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Compass was part of the Explorer Group with sister brands, Buccaneer, Elddis and Xplore. The Company was started in 1978 by Siddle Cook and his son Ray and caravans were originally manufactured at Langley Park, Durham, from the late 1970s until 1999 when the factory moved to Consett where the caravans are still manufactured today. 2017 saw a complete revamp of the range with the introduction of the Casita, Capiro and Camino models.  Also in this year the Group became part of the Erwin Hymer Group. 

In 2023, Erwin Hymer Group UK announced the brand had been dropped for the 2024 season.

Compass Camino 668

2023 Caravan Design Awards
Winner | Any large family caravan

The Judges’ said …

For a young family, especially, this gives a flexible sleeping layout for all. Lots of luxury features to keep everyone happy

  • Price as entered: £40,649
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: Six

Compass Camino 668 Technical Information

Compass Casita 868

2023 Caravan Design Awards
Any caravan with five or six berths entrant

The Judges’ said …

Having come from a family of six, this caravan is ideal for a young family. The four kids can sleep in the rear bedroom, whilst the parents sleep up front. The washroom is a decent size for a large family

  • Price as entered: £31,849
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: Six

Compass Casita 868 Technical Information

Compass Casita 454

2023 Caravan Design Awards
Any two-berth caravan entrant

The Judges’ said …

A solid all-rounder with a traditional tried and tested two-berth layout

  • Price as entered: £26,549
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: Two

Compass Casita 454 Technical Information

Compass Camino 554

2023 Caravan Design Awards
Third | Fixed bed caravans with three or four berths

The Judges’ said …

Very comfortable, light caravan with a front lounge and good kitchen area for cooking

  • Price as entered: £35,749
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: Four

Compass Camino 554 Technical Information

Compass Camino 650

2023 Caravan Design Awards
Any 8ft wide caravan entrant

The Judges’ said …

Kick your shoes off, microwave some popcorn and relax with a glass of wine in front of the 32" TV.  A very 'swish' caravan with lovely curved shelving and modern designed washroom

  • Price as entered: £40,649
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: Four

Compass Camino 650 Technical Information

Compass Casita 585

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Up to Six Berth Caravans

The Assessors’ said …

New layout for 2022 which a lot of thought has clearly gone into

  • Price as entered: £23,644
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 5

Compass Casita 585 Technical Information

Compass Casita 840

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Any Caravan 8ft or more wide

The Assessors’ said …

An open plan lounge and six berths in a caravan that is genuinely towable offers the best of both worlds

  • Price as entered: £27,144
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Compass Casita 840 Technical Information

Compass Casita 868

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Large Family Caravans

The Assessors’ said …

Good to see a manufacturer experimenting with the 8ft bodyshell to offer new options for families

  • Price as entered: £27,144
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Compass Casita 868 Technical Information

Compass Camino 550

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Any Caravan with Dedicated Beds

The Assessors’ said …

A lot of luxury in a middle-weight caravan that can be towed by a fairly wide choice of towcars

  • Price as entered: £29,044
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Camino 550 Technical Information

Compass Casita 454

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Any Two-berth Caravans

The Assessors’ said …

A compact and well appointed couples van with no hassle fixed bed and pleasant L-shaped lounge

  • Price as entered: £22,344
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Compass Casita 454 Technical Information

Compass Capiro 574

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Family Caravans

The Assessors’ said …

A superb family caravan that ticks almost every box. Central washroom means no disturbing others when needing the loo at night, and two kids each get their own single bed. An excellent choice

  • Price as entered: £26,244
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Capiro 574 Technical Information

Compass Camino 650

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Up to Four Berth Caravans

The Assessors’ said …

Really smart washroom in a dark wood effect

  • Price as entered: £32,744
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Camino 650 Technical Information

Compass Camino 650

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Up to Four Berth Caravans

The Assessors’ said …

Stylish interior - light colouring - good kitchen work space

  • Price as entered: £30,394
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Camino 650 Technical Information

Compass Capiro 574

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

The Assessors’ said …

A thoughtful and well-executed layout with everything a couple needs without going over the top to save weight and cost - the smart choice for couples who want a future-proof touring caravan

  • Price as entered: £24,444
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Capiro 574 Technical Information

Compass Casita 454

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Any Two-Berth Caravan

The Assessors’ said …

Fresh colours and co-ordinates, with Taupe grey worktops

  • Price as entered: £20,694
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Compass Casita 454 Technical Information

Compass Casita 586

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Up to Six Berth Caravans

The Assessors’ said …

A flexible multi-berth at a competitive price point with practical family-friendly appeal

  • Price as entered: £21,744
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Compass Casita 586 Technical Information

Compass Casita 860

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Any Caravan 8ft or more wide

The Assessors’ said …

Compass has made good use of the width to offer 2ft 4" wide front single beds

  • Price as entered: £25,244
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Compass Casita 860 Technical Information

Compass Capiro 550

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Family Caravans

The Assessors’ said …

Lovely contrast interior furnishings and kitchen area - wooden drawers combined with cream locker fronts, silver fridge and black gloss oven

  • Price as entered: £24,444
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Capiro 550 Technical Information

Compass Casita 868

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Large Family Caravans

The Assessors’ said …

Innovative layout

  • Price as entered: £25,244
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Compass Casita 868 Technical Information

Compass Casita 554

2020 Caravan Design Awards
2nd place | Any Caravan £18,500 - £21,000

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Compass Casita 554 exterior

The Judges’ said …

A lot of caravan offering living luxury and touring agility

  • Price as entered:  £20,944
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Casita 554 Technical Information

Compass Capiro 550

2020 Caravan Design Awards
2nd place | Any Caravan £21,000 - £24,000

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Compass Capiro 550 exterior

The Judges’ said …

A nicely finished caravan with some stylish design tweaks. Well-executed central ensuite washroom. A very sensible choice

  • Price as entered: £23,794
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Capiro 550 Technical Information

Compass Camino 554

2020 Caravan Design Awards
2nd place | Any Caravan £24,000 - £29,000

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Compass Camino 554 exterior

The Judges’ said …

Super-smart exterior and really lovely inside too

  • Price as entered: £26,344
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Camino 554 Technical Information

Compass Camino 660

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Caravan £29,000 - £34,000

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Compass Camino 660 exterior

The Judges’ said …

Desirable, great kitchen – very appealing

  • Price as entered: £29,644
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Camino 660 Technical Information

Compass Casita 868

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Family Caravan

Gallery

Compass Casita 868 exterior

The Judges’ said …

A fantastic addition to the family market with class-leading storage

  • Price as entered: £24,594
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Compass Casita 868 Technical Information

Compass Casita 840

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Large Family Caravan | Any Caravan over 8ft wide

Gallery

Compass Casita 840 exterior

The Judges’ said …

Appealing family caravan for a seasonal pitch

  • Price as entered: £24,594
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Compass Casita 840 Technical Information

Compass Casita 454

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Two-Berth Caravan

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Compass Casita 454 exterior

The Judges’ said …

Good space with plenty of room and fixed bed

  • Price as entered: £20,194
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Compass Casita 454 Technical Information

Compass Camino 674

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

Gallery

Compass Camino 674 exterior

The Judges’ said …

An attractive large, luxury tourer with popular twin bed configuration and the option of a large double covers lots of bases

  • Price as entered: £29,644
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Compass Camino 674 Technical Information

Compass Camino 660

2019 Caravan Design Awards
Any Caravan £24,000 - £29,000

Gallery

Compass Camino 660 exterior

The Judges’ said …

Appealing and easy to live with – worth seeking out and viewing

  • Price as entered: £28,794
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Compass Camino 660 Technical Information

Compass Casita 462

2019 Caravan Design Awards
Any Two-Berth Caravan

Gallery

Compass Casita 462 exterior

The Judges’ said …

Corner end kitchen layout means that the cook is not bothered by people moving in and out of the caravan

  • Price as entered: £18,744
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved?  Yes

Compass Casita 462 Technical Information

Compass Casita 866

2019 Caravan Design Awards
Any Large Family Caravan

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Compass Casita 866 exterior

The Judges’ said …

Eight foot wide, good use of space

 

  • Price as entered: £23,894
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Compass Casita 866 Technical Information

Compass Casita 860

2019 Caravan Design Awards
Any Caravan £21,000 - £24,000

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Compass Casita 860 exterior

The Judges’ said …

A very big, traditional layout – works well for four

  • Price as entered: £23,894
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Compass Casita 860 Technical Information