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Motorhome Design Award Winners 2017

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Wellhouse Leisure SsangYong Turismo

Winner of the Micro Motorhomes class

Judges' comments: "A really innovative vehicle that has real practical appeal in niche markets for outdoor enthusiasts.  Superb towcar, 4x4 traction and accommodation rolled into one!”

Hillside Leisure Ellastone

Winner of the Camper Vans up to £43,000 class

Judges' comments: “Affordable alternative to the ubiquitous Volkswagen.  Full camper spec pushes the price up but a roomy and quite versatile daily driver and couples camper”

Hillside Leisure Birchover

Winner of the Camper Vans over £43,000 class

Judges' comments: “This camper van is like a tardis, it even has a fridge and grill neatly hidden away”

Hillside Leisure Hartington

Winner of the Van Conversions up to £42,000 class

Judges' comments: “Innovative couples camper with daily driver versatility”

Globecar Roadscout R

Winner of the Van Conversions £42,000 to £47,000 class

Judges' comments: “Compact daily driver flexibility but a significant step up from a camper…. Affordable too – a proper mini motorhome on a camper van footprint”

WildAx Pulsar HT

Winner of the Van Conversions £47,000 to £52,000 class

Judges' comments: “More spacious feel than many 5 metre vans, well thought-out, very little compromise for a short wheel base model.”

WildAx Solaris XL

Winner of the Van Conversions £52,000 to £59,000 class

Judges' comments: “Rare family-friendly van conversion with genuinely usable accommodation in a long wheel base Citroën Relay."

Lunar Landstar RLS

Winner of the Van Conversions over £59,000 class

Judges' comments: “Well-finished and solid with Mercedes appeal.”

Elddis Autoquest 115

Winner of the Coachbuilts up to £42,000 class

Judges' comments: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!  Still a fabulous motorhome and massively appealing.”

Auto-Trail Tribute T-726

Winner of the Coachbuilts from £42,000 to £47,000 class

Judges' comments: "A practical and versatile multi-berth with roomy accommodation on a compact footprint. Over cab is more streamlined and stylish than old-school Lutons.”

Auto-Trail Imala 715

Winner of the Van Conversions £47,000 to £51,000 class

Judges' comments: “Massively appealing, likeable 4-berth suitable for couples.”

Close up view of a white motorhome in an exhibition centre

Auto-Sleeper Peugeot Broadway EB

Winner of the Coachbuilts from £51,000 to £65,000 class

Judges' comments: “Fantastic 2-berth for all-year-long-duration tours.”

Close up view of a white motorhome in an exhibition centre

Auto-Sleeper Peugeot Corinium RB

Winner of the Coachbuilts over £65,000 class

Judges' comments: “Yippee a socket and USB point by the bed!”

Hymer B DL 444

Winner of the A-Class under £90,000 class

Judges' comments: “Beautiful van with a wonderfully open spacious interior - no additional multi-berth flexibility but wonderful levels of comfort for couples superior lounging to dinette models.”

Frankia Mercedes-Benz I 8400 QD Platin

Winner of the A-Class over £90,000 class

Judges' comments: “An authentic luxury tourer – ideal for full timing or the grand European tour.  Every conceivable refinement included in a beautifully build, superbly thought-out apartment on wheels.”

Helping you make an informed choice

Since 1996, the Club has run a yearly motorhome award to showcase the variety of makes and models on offer. Manufacturers, dealers and importers enter their vehicles into our competition. 

Motorhomes of all shapes and sizes enter the competition so we organise them into classes for fair comparison. The entries are thoroughly assessed against an extensive criteria including electrics, safety, comfort, kitchen/washrooms, air conditioning, heating/ventilation systems, technical aspects, stowage, seating and handbrake positions, mechanical specifications, visibility and driver ergonomics. You can access the judge’s feedback and technical information which may help you make an informed choice when it comes to a potential purchase.

View the winning motorhomes

Micro motorhomes and camper vans

Micro motorhomes class winner

Wellhouse Leisure SsangYong Turismo

  • £29,995 (without fitted extras)
  • 4 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: SsangYong Turismo Camper
  • Measurements: l:5.13m, w:1.99m, h: 1.91m
  • MTPLM: 2750kg | MIRO: 2200kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: mains electrics (£250), Eberspacher heating (£1,000), solar panel (£750)

Read more about the SsangYong Turismo on the Wellhouse Leisure website

Camper vans up to £43,000 class winner

Hillside Leisure Ellastone

  • £36,595
  • 4 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Renault Trafic
  • Measurements: l:4.9m, w:1.95m, h: 2.05m
  • MTPLM: 2700kg | MIRO:  1940kg
  • Extras fitted: none

Read more about the Ellastone on the Hillside Leisure website 

Camper vans over £43,000 class winner

Hillside Leisure Birchover

  • £44,595 (without fitted extras)
  • 2 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Volkswagen T6 Transporter
  • Measurements: l:4.89m, w:1.9m, h: 2m
  • MTPLM: 3000kg | MIRO:  2490kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: metallic paint (£600)

Read more about the Birchover on the Hillside Leisure website 

Van conversions

Van conversions up to £42,000 class winner

Hillside Leisure Hartington

  • £41,045 
  • 2 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Renault Trafic
  • Measurements: l:5.39m, w:1.99m, h:2.49m
  • MTPLM: 2900kg | MIRO: TBA
  • Extras fitted: none

Read more about the Hartington on the Hillside Leisure website 

Van conversions £42,000 - £47,000 class winner

Globecar Roadscout R

  • £41,995 (without fitted extras)
  • 2 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Fiat Ducato
  • Measurements: l:5.4m, w:2.3m, h: 2.58m
  • MTPLM: 3300kg | MIRO: 2690kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: all inclusive pack (£1,595), UK pack (£1,231), metallic paint (£575), 120-litre diesel tank (£150), chrome instruments (£40), black grille (£50), LED daytime running lights (£286), leather steering wheel (£180)

Read more about the Globecar Roadscout R on the Globecar website 

Van conversions £47,000 - £52,000 class winner

WildAx Pulsar HT

  • £46,995 (without fitted extras)
  • 2 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Citroën Relay
  • Measurements: l:5m, w:2.05m, h: 2.75m
  • MTPLM: 3300kg | MIRO: 2840kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: metallic paint (£450), solar panel (£500), alloy wheels (£385), TV pack (£495)

Read more about the Pulsar HT on the WildAx website 

Van conversions £52,000 - £59,000 class winner

WildAx Solaris XL

  • £49,995 (without fitted extras)
  • 4 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Citroën Relay
  • Measurements: l:6.36m, w:2.05m, h: 2.65m
  • MTPLM: 3500kg | MIRO: 2950kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: metallic paint (£450), solar panel (£500), alloy wheels (£385), TV pack (£495), towbar (£425)

Read more about the Solaris XL on the WildAx website 

Van conversions over £59,000 class winner

Lunar Landstar RLS

  • £63,998 (without fitted extras)
  • 2 berth
  • 2 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
  • Measurements: l:7.12m, w:2.43m, h: 2.81m
  • MTPLM: 3500kg | MIRO: 3230kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: automatic transmission (£2,199)

Read more about the Landstar RLS on the Lunar website 

Coachbuilts

Coachbuilts up to £42,000 class winner

Elddis Autoquest 115

  • £36,399 (without fitted extras)
  • 2 berth
  • 2 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Peugeot Boxer Tempo Libero Low Line
  • Measurements: l:5.7m, w:2.7m, h:2.8m
  • MTPLM: 3300kg | MIRO: 2580kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: Lux Pack - including air conditioning, passenger airbag, cruise control (£1,218)

Read more about the Autoquest 115 on the Elddis  website.

Coachbuilts up to £42,000 to 47,000 class winner

Auto-Trail Tribute T-726

  • £45,482 (without fitted extras)
  • 2 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Fiat Ducato
  • Measurements: l:7.06m, w:2.35m, h:3.1m
  • MTPLM: 3500kg (3650kg upgrade available) | MIRO: 3100kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: Driver’s Pack (£1,499)

Suitable for all drivers with a full UK car driver’s licence however licence restrictions may apply to some drivers if the vehicle has the maximum upgrade, please read our page on driving licences for further information

Read more about the Tribute T-726 on the Auto-Trail website.

Coachbuilts 47,000 to £51,000 class winner

Auto-Trail Imala 715

  • £49,064 (without fitted extras)
  • 4 berth
  • 2 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Fiat Ducato
  • Measurements: l:7.06m, w:2.35m, h:3.03m
  • MTPLM: 3500kg (3650kg upgrade available) | MIRO: 3125kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: Media Pack 1 (£649)

Suitable for all drivers with a full UK car driver’s licence however licence restrictions may apply to some drivers if the vehicle has the maximum upgrade, please read our page on driving licences for further information

Read more about the Imala 715 on the Auto-Trail website.

Coachbuilts £51,000 to £65,000 class winner

Auto-Sleeper Peugeot Broadway EB

  • £57,200 (without fitted extras)
  • 4 berth
  • 2 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Peugeot Boxer
  • Measurements: l:6.28m, w:2.32m, h:2.97m
  • MTPLM: 3500kg | MIRO:  3112kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: Premium Pack (£2,500) and Winter Pack (£295)

Read more about the Peugeot Broadway EB on the Auto-Sleeper website.

Coachbuilts over £65,000 class winner

Auto-Sleeper Peugeot Corinium RB 

  • £63,705 (without fitted extras)
  • 4 berth
  • 2 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Peugeot Boxer
  • Measurements: l:7.71m, w:2.32m, h:2.9m
  • MTPLM: 4000kg | MIRO:  3322kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: Premium Pack (£2,500) , Winter Pack (£295) and Media Pack (£995)

Some licence restrictions may apply to some drivers if the vehicle has the maximum upgrade, please read our page on driving licences for further information.

Read more about the Corinium RB on the Auto-Sleeper website.

A-class

A-class under £90,000 winner

Hymer B DL 444

  • £70,010 (without fitted extras)
  • 2 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Fiat Ducato
  • Measurements: l:5.99m, w:2.22m, h:2.96m
  • MTPLM: 3500kg | MIRO:  2870kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: BDL Comfort Pack (£2,980), engine upgrade (£1,360), BDL Design Pack (£1,360), multi function steering (£310), leather steering wheel (£240), halogen fog lights (£230), wooden slats in shower (£120), lounge seating group (£150), pull down bed single option (£720), ambient lighting (£400), combi 6 electric heating (£430), sat nav and reversing camera (£2,410); Aspire cooker (£610); roof light above bed (£160)

Read more about the Hymer B DL 444 on the Hillside Leisure website 

A-class over £90,000 winner

Frankia Mercedes-Benz I 8400 QD Platin

  • £134,995 (without fitted extras)
  • 4 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
  • Measurements: l:8m, w:2.3m, h:3.15m
  • MTPLM: 5300kg | MIRO: 4650kg
  • Tested with fitted extras: Shark (Hai) leather (Protect™ treated (£2,922)

Some licence restrictions may apply to some drivers if the vehicle has the maximum upgrade, please read our page on driving licences for further information.

Read more about the Mercedes-Benz I 8400 QD Platin on the Frankia website 

Dealer special winners

2 berth dealer special winner

Marquis Motorhomes Elddis Majestic 175

  • £46,995
  • 2 berth
  • 2 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Elddis Autoquest 175
  • Measurements: l:7.02m, w:2.20m, h:2.82m
  • MTPLM: 3500kg | MIRO: 2848kg

Read more about the Marquis Motorhomes Majestic range.

3-4 berth dealer special winner

Marquis Motorhomes Swift Lifestyle 684

  • £51,212 
  • 4 berth
  • 4 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Swift Escape 684
  • Measurements: l:7.41m, w:2.31m, h:2.88m
  • MTPLM: 3500kg | MIRO: 2975kg

Read more about the Marquis Motorhomes Swift Escape range.

4 berth dealer special winner

Vehicles for Leisure Swift Distinction 685

  • £48,18 
  • 6 berth
  • 5 designated travelling seats
  • Base Model: Swift Escape 685
  • Measurements: l:6.29m, w:2.31m, h:2.88m
  • MTPLM: 3500kg | MIRO: 2955kg

Read more about the Vehicles for Leisure Swift Distinction 685.

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