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The early summer is always an exciting time in motorhome-land as the major manufacturers reveal their plans for the year ahead. We’ve certainly been busy as we dash around Europe to bring you all the news, which we’ve compiled together in this issue. And there’s more to be revealed in the October issue as the British launches tend to be slightly later in the calendar and there are a few new models that we’re not allowed to talk about yet! While campervans continue to take a huge slice of the market (and, therefore, a big chunk of the new development budget), I’m excited to see Frankia going all bold with a new design direction for its Next Cruiser motorhome. Carado’s CV541 camper cannot go without comment, either, as it is…
ADRIA is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a producer of leisure vehicles, having also reached the milestone of the production of 55,000 campervans and 100,000 motorhomes. To mark its diamond anniversary year, Adria has launched a range of special edition models. The exclusive anniversary vehicles have up to £11,000-worth of extra equipment included as standard and will only be available in limited numbers. They are already on sale at Adria’s 27 motorhome and campervan dealers across the UK and Northern Ireland. The trio of special edition’vans are all based on automatic Fiat Ducatos and are easily identifiable with their exclusive silver paintwork and graphics. The campervan is the Twin 60 Years Selection, based on the Twin Supreme 640 SGX, with a rear double bed that can be raised electrically to…
CARADO has unveiled its 2026 campervan and motorhome line-up with four new or updated vehicles. Across next season’s range, the company is introducing a series of new floorplans, plus upgraded equipment packages in both campervans and motorhomes. The updated line-up includes compact models for solo or couples’ travel, as well as larger layouts designed for families. VENTURING INTO VANLIFE The highlight is the new CV541 Pro campervan, which has a completely new layout inspired by vanlife and self-built conversions. Based on the medium-wheelbase (5.41m) Fiat Ducato, it introduces a unique design featuring a fixed staircase, with built-in storage (just like Hymer’s award-winning Venture S), leading to the sleeping area in the pop-top roof. The driving and living areas are separated, creating a more defined interior structure. The cab has a full…
THE most talked about new model from Chausson is the one that didn’t make it to the preview – a new 6.36m rear lounge Fiat campervan, called V691, that will debut at the NEC (priced from £63,790). In the meantime, an even more compact model is the 5.99m-long C514 overcab coachbuilt, now based on the Ford Transit (price £60,790). It has a half-dinette lounge, five travel seats and a rear double bed over a garage. Using Chausson’s ‘butterfly bed’ system, more floor space can be created inside, or greater headroom in the garage. In common with other 2026-spec overcabs, the C514 benefits from new IRP+ construction (woodfree with polyester inside and out, Styrofoam insulation), with this due to follow on the lowprofile line-up for 2027. Another novelty is the S614,…
THE biggest news is the new generation of Chic C-line. It’s been almost two decades since the Chic name was introduced and, back then, the company wanted to combine the advantages of a liner-class motorhome into an ‘ordinary’ A-class model. Today, it remains the company’s strongest-selling range. The 2026 models see a new exterior, akin to the E-line’s redesign we saw introduced last year. Dominant ‘C’ branding on the radiator grille also mirrors the overhaul of the line-up over the last few years. There is a new wing badge showing the range name, too. The exterior design extends from the A-pillars to the rear, with integrated wheelarches that blend into the side skirts more fluently. At the rear C-shaped lights are a distinctive feature. Interiors in the latest C-line have…
DETHLEFFS has revealed its new 2026 vehicles, featuring an all-new tag-axle A-class designed for families. Other news from the company, which is part of the Erwin Hymer Group, includes the arrival of its 4x4 Crafter-based Globebus Performance in right-hand drive, while its campervans have been improved. We already know Dethleffs’ XL Family overcab range – now there are A-class models in the line-up, too. The first of two new models is the tag-axle XL Family I 7812-2. It’s a five-berth with rear single beds (each 2.00m by 80cm), a drop-down double in the cab and a fifth berth created from the spacious front lounge, which has straight and L-shaped sofas. A fifth travel seat is optional. This new A-class is 8.6m long and based on a Fiat Ducato Al-Ko low-frame…
