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Campervan Buying Guides

Straight-talking advice for choosing, inspecting, and budgeting for a campervan — including common pitfalls, running costs, and smart upgrades.

A Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 campervan parked on a muddy rutted track beside a hillside campsite in soft evening light.

Campervan Buying Guides

Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 campervans: do UK buyers actually need all-wheel drive?

ArthurArthur22 June 202618 min read

The Sprinter 4x4 has a loyal following and a real price premium. This is an honest look at what all-wheel drive actually does, who genuinely benefits, and who is paying for traction they will rarely use on UK roads.

A classic Auto-Sleepers panel-van campervan parked on a gravel forecourt in front of Cotswold stone buildings in warm evening light.

Campervan Buying Guides

Auto-Sleepers history: the British marque behind the panel-van conversions

RowanRowan19 June 202625 min read

The full story of Auto-Sleepers, the Cotswolds firm that has been building campervans and motorhomes since the 1960s, and what its heritage means if you are thinking of buying one.

A used motorhome parked on a quiet British forecourt in soft low light on a crisp autumn morning.

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When is the best time of year to buy a campervan or motorhome in the UK?

ArthurArthur19 June 202624 min read

Prices for campervans and motorhomes rise and fall with the seasons. Here is the honest, month-by-month picture of when to buy in the UK, and why timing is only part of the story.

A vintage Volkswagen Westfalia camper with its pop-top roof up and side door open, parked on a grassy campsite in warm evening light.

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An in depth history of Westfalia: the firm that built the campervan we picture

RowanRowan18 June 202623 min read

From a village blacksmith in 1844 to the camper conversions that defined a whole way of travelling, here is the long, honest story of Westfalia and how it shaped the modern campervan.

A Volkswagen California campervan with a pop-top roof parked on a driveway at golden hour, sliding door open, with a person standing beside it.

Campervan Buying Guides

VW California: buy now, or wait for the 2027?

RowanRowan15 June 202625 min read

The current VW California is well-sorted and there are genuinely good finance deals around, but a 2027 update is rumoured. So do you buy now and grab the deal, or hold out for the next one? Here's an honest look at the decision, the current range, and what waiting really means.

Two rugged 4x4 campervans, one smaller and one larger, parked on a remote Highland track at golden hour beside heather and hills.

Campervan Buying Guides

Sunlight Ibex vs Bürstner Habiton X: two 4x4 campervans, one big decision

FelixFelix14 June 202625 min read

The Sunlight Ibex and the Bürstner Habiton X are both genuine 4x4 campervans from the same parent group, yet they could hardly be more different. One is a value-priced VW on an ordinary licence; the other a premium Mercedes with a patented sliding bathroom. Here's how they compare, and which one is right for you.

Two compact white campervans parked side by side on a grassy UK campsite pitch at golden hour with their side doors open.

Campervan Buying Guides

Sunlight Cliff vs Vanlife: which Sunlight camper is right for you?

FelixFelix13 June 202611 min read

Sunlight builds its campervans in two distinct lines, the conventional Cliff and the clever-layout Vanlife, and people muddle them constantly. The difference comes down to one big question: do you carry two, or four? Here's how to choose between them.

A row of compact white panel-van campervans parked on a gravel campsite at golden hour, with one sliding door open showing the interior.

Campervan Buying Guides

Sunlight Vanlife 540 vs the rivals: Adria Twin, Pössl, Knaus and more

ArthurArthur13 June 202612 min read

The compact panel-van camper class is crowded with good vans: the Adria Twin, the Pössl and Globecar pair, the Knaus Boxstar, the Weinsberg CaraBus and more. Here's how the Sunlight Vanlife 540 really stacks up, where its clever layout wins, and where the rivals beat it.

A compact Sunlight Vanlife 540 V campervan parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch at golden hour with its side door open.

Campervan Buying Guides

Sunlight Vanlife 540 V: the specs, weights and payload, explained

LeoLeo13 June 202612 min read

The full spec sheet for the Sunlight Vanlife 540 V, decoded: dimensions, engine, bed sizes, water and battery, and the number that catches buyers out, payload. Here's what every figure actually means when you're living in it.

Three campervan types parked side by side on a grassy campsite at golden hour: a small day van, a pop-top van and a larger coachbuilt motorhome.

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Day van, pop-top or coachbuilt? Campervan conversion types explained

FelixFelix11 June 202615 min read

The word campervan covers everything from a fold-out bed in a small car to a six-berth coachbuilt with a fixed bathroom. Before you spend a penny, this is the honest tour of the main types of conversion, what each is genuinely like to live with, and how to choose the right one for you.

Two black compact camping trailers parked on grass with deployed tent awnings under sunset sky.

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OPUS Camper vs PenPod: which small camper trailer should you buy?

ArthurArthur5 June 202625 min read

OPUS or PenPod? One's a spacious inflatable folding camper for families, the other a hard, rugged off-road pod for couples. We compare them head to head to help you choose.

Kia EV9 electric campervan in sage green and white parked on straight rural road with moorland hills in background.

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Kia PV5: the ideal electric campervan base, bar one big problem

ArthurArthur5 June 202629 min read

The Kia PV5 has everything an electric campervan base needs, except the range to make it work fully loaded. Here's the one big problem, and the UK converters building EV campers right now.

Silver Mercedes campervan with bonnet open, roof rack and ladder visible, parked on gravel.

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Buying a used van or campervan: what to check, and how to inspect it properly

LeoLeo5 June 202630 min read

A used van or campervan can be the smart way into van life, or an expensive mistake. Here's the full checklist of what to check, the faults by base vehicle, and how to get it professionally inspected.

Green Volkswagen and blue Ford camper vans with pop-up roofs parked in forest clearing.

Campervan Buying Guides

VW Transporter T7 vs Ford Transit Custom: the best campervan base?

LeoLeo4 June 202630 min read

The new VW Transporter is built by Ford, on the Transit Custom line. So which badge makes the better campervan base? A detailed, honest deep-dive into the same van wearing two badges.

White Volkswagen van with tan pop-up roof parked on beach beside rocky cliffs and ocean.

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Taylored Offtrail vs VW California: does the badge justify the price?

RowanRowan3 June 20269 min read

VW sells the California for around £75k. A Devon family firm sells the Offtrail for the same money, with far more van for it. Spec, value, support and the badge, compared.

Silver MAN campervan with roof rack parked on coastal gravel overlook, dramatic cliffs and ocean waves visible behind.

Campervan Buying Guides

Taylored Offtrax Review: is the hand-built off-grid tourer worth £109k?

RowanRowan3 June 20267 min read

Taylored's £109k Offtrax is a hand-built, gas-free, off-grid tourer on the MAN TGE. Is it worth the premium over VW's Grand California? Our honest review.

A person inspecting the wheel arch and side door of a used campervan parked on a driveway outside a British home in soft daylight.

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How to buy a used campervan in the UK without getting burned

ArthurArthur22 February 202620 min read

New campervan prices have drifted beyond most household budgets, making the used market the realistic route for a growing number of buyers. This guide covers where to look, what to check, how to avoid the most expensive mistakes, and why a used campervan can sometimes deliver more value than a new one ever could.

Orange and black campervan parked on gravel beside a lake with forested mountains in the background.

Campervan Buying Guides

Custom Built Campervan vs Manufacturer: Which Is Actually Worth Your Money in 2026?

OliverOliver21 February 202615 min read

The custom vs manufacturer debate is not as simple as the internet makes it sound. The honest answer depends entirely on which builder and which brand you are comparing. This guide looks at both sides fairly, from premium custom builders like Wildworx Customs and APE Adventure Vans to quality manufacturers like Hymer, Eriba, Burstner, and Frankia's Yucon range, and explains where the real value sits for each approach.

Volkswagen Dune campervan parked on beach with coastal cliffs and sea behind.

Campervan Buying Guides

VW Grand California 600 and 680 review: brilliant bones, baffling decisions, and a brand that has forgotten what made it famous

MarthaMartha20 February 202610 min read

The VW Grand California has brilliant bones but baffling decisions. The 600 nails interior living with its headroom and pull down bed, while the 680 wastes its extra length on a different bed orientation instead of a bigger lounge. At £84,000 plus, with metallic paint costing £3,500 extra, it looks expensive next to the Eriba Car on the same Crafter platform at £71,120. VW needs to remember what made the campervan famous in the first place.

Two white campervans parked on beach sand facing water, with camping chairs positioned between them.

Campervan Buying Guides

Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes Sprinter for campervans and motorhomes: what actually matters in 2026

LeoLeo9 January 202515 min read

Fiat Ducato and Mercedes Sprinter are the two big base vehicles behind most UK campervans and motorhomes. Fiat usually offers more interior space and a lower floor thanks to its front wheel drive layout, while Mercedes often feels calmer and more stable on the road, especially when loaded. This guide compares dimensions, engines, automatics, running costs, and why Fiat based vans are now edging closer to Mercedes pricing in 2026.

Muddy all-terrain tyres on a campervan parked on rocky desert ground with mountains in background.

Campervan Buying Guides

Which Tyres Should You Choose for Your Campervans or Motorhomes? The Real World Guide to All Season, Camping and All Terrain Rubber

RowanRowan8 August 20245 min read

Tyres are the quiet decision that changes everything: grip in the wet, stability in crosswinds, braking distance, noise, fuel use, and how relaxed you feel when the weather turns. This guide breaks down every common tyre type used on campervans and motorhomes, when each one makes sense in the UK, and which well known models are worth a look. It also covers spares, puncture sealant, tyre age, and the small details that stop a weekend away turning into a roadside drama.

Beige Weinsberg campervan with two people at open side door, roof rack visible, landscape background.

Campervan Buying Guides

Campervan Internal Height: The One Measurement Taller Buyers Should Obsess Over

ArthurArthur16 July 202410 min read

Internal height is one of the biggest comfort factors in campervans and motorhomes, especially for taller people. This guide explains how base vehicles compare, why pop tops do not add usable height in the same way on larger conversions, and how flooring choices like level floors and dual layer flooring affect both warmth and headroom.