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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

Base Vehicle

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

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

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

Judge's comment

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

Base Vehicle

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

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

"Bright and appealing with stacks of ooh la la!"

Judge's comment

Pilote P626D Évidence

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

Base Vehicle

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

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

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

Assessors comment

Pilote V630LG Special Edition

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

Base Vehicle

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

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

"Ideal for those looking for motorhome comfort with the freedom of a campervan. A superb all-year option for off-grid fans - 2 x 130Ah batteries, and the door is on the UK side!"

Assessors comment