Caravan Design winners 2018

Caravan Design winners 2018

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And the winners are...

Each year at the Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in October, our team of judges mark the Caravan Design Awards entrants on everything from standing headroom to kitchen design.

Take a look at the winners of the Caravan Design Awards 2018 below or view our latest, 2019 winners.

Any Pop Top Caravan

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1st: Eriba Touring Triton 430 60 Edition

1st: Eriba Touring Triton 430 60 Edition

2nd: Eriba Touring Troll 542 60 Edition

2nd: Eriba Touring Troll 542 60 Edition

3rd: Hymer Feeling 442

3rd: Hymer Feeling 442

  • 1st: Eriba Touring Triton 430 60 Edition
  • 2nd: Eriba Touring Troll 542 60 Edition
  • 3rd: Hymer Feeling 442

     Eriba Touring Triton 430 60 Edition Specifications:

  • MTPLM: 1200kg

  • MIRO: 926kg

  • Number of berths: 3 

  • Layout: end dinette / centre kitchen /centre washroom

  • Price as entered: £21,140

Entrants in this category

Eriba Touring Triton 430 60 Edition | Eriba Touring Troll 535 | Eriba Touring Troll 542 60 Edition | Hymer Feeling 442

Judges' comment on the winning Eriba: "A genuine style classic – dual tone finish stands out"

Any Caravan Under £17,000

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1st: Bailey Pursuit 430-4

1st: Bailey Pursuit 430-4

2nd: Swift Sprite Alpine 2

2nd:  Swift Sprite Alpine 2

3rd: Adria Altea 552UP Trent

3rd: Adria Altea 552UP Trent

  • 1st: Bailey Pursuit 430-4
  • 2nd: Swift Sprite Alpine 2
  • 3rd: Adria Altea 552UP Trent

     Bailey Pursuit 430-4 Specifications

  • MTPLM:  1232kg

  • MIRO:  1086kg

  • Number of berths:  4 

  • Layout:  centre kitchen /end washroom

  • Price as entered:  £16,264

Entrants in this category

Bailey Pursuit 430-4 | Adria Altea 552UP Trent | Caravelair Antarès 406 | Swift Sprite Alpine 2

Judge's comment on the winning Bailey: "Decent size shower for someone over 6ft tall"

Any Caravan £17,000 - £20,000

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1st: Compass Casita 462

1st: Compass Casita 462

2nd: Xplore 554

2nd: Xplore 554

3rd: Knaus Sport & Fun

3rd: Knaus Sport & Fun

  • 1st: Compass Casita 462
  • 2nd: Xplore 554
  • 3rd: Knaus Sport & Fun

     Compass Casita 462 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  1249kg

  • MIRO:  1127kg

  • Number of berths:  2

  • Layout:  centre kitchen /side washroom

  • Price as entered:  £16,264

Entrants in this category

Compass Casita 462 | Bailey Pegasus GT70 Genoa | Caravelair Antarès 455 | Coachman Vision 450 | Elddis Avantè 574 | Hymer Nova Light 442 | Knaus Sport & Fun | Lunar Quasar 462 | Swift Sprite Major 6TD | Venus 620/6 | Xplore 554

Judges' comment on the winning Compass: "Couples should put this on their ‘to consider’ list"

Any Caravan £20,000 - £23,000

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1st: Elddis Affinity 462

1st: Elddis Affinity 462

2nd: Compass Capiro 554

2nd: Compass Capiro 554

3rd: Bailey Pegasus GT70 Palermo

3rd: Bailey Pegasus GT70 Palermo

  • 1st: Elddis Affinity 462
  • 2nd: Compass Capiro 554
  • 3rd: Bailey Pegasus GT70 Palermo

     Elddis Affinity 462 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  1477kg

  • MIRO:  1326kg

  • Number of berths:  4

  • Layout:  end kitchen /side washroom

  • Price as entered:  £22,444

Entrants in this category

Elddis Affinity 462 | Adria Adora 612DT Rhine | Bailey Pegasus GT70 Palermo | Caravelair Antarès 480 | Coachman Vision 630 | Compass Capiro 554 | Lunar Lexon 560 | Swift Sprite Quattro EB | T@B 400 TD

Judges' comment on the winning Elddis: "Cracking two-berth caravan that is spacious and very appealing"

Any Caravan £23,000 - £28,000

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1st: Knaus StarClass 480

1st: Knaus StarClass 480

2nd: Compass Casita 860

2nd: Compass Casita 860

3rd: Tabbert PEP 540

3rd: Tabbert PEP 

  • 1st: Knaus StarClass 480
  • 2nd: Compass Casita 860
  • 3rd: Tabbert PEP 540

     Knaus StarClass 480 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  1500kg

  • MIRO:  1295kg

  • Number of berths:  2 

  • Layout:  side kitchen /end washroom

  • Price as entered:  £27,048

Entrants in this category

Knaus StarClass 480 | Bailey Unicorn Cadiz | Coachman VIP 520 | Compass Casita 860 | Elddis Crusader Supercyclone | Lunar Clubman SB | Swift Conqueror 480 | Tabbert PEP 540

Judges' comment on the winning Knaus: "Efficient use of space in a really comfortable and roomy couple's caravan"

Any Caravan £28,000 - £34,000

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1st: Knaus StarClass 550

1st: Knaus StarClass 550

2nd: Buccaneer Commodore

2nd: Buccaneer Commodore

3rd: Coachman VIP 675

3rd: Coachman VIP 675

  • 1st: Knaus StarClass 550
  • 2nd: Buccaneer Commodore
  • 3rd: Coachman VIP 675

     Knaus StarClass 550 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  1700kg

  • MIRO:  1400kg

  • Number of berths:  4 

  • Layout:  side kitchen /end washroom

  • Price as entered:  £32,175

Entrants in this category

Knaus StarClass 550 | Adria Alpina 613UC Missouri | Buccaneer Commodore | Coachman VIP 675 | Lunar Delta TR | Swift Elegance 650

Judges' comment on the winning Knaus: "Very UK-orientated interior and specification"

Any Caravan Over £34,000

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1st: Knaus StarClass 695

1st: Knaus StarClass 695

2nd: Airstream Colorado

2nd: Airstream Colorado

3rd: Alaria TR

3rd: Alaria TR

  • 1st: Knaus StarClass 695
  • 2nd: Airstream Colorado
  • 3rd: Alaria TR

     Knaus StarClass 695 Specifications:

  • MTPLM: 2000kg

  • MIRO: 1638kg

  • Number of berths: 4 

  • Layout: side kitchen/end washroom

  • Price as entered: £37,397

Entrants in this category

Knaus StarClass 695  | Airstream Colorado | Alaria TR | Hymer Nova GL 590

Judges' comment on the winning Knaus: "Luxurious year-round tourer or brilliant caravan for a seasonal pitch"

Any Small Family Caravan

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1st: Compass Capira 554

1st: Compass Capira 554

2nd: Bailey Pursuit 430-4

2nd:  Bailey Pursuit 430-4

3rd: Buccaneer Commodore

3rd: Buccaneer Commodore

  • 1st: Compass Capira 554
  • 2nd: Bailey Pursuit 430-4
  • 3rd: Buccaneer Commodore

     Compass Capira 554

  • MTPLM:  1477kg

  • MIRO:  1324kg

  • Number of berths:  4 

  • Layout:  side kitchen /end washroom

  • Price as entered:  £22,444

Entrants in this category

Adria Altea 552UP Trent | Airstream Colorado | Bailey Pursuit 430-4 | Buccaneer Commodore | Caravelair Antarès 406 | Coachman VIP 520 | Compass Capiro 554 | Elddis Avantè 574 | Hymer Nova GL 590 | Knaus Sport & Fun | Swift Sprite Quattro EB | T@B 400 TD | Tabbert PEP 540 | Xplore 554

Judges' comment on the winning Compass: "Nicely thought out details – socket positioning, USB charging points, microwave height"

Any Large Family Caravan

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1st: Knaus StarClass 550

1st: Knaus StarClass 550

2nd: Bailey Pegasus GT70 Palermo

2nd:  Bailey Pegasus GT70 Palermo

3rd: Coachman Vision 630

3rd: Coachman Vision 630

  • 1st: Knaus StarClass 550
  • 2nd: Bailey Pegasus GT70 Palermo
  • 3rd: Coachman Vision 630

     Knaus StarClass 550 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  1700kg

  • MIRO:  1400kg

  • Number of berths:  4 

  • Layout:  side kitchen /end washroom

  • Price as entered:  £32,175

Entrants in this category

Adria Adora 612DT Rhine | Bailey Pegasus GT70 Palermo | Coachman Vision 630 | Knaus StarClass 550 | Swift Sprite Major 6TD | Venus 620/6

Judges' comment on the winning Knaus: "Utterly superb, dripping with refinement"

Any Two Berth Caravan

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1st: Knaus StarClass 480

1st: Knaus StarClass 480

2nd: Compass Casita 462

2nd:  Compass Casita 462

3rd: Swift Conqueror 480

3rd: Swift Conqueror 480

  • 1st: Knaus StarClass 480
  • 2nd: Compass Casita 480
  • 3rd: Swift Conqueror 480

     Knaus StarClass 480 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  1500kg

  • MIRO:  1295kg

  • Number of berths:  2 

  • Layout:  side kitchen /end washroom

  • Price as entered:  £27,048

Entrants in this category

Bailey Pegasus GT70 Genoa | Coachman Vision 450 | Compass Casita 462 | Knaus StarClass 480 | Lunar Quasar 462 | Swift Conqueror 480

Judges' comment on the winning Knaus: "Solid two-berth with built-in longevity"

Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

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1st: Knaus StarClass 695

1st: Knaus StarClass 695

2nd: Compass Casita 860

2nd:  Compass Casita 860

3rd: Buccaneer Commodore

3rd: Buccaneer Commodore

  • 1st: Knaus StarClass 695
  • 2nd: Compass Casita 860
  • 3rd: Buccaneer Commodore

     Knaus StarClass 695 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  2000kg

  • MIRO:  1638kg

  • Number of berths:  4 

  • Layout:  side kitchen /end washroom

  • Price as entered:  £37,397

Entrants in this category

 

Adria Alpina 613UC Missouri | Airstream Colorado | Alaria TR | Bailey Unicorn Cadiz | Buccaneer Commodore | Caravelair Antarès 480 | Coachman VIP 675 | Compass Casita 860 | Elddis Crusader Supercyclone | Hymer Nova GL 590 | Knaus StarClass 695 | Lunar Clubman SB | T@B 400 TD | Tabbert PEP 540 | Swift Sprite Quattro EB | Venus 620/6 | Xplore 554

Judges' comment on the winning Knaus: "Beautifully put together"

Two Berth Dealer Special Caravan

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1st: Couplands Caravans Bessacarr By Design 495

1st: Couplands Caravans Bessacarr By Design 495

2nd: Robinsons Caravans Lunar Ultima 462

2nd:  Robinsons Caravans Lunar Ultima 462

3rd: Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 462

3rd: Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 462

  • 1st: Couplands Caravans Bessacarr By Design 495
  • 2nd: Robinsons Caravans Lunar Ultima 462
  • 3rd: Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 462

     Couplands Caravans Bessacarr By Design 495 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  1600kg

  • MIRO:  1464kg

  • Number of berths:  2

  • Based on:  Swift Elegance 480 

  • Price as entered:  £28,995

Entrants in this category

Couplands Caravans Bessacarr By Design 495 | Glossop Caravans Coachman Festival 450 | Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 462 | Kimberley Caravans and Motorhomes Kimberley Vision 450/2 | Kimberley Caravan and Motorhomes Compass Kensington 462 | Raymond James Coachman Avocet 450 | Robinsons Caravans Lunar Ultima 462 | Wandahome (Knottingley) Coachman Wanderer 15/2 | Wandahome (Knottingley) Elddis Rambler 15/2 EK

Judges' comment on the winning Couplands Caravans entry: "Extra solar panel fitted"

Three - Four Berth Dealer Special Caravan

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1st: Couplands Caravans Bessacarr By Design 525

1st: Couplands Caravans Bessacarr By Design 525

2nd: Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 860

2nd:  Robinsons Caravans Lunar Ultima 462

3rd: Glossop Caravans Swift Celebration 580

3rd: Glossop Caravans Swift Celebration 580

  • 1st: Couplands Caravans Bessacarr By Design 525
  • 2nd: Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 860
  • 3rd: Glossop Caravans Swift Celebration 580

     Caravans Bessacarr By Design 525 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  1750kg

  • MIRO:  1539kg

  • Number of berths:  4

  • Based on: Swift Elegance 530

  • Price as entered:  £31,295

Entrants in this category

Couplands Caravans Bessacarr by Design 525 | Glossop Caravans Coachman Festival 575 | Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 860 | Glossop Caravans Swift Celebration 580 | Kimberley Caravans and Motorhomes Kimberley Vision 545 | Kimberley Caravan and Motorhomes Swift S-Line 580 | Kimberley Caravans and Motorhomes Compass Kensington 550 | Raymond James Coachman Avocet 575 | Raymond James Elddis Osprey 860 | Robinsons Caravans Lunar Ultima 660 | Spinney Caravans Coachman VIP Vogue 675 | Wandahome (Knottingley) Coachman Wanderer 19/4 IB | Wandahome (Knottingley) Elddis Rambler 21/4

Judges' comment on the winning Couplands Caravans entry: "Extras added aren’t always on show"

Over Four Berth Dealer Special Caravan

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1st: Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 840

1st: Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 840

2nd: Glossop Caravans Swift Celebrate QDD

2nd: Glossop Caravans Swift Celebrate QDD

3rd: Kimberley Vision 580

3rd: Kimberley Vision 580

3rd: Raymond Hames Elddis Osprey 866

3rd: Raymond Hames Elddis Osprey 866

  • 1st: Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 840
  • 2nd: Glossop Caravans Swift Celebrate QDD
  • 3rd: Kimberley Caravans and Motorhomes Kimberley Vision 580
  • 3rd: Raymond James Elddis Osprey 866 

Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 840 Specifications:

  • MTPLM:  1800kg

  • MIRO:  1611kg

  • Number of berths:  6

  • Shipping Length: 8.05m / 26’5”

  • Based on:  Elddis Avante 840 

  • Price as entered:  £24,590

 

Entrants in this category

Glossop Caravans Elddis Chatsworth 840 | Glossop Caravans Swift Celebrate QDD | Kimberley Caravans and Motorhomes Kimberley Vision 580 | Kimberley Caravans and Motorhomes Compass Kensington 840 | Raymond James Elddis Osprey 866 | Wandahome (Knottingley) Coachman Wanderer 21/5 | Wandahome (Knottingley) Elddis Rambler 22/6

Judges' comment on the winning Glossop Caravans entry: "Very spacious outfit with good social areas"

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