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Pilote’s first caravan was built by André Padiou in his father’s cabinet-making workshop at La Limouzinière, close to Nantes in France in 1962.  Following a visit to the USA in 1978, the company started manufacturing its own motorhomes which grew in popularity and these were soon being exported throughout Europe.  Pilote ceased building caravans in 1983 and started to produce a wide range of motorhome models. Today the Pilote Group still operates from La Limouzinière and has recently acquired Car-Away a large motorhome hire company in France.  

Pilote P626D Évidence

2022 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Up to Four-Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes under 7 metres

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Coachbuilt exterior, white, red graphics

Pilote P626D Évidence exterior

Cream upholstery, wooden furniture, cream interior

Pilote P626D Évidence interior

The Judges’ said …

Another great all-rounder with some intelligent design tweaks to ensure it works as a genuine multi-berth

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 140bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.2m / 20' 3"
  • NCC Approved: No

Pilote P626D Évidence Technical Information

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg / free of charge upgrade 3650kg
  • Mass in running order: 2805kg
  • B Licence compatible (maximum weight 3500kg)
  • C1 Licence required (maximum weight 3650kg)

Conversion

  • Rear kitchen / rear washroom / drop down front bed
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 2.0m x 1.25m (6' 5" x 4' 10"), 2.0m x 1.6m (6' 5" x 5' 2")
  • Fridge size: 139-litre
  • Heating: Truma Combi 4
  • ISOfix Points: None

Price

  • Price from £69,000
  • Price as entered: £69,000

Pilote P696U Expression

2022 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Two-Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes

Gallery

Coachbuilt exterior, white, red graphics

Pilote P696U Expression exterior

Coachbuilt interior, white/deep purple upholstery, white/wood furniture

Pilote P696U Expression interior

The Judges’ said …

Bright and appealing with stacks of ooh la la!

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 140bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.99m / 22' 9"
  • NCC Approved: No

Pilote P696U Expression Technical Information

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • Mass in running order: 2865kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Central kitchen / central washroom / rear lounge
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 1.6m x 2.0m (5' 2" x 6' 5")
  • Fridge size: 153-litre
  • Heating: Truma Combi 4
  • ISOfix Points: None

Price

  • Price from £63,400
  • Price as entered: £63,400

Pilote P626D Évidence

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards Buyers Guide
4.5 stars
Up to Four Berth Coachbuilts

The Assessors’ said …

Space-efficient and chic, the Évidence has a UK-friendly spec

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.2m / 20’ 3”
  • NCC Approved: No

Pilote P626D Évidence Technical Information

Weights

  • 3500kg is B Licence compatible
  • Upgrade to 3650kg requires a C1 Licence

Conversion

  • Price as entered £57,940
  • Number of berths: 2+2
  • Bed sizes: 2.0m x 1.25m (6' 5" x 4' 10") / 2.0m x 1.6m (6' 5" x 5' 2")
  • Rear kitchen / rear washroom / front lounge
  • Fridge size: 138 litres
  • Garage: Yes
  • ISOfix points fitted: none

Pilote V630LG Special Edition

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards Buyers Guide
4.5 stars
Van Conversions over 6 metres

The Assessors’ said …

Ideal for those looking for motorhome comfort with the freedom of a campervan.  A superb all-year option for off-grid fans with two 130Ah batteries, and the door is on the UK side!

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato 
  • Gearbox: manual 
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 2
  • Length: 6.36m / 20’ 8” 
  • NCC Approved: No

Pilote V630LG Special Edition Technical Information

Weights

  • Maximum weight 3500kg 
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Price from £54,884
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 1.86m x 0.75m (6' 1" x 2' 4") and 1.86m x 0.75m
    (6' 1" x 2' 4") which coverts into a king size bed
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / rear lounge
  • Fridge size: 85 litres
  • ISOfix points: none