What Motorhome magazine Innovative New Layouts issue - Summer 2018 Retour à l'édition précédente

Motorhomes, at the very most, offer a living space that’s about eight metres by two, but it’s incredible what designers can fit into just 16 metres square – or sometimes considerably less. And every year something new comes along. The C-shaped rear lounge has been gaining traction in Germany, usually in very large ’vans. Now Carthago has fitted the design into a sub-8m body. If you’re wondering what a C-shaped lounge looks like, take a look inside this issue.
Then there’s Bürstner, the firm which (along with French rival, Chausson) has done most to develop the drop-down bed concept. Now, drop-down beds have become commonplace with most manufacturers but what about
a space that’s a rear lounge one minute and an island bed-equipped bedroom the next? Sounds too good to be true? Well, maybe you should read our report on the latest Harmony Line model in this issue.
But both of these are relatively large motorhomes. How about squeezing coachbuilt-style facilities into a VW-sized pop-top campervan? Can’t be done? Randger – the new camper brand being imported exclusively by Marquis – says it can. Its R535 model is exclusively reviewed in this issue.
So, three very different new ’vans that try to break the mould. But whatever motorhome or campervan you own (or wish to own) it’ll need insuring. For that you’ll need our unique guide...