NEC Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2025
Discussion
Yes, we went yesterday too and though smaller than October, thought it was pretty enjoyable. Our prime reason was to find campsites in France and we got exactly what we wanted.
As regards M/Hs on display was quite impressed with the bus sized Morelo(???) one but at £320k thought it might stretch our budget too much.
Lots to see and apart from the price of food we thoroughly enjoyed the day out. Oh and for once you don't HAVE to buy tickets beforehand, can pay on the door.
As regards M/Hs on display was quite impressed with the bus sized Morelo(???) one but at £320k thought it might stretch our budget too much.
Lots to see and apart from the price of food we thoroughly enjoyed the day out. Oh and for once you don't HAVE to buy tickets beforehand, can pay on the door.
We went on Sunday and had a really good time.
We are genuinely thinking about a small day van / campervan. I like the new Multivan based California, but we wanted to see what else was available. The Dreamer City Camp could be an option (or the Westfalia Urban Joker, although not on display). I liked that a lot more of the vans had rear seats on rails so that the bench seat can be bought into a more car like position..
I wanted to like the Citroen Holidays (Excluding the name) but the 16l fridge is a deal breaker I think, although the price is really competitive.
Still lots to think about, so the shopping continues.
We are genuinely thinking about a small day van / campervan. I like the new Multivan based California, but we wanted to see what else was available. The Dreamer City Camp could be an option (or the Westfalia Urban Joker, although not on display). I liked that a lot more of the vans had rear seats on rails so that the bench seat can be bought into a more car like position..
I wanted to like the Citroen Holidays (Excluding the name) but the 16l fridge is a deal breaker I think, although the price is really competitive.
Still lots to think about, so the shopping continues.
Max5476 said:
We went on Sunday and had a really good time.
We are genuinely thinking about a small day van / campervan. I like the new Multivan based California, but we wanted to see what else was available. The Dreamer City Camp could be an option (or the Westfalia Urban Joker, although not on display). I liked that a lot more of the vans had rear seats on rails so that the bench seat can be bought into a more car like position..
I wanted to like the Citroen Holidays (Excluding the name) but the 16l fridge is a deal breaker I think, although the price is really competitive.
Still lots to think about, so the shopping continues.
Will a day van be big enough ?We are genuinely thinking about a small day van / campervan. I like the new Multivan based California, but we wanted to see what else was available. The Dreamer City Camp could be an option (or the Westfalia Urban Joker, although not on display). I liked that a lot more of the vans had rear seats on rails so that the bench seat can be bought into a more car like position..
I wanted to like the Citroen Holidays (Excluding the name) but the 16l fridge is a deal breaker I think, although the price is really competitive.
Still lots to think about, so the shopping continues.
egor110 said:
Will a day van be big enough ?
Good question! We've booked to hire a new Multivan California for a long weekend to see how we get on with it. Its my current favorite as it would make a great car as well, but nervous about the width of the beds.We don't have the space for anything bigger than a day van, and it would be a daily driven car as well. If we decide it's too small I don't think we would pivot to a bigger campervan.
egor110 said:
What's the limit length wise , 5.4m ?
The drive is actually 5.9m, but some of that is eaten up by the garage eaves, and to leave clearance for the up and over garage door, a LWB transporter etc should be fine, but due to the extra height a Citroen Relay even in SWB and Lowroof is likely to be an issue.Additionally, I'm not convinced the slightly bigger vans give a more usable interior space. As they typically have a fixed bathroom and fixed seating, you end up with a more compromised layout. What could be interesting is a full size van kitted out with a sliding rock and roll bed and without a bathroom, but I'm not sure I've ever seen a layout like that.
egor110 said:
Have you looked at swift trekkers or carrado cv 540 ?
No, I'm very keen to get a van under 2m to keep under height barriers. I also don't particularly want a van with a fixed toilet / washroom / bed as this gives a lot less flexibility for using it in other ways.I was interested in seeing the Citroen Holidays in more detail, having seen it at the show. I'd left my details and a central Citroen team organised a test drive / look around this weekend, on double checking with the dealer I discovered they didn't actually have one to see - fortunately before a wasted trip, but a frustrating system. Hoping to find out where one would be available.
I’ve never seen the point in a Transporter style van, you might as well buy a cheap van and stick a bed in the back, the other option is buy a van and convert it yourself with something like this
https://www.vanfurniture.co.uk/shop/lightgrey-lami...
I would also go Ford Transit, they drive nicer and are wider.
https://www.vanfurniture.co.uk/shop/lightgrey-lami...
I would also go Ford Transit, they drive nicer and are wider.
I went yesterday. Had a shortlist of vans to look at - all had transverse rear bed and none were based on a Fiat platform.
After a full day walking round and looking at vans until my eyesight went blurry I ordered a new Rapido van with side bed based on a lwb ducato.
As this is PH the important details are 180bhp engine, new 8 speed auto, adaptive cruise, digital dash, wireless Apple CarPlay/android auto, LED headlights and all season tyres.
A thanks to nagsheadwarrior for all the help and the great deal he put together.
Need to clean my Devon Monaco now and think about selling it, new van arrives spring 26 so I have a bit of time!
After a full day walking round and looking at vans until my eyesight went blurry I ordered a new Rapido van with side bed based on a lwb ducato.
As this is PH the important details are 180bhp engine, new 8 speed auto, adaptive cruise, digital dash, wireless Apple CarPlay/android auto, LED headlights and all season tyres.
A thanks to nagsheadwarrior for all the help and the great deal he put together.
Need to clean my Devon Monaco now and think about selling it, new van arrives spring 26 so I have a bit of time!
LeighW said:
Anyone going/been? We'll be going tomorrow, always a good day out. Looking at the show plan, it looks to be a bit low on caravans and more motorhome focussed (as it was in February).
Not going this year, i'd only go to look at the caravans, motorhomes don't appeal. I may go to february as Adria are supposedly bring the new Action to the UKGassing Station | Tents, Caravans & Motorhomes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff