The Caravan, Tenting & Motorhome Present, which takes place on the NEC in Birmingham from 21 to 26 February, is a superb venue to see most of the newest 2023 fashions in a single place
With over 400 exhibitor stands throughout virtually 20 acres, it might simply be formidable to attend this present in the event you’ve by no means been earlier than. The present will likely be unfold throughout 5 halls, one among which is the brand new Campervan Corridor with exhibitors together with Bilbo’s, Bodans, Danbury, Soiled Weekender, Dreamer, Ecowagon, Hillside, Jans Life-style, Malibu, Murvi, Rolling Properties, Swift, Vantage, Westfalia, WildAx and extra, whereas exterior there will likely be free campervan and motorhome manoeuvring check drives.
Look out for fashions boasting victory within the latest Campervan Awards and Motorhome Awards, whereas the fashions listed under also needs to be in your must-see record…
Adria
Adria’s new Sunroof XL function (picture courtesy of Adria)
We had been vastly impressed by the newest Adria Twin campervans, which debuted on the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf, with new 600 SX and 600 SBX layouts. Nonetheless, the star function of the 2023 vary, the brand new Sunroof XL, was not seen on the October present.
We’re anticipating a Twin with this class-leading function to be on show for the primary time within the UK this February. Together with the overcab panoramic window, the Sunroof XL transforms a six-metre campervan as the inside will get flooded with mild. It’s distinctive in its class.
Auto-Sleepers
The Cotswold firm has had an extended affiliation with Mercedes-Benz however this has largely been with its coachbuilt motorhomes. That’s set to vary with the arrival of Auto-Sleepers’ first ever van conversion primarily based on the Sprinter.
Utilizing the long-wheelbase (6.97m), rear-wheel drive panel van, the newcomer is about to develop into the flagship of the Auto-Sleeper campervan line-up. It would have a structure much like the Warwick XL, that includes lengthy sofas in its rear lounge and retaining entry by means of each the barn doorways and the again and the aspect sliding door. The spec will befit the mannequin’s standing as a premium mannequin, with a separate bathe, drop-down TV hid within the furnishings, on-board WiFi, Truma habitation air-conditioning and – an actual USP for a campervan – Alde’s ‘wet’ central heating.
CampervanCo
CampervanCo’s totally electrical Revolution will make its debut (picture courtesy of CampervanCo)
When you’re in search of a totally electrical campervan, this Scottish conversion will likely be making its debut on the present. Primarily based on the Toyota Proace Electrical, the Revolution, from CampervanCo, boasts a 205-mile vary from its 75kWh battery. The conversion has a standard aspect kitchen structure and a rear-hinged pop-top and is priced from £74,995.
It options the corporate’s patented omni-slide induction cooker (for cooking inside or exterior the campervan), strong wooden worktops, rock ‘n’ roll mattress system, 230Ah lithium battery and as much as 930W of solar energy (330W on the roof and two non-obligatory aspect panels of 300W every that may be hooked up utilizing the awning rails). Different choices embrace a microwave, espresso maker, gradual cooker and extra detachable seats to create a seven-seater.
Knaus
The Knaus Tourer CUV (picture courtesy of Knaus)
When you’re out there for a Volkswagen Transporter-based campervan, the selection is already much more bewildering than the vary of Farrow & Ball paint colors. However what if you’d like a bit extra out of your vee-dub? Issues like a hard and fast mattress and a walk-in washroom, maybe. Properly, Knaus’ Tourer CUV might simply be the reply to your goals.
This would be the first time the mannequin, which claims to mix the most effective attributes of an urban-class car and a totally fledged motorhome, has appeared within the UK. This compact mannequin has a full-length elevating roof to offer 1.90m headroom on website, but additionally larger cruising speeds and superior stability on the street. Inside, there’s a intelligent expandable washroom, too.
Morelo
All of us wish to dream and, in the event you’re dreaming of a long-term tour in a super-luxury motorhome, not a lot might surpass the brand new Morelo Empire Liner.
Primarily based on a 12-tonne Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis with 7.7-litre 300-horespower motor, this 9.65m motorhome has each conceivable function, from computerized hydraulic levelling jacks to a built-in dishwasher, from triple photo voltaic panels to a BirdView digital camera system and two TVs. However you then’d count on one thing particular for over half one million kilos…
Rimor
Rimor’s new Horus 66 (picture courtesy of Rimor)
This Italian producer’s Kilig vary of Ford-based coachbuilts made its debut in October and stays one of the vital inexpensive methods to get a brand-new 2023-season motorhome. Nonetheless, making its very first look would be the new Horus 66 campervan.
Primarily based on the six-metre Fiat Ducato panel van, this new two-berth mannequin adopts the UK favorite of a rear lounge with lengthy (1.95m) aspect settees. It comes with Webasto Air High diesel heating and an oven as normal and will be ordered with a beneficiant, 141-litre fridge. Learn extra concerning the Rimor Horus vary within the March concern of MMM.
RP Motorhomes
Main expedition car producer, RP Motorhomes, will likely be exhibiting the newest gas-free model of its Revolt 2, which debuted final October. Primarily based on the revised Mercedes Sprinter with the brand new 4Matic all-wheel drive system, this near-£200k campervan comes with a domestic-spec electrical system, 450W photo voltaic panels, two fridges, an induction hob, a dishwasher and a composting rest room.
Additionally on show will likely be a Revolt 4 with non-obligatory roof tent, offering another further sleeping area (safer on safari!) or a grandstand viewing platform.
Swift
The Swift Monza (picture courtesy of Swift)
Swift’s Monza lastly appeared in manufacturing kind on the October present and instantly snapped up the Greatest Pop-High Campervan award for 2023.
Primarily based on the Ford Transit Customized, it is a aspect kitchen conversion with a selection of 4 exterior colors and two inside décor schemes. With curved furnishings and underfloor and recessed lighting, it has a classy really feel mixed with top-quality elements such because the Reimo sliding seat system with Isofix. Spec contains diesel heating, a photo voltaic panel, alloy wheels and a reversing digital camera.
Weinsberg
The Weinsberg X-Cursion Van 500 LT is certain to enchantment to UK patrons (picture courtesy of Weinsberg)
Right here’s a VW T6.1 like no different, besides in fact its sister mannequin from Knaus. Just like the Tourer Van, it is a sub-six-metre low-profile motorhome, however with the motive force enchantment of the favored Transporter.
The X-Cursion Van is available in a selection of two layouts, with the five hundred LT model making its UK premiere. This mannequin appears tailor-made to British tastes, with its spacious aspect sofa entrance lounge (full with 27in TV) and Simple Transfer drop-down mattress. At simply 5.88m lengthy and a couple of.16m vast, it’s positive to enchantment to these buying and selling up from conventional T6 campervans, whereas Version Pepper spec is certain to incorporate every little thing you’d need.
WildAx
This firm’s best-selling mannequin, the Pulsar, has been redesigned for 2023. Following Fiat ceasing to supply the five-metre, short-wheelbase Ducato panel van, this campervan strikes onto the 5.41m medium-wheelbase. This brings with it numerous benefits, along with the plain further area. For a begin, it now advantages from a manufacturing facility metal excessive roof, reasonably than an aftermarket GRP high-top.
Inside, the Pulsar will retain the favored structure with 4 particular person journey seats, a rear nearside washroom and offside galley, however there will likely be a bigger fridge and extra storage. For the primary time, the Pulsar will supply a selection of single beds (utilizing the cab seats) or a double, whereas this camper’s USP of getting twin sliding doorways continues on the brand new model.
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