Cheap and light, though. The prize for tiniest goes to the GoPod micro-tourer. We love the Barefoot. The inside styling and attention to detail is something a lot of campervan companies ought to copy.
They have aluminium insulated shells and the build quality is superb. Have a look at our feature on vintage caravans too. Our Why pull dull? And our winner, by a wide margin, is the utterly fantastic Opus. Many trailer tents are so enormous and complex Conway , for instance, is like a bungalow in a box that you may as well buy a caravan and not have all the setting up to do. Others are nice and small for towing, but fold-out to little more than a tent. So, why the Opus?
Well, for its looks, its ease-of-opening, its build quality, its spaciousness and its all-round versatility.
The latest is an off-road model with a great oull-out stove and coolbox, which means you can stop for a picnic lunch without putting up the main structure. A stand-out favourite once again, but do have a look at the other trailer options too , though!
Camping is fabulous — the being outdoors, the ineffably happy-making things like the routines you get into, chatting to people in campsite washrooms and the simplicity of it all.
But for some, there comes a point when the pleasure-pain balance of camping tips just a little too far to the negative…all that faff and the making-do. The downsides? Well you could end up with two vehicles instead of one, or something heavy to tow and store. But there are some simply lovely new tipi-type tents around that are surprisingly easy to put up and have lots of space. Have a look at all our favourites — inflatable, tipi, bell, quick-erect, pop-up and more. One central pole to pitch and you have a 4m diameter tent with a 2.
Weighs under 10kg and sleeps eight. It has great blackout bedrooms, plus a zip-out groundsheet. The latest model has a great shape for maximising inside space. Same features in that it can be used as a shelter or as a tent. The Coleman Octagon is our favourite poled tent.
Its gazebo-like structure makes it versatile and airy. Both campervans and caravans are great for your next vacation. A caravan is a trailer pulled by a truck or van that can sleep up to 10 people, while a campervan is the "caravan" on wheels with beds in the back. They come with all of the amenities you would need like fridge, stove, sink, bathroom etc. A campervan has a large living area with beds, called bunks, that are built in to the back of the van for passengers to sleep on. There is usually no kitchen inside of it.
The driver sleeps outside in their own bed or hammock next to the vehicle while cooking meals on an outdoor stove or grill. While a motorhome has everything you need inside! There's room for all your friends and family as well as storage space for food and other camping gear like tents, chairs, tables and so much more! It's usually equipped with a toilets too. Traveling in a campervan is an affordable way to see the world.
The price tag may be low, but with that comes some sacrifices. These vehicles are not for everyone, so it's important to consider your needs and desires before making a purchase. Some of the pros include: more space than a hotel stay, no need to worry about luggage weight limits or long lines at check-in desks, ability to cook meals on-site if desired, and you can sleep comfortably without worrying about disturbing other guests.
On the flip side, there are cons too: limited storage space think suitcases , less privacy than a hotel room since you share one with others in your vehicle group, usually does not have facilities like laundry or showers. There are many reasons why camper vans can be so expensive. Some of these include the cost of conversion, the size and weight of a camper van, and how much work is needed for a conversion. There are also different types of conversions that will affect the price.
Inevitably, all these factors come together to make up an individual's total costs when purchasing their own camper van. Ultimately it comes down to what they want in their vehicle and how willing they are to pay for it; some people may need more space than others or maybe have more money available to spend on their purchase.
Either way there is nothing stopping anyone from enjoying a fun filled road trip with friends or family! You must be logged in to post a comment. Latest update: March All our reviews at Campfire Magazine are independent and honest.
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Swift Basecamp. The only issue is that a great many of these campervans have not been looked after properly and have the potential to come with some big underlying problems. Companies like eBay, Gumtree and Auto Trader will do their best to protect you but cannot guarantee the quality of the product being sold. At Sussex Campervans we would recommend buying directly from a dealership or van conversion company, so that you are covered by The Consumer Rights Act and have a higher level of safety.
If, however, you decide that there is an unmissable bargain online, at the very least take someone with you who knows about vehicles and the industry to view the campervan with you. Our workshops are dedicated to not just fixing but upgrading and improving any second-hand campervans that pass through our doors. Our in-depth knowledge and aftercare service also means that any previously owned campers that enter our premises are already of the highest quality and have been well maintained.
Campervans typically hold their value very well, in a number of cases it is even possible to sell it on for more than you bought it for. Hiring a campervan should be seen in the same way as buying or renting a home. Even if you buy a campervan and only use it to go camping a handful of times, when it comes to selling it on, it will most likely have cost you less than if you had decided to rent. If you only plan to use your campervan on a handful occasions throughout each calendar year then running a buy-to-let scheme is one way you can minimise your costs and even potentially make some extra cash on the side.
Planning to buy a campervan with the purpose of renting it out will have an implication on the type of campervan you should buy. There are a number of campers that will you will be able to rent out for a higher price that others, even if they are of a similar value when purchasing one brand new.
Make sure you do your market research and look at the potential profits margins you could be making. While buying the best campervan for your own personal needs is normally the best approach, it might not work if you plan to hire it out to potential holidaymakers. Sadly, this does mean that you might have to sacrifice buying your ideal campervan in order to make it more cost-efficient.
It all depends on where your priorities lie. Just as some rental campervans go for higher prices, some campervans for sale tend to hold their value better than others. The more expensive VW camper might be a better buy if you want to invest in something that holds its value for longer. Obviously, the make and model will play a big role in the extent to which a campervan holds its value, however due to the nostalgia and history of the Volkswagen campervan, it is one of the best long-term buys.
It is worth taking into consideration, though, that all campervans that are looked after will hold a steady price and, in many cases, last a lifetime. Therefore, this should not be your primary focus when purchasing. You could end up missing out on years of truly falling in love with your campervan, just to save a small amount of money when you decide to sell it on.
Okay, so now that you have a strong idea of what you are looking for, we can start to dive into the best campervans for sale under a number of different categories. While the majority of the campervans we look at are unique to Sussex Campervans, they will still give you a strong idea of the specs and accessories that they have available that make them a good choice for those categories.
If you decide not to purchase a campervan through us, then you will still have a good concept of what you will need, so you can look for a similar model. If you are looking to get a campervan that you and your family can travel in, there are a number of specific attributes you should look for:.
Seems obvious, right? Having more people on board means that you will need a bigger campervan. The more stuff you take, the higher the chance of losing things and the longer setting up and packing down will take at each campsite.
For example, taking bikes might be something that is an important aspect of your trip. You also need to think about bed sizes, positions and how easy it is to move things about. Typically all these features will come within a 4-berth or 6-berth campervan. Some of our custom campervan conversions, both our Nissan Manhattan and Nissan Paradise ranges are particularly popular, due to their design being specifically focused towards families.
One of the immediate things people often think they need in a family campervan is a toilet. Anyone with young children might consider this to be a necessity, and will be relieved to know that most campervans have room for a Porta-Potti. Some also come with a fixed cassette toilet built into the campervan. Which is best - a fixed cassette toilet, or a portable chemical toilet in the camper. When we look at the pros and cons of each, again it depends on who is using the campervan.
While it might make as a nice luxury to be able to do your business wherever and whenever you like, built-in cassette toilets take up a huge amount of space in a campervan. Emptying the cassette of a built-in toilet is just the same as for the smaller Porta-Potti, and the same goes for priming them with fresh chemicals ready to be used again.
So you might want to consider sacrificing the luxury of a built-in toilet to make room for more important essentials, such as more cupboard space. Some Sussex Campervans do come with a fixed cassette toilet, while the majority simply come with compact portable chemical toilets that you can store away neatly when not in use.
Some of the larger second-hand motorhomes and campervans for sale might look fantastic for a family - but beware, there may be a problem. Astonishingly, some of the biggest names in the leisure vehicle industry used to manufacture large coachbuilt motorhomes with only 2 safe travel seats with seatbelts. Sitting sideways in a vehicle without seatbelts is the most dangerous way to travel.
Fortunately the industry is now coming round to the idea that people need more than 2 travel seats in a motorhome. At Sussex Campervans we were ahead of the trend - we have always specialised in the kind of campervans that people can drive daily, instead of a car. This means that the campervans have 4 or 5 travel seats with proper 3-point inertia reel seatbelts, whether you choose a 2-berth or a 4-berth camper.
The other thing you need to know is how to spot comfy seats for long distance touring in your campervan. Key to it all is that everyone should travel facing forwards, and that the backrest should not be too upright. When designing the travel seats for Sussex Campervans we created seats for comfortable travel - with a choice of upholstery fabrics, and a slightly reclining backrest. In the Paradise range, the two rear single seats have a choice of two seat positions to help your passengers get comfy when travelling or lounging.
Having a holiday or making the decision to travel with a campervan means that having a kitchen is essential. However, one of the key decisions you need to consider when purchasing a campervan is the location of your kitchen. We answer this question in our FAQs section, because it is a popular debate and an essential element that should impact your final purchase decision. Should your campervan come with barn doors or a tailgate? Both have a number of advantages so it can be difficult to choose.
It is why it is so important to know where and how you will be using your campervan. However, if you are going to be in a lot of areas with tight parking, barn doors might be a better choice, because they are easier to open in cramped areas.
Finding the right model and campervan is just the first step. We would definitely recommend going to have a tour of the campervan workshops and to see the vehicle in person before making a decision.
At Sussex Campervans, we understand that you are making a long-term investment, so we are willing to provide workshop tours and the opportunity to see inside the campervans we build and sell. Additionally, we provide a number of in-depth video tours and breakdowns of each camper that we sell, so you can get all the information you need from the comfort of your sofa!
Where do you even begin looking for campervans for sale, though? It can often be overwhelming sifting through hundreds of pages of different campervans, all claiming to be the best.
Bookmark bars on your computer quickly become full and it can all become a bit too much, remembering which model you liked best and why. Colorado-based Boulder Camper Vans performs custom Mercedes Sprinter, Ram ProMaster, and Ford Transit conversions — and also rents their own vehicles, if you just want to give vanlife a try.
They design their vans to be durable, to go where other vans can't go and to provide comfortable living in any season. Want a camper based on a minivan, instead of a full-size one? Oasis Campervans converts Toyota Siennas into campers with custom sleeping, kitchen and storage setups.
Outside Van sells both custom and pre-built Mercedes Sprinter-based conversion vans for adventure enthusiasts. New Jersey-based Ready. Van turns Ram ProMaster vans into apartments on wheels, with the help of Tesla-sourced batteries.
We took one of their camper vans out for a weekend; read all about it here. Storyteller Overland is based in Alabama. They produce a line of Mercedes Benz-based off-road vans including their top-of-the-line Beast Mode. They also rent vans and have a share program that allows owners to rent their van through Texino and keep 50 percent of the profit. It can also tailor them to your unique style. If you're not ready to commit to owning a camper van just yet, no worries — you can also try it out by renting one.
Start with the rental companies below, or check out our complete guide to renting a camper van for more in-depth info. RVshare is a peer-to-peer marketplace with more than , recreational vehicles available, with everything from luxury motorhomes to basic travel trailers.
Search filters are easy to use and include pet-friendly options. With a closed height of just 8. That helps you save on gas while minimizing the lift-off effect a rooftop tent can have on a small car rolling down the interstate.
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