Motorhome and Campervan Design and Lightweight Leisure Awards 2025

The results of the twenty-sixth Caravan and Motorhome Club Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards were announced today along with the results of the twenty-first Lightweight Leisure Awards.

New for 2025, the Lightweight Leisure Awards welcomed roof tents for evaluation alongside trailer tents. Roof tents are an easy and affordable option to enjoy the touring leisure pursuit.

Judging took place during the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC in February and via desktop assessment prior to viewing the motorhome and campervan vehicles.

Ninety-two vehicles were submitted for the Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards and twenty-eight vehicles were entered in the Lightweight Leisure Awards. These Competitions provide the best quality, and quantity, of information to members and buyers.

The motorhome and campervan vehicles went through a rigorous desk based evaluation prior to the judges going to the show. The expert panel collectively spent over one thousand hours going through an immense amount of data from websites, brochures, handbooks and entry forms to complete indepth evaluations via desktop.

The entries were thoroughly assessed against an extensive criteria including security, electrics, bed sizes, solar panels, kitchen, washrooms, heating, leisure batteries, technical aspects, USB sockets and entertainment. The vehicles were also evaluated regarding mechanical specifications, ISOfix points, number of seat belts provided, ease of parking assist technology and driver’s aids.

At the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC, the judges then viewed the vehicles to complete this comprehensive judging process.

Similarly, Judges for the Lightweight Leisure Awards assessed everything from weights and measures to Thermal Insulation Grade and recommended tyre pressures. Further scrutiny awarded merit for build quality, setting up on campsite, together with sleeping and living accommodation.

Nick Lomas, Director General of the Caravan and Motorhome Club said, “Our sincere congratulations go to all the winners in the Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards and the Lightweight Leisure Awards. We would like to thank our industry colleagues for their continued support of these awards. Data gathered from the judging process enables the Club to provide information to potential consumers looking to either begin a touring lifestyle or change their vehicle. I’d also like to thank our judging panel for their hard work and dedication assessing the competition entries.”

 

Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards Judges

Dan Cartwright

Dan has been a passionate caravan and motorhome advocate since 1989 when as an eight-year-old child he spent a wonderful week in a 1950’s Willerby Wisp. Dan
founded CaravanTimes in 2010 and has been there ever since. Dan is also a self-confessed petrol head and has been chief car tester and motorbike journalist at CaravanTimes since it started.

Justine Higgins

A lifelong caravanner and camper, Justine discovered campervanning during a four-month tour of Europe with her husband and has been hooked ever since. Now, 15
years later, and with a family, they love nothing more than setting off on an adventure in the UK or abroad. After studying History and English literature at University, then 20 years as a HR manager, Justine turned her passion for the outdoors, travel and campervans into a career as a freelance writer. She is a regular contributor to magazines documenting her travels, giving practical advice and reviewing campsites. Justine is a member of the Caravan Writer’s Guild.

Martin Dorey MBE

Martin is a writer, green activist and lifelong campervanner. He presented the BBC 2 show ‘One Man and his Campervan’ in 2011 and was guest judge on ‘Caravanner of the Year’ in 2016. Martin writes best-selling books about camping, including ‘Take the Slow Road’, a series covering driving beautiful routes.

Martin Spencer

A degree-qualified engineer, Martin’s been Club Technical Manager for over 25 years overseeing practical advice for members while undertaking extensive industry engagement, government consultations and work on national/international standards development. His knowledge is underpinned by caravanning since the age of seven around most of the UK and Western Europe, and most recently motorhoming in Australia.

Mel Philpott

Mel is a dedicated motorhomer and a previous judge for this competition. Mel and her husband Ryan produce the YouTube vlog ‘OvernightersTV’ sharing their motorhoming adventures. Mel brings with her a wealth of experience in the world of motorhomes.

Nick Harding

Nick brings with him some four decades’ journalistic experience of reviewing leisure vehicles. You’ll see his motorhome write-ups in the Club Magazine each month. He’s also owned a variety of leisure vehicles and toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.

Rob McCabe

Rob’s involvement with the caravan and motorhome world stretches back all of 30 years, during which time he has edited both Practical Caravan and Caravan magazines – and for much of that time he has been a contributor to the Caravan and Motorhome Club Magazine. His long career in journalism also includes spells on a range of publications that include the Sunday Post, Motor Cycle News, What Car?, Land Rover Owner, Classic Cars and Take A Break. He recently retired from his position as head of production at Bauer Media’s motoring division.

Siobhan Daniels

Solo motorhomer, explorer. podcaster and author of ‘Retirement Rebel’. Siobhan had a 30 year career working as a reporter, presenter and producer in local news. In 2019, aged sixty, she took early retirement, sold her belongings, bought a motorhome and embarked on her solo trip around Great Britain.

 

Lightweight Leisure Trailer Judges:

Barrie Livesey

Barrie has been a caravanner for over fifty years and worked in the lightweight leisure industry for 20 years. Barrie was instrumental in bringing the Lightweight Leisure Awards to fruition 21 years ago. His wealth of experience, knowledge of the sector and the products, was invaluable in shaping these awards. Barrie enjoys time away from home in his caravan with his wife and spending time in the great outdoors.

Cameron Burns

Cameron Burns runs the social media account ‘NotAnotherWhiteBox’, celebrating all that’s cool, quirky and unusual in the caravan world. He has a keen interest in caravan design, owning a small collection of vintage caravans from the 1960s – 1980s which he has restored himself. His grandparents first joined the CAMC over 50 years ago, and he still has the little 1966 Sprite 400 caravan that they joined the Club with way back then. With a lifetime of caravanning experience both in the UK and Europe, he’s a great addition to the judging panel. Cameron also tours with a roof tent and enjoys glamping breaks.

James Lewis

Having grown up camping in traditional ground tents, James moved into the world of overlanding utilising vehicular based solutions to allow him to explore more easily. Building and improving upon a vehicle built from the ground up over years with the sole purpose to allow James to travel, cook, camp and relax all in great comfort. Using different products and being willing to experiment with new innovations in the market whilst travelling the length of the UK and across Europe has given James vast experience in the industry as a consumer.

Chris Bowes

Chris has a lifelong interest in exploring the great outdoors and has been camping and caravanning for over 50 years. Chris has a strong technical background being a structural engineer who has specialised in dynamics and is a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Technical Committee. He is a great exponent of new technology and is always keen to explore and evaluate new types of equipment which allow people to explore the world around them.

 

The Caravan and Motorhome Club Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards Winners 2025

Download the PDF of winners here and the full list of entrants here.

Campervans under 5 metres
Knights Custom Conversions Prestige Tourer Plus

Campervans over 5 metres
Swift Monza

Van Conversions with a rising or pop top roof under 6 metres
Knights Custom Conversions Prestige XL

Van Conversions with rising or pop top roof over 6 metres
Swift Carrera 244

Van Conversions with a fixed roof under 6 metres
Bailey Endeavour B63

Van Conversions with a fixed roof over 6 metres
WildAx Motorhomes Solaris XL

Any All Wheel Drive Van Conversions under 6.5 metres
RP Overland Rebel Raid AWD

Any All Wheel Drive Van Conversions over 6.5 metres
Project Yonder Freedom 4X Utility

Two-Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes 6 metres and under
Auto-Sleeper Nuevo EK

Two-Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes over 6 metres
Bailey Adamo 60-2

Three or Four Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes 7 metres and under
Bailey Adamo 69-4

Three or Four Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes over 7 metres
Coachbuilt GB LIV. Swift Escape 674

Five or Six Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes
Bailey Adamo XL DL

A Class under 8 metres
Carthago C2-tourer I 148 RB-QB L comfort

A Class over 8 metres
MORELO LOFT PREMIUM 86LB

 

The Caravan and Motorhome Lightweight Leisure Awards Winners 2025

Download the PDF of winners here and the full list of entrants here.

Trailer Tents without Kitchen £7,000 and under
Campmaster 1000 LX

Trailer Tents without Kitchen over £7,000
Raclet Solena 2.1

Trailer Tents with Kitchen
Camp-Let Passion

Roof tents £2,000 and under
Latitude Tents Pioneer XL

Roof tents over £2,000
ARB 4x4 Accessories Altitude

 

Full results of the competitions, and details about the Club, can be found at www.camc.com.

 

Notes to Editor

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About Caravan and Motorhome Club

Championing and helping its members get more from the great outdoors, whether glamping or touring, the Caravan and Motorhome Club represents the interests of over 1.1 million caravan, motorhome, campervan and trailer tent owners across the UK. With over 116 years of knowledge and expertise, the Club has a wealth of experience and prides itself on offering great value and high quality campsites for tourers and glampers.

Caravan and Motorhome Club membership is £66 per year and provides members with access to over 2,700 quality campsites across the UK and Europe. As the UK’s No. 1 rated touring club* it makes sure members get the most from their membership, saving them money with great value offers whether touring or at home.

The Club also offers a range of escorted European tours which are protected by ABTA.  Plus escorted and independent tours in Australasia, North America and Southern Africa which are also fully protected, either by ABTA or ATOL when a flight is included. All members can take advantage of expert advice, overseas travel services, cover and insurance and exclusive member offers and discounts.

For further information about becoming a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, please visit www.camc.com or call 01342 318 813.

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