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Founded in 1960, Frankia are a long-established company from Marktschorgast in the heart of Upper Franconia, Germany that has been setting standards in the industry for more than 57 years. In 1990 Frankia became part of the Pilote Group. Their ethos of exchanging ideas with their dealers and listening carefully to their customers’ feedback ensures their vehicles are designed with the customer in mind.

SMC Motorhomes of Newark, Nottinghamshire are the sole importers of Frankia into the UK. Frankia motorhomes can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.

Frankia I 7400 PLUS Platin Pure Edition

2024 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Winner | A Class 7 - 8 metres

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Frankia I 7400 PLUS Platin Pure Edition’s exterior is white. Its entrance door is open. There is a step to gain easy access with an information stand next to it.

Frankia I 7400 PLUS Platin Pure Edition exterior

Frankia I 7400 PLUS Platin Pure Edition’s interior has wooden furniture with white surrounds. There are two skylights. The kitchen is central with the hob on the left and the fridge freezer on the right. There is a u-shaped lounge to the rear.

Frankia I 7400 PLUS Platin Pure Edition interior

The Judges’ said …

A great, carefully considered layout with a fixed bed, separate shower and a front seating area

Base Vehicle

  • Mercedes-Benz EURO VI BlueTec
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 190 bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 7.63m (25' 0")
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 5500kg
  • Mass in running order: 4321kg
  • C1 licence required

Conversion

  • Layout: central kitchen / central washroom / rear lounge /
    drop down single beds
  • Number of berths: four
  • Bed sizes: rear bed 2m x 2m (6' 6" x 6' 6"), drop down singles
    1.95m x 0.80m (6' 3" x 2' 6") and 2.0m x 0.80m (6' 5" x 2' 6") 
  • Fridge size: Tech 10 fridge
  • Heating: Alde Compact 3030 hot water heating system
  • ISOfix Points: none

Energy Versatility

  • Leisure battery supplied (power): 300 Ah LiFePO4-Battery
  • Solar panel/foil: three 115W with solar remote display
  • Gas cylinder/tank: gas compartment for two cylinders, 11kg

Price

  • Price from £171,400
  • Price as entered £176,950

Check with SMC, Newark for the latest prices and availability  

Frankia Yucon K-Peak 7.0 GD

2024 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Second | Van Conversions with a rising or pop top roof over 6 metres

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Frankia Yucon K-Peak’s exterior is dark grey. The entrance door is open revealing the lounge and there is a step to gain easy access with an information stand next to it. The roof is extended.

Frankia Yucon K-Peak 7.0 GD exterior

Frankia Yucon K-Peak’s interior has dark grey leather and suede upholstery. The furniture is white with wooden surrounds. There is a silver ladder leading to the roof. There is a fixed bed at the rear and the hob is to the left.

Frankia Yucon K-Peak 7.0 GD interior

The Judges’ said …

A cool exterior and all terrain design to appeal to those who want to go anywhere

Base Vehicle

  • Mercedes-Benz EURO VI BlueTec
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 190 bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 7m (22' 11")
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4100kg
  • Mass in running order: 3500kg
  • C1 licence required

Conversion

  • Layout: central kitchen / central washroom / fixed single beds
  • Number of berths: two
  • Bed sizes: length of the fixed single beds is 1.95m (6' 4")
  • Fridge size: 84-litre
  • Heating: Truma D6E heating and automatic climate control
  • ISOfix Points: none

Energy Versatility

  • Leisure battery supplied (power): 300 Ah LiFePO4-Battery
  • Solar panel/foil: Two 90W
  • Gas cylinder/tank: gas compartment for one cylinder, 6kg

Price

  • Price from £119,686
  • Price as entered £130,051

Check with SMC, Newark for the latest prices and availability  

Frankia I 8400 PLUS PLATIN

2023 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Second | A Class over 8 metres

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Frankia I 8400 PLUS PLATIN, the A class is silver and its habitation door is open showing into the interior, with a step to gain easy access.

Frankia I 8400 PLUS PLATIN exterior

Frankia I 8400 PLUS PLATIN has cream leather upholstery, white wooden overhead lockers. The kitchen work surface is white with a hob and separate sink. The furniture is wooden. There are three roof lights. The separate shower is white and black.

Frankia I 8400 PLUS PLATIN interior

The Judges’ said …

An amazing luxury A Class - built with such a great electrical system you could live off grid for weeks

Base Vehicle

  • Mercedes Benz Sprinter
  • Gearbox: automatic 
  • Engine: 188bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 8.61m (28' 3")
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 5500kg
  • Mass in running order: 4625kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Layout: central kitchen / central washroom / drop down bed
  • Number of berths: four
  • Bed sizes: rear bed 2.06m x 1.33m (6' 7" x 4' 3"), drop down bed
    2.0m x 1.93m (6' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Fridge size: 118-litres
  • Heating: Alde Wet Water
  • ISOfix Points: none

Energy Versatility

  • Leisure battery supplied: one, LiFePO4 battery (240Ah), MT 1700-Si-N/Sinus inverter
  • Solar Panel: four 115W solar remote display
  • Gas cylinder/tank: gas compartment for two cylinders, maximum size 11kg

Price

  • Price from £206,705
  • Price as entered £223,277  

Frankia F-Line I 680 PLUS

2023 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
A Class 7 - 8 metres

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Frankia F-Line I 680 PLUS, the A class is white and its habitation door is open showing into the interior, with a step to gain easy access.

Frankia F-Line I 680 PLUS exterior

Frankia F-Line I 680 PLUS has cream leather upholstery, white wooden overhead lockers. The kitchen work surface is white with a hob and separate sink. The furniture is wooden. There are three roof lights. The separate shower is white and black.

Frankia F-Line I 680 PLUS interior

The Judges’ said …

The pull down duo bed is amazing for its size and the ability to sleep length-ways. Great for long term touring

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic 
  • Engine: 178bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: three
  • Length: 7.08m (23' 2")
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4500kg
  • Mass in running order: 4025kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Layout: central kitchen / central washroom / drop down bed
  • Number of berths: four
  • Bed sizes: rear bed 2m x 1.7m (6' 5" x 5' 5"), drop down bed
    2m x 1.93m (6' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Fridge size: 150-litres
  • Heating: Truma Combi E (part of UK pack)
  • ISOfix Points: none

Energy Versatility

  • Leisure battery supplied: one, 95 capacity, Ah (20 h), AGM
  • Solar Panel: 120W (part of fitted UK pack)
  • Gas cylinder/tank: gas compartment for two cylinders, maximum size 11kg

Price

  • Price from £130,530
  • Price as entered £139,531

Frankia MT7 GDK Neo Mercedes Benz 3.5T

2023 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Three or Four Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes under 7 metres

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Frankia MT7 GDK Neo, the vehicle has a grey cab and a predominantly white body, its habitation door is open showing into the interior, with a step to gain easy access.

Frankia MT7 GDK Neo Mercedes Benz 3.5T exterior

Frankia MT7 GDK Neo has patterned brown upholstery, cream and wooden overhead lockers. The kitchen work surface is in grey with a hob and separate sink. There is a fixed bed at the rear. There are three roof lights.

Frankia MT7 GDK Neo Mercedes Benz 3.5T interior

The Judges’ said …

I like this, it has a good payload, with decent power. A different design

Base Vehicle

  • Mercedes Benz Sprinter
  • Gearbox: automatic 
  • Engine: 168bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 6.99m (22' 11")
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • Mass in running order: 2923kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Layout: central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear beds
  • Number of berths: three
  • Bed sizes: rear beds 1.98m x 0.8m (6' 5" x 2' 6"), 2m x 0.8m
    (6' 5" x 2' 6") or one double 1.40m x 2.03m
    (6' 5" x 6' 7"), fitted optional single
  • Fridge size: 84-litres
  • Heating: Truma Combi E (part of fitted UK pack)
  • ISOfix Points: two

Energy Versatility

  • Leisure battery supplied: one, 95 AGM
  • Solar Panel: 120W (part of fitted UK pack)
  • Gas cylinder/tank: gas compartment for two cylinders, maximum size 11kg

Price

  • Price from £98,580
  • Price as entered £117,124 

Frankia I 8400 Plus Platin

2022 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Winner | A Class over 8 metres

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A Class exterior, silver, black graphics

Frankia I 8400 Plus Platin exterior

A Class interior, skylights, wooden furniture, cream upholstery, black fridge

Frankia I 8400 Plus Platin interior

The Judges’ said …

The I 8400 oozes quality and really is a great off-grid tourer with lithium leisure batteries, 110W solar panel and large 270 litre fresh water tank and 220 litre waste tank!

Base Vehicle

  • Mercedes Benz Sprinter 519
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 187bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 8.58m / 28' 1"
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 5500kg
  • Mass in running order: 4625kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Central kitchen / central washroom / drop down front single beds
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.95m x 0.80m (6' 3" x 2' 6"), 2.0m x 0.80m (6' 5" x 2' 6")
  • Fridge size: 177 litre
  • Heating: Alde WW-heating 3020 HE
  • ISOfix Points:  None

Price

  • Price from £187,756
  • Price as entered: £201,283

Frankia F-Line I 680 Plus

2022 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
A Class 7 - 8 metres

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A Class exterior, white, grey graphics

Frankia F-Line I 680 Plus exterior

A Class interior, skylights, wooden furniture, cream upholstery, black fridge, turquoise cushions

Frankia F-Line I 680 Plus interior

The Judges’ said …

An unusual layout to find in the UK - combines arguably the most comfortable and space-efficient bed solution with a rear lounge for year-round cosy comfort

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 3
  • Length: 7.08m / 23' 2"
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4500kg
  • Mass in running order: 3390kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Central kitchen / rear washroom / drop down front bed
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.92m x 1.40m (6' 2" x 4' 5")
  • Fridge size: 177 litre
  • Heating: Truma Combi 6 CP Plus
  • ISOfix Points:  None

Price

  • Price from £109,479
  • Price as entered: £124,598 

Frankia i640 SD

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards
5 stars
A Class under 7 metres

The Assessors’ said …

The real deal - built for serious long distance touring

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.45m / 21’ 1”
  • NCC Approved: NoFrankia i640 SD Technical Information

Weights

  • Maximum weight 4500kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Layout: Central kitchen / rear washroom / front lounge
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 1.92m x 1.4m (6' 4" x 4' 7")
  • Fridge size: 113 litres
  • Garage: No
  • ISOfix points: none

Price

  • Price from £92,400
  • Price as entered £101,890

Frankia i740 Plus

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards
5 stars
A Class 7-8 metres

The Assessors’ said …

A huge rear lounge and twin drop-down beds are an unusual but very desirable proposition for UK couples

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4 (fitted option on this entrant)
  • Length: 7.54m / 24’ 7”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight 4500kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / rear lounge / drop down front single beds
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 2m x 0.8m (6' 5" x 2' 6"), 1.95m x 0.8m
    (6' 39" x 2' 6"), 1.92m x 1.4m (6' 4" x 4' 7")
  • Fridge size: 113 litres (estimated)
  • Garage: Yes
  • ISOfix points: none

Price

  • Price from £102,700
  • Price as entered £119,640

Frankia i7900 Platin Plus

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards
5 stars
A Class over 8 metres

The Assessors’ said …

Best of the best. Not cheap, but you get literally everything for your money. Phenomenal off-grid capacity thanks to a 110Ah Li-ion battery and four 110W solar panels.

Base Vehicle

  • Mercedes Benz
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 190bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 8.14m / 26’ 7”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight 5500kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / rear lounge /
    drop down front single beds
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: front drop down singles 1.95m x 0.8m (6' 39" x 2' 6")
    and 2m x 0.8m (6' 5" x 2' 6"), 1.92m x 1.4m (6' 4" x 4' 7")
  • Garage: Yes
  • ISOfix points: none

Price

  • Price from £163,049
  • Price as entered £171,239

Frankia Mercedes-Benz i8400 Platin Plus

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Winner | A Class over £90,000

The Judges’ said …

Amazing, beautiful, well-made van on a brilliant base vehicle with ALL OF THE TECH in an opulent but tasteful style

Base Vehicle

  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Engine: 190bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 8.58m (28’ 1”)

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 5500kg
  • MIRO: 4664kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Price: £170,780
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 2.0m x 0.80m (6' 5" x 2' 6"), 2.0m x 0.80m
    (6' 5" x 2' 6"), 1.92m x 1.4m (6' 2" x 4' 5")
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / rear lounge

Frankia i840 Plus Lounge

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
A Class over £90,000

The Judges’ said …

Supreme luxury in this unusual but easy-to-live with layout. The front bedroom and rear lounge will suit long stays on site

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 174bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 8.39m / 27’ 5”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 5000kg
  • MIRO: 4130kg

Conversion

  • Price: £138,495 (price as judged)
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.95m x 0.75m (6' 5" x 2' 4") / 1.93m x 0.75m
    (6' 3" x 2' 4") and 2.0m x 0.75m (6' 5" x 2' 4")
  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom

Frankia i680 RL Plus

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
Winner | A Class over £90,000

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Frankia i680 RL Plus

Frankia i680 RL Plus exterior

Frankia i680 RL Plus

Frankia i680 RL Plus interior

The Judges’ said …

Fabulous washroom and spacious throughout

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 2300cc
  • Engine: 150bhp
  • Length: 7.08m / 23’ 2”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4500kg
  • MIRO: 3350kg

Conversion

  • Price: £98,120 (price as judged)
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.98m x 1.98m (6’ 5” x 6’ 5”) 
  • Layout: Centre washroom / centre kitchen

Frankia i640 SD

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
A Class under £90,000

The Judges’ said …

A well-constructed A Class that looks good and actually is!

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 2300cc
  • Engine: 128bhp
  • Length: 6.36m / 21’ 1”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4500kg
  • MIRO: 3170kg

Conversion

  • Price: £89,700 (price as judged)
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.98m x 1.98m (6’ 5” x 6’ 5”) 
  • Layout: End washroom / centre kitchen

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