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A modern Volkswagen Multivan parked on a UK driveway at golden hour while a person inspects the front of the van.

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The 2027 VW Multivan facelift, explained for UK campervan buyers

RowanRowan20 June 202623 min read

Volkswagen has revealed a mid-life update for the Multivan, and it matters more to campervan fans than a quick news hit suggests. Here is the honest breakdown of what changed, what it means for the California, and whether it is worth waiting for.

A new Renault Master van converted into a campervan, parked with its side door open on a quiet UK campsite in soft evening light.

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Ahorn campervan conversions explained, and will they reach the UK on the new Renault Master?

RowanRowan19 June 202627 min read

A plain-English look at who Ahorn are, what their campervans and motorhomes are really like, whether they will properly arrive in the UK, and whether any British converters are building on the new Renault Master yet.

A compact Westfalia Sven Hedin campervan parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch at golden hour with its sliding door open showing the interior.

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Westfalia Sven Hedin 50 Years Edition: what the anniversary van actually offers

FelixFelix18 June 20266 min read

A clear, honest look at Westfalia's anniversary campervan: what the Sven Hedin 50 Years Edition is, what you get, and who it really suits.

An off-road camper trailer towed behind a 4x4 parked on a gravel track across open British moorland at golden hour.

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Will ARB make a campervan? Why it builds trailers, not vans

OliverOliver15 June 202625 min read

ARB already makes almost everything you'd put in an adventure vehicle, and in 2023 it built its first one. So will the Australian 4x4 giant ever make its own campervan? Here's the honest answer, the truth about the Earth Camper, and why a trailer is not a van.

A modern VW California camper van parked alone in a coastal car park during golden-hour evening light, with the sea and a headland behind.

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VW California 2027: what's real, and what's just hype

OliverOliver15 June 202625 min read

Everyone's talking about the 2027 VW California, but what's actually confirmed? Here's the honest picture: the facelift that's really coming, the electric one that isn't (yet), the platform confusion cleared up, and how to tell the solid facts from the spy-shot speculation.

A compact modern campervan parked on a gravel pitch at golden hour with its side door open, set against rolling green UK countryside.

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Crosscamp: is it coming to the UK, and what's its standout model?

OliverOliver14 June 202625 min read

Crosscamp builds clever, compact campers within the same group as Hymer and Bürstner, and one of them is even based on a van Vauxhall sells here. So is Crosscamp coming to the UK? Here's the honest answer, the truth about its rocky few years, and the standout model you'd be importing.

A white VW Crafter four-wheel-drive campervan with off-road tyres parked on a rough moorland track at golden hour, hills in the distance.

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Sunlight Ibex: the UK price and full spec of the VW Crafter 4x4 camper

LeoLeo14 June 202625 min read

The Sunlight Ibex is the brand's first proper go at a go-anywhere 4x4 campervan, built on the VW Crafter with permanent all-wheel drive. UK dealers have started listing it from around £90,000. Here's the price picture, the full spec, and an honest account of what is confirmed and what is still to come.

A white coachbuilt campervan parked on a grassy British campsite pitch in warm evening light, with its side door open and a folding chair beside it.

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Who makes Sunlight campervans? Inside the Erwin Hymer Group

OliverOliver13 June 202620 min read

Sunlight is one of the better-value campervan brands in Britain, but who actually builds it, and can you trust it? The answer involves one of the biggest names in European motorhomes, an American parent company, a factory in eastern Germany, and a near-identical sister brand. Here's the full picture.

A busy outdoor campervan and motorhome show with rows of classic and modern vans parked across a grassy field as visitors browse in warm daylight.

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UK campervan and motorhome shows: what's coming up and when

IrisIris10 June 202616 min read

From the big NEC halls to a field full of VWs with the kettle on, the UK show season is one of the best days out for anyone who loves a campervan. Here's what's coming up, when, and how to make the most of each one.

White Volkswagen Dune campervan parked on golden sand dunes with sparse desert vegetation and blue sky.

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The VW Grand California Dune, and why Britain can't buy it yet

RowanRowan5 June 202625 min read

VW's desert-styled Grand California Dune is on sale across Europe but not in Britain. We dig into what it is, why it isn't here, and make the honest case for changing that.

Silver VW Transporter campervan with pop-up roof parked on mountain track beside stream, Scottish Highlands backdrop.

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Will VW build a rugged, off-grid Transporter California? What it could be, and why it nearly already exists

FelixFelix5 June 202629 min read

The new VW California is lovely but it's a car-platform school-run shape. So will VW ever build a rugged, taller, off-grid Transporter-based one? We untangle the badges, and find it almost already exists.

Two white Westfalia Nansen campervans parked on gravel beside an alpine lake with mountain backdrop.

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Westfalia Nansen (2027): two new Fiat Ducato campervans, in full detail

FelixFelix5 June 202619 min read

Westfalia has revealed two new Fiat Ducato campervans for 2027: the Nansen 600 L and 640 LS. Every confirmed detail, the clever bits, and the honest caveats for UK buyers.

Ace motorhome with pop-up roof parked on wet ground, mountainous landscape in background.

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Ace Motorhomes: Swift's Budget Brand Is Back, Sun Living Has Drifted, and the Real Competition Might Surprise You

ArthurArthur11 March 202620 min read

Swift Group has revived the Ace name with a new range of campervans from £59,805 and coachbuilt motorhomes from £64,995. It is a direct challenge to Adria's Sun Living, which was once the budget benchmark but has crept up to £68,000 and beyond. Here is what Ace offers, how it compares, and which alternatives are worth knowing about before you commit.

Black campervan parked on coastal road with ocean cliffs and beach visible in background.

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Every New Campervan Worth Seeing at the CCM Show 2026

RowanRowan22 February 202610 min read

The CCM Show 2026 at the NEC Birmingham brings major new campervan launches including the Sunlight Vanlife, Knaus Boxtime, a brand new brand called Ace, and models from Bailey, Auto-Sleepers, Vanworx and more.

Silver Volkswagen campervan with pop-up roof and open side door, parked in grassy campsite at dusk.

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Eriba Car 600 and 602: the new pop top option, and why the metallic finish makes the manual roof the sweet spot

JasperJasper10 July 202510 min read

The Eriba Car 600 and 602 now offer an optional pop top roof, and it changes who these campervans suit. Here is what the two layouts do differently, how the pop top affects real touring life, and why the metallic bicolour finish makes the manual pop top the best value choice.