dakota Frontier Delaware Frontier Serrano Imala 715 Imala 730 Tracker FB Tracker RB Advance 640 Autograph 75-2 Autograph 75-4 Autograph 79-4 Initial I650C Allure Initial I650C Class Initial I650C Style Initial I700C Allure Initial I700C Class Initial I700C Style Initial I701C Allure Initial I701C Class Initial I701C Style Initial I740C Allure Initial I740C Class Initial I740C Style Initial I741C Allure Initial I741C Class Initial I741C Style Initial I781C Class Initial I781C Style Tren-D T650C Class

4 6 6 7 3 6 7 6 4 6 6 4 7 8 7 6 6 6 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 6 6 5 4 5 5 6 4 6 6 4 7 6 7 6 7 5 6 6 7 4 4 5 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4

Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds Bunk Beds

92 92 120 120 95 130 130 130 110 80 130 130 130 100 100 100 105 120 85 92 92 68 85 101 100 100 80 100 100 140

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3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 2 2 2 2

Opt Opt Opt Opt No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG OG Opt Opt OGM OG No OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt

96 96 150 150 142 160 160 160 160 149 149 100 100 100 80 80 145 140 140 150 167 167 138 96 190 90 142 95 95 95 95

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 1x11 2x11 2x11 1x13, 1x7 2x6 2x18 20xLPG 20xLPG 1x11 2x11 2x11 2x11

Price from (£)

100 100 120 120 95 100 100 100 110 110 100 100 100 100 100 72 100 100 90 122 122 100 135 124 100 100 100 100 100 140

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Gas locker (kg)

3.07 3.07 2.89 2.89 2.76 3.20 3.20 3.20 2.99 3.05 2.85 2.58 3.06 3.06 3.06 3.05 3.05 3.08 2.90 3.20 3.07 3.10 3.10 2.88 3.10 3.24 2.65 2.65 2.68 3.00 3.00 2.91

Fridge (litres)

2.34 2.34 2.35 2.35 2.21 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.31 2.30 2.30 2.05 2.37 2.37 2.37 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.31 2.31 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.31 2.35 2.30 2.05 2.05 2.15 2.25 2.25 2.25

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

5.63 6.49 6.99 7.43 6.34 7.20 7.20 6.25 6.99 6.98 6.98 5.99 7.47 7.47 7.47 6.68 7.30 7.32 7.33 6.87 6.99 6.63 7.23 6.92 7.05 6.47 6.00 6.36 5.89 6.35 6.35 6.10

Waste water (litres)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

704 656 530 450 720 430 445 537 469 590 590 550 510 505 602 571 501 560 410 670 450 450 960 300 300 680

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Width

3500 3650 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3300 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3495 3495 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500

Length

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Renault Master Renault Master Renault Master Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Citroën Relay Citroën Relay Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato

Payload (kg)

OC OC AC AC AC OC OC OC AC OC LPDD HT OC OC OC OC OC OC LPDD OC OC OC OC LPDD OC OC HT HT LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD

Maximum weight (kg)

Siesta A 55 GS Siesta A 65 GM SB 700 SB 740 Van i 580 MK Ecovip 1 Ecovip 2 Ecovip 6 Ecovip 691 Family C700S Essentiel Family P706S Essentiel Foxy Van V600S Katamarano 9 Katamarano 50 Katamarano Sound Seal 7 Seal 9 Superbrig 689 TC Auto-Roller 707 Zefiro 675 Lido A 45 DK A 68 A 72 Escape 695 T-726 CaraHome 600 DKG Solaris Solaris XL Brownie 5.8 GL GrandCru 635 GL GrandCru 635 P Oasi 610 GL

Base vehicle

Model

Hobby Hobby Itineo Itineo Knaus Laika Laika Laika Laika Pilote Pilote Pilote Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Roller Team Roller Team Sun Living Sunlight Sunlight Swift Tribute Weinsberg WildAx WildAx Wingamm Wingamm Wingamm Wingamm

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

55,995 61,495 52,900 53,800 62,000 61,200 61,200 59,500 69,200 47,968 50,025 40,554 39,995 37,995 37,995 39,995 39,995 52,995 47,120 42,686 42,995 44,290 46,890 45,490 45,482 43,465 47,995 49,995 61,000 84,000 84,000 70,500

French beds, island beds and transverse permanent double beds are all here, in a category that probably includes all the best-selling coachbuilts in Britain. Island bed low-profiles are gaining ground here... LP LP OC LPDD LPDD AC LP LP LP LP LP OC OC OC OC OC OC OC OC LP LP LP LP AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Renault Master Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Mercedes Sprinter Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

3500 3500 3500 3500 3800 3500 3500 3880 3500 3500 3880 3500 4500 4500 4500 3500 3500 3500 4250 3500 3500 3500 3850 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4500 4500 3500

372 7.38 473 7.38 429 7.31 415 7.48 562 7.79 299 7.52 388 7.16 427 7.88 293 7.71 263 7.71 659 7.29 225 7.36 950 7.65 870 8.04 940 8.04 375 7.06 330 7.26 225 7.13 815 7.60 693 6.63 315 7.50 358 7.50 484 7.98 530 6.49 550 6.49 590 6.49 470 6.99 490 6.99 530 6.99 430 6.99 450 6.99 490 6.99 405 7.49 425 7.49 465 7.49 400 7.49 420 7.49 460 7.49 1100 7.87 1150 7.87 680 6.49

2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.32 2.32 2.35 2.32 2.32 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.34 2.48 2.48 2.48 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30

2.75 2.75 3.07 2.81 2.85 2.96 2.93 2.88 2.90 2.90 2.86 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 2.78 2.78 2.78 2.77 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75

3 3 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2

5 5 5 5 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4

Island Bed Island Bed Garage Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed Island Bed French Bed Garage French Bed Island Bed Garage French Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed

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140 140 140 140 140 140 102 91 91 91 91 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 90 93 93 93 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130

85 85 85 85 85 85 71 91 71 71 78 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 102 93 93 93 95 95 95 95 95 95 120 120 120 95 95 95 120 120 120 120 120 95

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2

OG OG OG OG OG OG OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OG OGM OGM OGM Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt

141 141 150 150 150 175 96 190 190 96 190 142 175 175 175 96 96 142 142 103 103 103 103 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 138

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 1x13, 1x7 2x13 2x13 2x13 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 2x6 2x6 2x6 2x6 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13

57,990 57,990 55,990 57,990 59,990 68,990 56,700 68,995 61,205 63,705 66,995 56,291 67,567 69,624 68,250 49,064 50,489 56,290 58,305 39,795 50,995 51,995 52,995 64,135 61,271 57,419 65,522 62,678 58,848 70,759 67,934 64,112 67,171 63,571 59,752 72,490 69,642 65,784 72,880 69,118 51,178

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2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 3 4 6 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Island Bed Garage Island Bed French Bed Garage Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Island Bed French Bed Island Bed Garage Island Bed Garage Garage Garage Island Bed Garage French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OGM OGM OGM OG OGM OGM OGM Opt OG OG OG OG OG Opt OG OG OG OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No No Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG OG OG OG

138 138 138 138 138 149 138 149 149 138 138 149 149 149 149 145 145 145 140 145 145 145 145 145 145 104 167 167 167 167 167 160 160 160 160 160 160 141 175 175 175 141 141 175 175 175 175 175 175 141 141 175 175 175 175 145 142 142 142 142

2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11

Price from (£)

95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 105 105 105 150 68 68 68 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 92 92 92 92 92 90 110 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 90 90 90 90 90

Gas locker (kg)

130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 120 120 120 120 90 90 90 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 122 122 122 122 122 120 170 110 110 110 110 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 125 125 125 125

Fridge (litres)

2.75 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.89 2.89 3.05 2.89 2.82 2.82 2.76 2.98 2.80 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.75 2.85 3.10 2.91 2.91 2.91 2.91 2.89 2.89 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.89 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.98 2.76 2.76 2.76 2.76

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.20 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.12 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33

Waste water (litres)

720 6.49 560 6.49 610 6.49 620 6.95 660 6.95 490 6.95 540 6.95 550 7.15 600 7.15 455 7.15 505 7.15 530 7.45 580 7.45 455 7.45 505 7.45 320 6.99 260 7.35 1130 7.12 260 7.48 420 7.08 395 7.08 505 7.75 335 7.49 365 7.39 580 6.90 555 7.10 470 7.49 349 7.49 315 7.25 591 7.28 588 6.99 588 6.99 668 6.83 503 7.43 670 6.40 345 7.43 585 6.80 625 6.77 585 6.92 485 7.43 602 6.96 746 6.66 528 6.99 612 6.96 620 6.49 693 6.46 446 7.49 532 7.46 376 7.49 462 7.46 476 6.99 562 6.96 571 6.49 644 6.46 404 7.49 491 7.46 340 7.49 420 7.46 329 7.49 559 6.92 544 6.96 499 7.37 704 6.95

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4400 3500 3500 3500 3700 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3495 3495 3495 3495 3495 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3499 3499 3499 3499 3499

Width

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Length

LP LPDD LPDD LP LP LPDD LPDD LP LP LPDD LPDD LP LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD OC OC LP LP LP LPDD LPDD LP LP LP LP AC OC LP LP LP LP AC LP LP LP LP LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD AC AC AC LP

Maximum weight (kg)

Tren-D T650C Style Tren-D T656C Class Tren-D T656C Style Tren-D T700C Class Tren-D T700C Style Tren-D T706C Class Tren-D T706C Style Tren-D T710P Class Tren-D T710P Style Tren-D T716P Class Tren-D T716P Style Tren-D T740C Class Tren-D T740C Style Tren-D T746C Class Tren-D T746C Style Mileo 243 Mileo 294 Mileo 346 Tessoro 494 454 484 494 Ixeo it 734 Ixeo Time it 734 Sovereign Lyseo T 700 Lyseo T 710 G Lyseo T 734 Nexxo t 740 Sovereign Viseo i 720 G Edition 30 A 464 T 334 T 339 T 348 T 449 C-Compactline I 138 Chic C-Line T 5.0 C-Tourer T 142 C-Tourer T 142 QB C-Tourer T 145 H C-Tourer T 150 Flash 624 Flash 625 Flash 628EB Flash 628EB Flash 638EB Flash 638EB Flash 718XLB Flash 718XLB Flash 728EB Flash 728EB Welcome 628EB Welcome 628EB Welcome 638EB Welcome 638EB Welcome 718XLB Welcome 718XLB Welcome 728EB Welcome 728EB 4Travel T 7156-4 Advantage I 6601 Advantage I 6651 Advantage I 7051 DBM Advantage T 6601

Base vehicle

Model

Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Benimar Benimar Benimar Benimar Bessacarr Bessacarr Bessacarr Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Carado Carado Carado Carado Carado Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

46,665 52,984 48,470 52,732 48,219 54,537 50,023 53,633 49,121 55,440 50,927 53,633 49,121 55,440 50,927 50,995 53,995 51,995 50,995 51,980 52,925 52,920 55,250 57,995 47,495 47,995 48,995 57,995 59,995 46,490 45,590 45,590 45,590 46,890 71,820 73,870 63,580 63,580 64,740 67,140 45,100 44,340 44,490 45,460 44,590 45,560 46,060 47,030 46,940 47,910 47,550 48,520 47,650 48,620 49,120 50,090 50,000 50,970 65,490 66,990 66,990 67,990 57,990

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4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed French Bed Garage Garage French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed French Bed French Bed Garage Garage Garage Garage Island Bed Garage Island Bed Garage Island Bed Garage Garage Island Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed

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3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OGM OGM No No No No No No No No No No No No Opt Opt No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No Opt Opt Opt OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt

142 142 109 190 142 90 142 190 190 142 142 142 142 142 95 189 189 140 175 149 140 140 175 140 140 140 150 175 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 138 150 138 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 140 140 140 150 140 150 150 150 96 90 105 105 142 100 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 100 142

Price from (£)

90 90 120 120 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 70 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 150 100 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 119 100 100 96 96 96 96 96 96 92 130 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 130 100 130

Gas locker (kg)

125 125 160 160 114 114 114 107 107 107 125 125 125 125 100 100 100 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 150 150 150 150 150 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 150 150 150 150 120 120 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 150 100 100 100 100 100 120 120 120 120 120 150 155 150

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2x11 57,990 2x11 58,990 2x11 68,990 2x11 68,990 2x11 62,990 2x11 51,490 2x11 54,990 2x11 69,990 2x11 62,490 2x11 49,990 2x11 57,990 2x11 58,990 2x11 47,990 2x11 48,990 2x7 41,399 2x7 49,799 2x7 49,799 2x11 52,961 2x11 58,541 2x11 58,541 2x11 61,240 2x11 61,240 2x11 58,700 2x11 58,700 2x11 61,304 2x11 61,304 2x11 60,761 2x11 64,565 2x13 61,510* 2x13 66,310* 2x13 65,526* 2x13 48,808* 2x13 48,412* 2x13 49,999* 2x13 50,397* 2x13 50,397* 2x13 51,032* 2x13 51,826* 1x13, 1x6 47,141* 2x13 48,015* 1x13, 1x6 47,141* 2x13 48,015* 2x13 48,808* 2x13 48,412* 2x13 49,999* 2x13 50,397* 2x13 50,397* 2x13 51,032* 2x13 51,826* 2x13 61,510* 2x13 63,485* 2x13 66,310* 2x13 65,526* 2x11 71,995 2x11 71,995 2x11 62,995 2x11 61,995 2x11 63,495 2x11 64,495 2x11 67,495 2x11 68,495 2x11 62,495 2x11 73,500 2x11 59,760 2x11 63,000 2x11 63,830 2x11 53,500 2x11 54,330 2x11 64,420 2x11 73,140 2x11 54,170 2x11 58,490 2x11 61,290 2x11 58,520 2x11 58,490 2x11 62,670

* prices do not include on-the-road charges

3 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 2 6 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 6 2 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 4 6 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2

Fridge (litres)

2.76 2.76 2.98 2.98 2.81 2.81 2.81 2.90 2.94 3.19 2.94 2.94 2.90 2.90 2.82 2.82 2.82 3.13 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.86 2.86 2.86 2.86 3.19 2.90 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.89 2.89 2.77 2.84 2.84 2.84 2.77 2.84 3.07 2.96 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.20 2.35 2.35 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.33 2.32 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.23 2.23 2.23 2.23 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.34 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.35 2.35 2.35

Waste water (litres)

689 6.99 634 7.40 429 7.63 429 7.63 569 6.94 759 6.03 619 6.98 705 7.39 786 7.41 574 7.06 589 6.94 514 7.39 659 6.96 584 7.41 612 7.02 447 7.40 461 7.40 560 6.99 485 6.99 505 6.99 435 7.40 415 7.40 570 6.99 550 6.99 520 7.40 500 7.40 365 7.06 440 6.99 392 6.50 312 7.46 352 7.46 446 6.50 491 6.50 411 6.83 459 6.97 459 6.97 341 7.38 391 7.38 659 6.37 579 6.97 659 6.37 579 6.97 446 6.50 491 6.50 411 6.83 459 6.97 459 6.97 341 7.38 391 7.38 397 6.50 432 7.07 312 7.46 352 7.46 464 7.24 464 7.24 513 6.98 426 6.99 406 6.98 387 6.99 433 7.38 502 7.58 587 6.99 520 6.99 740 6.20 630 6.75 610 6.99 650 6.70 600 6.95 565 6.39 930 7.80 665 6.36 560 6.98 1050 7.79 480 6.79 450 7.49 1330 7.79

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3850 3850 3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3650 3650 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4200 3500 3500 4200 3500 3500 4500

Width

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Length

LP LP LP LP AC LP LP AC LP OC AC AC LP LP LP LP LP OC LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LP LP LP LP OC LP AC AC AC LPDD LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LP LP LP LP LPDD LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD AC AC AC AC LP LP LP LP LPDD LPDD LP LPDD OC AC AC AC AC LP LP AC AC LP LP LP LP LP LP

Maximum weight (kg)

Advantage T 6651 Advantage T 7051 DBM Esprit T 7150-2 DBM Esprit T 7150-2 DBT Globebus I7 Globebus T1 Globebus T7 Magic Edition I 3 DBM Magic Edition T 3 DBM Trend A 6977 Trend I 6757 Trend I 7057 DBM Trend T 6757 Trend T 7057 DBM Autoquest 155 Encore 254 Encore 255 Activa A One 690 HB Profila PRS 660 HB Profila PRS 670 SB Profila PRS 720 QB Profila PRS 725 QB Profila PT 660 HB Profila PT 670 SB Mondial Profila PT 720 QB Profila PT 725 QB Terrestra TA 690 HB Terrestra TT 670 SB Discover 65 LM Discover 74 CTC Discover 74 LMS Magister 65 LD Magister 65 LMX Magister 68 LM Magister 70 LD Magister 70 LMS Magister 73 CTC Magister 73 LMS Migrateur 64 LG Migrateur 69 LM Baxter 64 LG Baxter 69 LM Mayflower 65 LD Mayflower 65 LMX Mayflower 68 LM Mayflower 70 LD Mayflower 70 LMS Mayflower 73 CTC Mayflower 73 LMS Wincester 65 LM Wincester 70 LMS Wincester 74 CTC Wincester 74 LMS T 72 FD T 72 QD Optima De Luxe T 65 FL Optima De Luxe T 65 GQ Optima De Luxe T 65 HFL Optima De Luxe T 65 HGQ Optima De Luxe T 70 F Optima De Luxe T 75 HF Siesta A 70 GM B-Class DynamicLine 594 Exsis-i 504 Exsis-i 564 Exsis-i 598 Exsis-t 564 Exsis-t 598 ML-I 540 ML-I 630 ML-T 540 ML-T 560 ML-T 630 T-Class 554 SL T-Class 698 CL T-Class 708 SL

Base vehicle

Model

Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Elddis Elddis Elddis Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Florium Florium Florium Florium Florium Florium Florium Florium Florium Florium Florium Florium Florium Frankia Frankia Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

Key CLASS FR Fixed roof RR Rising roof HT High-top LP Low-profile LPDD Low-profile with drop-down bed OC Overcab coachbuilt AC A-class COOKER G Grill O Oven M Microwave Opt Optional 90

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4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 2 4 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 6 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 3 3

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 3 2 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Island Bed French Bed French Bed Garage Garage Island Bed French Bed Garage Island Bed French Bed Garage Island Bed Garage Garage Garage Garage Island Bed Garage Island Bed Garage Island Bed Garage Garage Island Bed French Bed Garage Island Bed Garage Island Bed Garage Garage Garage Garage Garage Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed

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Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG M OGM Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt

150 142 150 150 142 142 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 108 108 108 108 108 108 142 142 160 106 142 160 160 160 142 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 150 30 90 140 140 149 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 138 138 138 138

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x7 Yes 25xLPG 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13

Price from (£)

120 120 120 120 120 120 101 101 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 101 101 101 95 95 130 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 140 110 100 100 130 130 95 95 95 95 95 95 120 120 120 120 95 95 95 120 120 120 120 120 95 95 95 95

Gas locker (kg)

120 120 120 120 120 120 124 124 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 124 124 124 95 95 100 100 110 100 100 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 140 120 100 100 140 140 130 130 130 103 130 130 130 130 103 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130

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Fridge (litres)

2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.94 2.94 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.84 2.84 2.84 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.76 2.76 3.20 2.92 2.92 2.92 2.92 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.89 2.87 2.87 2.77 2.77 3.05 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.34 2.34 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.20 2.20 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.31 2.31 2.31 2.31 2.31 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.35 2.05 2.05 2.25 2.25 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30

Waste water (litres)

425 7.43 445 6.99 450 7.43 450 7.43 450 7.43 510 6.99 420 6.94 350 7.48 650 6.43 570 6.98 570 6.98 490 7.52 490 7.52 600 6.99 600 6.99 500 7.47 510 6.99 510 6.99 430 7.47 680 6.76 770 6.79 458 7.20 696 6.59 528 6.99 569 6.99 460 7.49 517 6.74 430 6.99 445 6.99 385 7.49 340 7.49 457 6.99 360 7.49 370 7.49 277 7.69 343 7.43 300 6.38 300 6.38 520 6.93 570 6.93 600 6.98 530 6.49 590 6.49 550 6.49 470 6.99 530 6.99 490 6.99 430 6.99 490 6.99 450 6.99 450 6.99 405 7.49 465 7.49 425 7.49 400 7.49 460 7.49 420 7.49 1150 7.87 1100 7.87 720 6.49 680 6.49 610 6.49 560 6.49

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4500 4500 3500 3500 3500 3500

Width

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Length

AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP LP LP LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LP LP LP AC AC OC LP LP LP LP AC AC AC AC AC LP LP LP LP AC LP LP LP LP OC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP LP LP

Maximum weight (kg)

CB 740 MB 700 MB 740 MC 740 MJB 740 TB 700 Sky i 700 LG Sky i 700 LX Sky TI 590 MF Sky TI 650 MF Sky TI 650 MG Sky TI 700 MG Sky TI 700 MX Sky Wave 650 MF Sky Wave 650 MG Sky Wave 700 MX Sun TI 650 MF Sun TI 650 MG Sun TI 700 MX Van i 600 MG Van TI 600 MG Ecovip 9 Ecovip 310 Ecovip 312 Ecovip 390 Ecovip 412 Ecovip 610 Ecovip 612 Ecovip 690 Ecovip 710 Ecovip 712 Kreos 3008 Kreos 4010 Kreos 4012 Kreos 5010 K-Yacht MH79 Tekno Line X-Cite Classic G X-Cite Elite G Smove 6.9 B Smove 6.9 Q Family C700G Essentiel Galaxy G650C Emotion Galaxy G650C Essentiel Galaxy G650C Sensation Galaxy G700C Emotion Galaxy G700C Essentiel Galaxy G700C Sensation Galaxy G701C Emotion Galaxy G701C Essentiel Galaxy G701C Sensation Galaxy G701GJ Sensation Galaxy G740C Emotion Galaxy G740C Essentiel Galaxy G740C Sensation Galaxy G741C Emotion Galaxy G741C Essentiel Galaxy G741C Sensation Galaxy G781C Essentiel Galaxy G781C Sensation Pacific P650C Essentiel Pacific P650C Sensation Pacific P656C Essentiel Pacific P656C Sensation

Base vehicle

Model

Itineo Itineo Itineo Itineo Itineo Itineo Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Mobilvetta Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

53,800 53,400 54,400 56,100 54,700 52,300 71,000 71,900 53,500 54,700 54,500 58,000 58,500 59,600 59,600 65,800 58,000 59,000 61,500 63,300 55,700 61,200 53,800 54,800 54,800 55,400 68,300 69,200 69,200 70,200 70,200 63,800 64,900 64,900 70,800 67,995 59,999 64,999 68,400 67,600 47,968 64,135 57,419 61,271 65,522 58,848 62,678 70,759 64,112 67,934 67,934 67,171 59,752 63,571 72,490 65,784 69,642 69,118 72,880 46,665 51,178 48,470 52,984

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Compact SL Coral Plus 670 SL Coral Plus 670 SLT

2 2 3 3 2 2 4 4 2 2 4 4 2 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 4 4 6 6 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 4 6 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 6 4 5 6 4 6 5 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 6 6 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Island Bed Island Bed Garage French Bed Garage Island Bed French Bed Garage French Bed Garage Garage French Bed Island Bed Garage Garage French Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Garage French Bed Garage French Bed Garage Island Bed Island Bed French Bed French Bed French Bed Island Bed Island Bed French Bed Garage Garage French Bed French Bed Garage Island Bed French Bed Garage Island Bed French Bed

95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 100 110 110 110 120 120 120 120 100 100 130 130 130 130 130 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 105 110 115 120 120 85 85 85 92 92 92 92 92 100 100 68 68 100 85 95 101 95 95 95 95 140 160 160 160

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2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2

Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt O O O OG OG OG OG OG O OG OG O O OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No No Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG OG OG OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM No No No No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt

138 138 138 138 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 135 135 135 149 149 149 149 160 135 160 160 135 135 149 149 145 145 100 100 100 100 100 130 130 80 80 80 145 145 150 150 150 140 140 100 100 100 167 113 113 113 113 190 190 80 138 190 96 145 190 145 145 145 145 95 95 122 122

2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 1x14, 1x7 2x13 2x13 2x13 1x11 1x11 1x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 2x13 1x13, 1x6 2x18 2x18 2x18 2x18 2x18 2x18 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11

Price from (£)

130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 130 130 130 120 120 140 120 72 72 100 100 100 100 100 72 72 100 100 100 72 72 100 120 100 100 100 90 110 110 122 122 122 122 122 94 94 100 100 125 135 110 124 100 100 100 100 140 140 140 140

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Gas locker (kg)

2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.76 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.76 2.90 2.95 2.95 2.89 2.89 2.94 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.94 2.94 3.06 3.06 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 3.06 3.05 2.90 2.90 3.08 3.08 2.90 2.89 2.90 2.90 3.20 3.07 2.80 2.71 3.10 2.91 2.91 2.91 2.91 2.79 2.79 2.88 2.88 2.98 3.03 2.76 3.24 2.79 2.79 2.94 2.92 2.91 2.91 2.91 2.91

Fridge (litres)

2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.30 2.30 2.37 2.37 2.37 2.37 2.37 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.31 2.32 2.31 2.31 2.31 2.33 2.32 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.38 2.38 2.31 2.31 2.35 2.35 2.20 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

6.95 6.95 6.95 6.95 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 6.59 6.64 6.94 6.94 7.34 7.49 7.49 7.79 6.94 7.34 7.49 6.64 6.94 6.94 7.34 7.35 7.15 6.60 6.81 7.47 6.60 6.81 6.53 7.22 7.15 6.48 7.35 7.17 7.17 6.76 7.38 7.43 7.45 7.12 7.23 6.99 6.47 7.28 6.83 6.99 7.43 6.99 7.09 7.77 6.72 7.41 8.06 7.06 6.74 7.43 6.47 7.01 7.01 7.43 6.10 6.92 6.92 6.92

Waste water (litres)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

660 620 540 490 600 550 505 455 580 530 505 455 610 670 480 565 535 440 440 360 425 375 380 455 435 435 420 600 340 340 425 425 568 571 804 491 668 588 503 588 535 970 665 620 543 430 820 540 830 760 730 650 680 400 400 400

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Width

3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3495 3495 3495 3495 3495 3700 4250 3500 3500 4250 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500

Length

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Renault Master Renault Master Renault Master Renault Master Renault Master Renault Master Renault Master Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Payload (kg)

LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LP LPDD LPDD LPDD AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LPDD LPDD OC OC LPDD LPDD LPDD OC OC OC LP LP OC OC LP AC LPDD LPDD OC OC LPDD LP OC LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP OC LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD

Maximum weight (kg)

Pacific P700C Essentiel Pacific P700C Sensation Pacific P706C Essentiel Pacific P706C Sensation Pacific P710P Essentiel Pacific P710P Sensation Pacific P716P Essentiel Pacific P716P Sensation Pacific P740C Essentiel Pacific P740C Sensation Pacific P746C Essentiel Pacific P746C Sensation 650F 650FF 680FF 686FF 690F 690FF 696FF 7090FF 8080dF 8090dF 8096dF 850F 880F 883F 890F Europeo 69 Plus Europeo 87 Plus Katamarano 3 Katamarano 8 Katamarano 109P Plus Katamarano 12P Plus Katamarano 14P Plus Koala Elite 655 Koala Elite 722 Seal 5 Seal 12P Seal 69P Superbrig 677 TC Superbrig 687 TC Auto-Roller 694 Pegaso 740 T-Line 740 Zefiro 696 Zefiro 690 G Lido A 49 DP Lido M 45 SP Lido S 42 DF A 70 T 64 T 65 T 69 L T 69 S Bolero 684FB Bolero 724FB Escape 664 Escape 694 Kon-tiki 625 T-715 CaraCompact 600 MG CaraHome 700 DG CaraLoft 600 MF CaraLoft 650 MFH CaraLoft 650 MGH CaraLoft 700 MXH Oasi 610 M Oasi 690 Garage S Oasi 690 LX Oasi 690 M

Base vehicle

Model

Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Roller Team Roller Team Roller Team Roller Team Roller Team Sun Living Sun Living Sun Living Sunlight Sunlight Sunlight Sunlight Sunlight Swift Swift Swift Swift Swift Tribute Weinsberg Weinsberg Weinsberg Weinsberg Weinsberg Weinsberg Wingamm Wingamm Wingamm Wingamm

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

48,219 52,732 50,023 54,537 49,121 53,633 50,927 55,440 49,121 53,633 50,927 55,440 51,800 54,200 55,200 54,300 54,400 56,000 58,700 64,500 67,000 68,200 71,000 61,200 62,600 62,000 63,500 49,995 49,995 39,995 39,995 39,995 37,995 39,995 44,995 44,995 39,995 37,995 39,995 52,995 52,995 45,513 61,819 50,336 43,756 42,686 43,795 43,795 40,795 46,490 45,590 45,590 46,890 45,590 60,405 63,490 43,060 44,875 69,780 44,599 44,070 44,495 41,625 42,745 43,530 44,735 67,500 72,500 73,500 73,500

Prefer to sleep apart, perhaps because you tour with a friend? Then these are the 'vans for you. It's a favourite layout of the German manufacturers, so they are a great place to start looking. LP LP LP

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

3500 718 6.60 2.12 2.78 3 3500 528 7.50 2.29 2.73 3 3500 470 7.38 2.29 2.74 3

4 Fixed Single Bed 5 Fixed Single Bed 5 Fixed Single Bed

140 85 ✔ 140 85 ✔ 140 85

3 No 3 Opt 3 Opt

100 2x11 141 1x11 141 1x11

48,490 55,590 55,590

Key CLASS FR Fixed roof RR Rising roof HT High-top LP Low-profile LPDD Low-profile with drop-down bed OC Overcab coachbuilt AC A-class COOKER G Grill O Oven M Microwave Opt Optional 92

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Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed

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OG OG OG OG OG OG OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OGM OG Opt OG OG OG OG OG No Opt Opt OG OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No No Opt Opt Opt Opt No No Opt Opt Opt Opt OG

141 141 150 150 150 175 190 190 175 96 103 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 149 149 149 145 140 145 145 142 145 145 145 97 145 104 167 167 167 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 141 141 175 175 175 175 141 141 175 175 175 175 145

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 25xLPG 25xLPG 2x13 2x7 2x6 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x13 1x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 1x13 1x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11

Price from (£)

85 85 85 85 85 85 91 71 85 85 93 95 95 95 95 95 95 120 120 120 95 95 95 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 105 150 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 92 92 92 90 110 110 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 90

Gas locker (kg)

140 140 140 100 100 140 91 91 135 135 93 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 110 120 122 122 122 120 170 170 110 110 110 110 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120

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Fridge (litres)

2.73 2.74 2.81 2.85 2.85 2.96 2.88 2.90 3.10 3.10 2.77 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.89 2.89 2.98 2.75 2.95 2.95 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.91 2.91 2.91 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.98

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.32 2.35 2.32 2.35 2.35 2.48 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.20 2.20 2.20 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.12 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.33

Waste water (litres)

530 7.50 472 7.38 371 7.38 562 7.74 562 7.67 299 7.52 497 7.88 363 7.71 880 8.04 320 7.26 458 7.98 530 6.49 550 6.49 590 6.49 470 6.99 490 6.99 530 6.99 430 6.99 450 6.99 450 6.99 405 7.49 425 7.49 465 7.49 400 7.49 420 7.49 460 7.49 400 7.49 420 7.49 460 7.49 1100 7.87 1150 7.87 680 6.49 720 6.49 560 6.49 610 6.49 620 6.95 660 6.95 490 6.95 540 6.95 530 7.45 580 7.45 505 7.45 280 7.35 300 7.48 335 7.49 425 7.14 585 6.99 455 7.49 481 6.99 414 7.39 651 6.60 635 6.99 371 6.96 600 6.93 500 7.43 580 7.38 575 6.94 355 7.34 375 7.40 595 6.89 505 7.34 525 7.46 505 7.44 642 6.49 715 6.46 385 7.49 471 7.46 458 7.39 544 7.36 593 6.49 666 6.46 344 7.49 430 7.46 367 7.39 483 7.36 329 7.49

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

3500 3500 3500 3800 3800 3500 3880 3500 4500 3500 3850 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4500 4500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3495 3495 3495 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3499

Width

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Renault Master Renault Master Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Length

LP LP LPDD LPDD LPDD AC LP LP OC OC LP AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP LPDD LPDD LP LP LPDD LPDD LP LP LPDD LPDD OC LPDD LPDD LP LP LP LP LP LP AC LP LP LP AC LP LP LP LP LP LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD

Maximum weight (kg)

Coral Supreme 670 SL Coral Supreme 670 SLT Matrix Platinum Collection M 670 SL Matrix Supreme 687 SL Matrix Supreme 687 SLT Sonic Plus 700 SL Burford Duo Corinium Duo Frontier Delaware S Imala 734 Autograph 79-4 T Initial I650GJ Allure Initial I650GJ Class Initial I650GJ Style Initial I700GJ Allure Initial I700GJ Class Initial I700GJ Style Initial I701GJ Allure Initial I701GJ Class Initial I701GJ Style Initial I740GJ Allure Initial I740GJ Class Initial I740GJ Style Initial I741GJ Allure Initial I741GJ Class Initial I741GJ Style Initial I741J Allure Initial I741J Class Initial I741J Style Initial I781GJ Class Initial I781GJ Style Tren-D T650GJ Class Tren-D T650GJ Style Tren-D T656GJ Class Tren-D T656GJ Style Tren-D T700GJ Class Tren-D T700GJ Style Tren-D T706GJ Class Tren-D T706GJ Style Tren-D T740GJ Class Tren-D T740GJ Style Tren-D T746GJ Style Mileo 264 Tessoro 463 Ixeo it 728 G Ixeo Time it 726 G Sovereign Lyseo T 690 G Lyseo T 728 G Nexxo t 690G Sovereign Nexxo t 720 Sovereign Travel Van t 620 G Edition 30 Travel Van t 690 G Viseo i 690 G Edition 30 T 337 T 447 T 448 C-Compactline I 143 Chic C-Line T 4.8 Chic C-Line T 4.9 C-Tourer T 143 C-Tourer T 148 C-Tourer T 148 H C-Tourer T 149 Flash 637 Flash 637 Flash 737 Flash 737 Flash 727GA Flash 727GA Welcome 637 Welcome 637 Welcome 737 Welcome 737 Welcome 727GA Welcome 727GA 4Travel T 7116-4

Base vehicle

Model

Adria Motorhomes Adria Motorhomes Adria Motorhomes Adria Motorhomes Adria Motorhomes Adria Motorhomes Auto-Sleepers Auto-Sleepers Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Bailey Motorhomes Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Benimar Benimar Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Carado Carado Carado Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Dethleffs

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

57,990 57,990 58,990 59,990 59,990 68,990 68,995 61,205 69,624 50,489 52,995 64,135 61,271 57,419 65,522 62,678 58,848 70,759 67,934 64,112 67,171 63,571 59,752 72,490 69,642 65,784 72,490 69,642 65,784 72,880 69,118 51,178 46,665 52,984 48,470 52,732 48,219 54,537 50,023 53,633 49,121 50,927 53,995 50,995 55,250 57,995 47,495 49,495 56,995 57,995 51,995 48,995 59,995 45,790 47,090 47,090 74,010 71,960 73,870 63,970 65,700 66,420 67,140 44,590 45,560 46,060 47,030 46,060 47,030 47,650 48,620 49,120 50,090 49,120 50,090 65,490

Key CLASS FR Fixed roof RR Rising roof HT High-top LP Low-profile LPDD Low-profile with drop-down bed OC Overcab coachbuilt AC A-class COOKER G Grill O Oven M Microwave Opt Optional 94

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Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3

OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OGM No No No No No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No Opt Opt No

142 142 142 142 190 190 142 142 190 190 142 142 142 142 142 142 95 189 140 140 140 140 150 115 175 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 140 140 150 150 140 96 142 160 90 105 105 105 105 90 105 105 142 142 142 142 142 142 100 142 100 142 85 150 142 145

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x7 2x7 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11

Price from (£)

90 90 90 90 120 120 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 70 100 100 100 100 100 150 100 100 119 119 119 119 100 100 119 119 119 100 96 96 96 96 96 130 130 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 130 130 100 130 100 130 100 120 120 101

Gas locker (kg)

125 ✔ 125 125 ✔ 125 160 ✔ 160 ✔ 114 ✔ 114 ✔ 107 ✔ 107 125 ✔ 125 ✔ 125 125 ✔ 125 ✔ 125 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 140 ✔ 140 ✔ 140 ✔ 140 ✔ 150 150 ✔ 150 ✔ 150 ✔ 150 ✔ 150 ✔ 120 ✔ 150 ✔ 150 ✔ 120 ✔ 150 ✔ 150 ✔ 120 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 100 100 ✔ 150 150 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 150 ✔ 150 ✔ 155 ✔ 150 ✔ 155 ✔ 150 ✔ 120 ✔ 110 ✔ 120 124

66,990 67,990 57,990 58,990 67,990 68,990 61,490 53,490 69,990 62,490 57,990 60,990 58,990 47,990 50,990 48,990 42,099 49,799 60,304 61,185 58,700 60,461 72,891 61,550 64,565 63,485* 63,485* 65,526* 49,603* 51,270* 51,270* 49,603* 63,485* 65,526* 71,995 63,995 67,495 65,995 66,995 63,495 73,500 73,500 60,590 63,000 63,830 65,660 65,660 51,840 54,330 55,990 69,500 73,140 58,490 61,290 59,100 59,760 58,490 61,590 58,490 62,670 53,070 56,100 52,300 66,300

* prices do not include on-the-road charges

4 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 2 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 6 2 2 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4

Fridge (litres)

2.76 2.76 2.76 2.76 2.98 2.98 2.81 2.81 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.82 2.82 2.89 2.89 2.86 2.86 3.19 2.90 2.90 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.65 2.65 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.89 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.84 2.77 2.96 2.96 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.89 2.89 2.94

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.19 2.19 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.20 2.35 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.33 2.32 2.32 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.34 2.23 2.23 2.34 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.16 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.22 2.35 2.35 2.34

Waste water (litres)

574 6.92 499 7.37 704 6.95 634 7.40 469 7.33 429 7.63 569 6.94 619 6.98 705 7.39 786 7.41 589 6.94 514 7.39 514 7.39 659 6.96 584 7.41 584 7.41 561 7.33 450 7.40 435 7.40 435 7.40 540 6.99 520 7.40 1620 8.29 510 6.82 400 7.39 432 7.07 392 7.07 7.46 319 6.97 450 7.35 450 7.35 319 6.97 432 7.07 7.46 464 7.24 513 7.03 433 7.38 409 7.38 457 7.50 623 6.73 460 6.99 510 6.99 690 6.55 700 6.75 600 6.99 580 7.20 570 7.20 690 6.50 640 6.95 580 7.15 485 6.99 930 7.80 530 6.98 1050 7.79 540 6.99 485 7.29 490 7.49 420 7.49 450 7.49 1330 7.79 630 6.36 415 7.43 510 6.99 420 6.94

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3850 3850 3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3499 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 5300 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3650 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4200 3500 4200 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4500 3500 3500 3500 3500

Width

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Length

AC AC LP LP LP LP AC LP AC LP AC AC AC LP LP LP LP LP LPDD LPDD LP LP OC LP LP AC AC AC LP LP LP LP AC AC LP LP LP LP LPDD LP AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP LP AC AC LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP AC AC AC

Maximum weight (kg)

Advantage I 6611 Advantage I 7051 EB Advantage T 6611 Advantage T 7051 EB Esprit T 6810-2 Esprit T 7150-2 EB Globebus I6 Globebus T6 Magic Edition I 2 EB Magic Edition T 2 EB Trend I 6717 Trend I 7017 Trend I 7057 EB Trend T 6717 Trend T 7017 Trend T 7057 EB Autoquest 185 Encore 285 Profila PRS 720 EB Profila PRS 730 EB Profila PT 695 EB Mondial Profila PT 720 EB Terrestra TA 770 EB Terrestra TT 650 EB Terrestra TT 720 EB Discover 70 LJG Discover 70 LMS Discover 74 LJT Magister 69 LJX Migrateur 73 LJT Baxter 73 LJT Mayflower 69 LJX Wincester 70 LJG Wincester 74 LJT T 72 GD Optima De Luxe T 65 GE Optima De Luxe T 70 E Optima De Luxe T 70 GE Optima De Luxe T 75 HGE Optima De Luxe V 65 GE B-Class DynamicLine 574 B-Class DynamicLine 588 Exsis-i 474 Exsis-i 578 Exsis-i 588 Exsis-i 678 Exsis-i 688 Exsis-t 474 Exsis-t 588 Exsis-t 688 ML-I 580 ML-I 620 ML-T 580 ML-T 620 T-Class 568 SL T-Class 588 SL T-Class 668 CL T-Class 668 SL T-Class 678 CL T-Class 704 SL Van S 520 DB 740 JB 700 Sky i 650 LEG

Base vehicle

Model

Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Elddis Elddis Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Eura Mobil Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Florium Florium Florium Florium Frankia Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby Hobby Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Itineo Itineo Knaus

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

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5 2 3 3 4 3 3 4 2 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 4 4 3 4 5 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 6 5 4 6 3 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 4

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 3 3

No No No No No No No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG OG OG OG O OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt OGM OGM OGM No No No

145 145 145 145 108 108 108 142 142 106 160 160 160 160 160 160 150 140 140 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 149 149 149 149 149 149 160 160 160 135 149 145 100 100 130 80 80 145 140 140 100 100 113 113 113 190 138 190 145 145 145

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x7 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 1x11 1x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 1x13, 1x7 2x13 2x18 2x18 2x18

Price from (£)

101 95 95 95 95 101 101 95 95 110 110 110 110 110 140 110 110 130 130 95 95 95 95 95 95 120 120 95 95 95 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 90 90 100 110 110 120 120 100 100 130 100 100 100 100 105 120 85 85 92 92 92 100 68 100 95 95 95

Gas locker (kg)

✔ 124 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 100 124 ✔ 124 95 95 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 110 ✔ 110 ✔ 110 ✔ 140 ✔ 110 ✔ 120 140 140 130 130 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 130 130 130 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 72 ✔ 72 ✔ 100 ✔ 72 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 72 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 110 110 ✔ 122 ✔ 122 ✔ 122 ✔ 94 ✔ 100 ✔ 125 110 ✔ 100 ✔ 100

Fridge (litres)

2.94 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.84 2.94 2.94 2.76 2.76 2.92 2.92 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.89 2.77 2.77 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.85 2.85 2.76 2.76 2.95 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.94 2.94 2.94 3.06 2.90 2.90 3.08 2.90 2.90 2.83 2.78 2.91 2.91 2.91 2.79 2.88 2.98 2.76 2.79 2.91

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

2.34 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.34 2.35 2.20 2.20 2.30 2.30 2.31 2.31 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.35 2.25 2.25 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.30 2.30 2.37 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.31 2.31 2.32 2.32 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.38 2.31 2.35 2.20 2.30 2.30

Waste water (litres)

350 7.48 570 6.98 490 7.52 490 7.52 500 7.47 510 6.99 430 7.47 630 7.00 720 7.03 602 6.99 480 7.49 440 6.99 385 7.49 357 7.49 277 7.69 427 6.99 342 7.38 430 7.43 480 7.43 530 6.49 590 6.49 550 6.49 470 6.99 530 6.99 490 6.99 430 6.99 490 6.99 405 7.49 465 7.49 425 7.49 400 7.49 460 7.49 420 7.49 400 7.49 460 7.49 420 7.49 1150 7.87 1100 7.87 720 6.49 680 6.49 610 6.49 560 6.49 660 6.95 620 6.95 540 6.95 490 6.95 580 7.45 530 7.45 455 7.45 505 7.45 520 7.34 525 7.34 280 7.79 375 7.34 375 7.34 445 6.94 375 7.34 7.35 6.89 7.47 6.98 7.35 6.86 7.37 425 7.43 425 7.45 513 7.20 642 6.60 600 6.93 580 7.38 500 7.43 955 7.77 585 7.41 546 8.06 820 6.74 760 7.01 650 7.43

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4500 4500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3300 3495 3495 3495 4250 3500 4250 3500 3500 3500

Width

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Renault Master Renault Master Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Length

AC LP LP LP LPDD LP LP AC AC LP LP AC AC LP LP LP AC LP LP AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LPDD AC AC AC AC LPDD LP OC OC LP LP OC LPDD LPDD LPDD LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LP LPDD

Maximum weight (kg)

Sky i 700 LEG Sky TI 650 MEG Sky TI 700 MEB Sky TI 700 MEG Sky Wave 700 MEG Sun TI 650 MEG Sun TI 700 MEG Van i 650 MEG Van TI 650 MEG Ecovip 309 Ecovip 409 Ecovip 609 Ecovip 709 Kreos 4009 Kreos 5009 Kreos 3009S K-Yacht MH85 Tekno Line Smove 7.4 B Smove 7.4 E Galaxy G650GJ Emotion Galaxy G650GJ Essentiel Galaxy G650GJ Sensation Galaxy G700GJ Emotion Galaxy G700GJ Essentiel Galaxy G700GJ Sensation Galaxy G701GJ Emotion Galaxy G701GJ Essentiel Galaxy G740GJ Emotion Galaxy G740GJ Essentiel Galaxy G740GJ Sensation Galaxy G741GJ Emotion Galaxy G741GJ Essentiel Galaxy G741GJ Sensation Galaxy G741J Emotion Galaxy G741J Essentiel Galaxy G741J Sensation Galaxy G781GJ Essentiel Galaxy G781GJ Sensation Pacific P650GJ Essentiel Pacific P650GJ Sensation Pacific P656GJ Essentiel Pacific P656GJ Sensation Pacific P700GJ Essentiel Pacific P700GJ Sensation Pacific P706GJ Essentiel Pacific P706GJ Sensation Pacific P740GJ Essentiel Pacific P740GJ Sensation Pacific P746G Sensation Pacific P746GJ Essentiel 665F 666F 7065FF 8065dF 8066dF 855F 866F Europeo 95 Plus Europeo 98 Plus Katamarano 95 Plus Koala Elite 698 Seal 95P Seal 98P Superbrig 695 TC T-Line 785 Zefiro 685 Lido M 45 SL Lido S 42 SL T 66 T 67 T 68 Bolero 714SB Escape 684 Kon-tiki 635 CaraCompact 600 MEG CaraLoft 650 MEG CaraLoft 700 MEH

Base vehicle

Model

Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Laika Mobilvetta Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Rimor Roller Team Roller Team Sun Living Sun Living Sunlight Sunlight Sunlight Swift Swift Swift Weinsberg Weinsberg Weinsberg

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

70,900 54,900 57,500 58,300 64,900 58,000 60,700 65,900 56,000 54,800 55,400 69,200 70,200 64,900 70,800 64,200 67,995 71,600 70,800 64,135 57,419 61,271 65,522 58,848 62,678 70,759 64,112 67,171 59,752 63,571 72,490 65,784 69,642 72,490 65,784 69,642 69,118 72,880 46,665 51,178 48,470 52,984 48,219 52,732 50,023 54,537 49,121 53,633 55,440 50,927 54,800 54,000 66,300 69,000 67,700 62,100 62,900 49,995 49,995 39,995 44,995 39,995 39,995 52,995 50,336 43,756 43,295 40,995 45,790 47,090 47,090 63,490 44,875 69,780 44,095 42,765 44,780

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NON-FIXED BEDS Auto-Sleepers Auto-Sleepers Auto-Sleepers Auto-Sleepers Auto-Sleepers Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Bailey Motorhomes Bailey Motorhomes Bailey Motorhomes Bailey Motorhomes Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria Benimar Benimar Benimar Bessacarr Bessacarr Bessacarr Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Chausson Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Elddis Elddis Elddis Elddis Eura Mobil

Bourton Broadway EB Broadway EK Broadway EK TB LP Winchcombe Apache 634 Apache 700 Frontier Scout Imala 615 Imala 620 Imala 625 Imala 720 Tracker EKS Tracker RS Approach Advance 635 Approach Advance 665 Autograph 68-2 Autograph 79-6 Initial I650L Allure Initial I650L Class Initial I650L Style Initial I650U Allure Initial I650U Class Initial I650U Style Tren-D T650U Class Tren-D T650U Style Mileo 282 Mileo 286 Tessoro 486 442 462 496 Brevio t 641 Brevio t 646 Ixeo it 640 Ixeo it 680 G Lyseo T 744 Flash 610 Flash 610 Flash 620 Flash 620 Flash 630 Flash 630 Welcome 610 Welcome 610 Welcome 620 Welcome 620 Welcome 630 Welcome 630 Welcome 611 Travel Line 4Travel T 6966-4 Esprit Comfort A 6820-2 Trend I 6767 Trend T 6767 Autoquest 175 Autoquest 195 Autoquest 196 Encore 275 Activa A One 630 LS

Price from (£)

Gas locker (kg)

Fridge (litres)

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

Waste water (litres)

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

Width

Length

Payload (kg)

Maximum weight (kg)

Base vehicle

Type

Model

Manufacturer

DATABASE

Some buyers see a fixed bed as a 'waste of space' so these are the vehicles that concentrate on maximum entertaining or sprawling space instead. The class has been transformed by the arrival of drop-down beds. LP LP OC LP LP OC OC OC OC OC OC OC OC OC LP LPDD LP LPDD AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP LPDD LPDD OC LP LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LP LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD LPDD OC AC LP LP LP LP LP OC

Mercedes Sprinter Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Ford Transit Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato

3500 3500 3500 3500 3880 3500 4250 4500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4250 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4250 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3499 4500 3499 3499 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500

517 519 419 531 642 190 740 880 520 495 520 350 310 240 724 538 451 703 530 550 590 530 550 590 680 720 280 370 400 415 500 920 760 705 530 375 410 572 645 424 510 426 512 542 615 394 480 400 486 474 379 990 589 659 710 608 568 510 600

6.44 6.28 6.28 6.28 7.29 7.36 7.54 8.04 6.34 6.34 6.34 7.06 6.44 6.93 6.63 6.96 6.79 7.98 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 7.39 6.95 6.99 7.36 6.53 7.75 6.53 6.53 6.49 6.99 7.49 6.69 6.66 6.99 6.96 6.99 6.96 6.69 6.66 6.99 6.96 6.99 6.96 6.96 6.99 7.33 6.94 6.96 7.02 7.33 7.33 7.40 6.44

2.26 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.34 2.34 2.49 2.48 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.10 2.10 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.20 2.20 2.20 2.35 2.32

2.86 2.97 3.00 2.97 2.86 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 2.78 2.78 2.78 2.77 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.82 2.82 2.82 2.75 2.75 2.98 2.98 2.95 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.92 2.89 2.89 2.98 3.23 2.94 2.90 2.82 2.82 2.82 2.82 3.13

2 2 4 2 2 3 4 4 2 3 4 4 2 2 2 6 2 6 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 6 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 4 6 2 5

2 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 2 4 2 4 2 2 2 6 2 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 6 2 4

Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge

62 ✔ 102 102 102 ✔ 91 ✔ 135 ✔ 135 ✔ 135 ✔ 135 ✔ 135 ✔ 135 ✔ 135 ✔ 135 ✔ 135 ✔ 90 90 ✔ 93 ✔ 93 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 130 130 130 130 130 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 90 ✔ 94 ✔ 90 100 100 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 105 ✔ 105 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 105 ✔ 105 120 ✔ 120 ✔ 140 ✔ 125 ✔ 125 ✔ 100 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 100 ✔ 140

53 71 71 71 71 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 102 102 93 93 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 105 105 150 68 60 68 90 90 90 90 90 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 90 140 90 90 70 70 70 100 100

3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OG OG OGM OGM Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OGM OGM OG OGM OGM OGM No No Opt Opt OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OGM No

96 96 96 96 145 142 142 175 96 96 96 96 96 142 80 103 103 103 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 145 145 140 104 142 145 145 145 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 134 145 190 142 142 155 85 95 189 90

25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 2x13 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 2x6 2x6 2x6 2x6 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 1x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x13 1x11 1x13 1x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x7 2x7 2x7 2x7 2x11

62,495 55,700 56,700 55,700 66,995 56,291 59,973 69,624 46,722 47,610 46,722 49,952 53,655 56,290 38,795 40,795 49,995 55,490 64,135 61,271 57,419 64,135 61,271 57,419 51,178 46,665 54,995 51,995 48,995 51,980 49,245 55,490 43,795 43,995 51,750 53,250 49,995 42,650 43,620 44,280 45,250 45,510 46,480 45,710 46,680 47,340 48,310 48,570 49,540 49,470 63,990 72,490 60,990 50,990 40,399 41,699 42,349 49,799 52,961

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AC AC AC OC OC AC AC OC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily

3500 3500 5000 5000 5000 4500 4500 5000 3850 3850 5000 5000 5000 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 5000 5000 5000 4500 4500 4500 5000 4500 5000 4500 5000 4500 5000 5000 5000 5000 5600 5600 5600 5600

6.97 6.99 6.55 6.99 6.38 6.38 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 6.49 7.17 7.35 7.35 8.07 6.72 6.30 7.41 6.92 6.40 6.40 6.34 6.34 6.34 7.06 7.25 6.10

2.30 2.22 2.35 2.35 2.05 2.05 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.34 2.31 2.31 2.38 2.31 2.31 2.31 2.31 2.26 2.26 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.25

2.89 2.96 2.89 2.89 2.87 2.87 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.75 2.75 3.08 3.20 2.90 2.79 2.88 2.88 2.88 2.88 2.78 2.78 3.03 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.10 2.91

259 7.52 299 7.52 1062 8.80 1020 8.77 1050 8.77 1080 7.87 1080 7.87 700 8.86 390 7.56 440 7.56 1060 8.61 1020 8.91 1020 8.91 535 7.18 395 6.85 365 7.26 285 7.39 285 7.45 275 7.45 315 7.47 290 7.60 305 7.47 1375 8.11 1335 8.36 1235 8.49 1035 7.33 1000 7.42 905 7.73 1185 7.73 895 7.87 1185 7.87 905 7.92 1165 7.92 880 7.98 1140 7.98 1075 8.27 1035 8.51 1010 8.57 1645 7.88 1515 8.25 1490 8.37 1435 8.28

2.32 2.32 2.32 2.35 2.35 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.12 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27 2.27

2.96 2.96 2.98 3.10 3.10 2.85 2.85 3.25 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12

2 3 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 3 6 6 6 4 4 2 4 6 2 4 2 4 4 6 6 4

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 3 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 4 4 2 4 5 2 4 2 4 2 4 4 5

4 4 4 2 2 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge Front Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Front Lounge

Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed

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140 140 140 135 135 130 130 130 140 140 140 140 140 120 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 200 200 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235 235

85 85 85 85 85 120 120 90 120 120 120 120 120 90 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 145 145 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 200 200 200 200

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2

3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

OG Opt Opt OG M OGM Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG OG OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM OGM Opt

100 90 142 150 30 90 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 145 90 90 110 138 80 138 138 110 110 96 96 96 96 96 85

2x11 2x11 2x7 Yes 25xLPG 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x13 2x13 2x13 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 1x13, 1x7 2x7 2x7 1x13, 1x6 1x13, 1x6 1x13, 1x6 1x13, 1x6 1x13, 1x6 2x11

OG OG OG OGM OGM Opt Opt OG O O OG OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt

175 175 175 175 175 149 149 160 145 145 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11

Price from (£)

474 540 510 338 300 300 530 590 550 530 590 550 720 670 425 510 860 553 740 600 605 595 514 550 540 570 395 380 680

Gas locker (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

Sonic Supreme 710 SBC Sonic Supreme 710 SL Sonic Supreme 810 SC Frontier Comanche Frontier Comanche S Initial I781C Allure Initial I781GJ Allure Argos A 747-2 G Elegance i 728 G Elegance i 745 G Elegance i 840 G Elegance i 910 G Elegance i 920 G C-Compactline I 145 QB Chic C-Line I 4.2 Chic C-Line I 4.7 Chic C-Line I 4.8 Chic C-Line I 4.9 Chic C-Line I 4.9 Superior Chic C-Line I 5.0 Chic C-Line I 5.0 S Chic C-Line I 5.0 Superior Chic C-Line XL 5.5 LE Chic C-Line XL 5.8 Q Chic C-Line XL 5.8 Q S Chic E-Line I 47 Chic E-Line I 49 Chic E-Line I 50 Chic E-Line I 50 Linerclass Chic E-Line I 51 Chic E-Line I 51 Linerclass Chic E-Line I 51 QB Chic E-Line I 51 QB Linerclass Chic E-Line I 51 QB S Chic E-Line I 51 QB S Linerclass Chic E-Line I 55 XL Linerclass Chic E-Line I 58 XL Linerclass Chic E-Line I 58 XL S Linerclass Chic S-Plus I 50 Chic S-Plus I 52 Chic S-Plus I 52 S Chic S-Plus I 55 XL

Width

Adria Motorhomes Adria Motorhomes Adria Motorhomes Auto-Trail Auto-Trail Bavaria Bavaria Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Bürstner Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago

3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4250 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500

Length

Not many first-time buyers will be spending £75,000+ but here are the top-of-the-top motorhomes anyway. It's good to dream. And in our dreams it's a Niesmann Flair on the drive – one of the most stylish of them all!

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Payload (kg)

LUXURY

LP AC AC AC LP LP AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP OC OC LPDD LP LPDD LP LP LPDD LP LPDD LP OC OC OC OC LPDD

Base vehicle

T 69 FF2 B-Class DynamicLine 584 FB 650 K-Yacht MH80 Tekno Line X-Cite Classic EB X-Cite Elite EB Galaxy G650L Emotion Galaxy G650L Essentiel Galaxy G650L Sensation Galaxy G650U Emotion Galaxy G650U Essentiel Galaxy G650U Sensation Pacific P650U Essential Pacific P650U Sensation Superbrig Suite Auto-Roller 746 Auto-Roller 747 Bolero 744PR Escape 614 Escape 622 Escape 674 Escape 685 Rio 320 Rio 340 T-615 T-620 T-625 T-720 T-736 Oasi 610 N

Type

Frankia Hymer Itineo Mobilvetta Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Pilote Rimor Roller Team Roller Team Swift Swift Swift Swift Swift Swift Swift Tribute Tribute Tribute Tribute Tribute Wingamm

Fridge (litres)

Waste water (litres)

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

100 130 120 110 100 100 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 100 105 105 100 68 68 68 68 68 68 85 85 85 85 85 90

Model

120 150 120 120 100 100 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 72 100 100 94 100 100 100 100 86 86 135 135 135 135 135 140

Manufacturer

Maximum weight (kg)

DATABASE

71,995 74,330 52,000 67,995 59,999 64,999 64,135 57,419 61,271 64,135 57,419 61,271 46,665 51,178 52,995 47,120 47,120 65,310 43,690 40,745 44,990 45,990 47,840 49,385 42,267 43,152 42,267 45,482 46,017 67,500

78,990 78,990 86,990 79,680 79,680 77,402 77,402 77,995 79,995 79,995 87,995 89,995 89,995 76,880 82,220 85,350 86,130 86,830 89,450 86,830 89,240 89,450 96,170 97,120 99,520 100,770 100,890 101,740 108,070 101,260 107,590 101,740 108,070 104,270 110,600 112,420 113,510 116,040 119,060 122,180 135,390 121,060

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3.12 3.29 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89 3.27 3.27 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.55 3.69 3.75 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.69 3.69 3.86 3.86 3.73 3.72 3.73 3.73 3.56 3.56 3.56 3.69 3.69 3.69 3.69 3.59 2.98 2.98 2.98 2.98 3.23 3.04 3.04

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 4

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 5 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Island Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Rear Lounge Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Rear Lounge Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Fixed Single Bed Garage Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Island Bed Fixed Single Bed

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3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG M OG OG OG OG OG OG OG

160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 190 160 160 160 160 160 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 141 141

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11

Price from (£)

Gas locker (kg)

Fridge (litres)

200 200 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 205 205 230 230 230 230 230 230 310 310 310 310 310 290 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 120 120 120 120 140 156 156

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

235 235 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 265 265 230 230 230 230 230 230 380 380 380 380 380 380 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 230 230 320 230 230 230 230 230 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 160 160 160 160 150 166 166

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126,890 140,100 75,020 75,970 76,920 77,140 78,440 78,580 78,990 78,990 80,970 80,970 147,330 149,720 161,700† 167,050† 172,350† 172,350† 172,350† 172,350† 194,500† 199,850† 199,850† 199,850† 201,900† 228,900† 134,000† 140,450† 137,350† 143,500† 143,500† 143,500† 148,650† 148,650† 138,900† 172,200† 232,900† 152,250† 152,250† 152,250† 172,200† 172,200† 252,700† 252,700† 322,450† 294,850† 326,650† 333,500† 244,850† 249,950† 249,950† 291,650† 275,150† 270,850† 270,850† 235,000† 77,990 78,990 78,990 78,990 76,490 93,990 93,990

† prices quoted in euros

1395 8.52 2.27 1880 8.58 2.27 635 6.40 2.27 475 6.85 2.27 525 6.82 2.27 525 6.95 2.27 425 6.99 2.27 445 6.99 2.27 425 7.27 2.27 355 7.39 2.27 345 7.47 2.27 365 7.53 2.27 1835 8.59 2.27 1775 8.85 2.27 1145 8.16 2.38 1115 8.66 2.39 815 9.08 2.38 885 9.16 2.38 885 9.16 2.38 885 9.16 2.38 1035 8.59 2.40 895 9.09 2.40 895 9.09 2.40 895 9.09 2.40 895 9.09 2.40 1725 9.45 2.40 1165 7.69 2.33 1045 8.17 2.33 1085 7.99 2.33 975 8.49 2.33 975 8.49 2.33 975 8.49 2.33 865 8.99 2.33 865 8.99 2.33 1145 7.99 2.38 1230 8.32 2.38 1955 8.93 2.48 935 8.99 2.38 885 8.99 2.38 885 8.99 2.38 1170 8.82 2.38 1170 8.82 2.38 3835 9.43 2.48 3835 9.43 2.48 5750 10.78 2.45 2700 11.11 2.45 5570 11.53 2.45 5670 11.53 2.45 1630 9.11 2.45 1480 9.61 2.45 1480 9.61 2.45 3280 10.15 2.45 3340 10.11 2.45 3440 10.11 2.45 3440 10.11 2.45 1510 8.66 2.38 1025 7.29 2.33 975 7.60 2.33 975 7.60 2.33 975 7.60 2.33 950 8.58 2.33 655 8.71 2.33 655 8.71 2.33

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

Width

Length

Payload (kg)

5600 6500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 6500 6500 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6500 6500 6500 6500 6500 7490 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 6000 7490 9500 6000 6000 6000 7490 7490 11990 11990 15000 11990 15000 15000 9000 9000 9000 11990 11990 11990 11990 7200 4250 4250 4250 4250 5000 5000 5000

Waste water (litres)

Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Eurocargo Mercedes Atego Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Daily Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC OC AC AC

Maximum weight (kg)

Chic S-Plus I 58 XL Chic S-Plus I 58 XL S C-Tourer I 138 C-Tourer I 142 C-Tourer I 142 QB C-Tourer I 143 C-Tourer I 144 LE C-Tourer I 144 QB C-Tourer I 147 C-Tourer I 148 C-Tourer I 149 C-Tourer I 150 Highliner 59 LE Highliner 62 QB Carver 791 L Carver 844 L Carver 890 RRL Carver 894 L Carver 894 M Carver 896 L Charisma 850 L Charisma 900 L Charisma 900 LS Charisma 900 M Charisma 905 L Charisma 920 G Credo 761 H Credo 790 H Credo 791 L Credo 840 L Credo 841 L Credo 841 M Credo 890 L Credo 890 M Cruiser 791 RL Cruiser 840 RRL Cruiser 890 L Cruiser 890 RRL Cruiser 891 HS Cruiser 891 L Cruiser 894 HS Cruiser 894 L Cruiser 940 M Cruiser 944 LS Liner Plus 1060 GMAX Liner Plus 1090 MS Liner Plus 1130 GMAX Liner Plus 1140 G Liner Plus 890 L Liner Plus 940 LS Liner Plus 940 M Liner Plus 990 G Liner Plus 990 L Liner Plus 990 MS Liner Plus 995 M Liner Plus Edition 35 840 L Esprit I 6810-2 Esprit I 7150-2 DBM Esprit I 7150-2 DBT Esprit I 7150-2 EB Esprit Comfort A 7870-2 Globetrotter XL I 7850-2 DBM Globetrotter XL I 7850-2 EB

Base vehicle

Model

Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Carthago Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Concorde Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

Key CLASS FR Fixed roof RR Rising roof HT High-top LP Low-profile LPDD Low-profile with drop-down bed OC Overcab coachbuilt AC A-class COOKER G Grill O Oven M Microwave Opt Optional

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Fixed Single Bed Garage Rear Lounge Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Rear Lounge End Washroom End Washroom Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Garage French Bed Fixed Single Bed Rear Lounge Island Bed Rear Lounge Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed French Bed Fixed Single Bed Rear Lounge Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed French Bed Rear Lounge Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Garage Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Front Lounge Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed

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OG OG Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG OG O O Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt No No No No No No No Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt

190 190 141 150 150 190 150 150 190 100 160 160 160 140 160 160 160 140 140 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 140 140 160 160 90 142 142 142 142 142 142 160 160 160 160 160 160 145 145 145 190 190 80 80 160 160 160 160 160 138 138 160 160 160 160

2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13

Price from (£)

222 222 137 119 119 119 119 119 119 130 130 130 130 100 130 130 130 100 100 130 130 130 130 130 120 130 130 120 120 130 130 130 130 130 120 120 130 150 150 150 150 95 95 150 150 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 175 140 140 101 101 101 170 170 140 140 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120

Gas locker (kg)

230 230 140 300 300 300 300 300 300 150 150 150 150 120 150 150 150 120 120 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 102 102 190 190 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 190 170 170 124 124 124 180 180 110 130 120 120 120 120 200 200 200 200 200 200 200

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105,990 105,990 75,725* 74,941* 86,710* 75,725* 74,941* 86,710* 75,995 81,355 93,000 79,595 78,795 84,895 84,895 84,895 84,895 84,895 90,450 90,450 90,450 90,450 90,450 103,695 95,050 95,050 110,325 110,325 101,565 101,565 101,565 101,565 101,565 111,975 111,975 78,585 133,895 133,895 134,995 134,995 78,995 78,995 106,740 106,740 77,660 78,490 77,820 79,320 78,490 82,640 82,640 87,630 87,630 75,160 99,260 95,170 95,170 90,500 90,500 90,500 105,000 105,000 84,802 84,901 79,400 79,400 79,400 113,100 84,599 85,588 85,588 91,909 91,909 91,909

* prices do not include on-the-road charges

6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Fridge (litres)

3.45 3.45 3.23 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 3.15 3.19 3.19 3.02 2.89 3.02 3.02 3.02 2.89 2.89 3.06 3.06 3.06 3.06 3.06 3.15 3.06 3.06 3.15 3.15 3.06 3.06 3.06 3.06 3.06 3.15 3.15 3.06 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 2.70 2.70 3.15 3.15 2.96 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.96 3.15 3.07 3.07 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 3.04 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

2.35 2.35 2.33 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.32 2.32 2.35 2.35 2.22 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.22 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.15 2.15 2.31 2.31 2.31 2.31 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35

Waste water (litres)

1520 8.85 1520 8.85 950 8.58 760 7.95 760 7.95 1040 8.37 760 7.95 760 7.95 1040 8.37 344 7.06 864 7.52 958 8.37 614 6.46 444 6.46 344 7.08 344 7.08 344 7.28 324 7.27 324 7.27 864 7.54 864 7.54 864 7.54 864 7.54 864 7.54 1040 7.67 684 7.86 684 7.86 890 7.98 890 7.98 958 8.39 958 8.39 958 8.39 958 8.39 958 8.39 740 8.52 740 8.52 984 7.52 800 7.98 800 7.98 650 8.52 650 8.52 6.20 545 6.86 830 8.86 845 8.86 410 7.49 360 7.27 380 6.99 1190 7.59 1270 7.39 1120 7.79 1120 7.79 1185 8.58 1185 8.79 520 6.99 880 7.79 920 7.97 820 7.97 570 7.44 570 7.44 570 7.44 1050 8.82 1050 8.82 350 6.36 320 6.36 269 7.49 269 7.49 257 7.59 772 7.91 415 6.80 415 7.25 415 7.25 850 7.85 850 7.85 850 7.85 850 7.85

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

6700 6700 5000 4400 4400 5000 4400 4400 5000 3850 4500 5000 3850 3500 3850 3850 3850 3500 3500 4500 4500 4500 4500 4500 5000 4500 4500 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 4500 4500 4500 4650 4650 3500 3500 5000 5000 3500 3500 3500 4500 4500 4500 4500 5000 5000 3500 4500 5000 5000 4000 4000 4000 5000 5000 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 4250 3500 3500 3500 4500 4500 4500 4500

Width

Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Length

OC OC OC AC AC AC AC AC AC OC OC OC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC LP LP AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC

Maximum weight (kg)

Globetrotter XXL A 9000-2 Globetrotter XXL A 9800-2 Grand Alpa Discover 80 CTC Discover 80 LMS Discover 84 LMS Wincester 80 CTC Wincester 80 LMS Wincester 84 LMS A 680 Plus A 740 Plus A 840 Plus I 640 SD I 65 SD I 680 BD I 680 ED-G I 680 GD I 72 GD I 72 QD I 740 BD I 740 FD I 740 GD I 740 Plus I 740 QD I 7400 Plus I 790 GD I 790 QD I 7900 GD I 7900 QD I 840 FD I 840 GD I 840 Plus I 840 QD I 840 TD I 8400 GD I 8400 QD T 740 GD Platin Plus I 7900 GD Platin Plus I 7900 QD Platin Plus I 8400 GD Platin Plus I 8400 QD Explorer 615 Explorer 655 G B-Class 878 SL B-Class 898 SL B-Class DynamicLine 678 B-Class PremiumLine 588 B-Class PremiumLine 598 B-Class PremiumLine 668 B-Class PremiumLine 678 B-Class PremiumLine 704 B-Class PremiumLine 708 B-Class PremiumLine 778 B-Class PremiumLine 798 DuoMobil 534 DuoMobil 634 StarLine 680 StarLine 690 Sun i 700 LEG Sun i 700 LG Sun i 700 LX Sun i 900 LEG Sun i 900 LX Nova L Nova M Kreos 7009 Kreos 7010 Kreos 7012 Rexosline 9009 LV6.8LF LV7.2CF LV7.2GJF LV7.8CF LV7.8CL LV7.8GJF LV7.8GJL

Base vehicle

Model

Dethleffs Dethleffs Dethleffs Fleurette Fleurette Fleurette Florium Florium Florium Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Frankia Geist Geist Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Hymer Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus Knaus La Strada La Strada Laika Laika Laika Laika Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

Key CLASS FR Fixed roof RR Rising roof HT High-top LP Low-profile LPDD Low-profile with drop-down bed OC Overcab coachbuilt AC A-class COOKER G Grill O Oven M Microwave Opt Optional 100

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2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.94 2.94 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.22 3.22 3.22 3.22 3.22 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.44 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.45 3.45 3.45 3.45 3.20 3.20 3.20 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95

4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 4 4 2 4 4

Fixed Single Bed Rear Lounge Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Island Bed Island Bed Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OGM OGM OGM Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt

160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 90 90 90 106 106 106 106 106

2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 120L 120L 120L 120L 120L 120L 120L 120L 120L 120L 120L 120L 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 25xLPG 25xLPG 25xLPG 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11

Price from (£)

Gas locker (kg)

Fridge (litres)

120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 100 100 100 120 120 120 120 120

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 180 180 180 180 180 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 125 125 125 120 120 150 ✔ 200 ✔ 200 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

91,909 91,909 103,496 103,496 103,496 103,496 118,613 118,613 384,900† 411,900† 394,900† 421,900† 363,500† 366,500† 393,500† 367,500† 368,500† 371,500† 398,900† 372,500† 140,500† 142,500† 142,500† 144,500† 144,500† 160,900† 161,900† 163,900† 162,900† 163,900† 165,900† 165,900† 167,900† 168,900† 193,900† 194,900† 197,900† 198,900† 199,900† 205,900† 227,500† 234,500† 206,900† 206,900† 206,900† 208,900† 238,500† 301,900† 331,900† 304,900† 247,500† 250,500† 277,900† 250,500† 84,999 84,999 87,999 76,500 81,000 82,100 83,900 83,900

† prices quoted in euros

750 7.85 2.35 750 7.85 2.35 1000 8.55 2.35 1000 8.55 2.35 1000 8.55 2.35 1000 8.55 2.35 1100 8.03 2.32 1100 8.03 2.32 3125 10.29 2.50 2985 10.29 2.50 2725 11.29 2.50 2575 11.29 2.50 3380 8.99 2.50 3120 9.29 2.50 2970 9.29 2.50 3070 9.39 2.50 3020 9.49 2.50 2930 9.79 2.50 2780 9.79 2.50 2680 9.89 2.50 1600 7.39 2.35 1400 7.79 2.35 1400 7.79 2.35 1200 8.19 2.35 1200 8.19 2.35 1450 7.58 2.40 1350 7.88 2.40 1325 7.98 2.40 1300 8.08 2.40 1150 8.38 2.40 1100 8.48 2.40 1000 8.58 2.40 1900 8.78 2.40 850 8.88 2.40 2100 8.23 2.40 2050 8.33 2.40 2050 8.49 2.40 2000 8.63 2.40 2000 8.73 2.40 2090 8.99 2.40 1690 9.44 2.40 1840 9.23 2.40 1990 9.23 2.40 1990 9.23 2.40 1990 9.23 2.40 1690 9.49 2.40 1390 9.73 2.40 3450 10.76 2.50 3050 11.05 2.50 3250 11.05 2.50 2860 9.00 2.50 2760 9.24 2.50 2600 9.24 2.50 2760 9.24 2.50 700 8.70 2.05 700 8.70 2.05 700 8.70 2.05 200 6.99 2.32 1150 7.23 2.32 1100 7.48 2.32 900 7.68 2.32 900 7.68 2.32

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

Width

Length

Payload (kg)

4500 4500 5000 5000 5000 5000 5300 5300 11990 11990 11990 11990 11990 11990 11990 11990 11990 11990 11990 11990 5600 5600 5600 5600 5600 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 7200 7200 7200 7200 7200 7490 7490 7490 7490 7490 7490 7490 7490 11990 11990 11990 10000 10000 10000 10000 5000 5000 5000 3500 4500 4500 4500 4500

Waste water (litres)

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Mercedes Atego Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Fiat Ducato Iveco Daily Fiat Ducato Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Iveco Eurocargo Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Boxer Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC OC OC OC AC AC AC AC AC

Maximum weight (kg)

LV7.8JF LV7.8LU LV8.5CF LV8.5CL LV8.5GJF LV8.5GJL LVX8.3CF LVX8.3GJF Empire Liner 100 GB Empire Liner 100 GO Empire Liner 110 GSB Empire Liner 110 GSO Empire Liner 90 L Empire Liner 93 LB Empire Liner 93 LO Empire Liner 94 LS Empire Liner 95 M Empire Liner 98 MB Empire Liner 98 MO Empire Liner 99 MS Home 74 H Home 78 HS Home 78 L Home 82 LS Home 82 M Loft 74 H Loft 77 HB Loft 78 F Loft 79 L Loft 82 LB Loft 83 LT Loft 84 M Loft 86 LBT Loft 87 MB Palace 80 H Palace 81 F Palace 83 HB Palace 84 FB Palace 85 L Palace 88 LB Palace 90 G Palace 90 LBO Palace 90 LBX Palace 90 LS Palace 90 M Palace 93 MB Palace 95 MBO Palace Liner 103 GSB Palace Liner 107 GSO Palace Liner 108 GSB Palace Liner 88 LB Palace Liner 90 LBX Palace Liner 90 LO Palace Liner 90 LS Euro-Treka I G Euro-Treka I IB Euro-Treka I QB Arto 66 L Arto 72 L Arto 74 E Arto 76 E Arto 76 L

Base vehicle

Model

Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Le Voyageur Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Morelo Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Moto-Trek Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

Key CLASS FR Fixed roof RR Rising roof HT High-top LP Low-profile LPDD Low-profile with drop-down bed OC Overcab coachbuilt AC A-class COOKER G Grill O Oven M Microwave Opt Optional

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4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 4 4 6 4 4

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 5 5 4 4 6 4 4

Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Garage Garage Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Island Bed Fixed Single Bed Island Bed Rear Lounge Rear Lounge Island Bed Garage

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4

Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt OG O OG OG OG OG OG OG OGM OGM OGM

106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 149 149 160 135 160 160 160 160 160 160 110 190 190

2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x11 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13 2x13

Price from (£)

150 120 150 150 150 150 150 150 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 120 120 110 110 110 150 110 110 110 110 100 100 100

Gas locker (kg)

200 ✔ 200 200 200 ✔ 200 ✔ 200 ✔ 200 ✔ 200 370 370 ✔ 370 ✔ 370 ✔ 370 ✔ 370 ✔ 370 ✔ 370 ✔ 370 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 300 ✔ 190 ✔ 190 ✔ 130 ✔ 130 ✔ 125 ✔ 125 ✔ 125

Fridge (litres)

2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.95 3.34 3.34 3.34 3.34 3.34 3.34 3.34 3.34 3.34 2.85 2.85 2.89 2.89 2.89 2.90 2.94 2.94 2.89 2.89 3.08 2.98 2.98

Hob (number of rings) Oven/grill/microwave

2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.32 2.39 2.39 2.39 2.39 2.39 2.39 2.39 2.39 2.39 2.30 2.30 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35

Waste water (litres)

1100 8.04 800 7.92 1150 8.04 850 8.25 800 8.42 700 8.76 700 8.76 700 8.76 1800 8.29 1750 8.40 1750 8.40 1600 8.83 1600 8.83 1450 9.27 1450 9.27 1450 9.27 1450 9.27 1080 7.87 1080 7.87 430 7.39 360 6.99 290 7.39 680 8.49 755 7.99 800 7.99 290 7.39 290 7.39 815 8.56 975 8.56 890 8.56

Separate shower Fresh water (litres)

Payload (kg)

Height Berths Belted seats Layout

5000 4500 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 7200 7200 7200 7200 7200 7200 7200 7200 7200 4500 4500 3700 3500 3500 5000 4400 4400 3500 3500 5000 5000 5000

Width

Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Iveco Daily Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato Fiat Ducato

Length

AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC OC LP LP

Maximum weight (kg)

Arto 79 E Arto 79 F Arto 79 R Arto 83 B Arto 85 E Arto 88 E Arto 88 EK Arto 88 F Flair 830 LE Flair 840 B Flair 840 L Flair 880 BE Flair 880 LE Flair 920 BF Flair 920 LE Flair 920 LF Flair 920 LS Galaxy G781C Emotion Galaxy G781GJ Emotion Distinction i66 Distinction i80 Distinction i90 10000 9000dFH 9005dFH 9090dF 9094dF Kon-tiki 649 Kon-tiki 669 Kon-tiki 679

Base vehicle

Model

Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Niesmann + Bischoff Pilote Pilote Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Rapido Swift Swift Swift

Type

Manufacturer

DATABASE

88,700 86,500 88,700 91,200 92,600 94,400 94,400 94,400 129,700 130,500 130,500 132,900 132,900 135,800 135,800 135,800 135,800 77,402 77,402 79,200 76,000 77,400 96,900 85,100 87,200 75,100 75,700 76,605 76,605 76,605

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OVERLOADING = UNSAFE & UNINSURED

Are you driving illegally?

When did you last check your motorhome weight? Ministry figures suggest up to 80% of motorhomes may be operating overloaded!

When looking to buy your next motorhome, insist on an accurate, upto-date weight ticket! Drive an overloaded motorhome and you not only risk a fine, you also risk your insurance and the safety of you and your passengers! As newer motorhomes get bigger and more luxurious, and as we all want to carry more, there is now a greater risk of overloading your motorhome/caravan. The brochure may state a MIRO or payload allowance, but these figures can be out by as much as 5% (average 125kg). This is more likely to be against you than in your favour, so it is always recommended that you visit a weighbridge to check your vehicle’s weight. To promote road safety, SvTech designed a free-to-use, Load Distribution Analysis (LDA) program which helps the user to know their likely laden weight. Visit our website www.svtech.co.uk/lda to find out how you can stay safely within your vehicle limits.

Where will your next stop be?

Need to uprate to carry more payload?

If you think you might have a payload issue, SvTech can help as the company is able to increase/uprate the payload allowance on many makes and models.

For any questions regarding these matters, please contact us on 01772 621800 or email [email protected]

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DATABASE

So, you’ve chosen the motorhome that fulfills all your needs. Now where will you find it? It’s better to buy reasonably close to home, so we’ve listed dealers by the part of the UK in which they’re located BUYING ADVICE

TAKE A TEST DRIVE

Only ever driven the family hatchback? Never fear, modern motorhomes are easy to drive, thanks to light controls and power steering. But before you sign on the dotted line, do insist on a decent road test to make sure that you (and anyone else who will drive) are comfortable behind the wheel.

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Dealer directory IRELAND

Donaghey Motorhomes Drumnahoe, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, Ireland ☎ 00353 749 129235 donagheymotorhomes.ie Ballybrittas Motors (Pat Keogh) Ballybrittas, Portlaoise, Co Laois, Ireland ☎ 00353 578 626479 patkeoghmotorhomes.ie Cara Motorhomes Ballywilliam, Rathkeale, Co Limerick, Ireland ☎ 00353 696 4400 caramotorhomes.ie Anchor Point Motorhomes Ltd Shannonside Business Park, Birdhill, Co Tipperary, Ireland ☎ 00353 613 79903 anchorpointmotorhomes.com Pat Horan Motors Borrisokane, Co Tipperary, Ireland ☎ 00353 672 1123 pathoranmotors.com ECC Leisure (Camperman) Beech Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow, Ireland ☎ 00353 833 335209 eastcoastcampers.ie Carroll and McAuley Sales Ltd Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate, Dublin 10, Dublin, Ireland ☎ 00353 862 558636 cmca.ie NORTHERN IRELAND

Hagans Motorhomes Templepatrick Road, Ballyclare, Co Antrim, BT39 0RA ☎ 02893 340200 hagansmotorhomes.com Abbey Caravans Shore Road, Whitehouse, Newton Abbott, Co Antrim, BT37 9RW ☎ 02890 365522 abbey-caravans.com Central Motorhomes Windmill Road, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 7DX ☎ 02897 510230 centralmotorhomes.com Thompson Leisure Rowantree Road, Dromore, Co Down, BT25 1NN ☎ 02892 693999 cthompsonleisure.com Provincial Motorhomes Moira Road, Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6DX ☎ 02892 682220 provincialgroup.com NORTHERN SCOTLAND

Dyce Caravans Ltd Pitmedden Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB21 0EY ☎ 01224 722227 dycecaravans.co.uk Highland Campervans Dalcross, Inverness-shire, IV2 7JQ ☎ 01667 493976 highlandcampervans.com Dicksons of Perth Dunkeld Road, Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH1 3AA ☎ 01738 658098 dicksonsofperth.co.uk Perthshire Caravans Dundee Road, Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH2 7SR ☎ 01821 670212 perthshire-caravans.co.uk Scot Motorhomes Ruthvenfield Road, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH1 3XF ☎ 01738 443628 scotmotorhomes.co.uk The Motorhome Company Scotland Maidenplains Enterprise Park, Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH3 1EL ☎ 01764 663341 themotorhomecompany.co.uk

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Camper North East Portobello Industrial Estate, Birtley, Co Durham, DH3 2SN ☎ 01914 921708 camperne.com

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BC Motorhomes (Border Cars) Heathfield Road, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA8 9HE ☎ 01292 272277 bcmotorhomes.co.uk Dumfries Caravan Centre Annan Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, DG1 3JE ☎ 01387 253399 dumfriescaravans.com Roseisle Campervans Whitecraig Road, Edinburgh, East Lothian, EH21 8NE ☎ 01316 535023 roseisle.com St Andrews Motorhomes Pitscottie Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5SY ☎ 01334 845040 motorhomesforsalescotland.co.uk Wingamm UK (Aston Leisure) Nine Mile Burn, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH26 9LT ☎ 08002 550012 wingamm.com/en/motorhome Mill Garage Motorhomes The Mill Garage Industrial Estate, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3HS ☎ 01361 883744 millgaragecoachworks.co.uk Knowepark Caravans and Motorhomes Hardie Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 8BA ☎ 01506 411827 kpcm.co.uk

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WARRANTY WORRIES

With most new motorhomes you’ll have to return to the supplying dealer if you have any problems after you take delivery. Remember this if you’re purchasing from a retailer that’s 200 miles from your home. Going abroad? Then does the brand have dealers where you’re headed?

Tyneside Leisure World Portobello Trading Estate, Birtley, Co Durham, DH3 2SN ☎ 01914 105221 leisureworldgroup.com Robsons Caravans & Motorhomes Durham Road, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham DL13 3HU ☎ 01388 527242 robsonsofwolsingham.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Durham) Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, DH3 2QZ ☎ 01914 922480 marquisleisure.co.uk Cleveland Motorhomes Durham Tees Valley Airport, Darlington, Co Durham, DL2 1PD ☎ 01325 333111 cleveland-motorhomes.co.uk Kimberley Caravans Burtree Gate, Darlington, Co Durham, DL2 2XZ ☎ 01325 383333 kimberleycaravans.co.uk Tyne Valley Motorhomes Byermoor, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 6NS ☎ 01207 201749 tynevalleymotorhomes.co.uk

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Malcolms Motorhomes Gresty Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5AA ☎ 01270 660660 malcolmsmotorhomes.co.uk Spinney Motorcaravans Knutsford Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8HJ ☎ 01477 518205 spinney.co.uk Bridgewater Campers Fairy Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2JT ☎ 0161 825 0071 bridgewatercampers.co.uk E S Hartley Lakeland Motorhome Centre Rossmore Road East, Wirral, Cheshire, CH65 3DD ☎ 01513 506870 eshartleygroup.co.uk E S Hartley Lakeland Motorhome Centre Ings, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PY ☎ 01539 822450 eshartleygroup.co.uk Adventure Leisure Vehicles North Clock Garage Industrial Estate, Tebay, Cumbria, CA10 3SS ☎ 01539 624141 adventurelv.com Bardsea Leisure Park Priory Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QE ☎ 01229 584712 bardsealeisure.co.uk North Western Caravans Stanley Green Trading Estate, Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, SK8 6QE ☎ 01614 866055 northwesterncaravans.co.uk Emm-Bee Motorhomes and Caravans Prettywood (A58), Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7HX ☎ 01617 972988 emm-bee.co.uk Stewart Longton Motorhomes Chorley Town Centre Bypass, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1SA ☎ 01257 220222 stewartlongton.co.uk Bay View Cars & Motorhomes Grosvenor Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1DS ☎ 01524 400004 bayviewcars.co.uk Burlingham Caravans Ltd Burlingham Park, A6 Bypass Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1PJ ☎ 01995 605728 burlinghamcaravans.co.uk Campbells Motorhomes Croston Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5JY ☎ 01772 629202 campbellscaravans.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Lancashire) Chain Caul Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD ☎ 01772 731313 marquisleisure.co.uk Preston Caravans & Motorhomes Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0XL ☎ 01772 685949 prestoncm.co.uk Signature Motorhomes & Leisure Roman Way, Longridge Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5BB ☎ 01772 280844 signaturemotorhomes.co.uk Todds Motorhomes Coote Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5JD ☎ 01772 335360 toddsmotorhomes.co.uk Parbold Motorhomes Hall Lane, Wrightington, Lancashire, WN6 9EJ ☎ 01257 253087 parboldmotorhomes.co.uk YORKSHIRE

O’Leary Motor Homes Plaxton Bridge Road, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 0RS ☎ 01482 868632 olearymotorhomes.co.uk Springfield Motorhomes Ltd Boundary Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO16 4SD ☎ 01262 674748 springfieldmotorhomes.co.uk Yorkshire Coast Caravans Lancaster Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 3QY ☎ 01262 400733 yorkshirecoastcaravans.co.uk Wandahome (South Cave) Ltd Brough Road, Brough, East Yorkshire, HU15 2DB ☎ 01430 424342 http://wandahome.online/ MotorHomes and Caravans Ltd Stoneferry Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU7 0EG ☎ 01482 448157 motorhomesltd.com Ropers Leisure Gatherley Road, Catterick, North Yorkshire, DL10 7SL ☎ 01748 818666 ropersleisure.co.uk Catterick Caravan & Camping Centre Ltd Catterick Bridge, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7JB ☎ 01748 818391 leisureworldgroup.com Ebor Leisure World Malton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7SE ☎ 01904 468334 leisureworldgroup.com Oakwell Motorhomes Pontefract Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1HA ☎ 01226 293300 oakwellmotorhomes.com Danum Motor Company Ltd Doncaster Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0AD ☎ 01302 708566 danumleisure.com Premium Motorhomes Bawtry Road (A631), Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN11 8EW ☎ 01302 710543 premiummotorhomes.com RS Motorhomes Blyth Road, Harworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN11 8DB ☎ 01302 741710 rsmotorhomes.com

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Just 30 miles down the coast from Glasgow Cloch Road, Gourock. Inverclyde PA19 1BA CONVERT • One off conversions or a choice of 6 stock designs on Fiat, Citroen, Peugeot, Sprinter, VW LT35 and Iveco vans. Smaller vans offered with 4 internal designs and high top or elevating roofs • Conversions for disabled persons. We can fit wheel chair tracking, lifts, cranes, oversize bathrooms etc FIT • Accessories from Fiamma, Omnistore (Thule), Whale, Webasto, Mikuni, Eberspacher, Satellite/TV systems, Gaslow and Underslung refillable gas tanks, Driverite semi and full air suspension, high top and elevating roofs SERVICE OR REPAIR • Any caravan or motorhome • MOTs and mechanical repairs SUPPLY • Items needed for a full conversion • Overnight stay available • A yard for storage

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MOTORHOME CONVERSIONS & SALES VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.millgaragecoachworks.co.uk EMAIL US [email protected] or CALL 01361 883744 millgarageduns

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Marquis Motorhomes (South Yorkshire) Rotherham Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 3RF ☎ 01909 565222 marquisleisure.co.uk Hoyles Denholme New Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 4DN ☎ 01274 832836 hoylesdenholme.co.uk Richard Baldwin Motorhomes Wakefield Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0TP ☎ 01422 364222 rbm.co.uk Lowdham Leisureworld Crosland Hill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5NU ☎ 01484 819423 lowdhams.com Wellhouse Leisure Station Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9GA ☎ 01484 861100 wellhouseleisure.com IH Motorhomes Great North Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BS ☎ 01977 677118 ihmotorhomes.com

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Peak Leisure Vehicles Ltd Airfield Industrial Estate, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1HA ☎ 01335 347898 peakleisurevehicles.co.uk Woodland Motorhomes A617 Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5SW ☎ 08001 114411 timberlandmotorhomes.com Geoff Cox Motorhomes Derby Road, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8LG ☎ 01332 781562 geoffcox.co.uk Leisure Kingdom (Don Amott) Egginton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5FJ ☎ 01283 732193 leisurekingdom.co.uk Motor Plus Motorhomes Chapel Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3GU ☎ 01332 360222 motor-plus.co.uk Glossop Caravans Main A57, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6JF ☎ 01457 868011 glossopcaravans.co.uk Blackwood Leisure Vehicles Mount Pleasant Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9JQ ☎ 01283 819620 blackwoodleisure.co.uk Oaktree Motorhomes Gin Close Way, Awsworth, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2HH ☎ 01158 713904 omcmotorhomes.co.uk

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Dinmore Caravans Hope-under-Dinmore, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PJ ☎ 01568 611481 dinmore-caravans.co.uk South Hereford Motorcaravan Sales Centre Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DF ☎ 01600 890870 motorcaravancentre.co.uk Craven Arms Caravans Ltd Station Garage, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6QE ☎ 01694 781616 cravencaravans.co.uk Moran Motorhomes Orleton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1XF ☎ 01584 876911 moranmotorhomes.co.uk Salop Leisure Ermstrey, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6QS ☎ 01743 282400 salopleisure.co.uk Travelworld Halesfield 14, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QR ☎ 01952 586888 motorhomes.co.uk Hayes Leisure Ltd Walsall Road, Darlaston, Staffordshire, WS10 9SS ☎ 01215 263433 hayesleisure.co.uk Go European (GMC Staffs) Watling Street, Gailey, Staffordshire, ST19 5PP ☎ 01902 791222 goeuropean.co.uk Stafford Motorhome Company Watling Street, Nr Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire, ST19 9QT ☎ 01785 841808 stafford-motorhomes.co.uk Cara Motorhomes Railway Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5QJ ☎ 01782 598887 caramotorhomes.co.uk Salop Caravans Newport Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV7 3NA ☎ 01902 374170 cosfordcaravans.co.uk Signature Motorhomes Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV10 8QU ☎ 01902 725394 signaturemotorhomes.com Broad Lane Leisure Birmingham Road A435, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5QD ☎ 01789 763432 broadlane.co.uk Broad Lane Leisure Broad Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV5 7FG ☎ 02476 468888 broadlane.co.uk West Midland Caravans Ltd Spring Hill Industrial Estate, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 8HN ☎ 01676 541515 westmidlandcaravans.co.uk Broad Lane Leisure Warwick Road, Leek Wootton, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV35 7RD ☎ 01926 858880 broadlane.co.uk AEG Motorhomes Birmingham Street, Stourbridge, Warwickshire, DY8 1JE ☎ 01384 882821 aegmotorhomes.co.uk Motorhome Sales Alcester Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7NW ☎ 01527 852429 used-motorhome.co.uk Nick Whale Motorhomes Laursiton Park, Pitchill, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SN ☎ 01386 870852 nickwhalemotorhomes.co.uk Go European (GMC Redditch) Henley Road, Mappleborough Green, Redditch, Worcestershire, B80 7DR ☎ 01527 850585 goeuropeanredditch.co.uk Edwards Motors Main Road, Kempsey, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3PA ☎ 01905 828820 edwardsmotorhomes.co.uk The Motorhome Depot Barleet Road, Redditch, Worcs, B98 0DQ ☎ 01527 65650 themotorhomedepot.com

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THE NEW YEAR STARTS IN JUNE

Most motorhome manufacturers launch their new season’s range each June or July, with the first vehicles arriving on dealer forecourts a month or two after. September is a good time to get a deal on an ‘old model’ while October is the best time to order the latest designs.

Brownhills Leisure World A1-A46 Junction, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2EA ☎ 01636 704201 brownhills.co.uk SMC Motorhomes Northern Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2ET ☎ 01636 670760 smcmotorhomes.co.uk Fuller Leisure Lowdham Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7ER ☎ 01159 664401 david-fuller.co.uk Glenns Motorhomes Cinderhill Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8RE ☎ 01159 717509 glennsleisurevehicles.co.uk Gunthorpe Motorhomes Lowdham Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7ER ☎ 01159 664354 gunthorpemotorhomes.co.uk Kimberley Caravans Eastwood Road, Kimberley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2HX ☎ 01159 382401 kimberleycaravans.co.uk Lowdham Leisureworld Lowdham Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7ES ☎ 01158 717968 lowdhams.com

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Just Go Harlington Street, Toddington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6HF ☎ 01525 878000 justgo.uk.com Wellsbridge Motorhomes Ramsey Forty Foot, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XJ ☎ 01487 812901 wellsbridgemotorhomes.co.uk Pioneer Caravans Thorney Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7UB ☎ 01733 222244 pioneercaravans.co.uk Amber Leisure Pumphill Showground, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8HE ☎ 01255 821190 amberleisure.com Pullinger’s Leisure Vehicles Ltd First Avenue, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2EX ☎ 01787 472747 pullingers.co.uk Rainham Motor Caravans New Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9EB ☎ 01708 864239 rainhammotorcaravans.co.uk Cranham Caravans & Motorhomes Old Gailey Park, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1TJ ☎ 01277 222444 cranham.co.uk Venture Caravans Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JX ☎ 01462 452856 venture-caravans.com Camper UK LTD Deacon Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4JB ☎ 01522 697070 camperuk.co.uk Greentrees Adventure Store Hurn Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1WD ☎ 01362 696434 greentrees-adventurestore.co.uk AJ Caravans & Motorhomes North Walsham Rd, Felmingham, Norfolk, NR28 0JJ ☎ 01692 500614 ajcaravans.com Becks Motorhomes / Motorcaravans Martham Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5DR ☎ 01493 740274 becksmotorhomes.com Simpsons Motorhomes Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0LN ☎ 01493 809815 simpsonsmotorhomes.co.uk Heart of England Motorhomes Watling Street A5, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4QQ ☎ 01327 342000 heartofenglandmotorhomes.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Northants) The Causeway, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 9EX ☎ 01604 402888 marquisleisure.co.uk Venture Caravans Watling Street, Watford Gap, Northamptonshire, NN6 7UJ ☎ 01327 703371 venture-caravans.com White Arches Motorhomes Higham Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2DU ☎ 01933 277303 whitearchesmotorhomes.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Suffolk) Farthing Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5AP ☎ 01473 630800 marquisleisure.co.uk

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Southern Motorhome Centre Bath Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 0NL ☎ 08000 283417 southernmotorhomes.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Berkshire) Oxford Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8RU ☎ 01635 248888 marquisleisure.co.uk STJ Motors Yattendon Lane, Upper Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8NR ☎ 01491 671563 stjmotorhomes.co.uk Webbs Motor Caravans Bath Road (A4), Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5JF ☎ 01189 712424 webbsmotorcaravans.co.uk Wokingham Motorhomes Gorrick, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AU ☎ 01189 791023 wokinghammotorhomes.com Sussex Caravan Centre Cowden, East Grinstead, East Sussex, TN8 7EA ☎ 01342 851393 sussexcaravancentre.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Sussex) Eastbourne Road, Golden Cross, East Sussex, BN27 4AN ☎ 01825 873377 marquisleisure.co.uk Caravan Tech Sales Ltd London Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex, TN19 7PN ☎ 01580 860260 caravantech.co.uk Stewart Mouland Motorcaravans South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7ET ☎ 01273 587229 stewartmouland.co.uk Johns Cross Motorcaravan Centre Battle Road (A21), Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5JJ ☎ 01580 881288 johnscross.co.uk All Seasons Motorhomes (AMC) Holmes Hill Industrial Estate, Whitesmith, East Sussex, BN8 6JA ☎ 01323 449146 amcmotorcaravans.co.uk

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SPEC-TACULAR

Order options that everyone will want (like cab air-con and an awning), but don’t go too wild on expensive toys that will add nothing to your vehicle’s resale value (and just reduce your payload). Remember, too, that a lime green interior or orange exterior colour scheme might only appeal to you.

JC Leisure Strand Garage, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4JT ☎ 01797 227337 jcleisure.co.uk P & P Car & Camper Sales Forton Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3HW ☎ 02392 581325 pandpcampers.com Harbour Creek Motorhomes Mill Rythe Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0QG ☎ 02392 461968 365leisure.co.uk Southdowns Motorcaravans Ltd Anchorage Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5UH ☎ 02392 401821 southdownsmotorcaravans.co.uk Countrywide Motorhomes Ringwood Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2QB ☎ 01202 881089 m-d-g.co.uk VW Kamper Centre Ringwood Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2QB ☎ 01202 855531 m-d-g.co.uk Budget Bongos Princes Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5RP ☎ 02380 225577 budgetbongos.co.uk Dolphin Motorhomes Hampshire Sales Bursledon Road (A3024), Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8NH ☎ 02380 406777 dolphinmotorhomes.co.uk Freeborn Motorhomes Rochester Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5QW ☎ 02380 223322 freebornmotorhome.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Hampshire) Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1HA ☎ 01489 860666 marquisleisure.co.uk Viscount Motorhomes West End Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BN ☎ 02380 405062 viscountmotorhomes.co.uk Choose Leisure Ltd Howfield Lane (A28), Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HG ☎ 01227 733557 chooseleisure.co.uk Nirvana RV (Campervans4u) Dunkirk Industrial Park, London Road, Canterbury, Kent, ME13 9LG ☎ 01227 370050 nirvanarv.com Beadles Volkswagen Princes Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1JT ☎ 01322 702905 beadles.co.uk/campervans TC Motorhomes Sweechbridge Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TE ☎ 01227 289111 tcmotorhomes.com Kent Motorhome Centre A229 Bluebell Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 7EE ☎ 01634 776839 kentmotorhomes.co.uk Elite Motorhomes Ltd Thorpe Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury. Oxfordshire, OX17 2GB ☎ 01295 711157 elitemotorhomes.co.uk Freeborn Motorhomes Guildford Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3BU ☎ 01483 429999 freebornmotorhome.co.uk Michael Jordan Caravans Ltd Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9NX ☎ 01483 203335 michaeljordancaravans.co.uk Bilbo’s Design Eastbourne Road, South Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8JQ ☎ 01342 892499 bilbos.com Meridian Motorhomes & Caravans Old Park Lane, Bosham, West Sussex, PO18 8EX ☎ 01243 572672 meridianmotorhomes.com VW Campersales Ltd Marchants Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8QY ☎ 01444 243888 vwcampersales.com Premier Motorhomes & Leisure Ltd Main Road, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7BU ☎ 01243 210030 premiermotorhomes.uk Sussex Caravan Centre London Road, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 3BT ☎ 01903 893666 sussexcaravancentre.co.uk

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Martins of Exeter Ltd Clyst Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7JL ☎ 01392 446250 martinsofexeter.co.uk North Devon Motorhomes Appt only, Mullacott Industrial Estate, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8PS ☎ 01271 866333 northdevonmotorhomes.co.uk Alan Kerr Ltd Blythe Way, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7QP ☎ 01803 522098 alankerrltd.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Devon) Lee Mill, Plymouth, Devon, PL21 9EG ☎ 01752 892977 marquisleisure.co.uk Dolphin Motorhomes Dorset Sales Iford Bridge (Main A35), Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2QA ☎ 01202 479444 dolphinmotorhomes.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Dorset) Old Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QN ☎ 01202 738777 marquisleisure.co.uk Solent Motorhomes Ltd Upton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AA ☎ 01202 801705 solentmotorhomes.co.uk Three Counties Motorhomes Hatch Pond Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0JZ ☎ 01202 673735 m-d-g.co.uk/three-counties-motorhomes Avon Motor Caravans Ashford Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS40 5TH ☎ 01275 472277 avonmotorcaravans.co.uk Danbury Motorcaravans Great Western Business Park, Yate, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 5NG ☎ 01454 310000 danburymotorcaravans.com Family Travel Centre Flowers Hill, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS4 5JJ ☎ 01172 140004 familytravelcentre.co.uk Chipping Sodbury Caravans Badminton Road, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, BS37 6LH ☎ 01454 318374 chippingsodburycaravans.co.uk

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Audio / Speaker Upgrades Television & Satellite Systems Digital Radio & FM Aerial Reception Upgrades Navigation Systems Reversing Systems & Reversing Sensors Handsfree & Headphones Solar Panels Alarms, Tracking & Cruise Control Battery Chargers & Conditioners

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BLAUPUNKT

Tel: 01274 688990 • Web: www.autosoundleisure.co.uk Unit 1 • Lister Street • Dudley Hill • Bradford • West Yorkshire • BD4 9PQ UK and Ireland Distributor for Blaupunkt products. All our engineers are fully qualified auto electricians.

Designers & manufacturers of BESPOKE motorcaravans & specialist vehicles • Full or part conversions on any suitable base vehicle Monthly OPEN DAY • Hundreds of satisfied Check website motorhome owners for details • Hardwearing, practical and attractive • Excellent aftercare service • Large choice of styles & fabrics • Levels of luxury according to requirements • No hidden extras

01908 639936 • www.youngconversions.com Unit 47, Barton Road, Water Eaton, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK2 3HU Email: [email protected]

Our scooter carriers start from just £330 plus carriage. Air Suspension kits are also available for most motorhomes and commercial vehicles.

Our motorhome towbars start from just £300 and we have many designs available off the shelf. Our bespoke design and fit service is available for more complicated jobs.

From the oldest VW Camper to the newest 6 wheeled A-Class, we have something for everyone. So get in touch and see how you can get more from your motorhome! For sales and helpful advice, call on: 01727 873661

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BUYING ADVICE

AUTOMATICALLY BETTER

Automatic gearboxes are now widely available new but most are manual ‘boxes worked by computer. If you have an automatic car you might find these jerky and unintuitive. The best auto’s are from Mercedes and Iveco. If you’re looking for a secondhand auto’ there’s less choice the older you go.

Coleford Leisure Crucible Close, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RE ☎ 01594 834893 colefordleisure.co.uk Freedom Motorhomes Gloucester, Gloucestershire, ☎ 01452 731289 freedom-motorhomes.co.uk Pearman Briggs Leisure Cleeve Mill Business Park, Newent,Gloucestershire, GL18 1EP ☎ 01531 822666 pearmanbriggs.co.uk Wilkins Motorcaravans Greenholme, Whiteway, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7ER ☎ 01285 821216 wilkinsmotorcaravans.co.uk Cotswold Edge Leisure Vehicles Evesham Road (A46), Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7AS ☎ 01386 882866 cotswoldedge.co.uk Marquis Motorhomes (Gloucestershire) Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5SW ☎ 01684 296222 marquisleisure.co.uk Vale Motor Caravans Bredon Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7EE ☎ 01684 773482 valemotorcaravans.co.uk Cotswold Motorhomes Tewkesbury Road, Twigworth, Gloucestershire, GL2 9PX ☎ 01452 857131 cotswoldmotorcaravans.co.uk

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Highbridge Caravan Centre Ltd A38 Bristol Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EX ☎ 01278 782725 highbridgecaravans.co.uk SouthWest Motorhomes Southfields Enterprise Park, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FF ☎ 01460 57524 southwestmotorhomes.co.uk Clearway Motorhomes A37 Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7BX ☎ 01963 240146 cmhmotorhomes.co.uk Chelston Motorhomes Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JE ☎ 01823 662075 chelstononline.co.uk Davan Caravans Ltd Goosey Lane, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 7XA ☎ 01934 510606 davan.co.uk Wiltshire Motorhomes Lancaster Road, Bowerhill, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6SS ☎ 01225 896699 wiltshiremotorhomes.com Tilshead Caravans Ltd Stockbridge Road (A30), Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1BS ☎ 01980 863636 tilshead-caravans.com

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Lee & Turner Ltd Waterton Lane, Waterton, Bridgend, CF31 3UZ ☎ 01656 641300 leeandturner.co.uk 3 A’s Leisure Unit 11B Cross Hands, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA14 6RE ☎ 01269 843683 3acaravans.co.uk 3 A’s Leisure Stephens Way, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2BG ☎ 01267 234459 3acaravans.co.uk Threeways Motorhomes Ltd Faenol Avenue, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 7HT ☎ 08433 830267 threewaysmotorhomes.com Vehicles4Leisure Victoria Road West, Prestatyn, Denbighshire, LL19 7AR ☎ 01745 889977 vehicles4leisure.co.uk Flintshire Caravan Sales Station Road, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2TE ☎ 01244 830438 flintshirecaravans.co.uk Freewheel Leisure Ltd Coed Cae Lane, Pontyclun, Glamorgan, CF72 9EW ☎ 01443 223411 freewheelleisure.co.uk Newport Caravans Kings Parade, Newport, Gwent, NP20 2DU ☎ 01633 843066 newportcaravans.com Rolling Motorhomes Slebech Retail Park, Nr Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 4PD ☎ 07967 367398 rollingmotorhomes.co.uk Powys Leisure (Salop Vans) Llandidloes Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4HX ☎ 01686 610720 vwtransportersales.co.uk Stowford Caravan Centre Ely Valley Road, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 8BL ☎ 01443 672333 stowfordsouthwales.co.uk Continental Leisure Vehicles Cross Hands Business Park, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA14 6RE ☎ 01269 831151 continentalcaravans.co.uk

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Our latest addition - Zefiro 685

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The newest addition to the Zefiro range for 2017, the 685, affords you the luxury of two single beds in this value for money Roller Team range. Below the single beds is masses of storage, also accessible from large external ‘G’ doors. Featuring a low profile and an electric drop down double bed above the lounge, this flexible and spacious layout delivers 5 travelling seats.

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Standard features: å 120W solar panel å Colour reversing camera å Bike rack for four bikes å Driver airbag å ESC å 2.0 TDI 130HBP engine

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5 YR

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