Lightweight Leisure Awards 2017

View this year's winners and entrants for the annual Lightweight Leisure Awards.

Four specialists judge various leisure vehicles from across the industry – helping you decide what trailer to buy in 2017.

This years' collection of 37 lightweight leisure vehicles showcased the best in class across eight different categories.

Winner: Campmaster Air Polycotton

MTPLM: 300kg
MIRO: 165kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: Without
With/without toilet: Without

Price as entered: £4,774
Extras fitted: End storage basket @ £199; Suspension upgrade to 300kg @ £89; Memory foam topper @ £125; Internal unit @ £19.99; Extension awning @ £375;
Delivery charge: £265

Judges comments: “When folded the trailer itself is very small indeed and can be used as an ordinary luggage carrier” 

Read more about the Campmaster Air Polycotton

2nd: Camplair S

MTPLM: 495kg
MIRO: 260kg
Number of berths: 4/6
With/without kitchen: Without
With/without toilet: Without

Price as entered: £3,849
Extras fitted: Extension awning @ £435; Front storage box @ £175; Under bed items @ £75; 3 mains sockets @ £49; Awning
Delivery charge: £265

Judges comments: “Readily accessible for all as it is all on one level”
 
Read more about the Camplair S

Joint 3rd: OZTrail Quest 500

MTPLM: 500kg
MIRO: 300kg
Number of berths: 2/4
With/without kitchen: Without
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £4,799
Extras fitted: Bike rack for two bikes @ £275; R16 Storage cover @ £185; Fridge @ £239;
Delivery charge:  £285

Judges comment: “Doubles up as an ordinary trailer when not used for camping”
 
Read more about the OZTrail Quest 500

Joint 3rd: Raclet Solena

MTPLM: 400kg
MIRO: 225kg
Number of berths: 4
With/without kitchen: Without
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £4,629 (e)
Extras fitted: Awning @ £1,012(e)

Judges comment: “Superb folding mechanism”

Read more about the Raclet Solena

Trigano Odyssee STD 

MTPLM: 650kg
MIRO: 225kg
Number of berths: 4
With/without kitchen: Without
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £4,825

Judges comment: "Readily accessible for all"

Read more about the Trigano Odyssee STD

Winner: Raclet Quickstop SE

MTPLM: 650kg
MIRO: 350kg
Number of berths: 4
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £5,986

Judges comment: "Kitchen is very impressive – good chrome sink and hob and solid feeling cupboards and drawers”

Read more about the Raclet Quickstop SE

2nd: Trigano Odyssee Plus GL

MTPLM: 495kg
MIRO: 260kg
Number of berths: 4-6
With/without kitchen: Without
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £5,450
Delivery charge: £265

Judges comment: "Good for the growing family”
 
Read more about the Trigano Odyssee Plus GL

3rd: Trigano Galleon GL

MTPLM: 500kg
MIRO: 300kg
Number of berths: 2-4
With/without kitchen: Without
With/without toilet: Without

Price as entered: £5,050

Judges comment: "Trigano tents are good for those moving from the ordinary tent and want a bit more comfort"
 
Read more about the Trigano Galleon GL

Winner: Camp-Let Classic Limited Edition

MTPLM: 500kg
MIRO: 275kg
Number of berths: 4
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £8,568
Extras fitted: Front storage box, 3 socket mains kit, spare wheel, jockey wheel and awning carpet @ £99; Living canopy @ £699;
Delivery charge: £285

Judges comment: “This trailer tent will appeal to families and is accessible for all”

Read more about Camp-Let Classic Limited Edition

2nd: Camp-Let Premium

MTPLM: 500kg
MIRO: 275kg
Number of berths: 4-6
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: Without

Price as entered: £10,161
Extras fitted: Front storage box, 3 socket mains kit, spare wheel, jockey wheel and awning carpet @ £99; Living canopy @ £699
Delivery charge: £285

Judges comment: "Swing out kitchen allows proper outdoor cooking to side of main unit"

Read more about Camp-Let Premium

3rd: Camp-Let Basic Plus Cotton

MTPLM: 500kg
MIRO: 250kg
Number of berths: 4
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £6,558
Extras fitted: Front storage box, 3 socket mains kit, spare wheel, jockey wheel and awning carpet @ £99;
Delivery charge: £285

Judges comment: "Like the seat – 2 people could sit very comfortably if you didn’t want to pack chairs”

Read more about the Camp-Let Basic Plus Cotton

Trigano Alpha GL

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 460kg
Number of berths: 2-4
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £9,450

Judges comment: "Accessible for all, very spacious and light”
 
Read more about the Trigano Alpha GL

Trigano Olympe GL

MTPLM: 650kg
MIRO: 465kg
Number of berths: 4-6
With/without kitchen: Without
With/without toilet: Without

Price as entered: £6,925
 
Read more about Trigano Olympe GL



Winner: Pennine Pathfinder

MTPLM: 1000kg
MIRO: 840kg
Number of berths: 6
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With
 
Price as entered: £13,995

Judges comment: "The Pathfinder proves folding campers are easy to put up”
 
Read more about the Pennine Pathfinder

 
2nd: Pennine Fiesta

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 620kg
Number of berths: 4
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With
 
Price as entered: £10,995

Judges comment: "Delightfully straightforward system for setting up on site”

Read more about the Pennine Fiesta

 
3rd: Conway Countryman

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 620kg
Number of berths: 4
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £10,495 

Judges comment: “If you don’t need a washroom, this is a fantastic value camper”
 
Read more about the Conway Countryman

 
OPUS Camper Air Full Monty 

MTPLM: 1100kg
MIRO: 800kg
Number of berths: 6
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With

Price as entered: £19,493

Judges comment: "Inflatable awning poles are a nice touch and feel surprisingly sturdy"

Read more about the OPUS Camper Air Full Monty

OPUS Camper Air Full Monty Blue

MTPLM: 1050kg
MIRO: 800kg
Number of berths: 6
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With

Price as entered: £14,995

Judges comment: "Beautifully appointed"
 
Read more about the OPUS Camper Air Full Monty Blue

Winner: Trigano Silver 310TDL

MTPLM: 770kg
MIRO: 730kg
Number of berths: 2
With / without kitchen: With
With / without toilet: With

Price as entered: £15,999

Judges comment: "Pop-top roof erected in seconds – easy" 

Read more about the Trigano Silver 310TDL

2nd: Freedom Microlite Discovery LE

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 600kg
Number of berths: 2
With / without kitchen: With
With / without toilet: With

Price as entered: £9,995

Judges comment: "The advantage of this caravan is that it can be towed by virtually any car due to its light weight"

Read more about the Freedom Microlite Discovery LE

3rd: Eriba Touring Familia 320

MTPLM: 900kg
MIRO: 720kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With
 
Price as entered: £17,480

Judges comment: "A good looking caravan with classy interior furnishings"
 
Read more about Eriba Touring Familia 320

Trigano Mini Silver 290

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 688kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With

Judges comment: "Good use of space"

Trigano Silver 340TDE

MTPLM: 1100kg
MIRO: 750kg
Number of berths: 2 
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With

Judges comment: “Could opt for two singles or one double bed”

Read more about Trigano Silver 340TDE

Trigano Silver 420CP

MTPLM: 1100kg
MIRO: 960kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With

Judges comment: “It’s good to see a fixed bed in a pop-top”

Winner: Freedom Microlite Bijoux

MTPLM: 680kg
MIRO: 580kg
Number of berths: 3
With / without kitchen: With
With / without toilet: Without

Price as entered: £8,995

Judges comment: "This is a great little tourer, towable by a wide variety of vehicles" 

Read more about the Freedom Microlite Bijoux

2nd: Going Go Pod

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 480kg
Number of berths: 2 
With / without kitchen: With
With / without toilet: Without

Price as entered: £8,995

Judges comment: "Pull-out slates make bed make-up a breeze"

Read more about the Going Go Pod

3rd: Trigano Mini Silver 270

MTPLM: 700kg
MIRO: 595kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £9,995

Judges comment: "Great looking caravan with innovative rear opening"
 
Read more about Trigano Mini Silver 270

Winner: T@B 320 Mexican Sunset

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 650kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With
 
Price as entered: £12,825

Judges comment: "The T@B certainly looks the part and teardrops tend to draw admiring glances"

Read more about T@B 320 Mexican Sunset

2nd: Freedom Sunseeker

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 620kg
Number of berths: 3
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: Without
 
Price as entered: £9,495

Judges comment: "Proper oven, as well as a hob and sink"

Read more about Freedom Sunseeker

Winner: Freedom Jetstream Flare

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 700kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With
 
Price as entered: £11,995

Judges comment: "Caravan feels surprisingly spacious considering it includes a washroom"

Read more about Freedom Caravans

2nd: Freedom Jetstream First Class

MTPLM: 750kg
MIRO: 700kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With
 
Price as entered: £11,595

Judges comment: "Good to see proper separate showerhead"

Read more about Freedom Caravans

Winner: Xplore 304

MTPLM: 1043kg
MIRO: 886kg
Number of berths: 4
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With
 
Price as entered: £13,839

Judges comment: "A fantastic caravan for two adults and two younger children"

Read more about the Xplore 304

2nd: Lunar Ariva

MTPLM: 995kg
MIRO: 862kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With
 
Price as entered: £15,399

Judges comment: “An excellent caravan. A tourer that’s not trying to be anything other than a quality 2-berth”
 
Read more about the Lunar Ariva

3rd: Barefoot Caravan's Barefoot

MTPLM: 1100kg
MIRO: 950kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: Wwith
 
Price as entered: £21,950

Judges comment: “Very good-looking. All curved surfaces and high gloss with attractive exterior graphics”
 
Read more about the Barefoot Caravans Barefoot

Caravelair Antarès A420

MTPLM: 1100kg
MIRO: 938kg
Number of berths: 4
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With

Price as entered: £12,995

Judges comment: “Excellent washroom”
 
Read more about the Caravelair Antarès A420

Caravelair Antarès 355

MTPLM: 1000kg
MIRO: 726kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With

Price as entered: £11,995

Judges comment: "A good couple’s caravan with an excellent rear kitchen”

Read more about the Caravelair Antarès 355

Wingamm Rockie 3.5

MTPLM: 1000kg
MIRO: 720kg
Number of berths: 2
With/without kitchen: With
With/without toilet: With

Price as entered: £18,120

Judges comment: "Very cool looking with funky graphics"
 
Read more about the Wingamm Rockie 3.5