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Compass is part of the Explorer Group with sister brands, Buccaneer, Elddis and Xplore. The Company was started in 1978 by Siddle Cook and his son Ray and caravans were originally manufactured at Langley Park, Durham, from the late 1970s until 1999 when the factory moved to Consett where the caravans are still manufactured today. 2017 saw a complete revamp of the range with the introduction of the Casita, Capiro and Camino models.  Also in this year the Group became part of the Erwin Hymer Group. 

 

Compass Camino 650

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Up to Four Berth Caravans

  • Price as entered: £30,394
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1800kg
  • MIRO: 1641kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / mid washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 7.96m (26' 1")
  • Internal length: 6.34m (20' 10")
  • Width: 2.30m (7' 7")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • External lockers: Two as standard plus decent gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.34m x 1.85m (4' 5" x 6' 1") and fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification: Alde 24-hr multi-programmable dual fuel central and water heating system

"Stylish interior - light colouring - good kitchen work space"

Assessors comment

Compass Capiro 574

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

  • Price as entered: £24,444
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1467kg
  • MIRO: 1316kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / mid washroom / fixed rear single beds
  • Shipping length: 7.20m (23' 7")
  • Internal length: 5.60m (18' 4")
  • Width: 2.26m (7' 5")
  • Payload: 151kg
  • External lockers: One plus a gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.12m x 1.99m (3' 8" x 6' 6").   Fixed rear single beds each measure 0.77m x 1.85m (2' 4" x 6' 1")
  • Heating specification: Alde 24-hr multi-programmable dual fuel central and water heating system

"A thoughtful and well-executed layout with everything a couple needs without going over the top to save weight and cost - the smart choice for couples who want a future-proof touring caravan"

Assessors comment

Compass Casita 454

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Two Berth Caravans

  • Price as entered: £20,694
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1310kg
  • MIRO: 1182kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 6.89m (22' 7")
  • Internal length: 5.17m (17' 0")
  • Width: 2.26m (7' 5")
  • Payload: 128kg
  • External lockers: Under bed, plus gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification: CompleteHeat Whale 4.3kW Dual-fuel space-saving heating

"Fresh colours and co-ordinates, with Taupe grey worktops"

Assessors comment

Compass Casita 586

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Up to Six Berth Caravans

  • Price as entered: £21,744
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1460kg
  • MIRO: 1287kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / rear washroom / rear fixed bunk beds / side dinette
  • Shipping length: 7.35m (24' 1")
  • Internal length: 5.69m (18' 8")
  • Width: 2.26m (7' 5")
  • Payload: 173kg
  • External lockers: One plus good access to gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.30m x 2.08m (4' 3" x 6' 10").  Mid lower bunk 0.745m x 1.80m (2' 5" x 5' 11") and drop down bunk 0.55m x 1.64m (1' 10" x 5' 5").  Fixed rear bunks each measure 0.59m x 1.82m (1' 11" x 6' 0")
  • Heating specification: CompleteHeat Whale 4.3kW Dual-fuel space-saving heating

"A flexible multi-berth at a competitive price point with practical family-friendly appeal"

Assessors comment

Compass Casita 860

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Any Caravan 8ft or more wide

  • Price as entered: £25,244
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1724kg
  • MIRO: 1545kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / mid washroom / fixed bunks and fixed French transverse bed
  • Shipping length: 8.05m (26' 5")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 179kg
  • External lockers: One plus good access to gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.43m x 2.12m (4' 8" x 6' 11") which can be made up into two singles each measuring 0.72m x 1.83m (2' 4" x 6' 0").  Fixed rear French transverse bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3") measured from the widest point and fixed rear bunks each measure 0.59m x 1.91m (1' 11” x 6' 3”)
  • Heating specification: CompleteHeat Whale 4.3kW Dual-fuel space-saving heating

"Compass has made good use of the width to offer 2ft 4" wide front single beds"

Assessors comment

Compass Capiro 550

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Family Caravans

  • Price as entered: £24,444
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1463kg
  • MIRO: 1310kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / centre washroom / rear fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 7.40m (24' 3")
  • Internal length: 5.78m (19' 0")
  • Width: 2.26m (7' 5")
  • Payload: 153kg
  • External lockers: One locker plus gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.12m x 1.99m (3' 8" x 6' 6").  Rear fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.9m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification: Alde 24-hr multi-programmable dual fuel central and water heating system

"Lovely contrast interior furnishings and kitchen area - wooden drawers combined with cream locker fronts, silver fridge and black gloss oven"

Assessors comment

Compass Casita 868

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Large Family Caravans

  • Price as entered: £25,244
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1724kg
  • MIRO: 1545kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / centre washroom / rear fixed bunk beds / fixed French transverse bed
  • Shipping length: 7.35m (24' 1")
  • Internal length: 5.69m (18' 8")
  • Width: 2.26m (7' 5")
  • Payload: 179kg
  • External lockers: One plus good access to gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.43m x 2.12m (4' 8" x 6' 11") , which can be made up to two singles each measuring 0.72m x 1.83m (2' 4" x 6' 0").  Fixed double 1.19m x 1.90m (3' 11" x 6' 3") and fixed rear bunks both measure 0.59m x 1.91m (1' 11" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification: CompleteHeat Whale 4.3kW Dual-fuel space-saving heating

"Innovative layout"

Assessors comment

Compass Casita 554

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
2nd place | Any Caravan £18,500 - £21,000

Gallery

Compass Casita 554 exterior

Compass Casita 554 interior

  • Price as entered:  £20,944
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1413kg
  • MIRO: 1260kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / fixed island bed / rear washroom
  • Shipping length: 7.37m (24' 2")
  • Internal length: 5.75m (18' 10")
  • Width: 2.26m (7' 5")
  • Payload: 153kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.11m x 2.08m (3' 8" x 6' 10")/ fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

"A lot of caravan offering living luxury and touring agility."

Judge's comment

Compass Capiro 550

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
2nd place | Any Caravan £21,000 - £24,000

Gallery

Compass Capiro 550 exterior

Compass Capiro 550 interior

  • Price as entered: £23,794
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1463kg
  • MIRO: 1310kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed island French bed
  • Shipping length: 7.40m (24' 3")
  • Internal length: 5.78m (19' 0")
  • Width: 2.26m (7' 5")
  • Payload: 153kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.12m x 1.99m (3' 8" x 6' 6") / fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

"A nicely finished caravan with some stylish design tweaks. Well-executed central ensuite washroom. A very sensible choice."

Judge's comment

Compass Camino 554

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
2nd place | Any Caravan £24,000 - £29,000

Gallery

Compass Camino 554 exterior

Compass Camino 554 interior

  • Price as entered: £26,344
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1500kg
  • MIRO: 1397kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / fixed island bed / rear washroom
  • Shipping length: 7.37m (24' 2")
  • Internal length: 5.7m (18' 8")
  • Width: 2.3m (7' 7")
  • Payload: 153kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.13m x 2.03m (3' 8" x 6' 8") / fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

"Super-smart exterior and really lovely inside too."

Judge's comment

Compass Camino 660

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
Any Caravan £29,000 - £34,000

Gallery

Compass Camino 660 exterior

Compass Camino 660 interior

  • Price as entered: £29,644
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1800kg
  • MIRO: 1641kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 7.96m (26' 1")
  • Internal length: 6.34m (20' 10")
  • Width: 2.3m (7' 7")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.43m x 2.03m (4' 8" x 6' 8") or two singles 0.69m x 1.80m (2' 3" x 5' 11") and 0.69m x 1.80m (2' 3" x 5' 11") / fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

"Desirable, great kitchen – very appealing."

Judge's comment

Compass Casita 868

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
Any Family Caravan

Gallery

Compass Casita 868 exterior

Compass Casita 868 interior

  • Price as entered: £24,594
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1711kg
  • MIRO: 1532kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed transverse French bed / fixed bunks
  • Shipping length: 8.05m (26' 5”)
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21')
  • Width: 2.45m (8')
  • Payload: 179kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.43m x 2.12m (4' 8” x 6' 11") or two singles 0.72m x 1.83m (2' 4” x 6' 0") and 0.72m x 1.83m (2' 4” x 6' 0") / fixed transverse French bed 1.19m x 1.90m (3' 11" x 6' 3") and bunks 0.59m x 1.91m (1' 11” x 6' 3”)

"A fantastic addition to the family market with class-leading storage."

Judge's comment

Compass Casita 840

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
Any Large Family Caravan and Any Caravan over 8ft wide

Gallery

Compass Casita 840 exterior

Compass Casita 840 interior

  • Price as entered: £24,594
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1724kg
  • MIRO: 1545kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / fixed transverse French bed / rear washroom
  • Shipping length: 8.050m (26' 5”)
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21')
  • Width: 2.45m (8')
  • Payload: 179kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.43m x 2.12m (4' 8” x 6' 11") or two singles 0.72m x 1.83m (2' 4” x 6' 0") and 0.72m x 1.83m (2' 4” x 6' 0") / mid double 1.28m x 1.9m (4' 2" x 6' 3") and fixed transverse French bed 1.30m x 1.88m (4' 3" x 6' 2")

"Appealing family caravan for a seasonal pitch."

Judge's comment

Compass Casita 454

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
Any Two Berth Caravan

Gallery

Compass Casita 454 exterior

Compass Casita 454 interior

  • Price as entered: £20,194
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1310kg
  • MIRO: 1182kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 6.89m (22' 7”)
  • Internal length: 5.17m (17' 0”)
  • Width: 2.26m (7' 5")
  • Payload: 128kg
  • Bed sizes: Fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

"Good space with plenty of room and fixed bed."

Judge's comment

Compass Camino 674

2020 Caravan Design Award entrant
Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

Gallery

Compass Camino 674 exterior

Compass Camino 674 interior

  • Price as entered: £29,644
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1776kg
  • MIRO: 1617kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed single beds
  • Shipping length: 7.96m (26' 1")
  • Internal length: 6.34m (20' 10")
  • Width: 2.30m (7' 7")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.39m x 2.03m (4' 7" x 6' 8") and fixed rear single beds 0.69m x 1.89m (2' 3" x 6' 2") and 0.69m x 1.89m (2' 3" x 6' 2")

"An attractive large, luxury tourer with popular twin bed configuration and the option of a large double covers lots of bases."

Judge's comment

Compass Camino 660

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

Gallery

Compass Camino 660 exterior

Compass Camino 660 interior

  • Price as entered: £28,794
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1800kg
  • MIRO: 1641kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed island bed
  • Internal length: 6.34m (20' 10")
  • Overall length: 7.96m (26' 1")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.43m x 2.03m (4' 8" x 6' 8") or two singles 0.69m x 1.80m (2' 3" x 5' 11"), rear double 1.34m x 1.9m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

 

"Appealing and easy to live with – worth seeking out and viewing."

Judge's comment

Compass Casita 462

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

Gallery

Compass Casita 462 exterior

Compass Casita 462 interior

  • Price as entered: £18,744
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved?  Yes

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1242kg
  • MIRO: 1120kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 2
  • Layout: end kitchen / side washroom
  • Internal length: 4.64m (15' 3")
  • Overall length: 6.30m (20' 8")
  • Bed sizes: 1.54m x 2.08m ( 5 '1" x 6' 10")

 

"Corner end kitchen layout means that the cook is not bothered by people moving in and out of the caravan."

Judge's comment

Compass Casita 866

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

Gallery

Compass Casita 866 exterior

Compass Casita 866 interior

  • Price as entered: £23,894
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

 Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1734kg
  • MIRO: 1555kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 6
  • Layout: side dinette / centre kitchen / side rear washroom / fixed bunk beds
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 10")
  • Overall length: 8.05m (26' 5")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.43m x 2.12m (4' 8" x 6' 11") or two singles 0.72m x 1.83m (2' 4" x 6' 0) mid double 1.28m x 1.90m (4' 2" x 6' 3"), two rear bunks  0.59m x 1.92m (1' 11 x 6' 4")

"8 foot wide, good use of space. "

Judge's comment

Kimberley Caravans Compass Kensington 550

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

Gallery

Kimberley Caravans Compass Kensington 550 exterior

Kimberley Caravans Compass Kensington 550 interior

  • Price as entered: £21,490
  • Based on: Compass Casita 550
  • Single axle

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1447kg
  • MIRO: 1294kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: side dinette / centre kitchen / side rear washroom / fixed island bed
  • Internal length: 5.78m (19' 0")
  • Overall length: 7.40m (24' 3")

 

"Silver and grey gives this a modern look."

Judge's comment

Kimberley Caravans Compass Kensington 840

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

Gallery

Kimberley Caravans Compass Kensington 840 exterior

Kimberley Caravans Compass Kensington 840 interior

  • Price as entered: £24,990
  • Based on: Compass Casita 840
  • Twin axle

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1759kg
  • MIRO: 1580kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 6
  • Layout: side dinette / centre kitchen / side rear washroom / fixed transverse bed
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Overall length: 8.05m (26' 5")

 

"Light and open due to being 8 feet wide. Stargazer and sky light."

Judge's comment

Compass Casita 860

2019 Caravan Design Award entrant

Gallery

Compass Casita 860 exterior

Compass Casita 860 interior

  • Price as entered: £23,894
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1650kg
  • MIRO: 1491kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed island bed
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Overall length: 8.05m (26' 5")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.43m x 2.12m (4' 8" x 6'11") or two singles 0.72m x 1.83m (2' 4" x 6' 0"), rear double 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

 

"A very big, traditional layout – works well for 4. "

Judge's comment