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Campervan Reviews

Honest, practical reviews of campervans and conversions — what they’re like to live with, what to look for, and who they suit best.

A compact Hymer Grand Canyon S camper van with a raised pop-top roof parked on a gravel pitch in the British countryside at golden hour.

Campervan Reviews

The new Hymer Grand Canyon S 600 Xperience: an honest, in-depth look

JasperJasper22 June 202626 min read

A thorough, plain-English guide to the Hymer Grand Canyon S 600 Xperience: what it is, how it drives, what it costs to own in the UK, who it suits, and where it falls short.

A compact white Malibu camper van parked on a grassy UK campsite at golden hour with its side door open showing the wooden interior.

Campervan Reviews

Malibu Van first class two rooms: an honest, in-depth review

JasperJasper20 June 202626 min read

A long, honest look at the Malibu Van first class two rooms camper van: the clever bathroom trick, the build quality, the real-world running costs, and who it actually suits in the UK.

A rugged 4x4 campervan built on a VW Crafter parked on a remote Highland track at golden hour with moorland and hills behind.

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Sunlight Ibex review: is this really the best-value 4x4 campervan?

ArthurArthur14 June 202626 min read

The Sunlight Ibex arrives as a genuine 4x4 campervan from a value brand, on the VW Crafter, from around £90,000 in the UK. In a class where rivals cost well over £100,000, that looks like a bargain. We test the claim honestly, on what's confirmed so far, and ask whether the Ibex really is the best-value 4x4 you can buy.

Two almost identical compact campervans parked side by side on a quiet UK campsite at golden hour, suggesting they are the same van under different badges.

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Sunlight Vanlife 540 V vs Carado CV 541 Pro: the same campervan, two badges

ArthurArthur13 June 202625 min read

The Sunlight Vanlife 540 V has a near-identical twin wearing a different badge: the Carado CV 541 Pro. Same factory, same clever staircase layout, and, surprisingly, almost the same price. Here's why they're the same van, what genuinely differs, what each costs, and which badge you should actually buy.

OPUS folding camper trailer with expanded tent body illuminated at dusk, campfire in foreground, parked on grass with trees behind.

Campervan Reviews

OPUS Camper review: a brilliant folding camper, and why the UK gets the downgraded version

RowanRowan5 June 202625 min read

The Air OPUS is one of the cleverest folding campers you can buy. But the same badge in Australia is a far more serious off-grid machine, and Britain gets a notably more basic version. An honest review.

Black teardrop campervan with open orange-lit door towed behind white Land Rover Defender in mountain landscape at dusk.

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PenPod review: the handmade off-road camping pod, and is it worth £20k?

FelixFelix5 June 202625 min read

The PenPod is a handmade, hard-sided off-road camping pod from Lancashire, the rugged, lockable opposite of a folding canvas camper. We review what it is, what it costs, and who it's really for.

Volkswagen campervan with pop-up roof parked on grassy clifftop overlooking coastal cliffs and sea.

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Hillside Hopton 600RS review: a proper family adventure van, built in Britain

MarthaMartha4 June 202615 min read

Hillside's Hopton 600RS is a beautifully built, fully type-approved 6m camper on the modern VW Crafter and MAN base. We review Britain's sensible take on the family adventure van.

Ford-based campervan with open driver door parked on sandy terrain beside trees during golden hour.

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Sunlight Cliff 590 4x4: The Affordable All Wheel Drive Campervan That the UK Cannot Buy Yet

FelixFelix11 March 202620 min read

The Sunlight Cliff 590 4x4 is a factory built all wheel drive campervan on a Ford Transit base, starting from around 68,500 euros in Europe. It is compact, capable, and priced well below the competition. There is just one problem. You cannot currently buy one in the UK. Here is what it is, why it matters, and whether that is about to change.

Silver Bailey Endurance campervan with orange roof tent parked in mountain valley landscape at sunset.

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Bailey Endurance E65 Review: the Rugged, Affordable Campervan That Gets More Right Than Wrong

FelixFelix22 February 202615 min read

The Bailey Endurance E65 brings rugged styling, a solid roof rack system, and strong off grid capability to a six metre campervan at £69,999. We break down what works, what could be better, and how it stacks up against the Swift Trekker X.

White campervan with open roof box and pop-up tent on beach sand at sunset.

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Sunlight Vanlife 540 V Review: Innovative, Affordable, but One Big Miss

FelixFelix22 February 202610 min read

The Sunlight Vanlife 540 V rethinks the compact campervan with a walled-off cab, fixed staircase to the pop-top bed and the largest bathroom in the Sunlight range. Starting from £61,690, it is innovative and well-specced, but the complete lack of cab access from the living area is a notable miss.

Blue Hymer Redwood campervan parked on gravel with roof rack and side windows visible against forested hillside.

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Hymer Redwood Review: Premium Campervan, Accessible Price. But Watch the Options List.

LeoLeo19 February 202618 min read

The Hymer Redwood starts at £63,970 with genuinely generous standard kit including Hymer Connect and a solid set of safety aids. But the pop-top roof, diesel heating, the automatic gearbox and the Driving Comfort Package are all paid options, and once you add them the real price lands closer to £75,000, or nearer £79,000 with the pop-top. Here is what you get, what you pay extra for, and whether it is worth it.

Ford Transit campervan with pop-up roof extended, interior lights on, parked on coastal path at dusk.

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Swift Trekker X 2026 review: the UK built pop top that gets the basics right and the details smarter

LeoLeo19 January 202615 min read

A detailed review of the 2026 Swift Trekker X pop top campervan, looking at what is new for 2026, how it lives day to day, what the Ford Transit base is like, and which options matter most. Big value in its category, even if it is still a serious spend.

Lime-green and grey Mercedes Sprinter van conversion parked on coastal ground with open side door and warm interior lighting visible.

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Bürstner Habiton 4x4: why it is the best value all wheel drive campervan arriving in 2026

OliverOliver10 November 202520 min read

The Bürstner Habiton HMX 6.0 brings real all wheel drive Sprinter capability at a lower starting price than key rivals, plus clever layout ideas like a patented sliding bathroom, extra legroom seating, and a heated sleeping roof. Options can push it beyond £100,000, but a restrained spec can land around £84,000, making it one of the strongest value 4x4 campervans arriving for 2026.

Campervan with cream and blue two-tone exterior parked on beach with camping chair, sunset and sea visible.

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Eriba Car 600 and 602 review: the Crafter based campervan with caravan DNA

IrisIris3 September 202515 min read

Eriba’s first proper step into campervans is not a tentative one. The Car 600 and Car 602 sit on the VW Crafter and blend a premium, calm driving feel with clever, caravan inspired details, a striking two colour look, and two genuinely different layouts. This review unpacks what you actually get for the money, where the value is hiding, and which version makes the most sense for how you travel.