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Hillside Leisure is a family business based in Derby, established by the Cross brothers in 2004. Run by a team who are enthusiastic campers themselves, they have designed and developed a range of high-quality campervans which are as easy to drive and use as they are as every day vehicles.

Hillside Cromford

2023 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Second | Campervans over 5 metres

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Caravan and Motorhome Club Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards 2023, second Campervans over 5 metres

Hillside Cromford exterior

Hillside Cromford has grey upholstery. The rising roof is open.
The Judges’ said …

Really innovative campervan layout also allows for long items like a canoe / surfboard to be stored down the central aisle

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen T6.1
  • Gearbox: manual 
  • Engine: 108bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 5.3m (17' 4 ")
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Cromford Technical Information

Hillside Birchover All Motion SWB

2023 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Campervans under 5 metres 

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Caravan and Motorhome Club Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards 2023, Campervans under 5 metres entrant

Hillside Birchover All Motion SWB exterior

Caravan and Motorhome Club Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards 2023, Campervans under 5 metres entrant
The Judges’ said …

Hillside offers a range of Birchovers with the All Motion being suited to those who want to go that bit further!

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen 4MOTION Transporter
  • Gearbox: manual 
  • Engine: 148bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 4.89m (16' 0")
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Birchover All Motion SWB Technical Information

Hillside Hopton

2023 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Van Conversions with Fixed Roof under 6 metres

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Hillside Hopton has an orange exterior, with a step to gain easy access.

Hillside Hopton exterior

Hillside Hopton has pale green patterned upholstery, with stripy wooden overhead lockers. The kitchen work surface is white with a hob and separate sink. The floor is wooden. It has a roof light.
The Judges’ said …

Hillside makes the most of the Crafter with a conversion that includes full washroom facilities

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen Crafter
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 175bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: two
  • Length: 5.98m (19' 7")
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Hopton Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Birchover Classic

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Campervans over £47,000

The Judges’ said …

Thoughtful design touches add to the Birchover's practical appeal

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen Transporter
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 148bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 4.93m / 16’ 1"
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Birchover Classic Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Birchover S

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Campervans under £47,000

The Judges’ said …

This is a brilliant van for the price, classic camper layout, solidly built and good finish

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen Transporter
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 89bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 4.93m / 16’ 1"
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Birchover S Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Cromford

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Van Conversions £50,000 - £55,000

The Judges’ said …

Really clever packaging to fit a cassette loo and hand wash basin in a pop-top van

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen Transporter
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 148bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 5.32m / 17’ 4”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Cromford Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Hopton

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Van Conversions £55,000 - £65,000

The Judges’ said …

Great kitchen area – well-designed with a large preparation area and all facilities

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen Crafter
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 175bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 2
  • Length: 5.99m / 19’ 6”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Hopton Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Birchover Classic

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
Winner | Campervans up to £45,000

The Judges' said ...

A good value, practical campervan that does everything well

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen Transporter
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 100bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 4.89m / 16’
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Leisure Birchover Classic Technical Information

Hillside Birchover Executive

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
Campervans over £45,000

The Judges’ said …

Spacious and cosy

 

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen Transporter
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 100bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 4.89m / 16’
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Birchover Executive Technical Information

Hillside Hopton

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
Van Conversions over £55,000

The Judges’ said …

A stylish and solid two-berth with added appeal of an automatic Volkswagen base

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen Crafter
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Engine: 174bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 2
  • Length: 5.99m / 19’ 6”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Hopton Technical Information

Hillside Dalbury S Tekna

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
Micro Motorhomes

The Judges’ said …

Great to see a one-berth campervan making efficient use of space for solo travellers

Base Vehicle

  • Nissan NV200
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 88bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 3
  • Length: 4.4m / 14’ 4”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Hillside Dalbury S Tekna Technical Information

Richard Baldwin Motorhomes Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Caravaggio

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
Winner | Any Campervan Dealer Special

The Judges’ said …

Very good value with a strong warranty

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen T6 Transporter
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 102bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 4.9m / 16’
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Richard Baldwin Motorhomes Hillside Leisure Volkswagen Caravaggio Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Birchover Classic

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
Campervans over £45,000

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Hillside Leisure Birchover Classic

Hillside Leisure Birchover Classic exterior

Hillside Leisure Birchover Classic
The Judges’ said …

Fun, funky, fantastic!

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen T6 Transporter
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Capacity: 2000cc
  • Engine: 100bhp
  • Length: 4.89m / 16’
  • NCC Approved

Hillside Leisure Birchover Classic Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Birchover S

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
Campervans up to £45,000

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Hillside Leisure Birchover S

Hillside Leisure Birchover S exterior

Hillside Leisure Birchover S
The Judges’ said …

Cracking value, wonderfully simple van that will do the job well

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen T6 Transporter
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 2000cc
  • Engine: 82bhp
  • Length: 4.89m / 16’
  • NCC Approved

Hillside Leisure Birchover S Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Cromford

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
Van Conversions £45,000 - £55,000

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Hillside Leisure Cromford exterior

The Judges’ said …

If twin singles beds and a washroom are your must-haves in a Volkswagen, this is worth a look

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen T6 Transporter
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Capacity: 2000cc
  • Engine: 148bhp
  • Length: 5.29m / 17’ 3”
  • NCC Approved

Hillside Leisure Cromford Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Dalbury

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
Micro Motorhomes

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Hillside Leisure Dalbury

Hillside Leisure Dalbury exterior

Hillside Leisure Dalbury
The Judges’ said …

For a tiny camper, it’s spacious

Base Vehicle

  • Nissan NV200
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 1500cc
  • Engine: 108bhp
  • Length: 4.4m / 14’ 4”
  • NCC Approved

Hillside Leisure Dalbury Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Hartington

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
Van Conversions up to £45,000

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Hillside Leisure Hartington exterior

The Judges’ said …

The Hartington has enough headroom for over 6 footers, with keen pricing and the Renault base makes it appealing

Base Vehicle

  • Renault Trafic
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 1600cc
  • Engine: 123bhp
  • Length: 5.39m / 17’ 6”

Hillside Leisure Hartington Technical Information

Hillside Leisure Heatherton

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
Van Conversions over £55,000

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Hillside Leisure Heatherton exterior

The Judges’ said …

Great driving Crafter, very appealing and conversion majors on designer feel.

Base Vehicle

  • Volkswagen Crafter
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 2000cc
  • Engine: 175bhp
  • Length: 5.98m / 19’ 6”

Hillside Leisure Heatherton Technical Information

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