Caravan Design Awards winners

Caravan Design Awards winners

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And the winners are...

Each year at the Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in October, our team of judges assess the Caravan Design Awards entrants based on everything from sitting comfort and standing headroom to kitchen design, storage and general safety.

The results for 2023 were announced at the NEC on Wednesday 19 October. Take a look at the winners of the Caravan Design Awards 2023 below.

Any caravan up to £25,000

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Xplore 585 external, single axle, autumnal graphics

Winner exterior:  Xplore 585

Xplore 585 internal, beige upholstery, wooden furniture, lounge, kitchen, rear lounge, skylights

Winner interior:  Xplore 585

Bailey Phoenix+ 440 exterior, grey, blue/silver decals, single axle

Second place exterior: Bailey Phoenix+ 440

Bailey Phoenix+ 440 interior, grey upholstery, light wood/cream overhead lockers, lounge, fixed bed, washroom, two skylights

Second place interior: Bailey Phoenix+ 440

Xplore 554 exterior, single axle, autumnal graphics

Third place exterior: Xplore 554

Xplore 554 interior, beige upholstery, wooden furniture, lounge, kitchen, fixed bed, washroom, three skylights

Third place interior: Xplore 554

winners icon towcar1st place: Xplore 585
2nd place: Bailey Phoenix+ 440
3rd place: Xplore 554

Xplore 585 specifications:

  • MTPLM: 1400kg
  • MIRO: 1225kg
  • Number of berths: Five
  • Layout: central kitchen / central washroom
  • Price as entered: £23,749

Entrants in this category

Adria Action 361LT | Bailey Phoenix+ 440 | Eriba Feeling 442 | Eriba Nova Light 465 | Eriba Nova Light 515 | Eriba Touring 530 | Swift Sprite Major 4 EB | Weinsberg CaraCito 450 FU | Weinsberg CaraOne 390 PUH | Weinsberg CaraOne 390 QD | Weinsberg CaraOne 400 LK - fixed bunks with bicycle garage | Weinsberg CaraOne 400 LK - rear dinette with folding bunk | Xplore 554 | Xplore 585

Judge's comment on the winning Xplore 585: "A flexible family-friendly all-rounder with the dual lounge layout and a handy extra berth - works for children and grown-ups!"

 

 

Any pop top caravan over 1150kg

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Eriba Touring 560 exterior, front window, white/silver exterior, gold a frame, pop top roof

Winner exterior: Eriba Touring 560

Eriba Touring 560 interior, shiny hob, grey/yellow upholstery, wood furniture, pop top roof

Winner interior: Eriba Touring 560

Eriba Touring 540 exterior, classic design, silver, pop top roof, single axle

Second place exterior: Eriba Touring 540

Eriba Touring 540 interior, beige/wood interior, rear lounge, kitchen, front lounge, pop top roof.

Second place interior: Eriba Touring 540

Eriba Touring 542 exterior, classic design, two tone white and grey, pop top roof, single axle

Third place exterior: Eriba Touring 542

Eriba Touring 542 interior, salmon upholstery, lounge, kitchen, fixed bed

Third place interior: Eriba Touring 542

winners icon towcar1st place: Eriba Touring 560
2nd place: Eriba Touring 540
3rd place: Eriba Touring 542

Eriba Touring 560 specifications:

  • MTPLM: 1300kg
  • MIRO: 1057kg
  • Number of berths: Three
  • Layout: centre kitchen / centre washroom
  • Price as entered: £25,740 (includes delivery but not any import duties)

Entrants in this category

Eriba Feeling 442 | Eriba Touring 530 | Eriba Touring 540 | Eriba Touring 542 | Eriba Touring 560

Judge's comment on the winning Eriba Touring 560: "Probably the most versatile of the Touring range - retains all the timeless cachet of the classic design while offering usable multi berth practicality"

 

 

Any two-berth caravan

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Bailey Unicorn Seville exterior, white, large window

Winner exterior: Bailey Unicorn Seville

Bailey Unicorn Seville interior, grey upholstery, cream/wood overhead lockers, light wood furniture, lounge, kitchen, washroom, three skylights

Winner interior: Bailey Unicorn Seville

Swift Challenger 480 SE exterior, white, black front, single axle

Second place exterior: Swift Challenger 480 SE

Swift Challenger 480 SE interior, beige upholstery, wood furniture, lounge, kitchen, end washroom, skylight

Second place interior: Swift Challenger 480 SE

Elddis Avanté 454 exterior, white, red decal, single axle.

Third place exterior: Elddis Avante 454

Elddis Avanté 454 interior, grey upholstery, wooden furniture, lounge, kitchen, bedroom, fixed island bed

Third place interior: Elddis Avante 454

winners icon towcar1st place: Bailey Unicorn Seville
2nd place: Swift Challenger 480 SE
3rd place: Elddis Avanté 454

Bailey Unicorn Seville specifications:

  • MTPLM: 1415kg
  • MIRO: 1289kg
  • Number of berths: Two
  • Layout: centre kitchen / end washroom
  • Price as entered: £30,244

Entrants in this category

Adria Action 361LT | Bailey Unicorn Seville | Compass Casita 454 | Elddis Avanté 454 |
Swift Challenger 480 SE

Judge's comment on the winning Bailey Unicorn Seville: "It is the lightest and smallest caravan in the unicorn range, but is like a tardis inside - large washroom, lots of worktop space, seating that can be a double or single beds. Luxurious, modern feel too and so bright and airy with the large front window and light upholstery."

Conventional caravans with three or four berths

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Bailey Unicorn Madrid exterior, white, large front window

Winner exterior: Bailey Unicorn Madrid

Bailey Unicorn Madrid interior, grey upholstery, cream/wood overhead lockers, light wood furniture, lounge, kitchen, dinette, washroom, three skylights

Winner interior: Bailey Unicorn Madrid

Swift Basecamp 4 exterior, grey bumpers, white, single axle

Second place exterior: Swift Basecamp 4

Swift Basecamp 4 interior, black/grey upholstery, wooden floor, lounge, kitchen, rear dinette, skylight

Second place interior: Swift Basecamp 4

Eriba Touring 540 exterior, classic design, silver, pop top roof, single axle

Third place exterior: Eriba Touring 540

Eriba Touring 542 interior, salmon upholstery, lounge, kitchen, fixed bed

Third place interior: Eriba Touring 540

winners icon towcar1st place: Bailey Unicorn Madrid
2nd place: Swift Basecamp 4
3rd place: Eriba Touring 540

Bailey Unicorn Madrid specifications:

  • MTPLM: 1500kg
  • MIRO: 1348kg
  • Number of berths: Four
  • Layout: central kitchen / end washroom
  • Price as entered: £31,344

Entrants in this category

Bailey Unicorn Madrid | Eriba Touring 540 | Swift Basecamp 4

Judge's comment on the winning Bailey Unicorn Madrid: "Stylish contemporary interior with a versatile layout for a family, couple or grandparents."

Fixed bed caravans with three or four berths

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Bailey Alicanto Grande Porto exterior, white, grey patterned horizontal stripe, twin axle, open rooflights

Winner exterior: Bailey Alicanto Grande Porto

Bailey Alicanto Grande Porto interior, grey upholstery, wood/cream and wood overhead lockers, lounge, kitchen and bedroom, fixed bed, two skylights

Winner interior: Bailey Alicanto Grande Porto

Elddis Crusader Aurora exterior, plum decals, single axle

Second place exterior: Elddis Crusader Aurora

Elddis Crusader Aurora interior, beige/brown upholstery, wooden furniture, lounge, kitchen, bedroom, fixed island bed, three skylights

Second place interior: Elddis Crusader Aurora

Compass Camino 554 exterior, grey blue exterior, single axle

Third place exterior: Compass Camino 554

winners icon towcar1st place: Bailey Alicanto Grande Porto
2nd place: Elddis Crusader Aurora
3rd place: Compass Camino 554

Bailey Alicanto Grande Porto specifications:

  • MTPLM: 1847kg
  • MIRO: 1687kg
  • Number of berths: Four
  • Layout: central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear transverse island bed
  • Price as entered: £39,144

Entrants in this category

Adria Alpina 623 HT Rio Grande | Bailey Alicanto Grande Porto | Buccaneer Bermuda | Compass Camino 554 | Elddis Crusader Aurora | Eriba Nova Light 465 | Knaus Azur 500 FU | Swift Challenger Grande 580 SE | T@B Mexican Sunset 400 | Weinsberg CaraCito 450 FU | Xplore 554

Judge's comment on the winning Bailey Alicanto Grande Porto: "This truly is a luxurious caravan with super features like the mood lighting, wireless phone charge, king size bed and a through storage locker. The furnishings complement the boutique style. It really is a home from home and would be perfect on a seasonal pitch or as a tourer for a couple or family."

Any caravan with five or six berths

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Buccaneer Aruba exterior, grey, purple decals, twin axle

Winner exterior: Buccaneer Aruba

Buccaneer Aruba interior, cream upholstery, dark wood furniture and overhead lockers, skylights, lounge, dinette, kitchen, bedroom, fixed bed

Winner interior: Buccaneer Aruba

Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Brindisi exterior, grey, blue decals, open skylights

Second place exterior: Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona

Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona interior, two tone grey upholstery, wood/cream overhead lockers, lounge, kitchen, rear lounge, three skylights

Second place interior: Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona

Adria Adora 623 DT exterior, twin axle, white, blue horizontal stripe, windows either side

Third place exterior: Adria Adora 623 DT Sava

Adria Adora 623 DT Sava, interior, grey interior, white lockers, wooden overhead lockers, lounge, kitchen,green cushion, purple cushion

Third place interior: Adria Adora 623 DT Sava

winners icon towcar1st place: Buccaneer Aruba
2nd place: Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona
3rd place: Adria Adora 623 DT Sava

Buccaneer Aruba specifications:

  • MTPLM: 1983kg
  • MIRO: 1804kg
  • Number of berths: Six
  • Layout: central kitchen / rear washroom / fixed French transverse bed
  • Price as entered: £47,449

Entrants in this category

Adria Adora 623 DT Sava | Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona | Buccaneer Aruba | Compass Casita 868 | Elddis Avanté 840 | Eriba Nova Light 515 | Knaus Sudwind North Star 590 UK | Swift Sprite Grande Quattro FB | Xplore 585

Judge's comment on the winning Buccaneer Aruba: "It's a well-laid out caravan for six-berth."

Any caravan over 8ft wide

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Bailey Alicanto Grande Evora exterior, large front window, white exterior, grey patterned horizontal stripe

Winner exterior: Bailey Alicanto Grande Evora

Bailey Alicanto Grande Evora interior, grey upholstery, wooden furniture, cream/wood overhead lockers, pink ambient lighting, two skylights

Winner interior: Bailey Alicanto Grande Evora

Elddis Crusader Zephyr exterior, plum decals, twin axle

Second place exterior: Elddis Crusader Zephyr

Elddis Crusader Zephyr interior, cream upholstery, light wooden furniture, lounge, kitchen, bedroom, fixed island bed, three skylights

Second place interior: Elddis Crusader Zephyr

Swift Elegance Grande 850 exterior, white, twin axle, open skylights

Third place exterior: Swift Elegance Grande 850

Swift Elegance Grande 850 interior, L shaped lounge, beige leather upholstery, white overhead lockers, large TV, lounge, kitchen, washroom, bedroom, three skylights

Third place interior: Swift Elegance Grande 850

winners icon towcar1st place: Bailey Alicanto Grande Evora
2nd place: Elddis Crusader Zephyr
3rd place: Swift Elegance Grande 850

Bailey Alicanto Grande Evora:

  • MTPLM: 1855kg
  • MIRO: 1694kg
  • Number of berths: Four
  • Layout: central kitchen / end washroom / fixed transverse island bed
  • Price as entered: £39,144

Entrants in this category

Adria Alpina Colorado | Bailey Alicanto Grande Evora | Buccaneer Cruiser | Compass Camino 650 | Elddis Crusader Zephyr | Knaus Südwind 60 Years 580 QS | Swift Elegance Grande 850

Judge's comment on the winning Bailey Alicanto Grande Evora: "Elegant and light spacious interior with a great L shaped kitchen. Tasteful grey upholstery in parallel lounge area is perfect for relaxing with a drink and admiring the view through the window"

Any family caravan

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Swift Conqueror 580 exterior, black front, open skylight, single axle

Winner exterior: Swift Conqueror 580

Swift Conqueror 580 interior, cream upholstery, cream lockers, lounge, kitchen, fixed bed, skylights

Winner interior: Swift Conqueror 580

Xplore 554 exterior, single axle, autumnal graphics

Second place exterior: Xplore 554

Xplore 554 interior, beige upholstery, wooden furniture, lounge, kitchen, fixed bed, washroom, three skylights

Second place interior: Xplore 554

Third place exterior: Elddis Avanté 860

Elddis Avanté 860 interior, beige upholstery, wooden furniture, lounge, kitchen, bedroom, fixed island bed, three skylights

Third place interior: Elddis Avanté 860

winners icon towcar1st place: Swift Conqueror 580
2nd place: Xplore 554
3rd place: Elddis Avante 860

Swift Conqueror 580 specifications:

  • MTPLM: 1686kg
  • MIRO: 1530kg
  • Number of berths: Four
  • Layout: central kitchen / end washroom / fixed transverse island bed
  • Price as entered: £35,895

Entrants in this category

Adria Altea 622 DP Dart | Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Brindisi | Buccaneer Commodore | Elddis Avanté 860 | Eriba Touring 560 | Knaus Sudwind 60 years 540 UE | Swift Conqueror 580 | Weinsberg CaraCito 450 FU | Xplore 554

Judge's comment on the winning Swift Conqueror 580: "The washroom is a super layout for a family, with loads of shelves and cupboard space."

Any large family caravan

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Compass Camino 668 exterior, blue grey,

Winner exterior: Compass Camino 668

Compass Camino 668 interior, cream upholstery, dark wood furniture, skylights

Winner interior: Compass Camino 668

Buccaneer Aruba exterior, grey, purple decals, twin axle

Second place exterior: Buccaneer Aruba

Buccaneer Aruba interior, cream upholstery, dark wood furniture and overhead lockers, skylights, lounge, dinette, kitchen, bedroom, fixed bed

Second place interior: Buccaneer Aruba

Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona exterior, grey, blue decals, single axle

Third place exterior: Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona

Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona interior, two tone grey upholstery, wood/cream overhead lockers, lounge, kitchen, rear lounge, three skylights

Third place interior: Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona

winners icon towcar1st place: Compass Camino 668
2nd place: Buccaneer Aruba
3rd place: Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona

Compass Camino 668 specifications:

  • MTPLM: 1880kg
  • MIRO: 1701kg
  • Number of berths: Six
  • Layout: central kitchen / central washroom / fixed French transverse bed / fixed bunks
  • Price as entered: £40,649

Entrants in this category 

Adria Altea 622 DK Avon | Bailey Pegasus Grande SE Ancona | Buccaneer Aruba |
Compass Camino 668| Elddis Crusader Tempest | Eriba Nova Light 515 | Knaus Sport 500 KD | Swift Sprite Grande Quattro DB | Xplore 585

Judge's comment on the winning Compass Camino 668: "For a young family, especially, this gives a flexible sleeping layout for all. Lots of luxury features to keep everyone happy."

Any Caravan over £44,000

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Swift Elegance Grande 835 exterior, white, black front, grey side panel, twin axle

Winner exterior: Swift Elegance Grande 835

Swift Elegance Grande 835 interior, beige leather upholstery, pale wood furniture, drinks cabinet, lounge, ktichen, washroom. skylights

Winner interior: Swift Elegance Grande 835

Eriba Touring 820 exterior, silver, black windows, front locker

Second place exterior: Eriba Touring 820

Eriba Touring 820 interior, black upholstery, white table, wooden units, fixed bed, three skylights

Second place interior: Eriba Touring 820

Buccaneer Barracuda exterior, grey, purple decals, twin axle

Third place exterior: Buccaneer Barracuda

Buccaneer Barracuda interior, cream upholstery, dark wood furniture, white kitchen overhead lockers, lounge, kitchen, bedroom, fixed bed, three skylights

Third place interior: Buccaneer Barracuda

winners icon towcar1st place: Swift Elegance Grande 835
2nd place: Eriba Touring 820
3rd place: Buccaneer Barracuda

Swift Elegance Grande 835 specifications:

  • MTPLM: 2012kg
  • MIRO: 1811kg
  • Number of berths: Four
  • Layout: central kitchen / central washroom / fixed transverse island bed
  • Price as entered: £44,995

Entrants in this category

Buccaneer Barracuda | Eriba Touring 820 | Swift Elegance Grande 835

Judge's comment on the winning Swift Elegance Grande 835 "Luxurious boutique hotel elegant styling, the 2023 décor is muted but stylish. An elegant hotel bedroom feel. Flat screen tv in bedroom with a good bathroom. All round fabulous van."

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