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As someone who once worked in the insurance industry (many moons ago), I think I’m qualified to say that it’s not seen as the most exciting of topics. And yet, every year our contributor, Richard Dredge, manages to delve so deeply into the subject that I avidly look forward to his report on the state of the motorhome insurance market. There are surprises − as ever − in his uniquely detailed survey, which starts on page 30. Whatever ’van you own, or are about to buy, you should study Richard’s findings closely. Meanwhile, I’ve started booking budget flights to various motorhome launches, as the usual previews commence. Daniel Attwood attended the very first one this year, with Carado beating the rest to display its new 2024 models − and his…
Bailey of Bristol is teaming up with Ford Pro to manufacture its first campervan later this year. The collaboration will result in the creation of the Endeavour van conversion range, which will be unveiled at the Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in October. Bailey’s successful partnership with Ford began in 2020 with the popular Adamo coachbuilt motorhome range. Ford has since become the primary provider of base vehicles for Bailey, making it the natural choice for the Endeavour campervan. The two companies have a strong working relationship, and Bailey is now an official Ford Pro convertor for motorhomes. The Bailey Product Development Team recently presented a pre-production Endeavour to the Ford Pro Special Vehicle Team for evaluation at its UK headquarters in Dunton, Essex. During the meeting, Bailey…
Laika, the Italian manufacturer of upmarket campervans and motorhomes, has launched a new configurator, offering the possibility of creating your ideal-spec motorhome interactively. Selecting a Laika model takes you to an internal layout of the motorhome, where you can choose your favourite furniture, upholstery and cushions in a few simple clicks, as well as a wide range of accessories and optional extras that will make up your bespoke motorhome. The Laika configurator will show your choices in real time in a simulation of the interior, tailor-made for each vehicle. Through Virtual Tours, you can also have a high-quality, 360-degree view of the living space, so as to perceive every single detail on board. The 3D tours, available for all vehicles in the Laika collection, offer the chance to see the…
The Erwin Hymer Group has placed an order for 6,000 Volkswagen Crafters as part of a new partnership between the companies. The Crafters will be delivered to EHG in the first quarter of 2024. CEO of Erwin Hymer Group, Alexander Leopold, says, “With the Crafter as a base vehicle, we are in an even better position to meet the strong demand for powerful, compact campervans. In addition, we can very well imagine joint projects with our partner, VWCV, in areas such as alternative drive systems.” Lars Krause, of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, adds, “We are delighted to have gained the Erwin Hymer Group as a new partner that will offer its own camping solutions using our vehicles as the basis. We see the Crafter panel van as a benchmark in its…
London and Vancouver-based automotive and clean energy developer, First Hydrogen, has released its vision of a zero-emission recreational vehicle as it explores the applications for alternative fuels across different vehicle classes. Designed to have spacious living quarters, a large front windscreen and good ground clearance, the campervan concept is also said to prioritise driver comfort. The RV concept illustrates how First Hydrogen is exploring where fuel cell electric technology could be applied to larger vehicles. The concept has been developed in partnership with global mobility expert, EDAG Group. Steve Gill, CEO of Automotive for First Hydrogen, says, “The First Hydrogen campervan is an example of how we see hydrogen fuel cell and other electric vehicle technologies having wider applications. We are successfully demonstrating the potential fuel cell technology has in the…
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), a pioneer in the design, engineering, and manufacture of low-to-medium volume EVs, has started an intensive, real-world testing programme for its eCV1 light commercial vehicle. Described as a game-changing 3.5-tonne van, WEVC’s new vehicle attracted strong interest at Birmingham’s Commercial Vehicle Show and since then the prototype has been out on the road, racking up miles as the testing programme gets underway. Neil Yates, CEO of WEVC, said, “We had an amazing debut of the eCV1 prototype at the CV Show, with media and potential customers alike clamouring to see our new vehicle. The response was really humbling after thousands of hours of work to get to this stage, but the biggest surprise for people at the show was that the show vehicle is fully…
