Types of Motorhome
Go wherever you like, whenever you like. Nothing beats the freedom, convenience and comfort of a motorhome.
For more and more people the motorhome has become their go to leisure vehicle providing them with the means to tour the country with comfort and style.
Before you decide on your dream motorhome you’ll want to know which type is best for you. Here we cover some key questions to help you get on the road and get away from it all.
Motorhomes come in all shapes and sizes, the main types are illustrated here.
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Micro Campers
A Balmoral speciality! We can convert a small van or MPV into one of these chic Micro Campers. Clever design means these can be built to sleep one or two people and come fully equipped with gas hob and grill, a sink, fridge and gas and 12/240 volt electrical systems. Window blinds, LED lighting and USB sockets are popular additions as are ‘Pop Up’ roofs to increase headroom while the vehicle is sited. Their car like dimensions mean these conversions are ideal for daily driving use.
Micro Campers
A Balmoral speciality! We can convert a small van or MPV into one of these chic Micro Campers. Clever design means these can be built to sleep one or two people and come fully equipped with gas hob and grill, a sink, fridge and gas and 12/240 volt electrical systems. Window blinds, LED lighting and USB sockets are popular additions as are ‘Pop Up’ roofs to increase headroom while the vehicle is sited. Their car like dimensions mean these conversions are ideal for daily driving use.
Campervans
We are all familiar with the classic Volkswagen Campervan but similar conversions can be carried out on many other makes of panel van. Conversions can range from basic and functional to truly luxurious. A huge range of equipment and features can be installed in these vans including heating systems, an array of kitchen equipment, swivelling front seats, ‘rock and roll’ rear seat/bed systems and elevating roofs. Alloy wheel packages and ‘custom’ paint finishes are hugely popular and add to the individual style of thes vehicles. Thes Campervans can be built to accommodate up to four people and can easily be used as ‘daily drivers’.
Campervans
We are all familiar with the classic Volkswagen Campervan but similar conversions can be carried out on many other makes of panel van. Conversions can range from basic and functional to truly luxurious. A huge range of equipment and features can be installed in these vans including heating systems, an array of kitchen equipment, swivelling front seats, ‘rock and roll’ rear seat/bed systems and elevating roofs. Alloy wheel packages and ‘custom’ paint finishes are hugely popular and add to the individual style of thes vehicles. Thes Campervans can be built to accommodate up to four people and can easily be used as ‘daily drivers’.
Van Conversions.
Based on larger commercial panel vans these vehicles offer more usable room than a campervan. Van conversions typically feature full size washrooms and fully equipped kitchen areas and their increased height means that occupants can stand up in them. Van conversions can offer sleeping accommodation for two to four persons. Their extra space and more comprehensive equipment levels make these motorhomes a more viable option for longer vacations although their increased size may limit their use as everyday transport.
Van Conversions.
Based on larger commercial panel vans these vehicles offer more usable room than a campervan. Van conversions typically feature full size washrooms and fully equipped kitchen areas and their increased height means that occupants can stand up in them. Van conversions can offer sleeping accommodation for two to four persons. Their extra space and more comprehensive equipment levels make these motorhomes a more viable option for longer vacations although their increased size may limit their use as everyday transport.
Coachbuilt Motorhomes
These are essentially pupose built motorhomes where the manufacturer builds the living accommodation onto a commercial vehicle cab and chassis. This allows for a wide range of internal layouts to be offered. Coachbuilt motorhomes can offer sleeping accommodation for between two and six occupants with the option of fixed beds or above cab berths available. Coachbuilt motorhomes usually feature full size washrooms and fully equipped kitchens and their size means they offer considerably more storage space than other leisure vehicles. Although most coachbuilt vehicles have a gross vehicle weight of 3.5 Tonnes and can be driven on a standard driving licence, larger models have more stringent limitations on the age of licence holders.
Coachbuilt Motorhomes
These are essentially pupose built motorhomes where the manufacturer builds the living accommodation onto a commercial vehicle cab and chassis. This allows for a wide range of internal layouts to be offered. Coachbuilt motorhomes can offer sleeping accommodation for between two and six occupants with the option of fixed beds or above cab berths available. Coachbuilt motorhomes usually feature full size washrooms and fully equipped kitchens and their size means they offer considerably more storage space than other leisure vehicles. Although most coachbuilt vehicles have a gross vehicle weight of 3.5 Tonnes and can be driven on a standard driving licence, larger models have more stringent limitations on the age of licence holders.
‘A’ Class Motorhomes
These are the largest type of motorhome consisting of an entire coachbuilt body produced by the manufacturer. ‘A’ class motorhomes are optimised for maximum interior space and many typically provide travelling and sleeping accommodation for up to six persons. Usually finished to very high standard these vehicles often feature luxury fixtures and fittings and are possibly the nearest thing to a mobile hotel suite!
‘A’ Class Motorhomes
These are the largest type of motorhome consisting of an entire coachbuilt body produced by the manufacturer. ‘A’ class motorhomes are optimised for maximum interior space and many typically provide travelling and sleeping accommodation for up to six persons. Usually finished to very high standard these vehicles often feature luxury fixtures and fittings and are possibly the nearest thing to a mobile hotel suite!