To overcome this, many smaller vans have pop-tops: expanding roofs which, in some cases, also give you extra bed space, but lack any sort of insulation. Others have their fixed roof permanently raised by a few inches, with room for insulation, making them warmer in cold weather and cooler in the heat, but slightly less aerodynamic.
This is the style we rent out and sell at Motorhome Escapes. These are perfect for those looking for a more comfortable holiday. Moving up a notch from the campervan, low-profile coach-built motorhomes give enough room for a couple of people to be comfortable and will have all the facilities you need. Modern ones like ours keep the profile low by having a fixed double bed above the garage storage and electric drop-down beds above the lounge area.
Their low profile means better fuel economy than full-sized motorhomes can achieve. Creating the feel of a more open space, the driver seats are not separated from the main area of the motorhome, and can just be turned around when stopped to create more seats around the living area.
A small party of 2 people can travel in luxury in this motorhome, turning the back two beds into storage space, and shutting it away with internal doors. The cabin area over the top of the drivers cab can either provide extra storage space or fixed bed space. Some A-class motorhomes come in under the 3. Most weigh over 3. You can be sure that Brownhills has the campervan to make it all happen.
When we think of the 'typical' campervan, one image comes to mind, the old classic VW model. They came with four wheels, a steering wheel, two beds and if you were lucky a small kitchen. Its been along time since those early days when campervans first began to shoot into popular demand. Today's standard models are more often known as motorhomes and they come with a wide range of standard fittings and essentials to make your experience comfortable and enjoyable.
Those are just some of the features that come fitted as a standard on the latest modern ranges of campervans! So don't think back to those times when campervans were cold and uncomfortable vehicles. Think to the future where motorhomes are your second home from home. To find the perfect campervan take a look through our modern motorhome range, or enquire with us today via phone or our contact form. Just visit our contact page. Login Register. Our web site uses cookies so you can place orders and we can provide a better service.
Continue to use the site as normal if you're happy with this, or find how to manage cookies. OK, got it. Campervan and Motorhome Differences. Back to faqs Campervan and Motorhome Differences. Campervan - A van equipped as a self-contained travelling home, campervans are normally smaller than a motorhome. Motorhome - A motor vehicle built on a truck or bus chassis and designed to serve as self-contained living quarters for recreational travel.
Caravan - A mobile home or trailer, fully equipped with household accessories and towed behind a vehicle. Camper Trailer - This is a trailer equipped for occupancy that is towed behind a wheeled vehicle. Other features not uncommon in a motorhome are built-in fresh and grey water tanks, onboard refillable gas tank, storage lockers for bikes, camping chairs, barbeques, windbreaks, etc.
And in some motorhomes where the cab is part of the living area, swivelling driver and passenger seats allow the front seats to rotate degrees to face into the living area.
Some even have room onboard for a car, not a pedal car — a full sized car! These slideouts are activated by a push of a button and will significantly increase the width of the living room, kitchen, bedroom — or all three, depending on how many slideouts the vehicle has.
No wonder the Americans were the first to put a man on the moon! The bodywork, including the cab which is also part of the living space, is custom built from the ground up. Some of these heavyweight luxury land cruisers have all the comforts of a penthouse apartment but without the price tag. The 6 wheel, 5 berth Burstner Elegance G A Class, is based around a Fiat chassis and a 3L turbo diesel engine, and is nearly 9 metres long, 2.
Say the word motorhome and the type shown above is probably what most people would think of. Renault, Fiat, Peugeot and Citroen are commonly used as base vehicles. The body however is fully coachbuilt by the motorhome manufacturer to their own design. Mostly diesel powered, the over-cab motorhome is also called a Luton-body motorhome.
This derives from the Bedford commercial vehicle factory, which was based in Luton UK. Bedford, built commercial vehicles where the body extended over the cab, hence the term Luton-body. In an over-cab motorhome this area can be allocated for storage but more often than not it houses a permanent double bed which is accessed via a ladder. Over-cab coachbuilt motorhomes come in various sizes.
Internal configurations also vary with the manufacturer and model. These increasingly popular, sleek looking motorhomes offer the same kind of comforts found in the Luton-body type of motorhome, whilst giving better MPG performance. Also some now include a drop-down bed over the cab, though this is more commonly seen in the A Class motorhome.
Caravan manufacturers such as Hobby, Bailey and Swift also produce low profile motorhomes from 2 to 6 berth with some very impressive and inventive internal layouts. For example: the almost 8 metre long Swift Bolero FB has a front lounge, fixed bed, end bathroom with separate shower, swivel front seats and a centre kitchen with oven, hob, microwave and fridge freezer.
These are very similar in construction to a modern-day tent, using lightweight fabric and carbon fibre poles. Some awnings, known as air awnings or inflatable awnings, are poleless. They are erected using a hand or electric air pump. More often than not a motorhome awning is free-standing, meaning that the vehicle can be used without having to dismantle the awning. Driveway awnings are also popular with campervan owners — so no difference there, then!
In the UK, to drive a motorhome between 3. More information can be found on the GOV. My advice would be to try before you buy, just to see if you like it. Check out these websites for campervan and motorhome hire, or do a search yourself:.
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