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Last month’s issue was packed with exciting new models for the 2026 season from most of the major European manufacturers. This time we have even more new vehicles, primarily from the biggest British brands, but also from Bürstner, Etrusco and Niesmann + Bischoff. It’s interesting to see that both Auto-Trail and Elddis are tackling the subject of increasing prices head-on with new entry-level campervans. The revised Expedition range and new Whirlwind GTV are sure to be a hit amongst cost-conscious buyers. It’s a different customer that will be drawn to Swift’s new Trekker motorhomes. If you are a campervan owner wanting more living space, then traditional coachbuilt motorhomes may all appear a bit samey to you in their usual white livery. But now Swift has brought the successful, youthful looks…
Torsus claims to build the world’s toughest, heavy-duty, off road buses – now it has a motorhome version, too, which it describes as the first expedition liner. The Torsus Praetorian Liberra is said to mix off-road capability with genuine living comfort. Born as a coach for extreme terrain, it is based on MAN TGM 4x4 with a robust tubular skeleton chassis and powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine producing 295hp and a huge 925Nm of torque. But then this is no small motorhome, measuring 8.45m long, 2.53m wide and 3.55m in height. It has a maximum gross weight of 13.5 tonnes. The MAN base vehicle becomes a Praetorian bus at Torsus in the Czech Republic before being fitted out as a motorhome by Dämmler Weltreisemobile in Zwickau, Germany. Despite its…
THE key focus from Auto-Trail is on the Expedition entry-level campervan range, but there are a few changes across the board, including soft-close upper locker doors. From a technical standpoint, all campervans will come with a three-stage charging unit and a 70Ah AGM battery (with the option of a 100Ah lithium unit). There is a new four-inch touchscreen control panel on the Expedition, and a seven-inch screen on the V-Line and Adventure ranges. Most models will have a 200W solar panel fitted as standard, except for the 5.4m models, which get a 120W version. GOING ON EXPEDITION Expedition campervans see the biggest changes for 2026. The range kicks off with the all-new Expedition 54. This is a 5.41m rear lounge Fiat Ducato campervan. The layout has been adopted from the…
THE last time this magazine featured a Buccaneer motorhome was back in 2001. The name didn’t die at that point but it has been the preserve of caravans, representing Erwin Hymer Group UK’s flagship models, above the Xplore and Elddis brands. In more than two decades since, the British motorhome landscape has changed almost beyond recognition, so it’s perhaps a surprise to see the brand return now. But return it has, with a clear aim of capturing Buccaneer caravan owners seeking to upgrade to a motorhome. At the same time the marque’s branding has been modernised with a new logo, and a new green and gold décor style has been introduced. As with the latest Elddis motorhomes for the 2026 season, the Buccaneer Quantum motorhomes use the Zip system body…
BÜRSTNER has often been an innovative brand. Now, with a new logo and a completely new range, this German marque is to back at the forefront of the industry. Taking the popular Lyseo TD motorhome range as its base, the new B66 is, perhaps, the least exciting of the new Bürstners, until you see the price. These anniversary models start at £76,295 (list price for a 2025-season Lyseo was from £84,990) and the new versions are described as “comprehensively updated and fully modernised.” That new price is not for a basic motorhome but a fully equipped Bürstner, based on a 140hp Fiat Ducato with automatic gearbox and Lanzarote Grey cab. The standard specification includes UK favourites such as an awning and Triplex oven/grill, as well as on-board WiFi, a lithium…
MUCH of the Elddis press conference revolved around past problems and how the company has addressed them, with an emphasis on delivery times for new vehicles, lead times for spare parts and motorhomes coming off the production line right first time (now 85%, up from just 25% three years ago). Alongside this, there’s a completely redeveloped range with the Zip System construction method introduced for all the coachbuilt motorhomes, featuring marine-grade aluminium and a Z-shaped extrusion that fully encapsulates the floor and walls to eliminate water ingress and ensure longevity. Introduced first on the range-topping Avalon, the Zip System has featured on all motorhomes built by Elddis since August. To further improve the customer experience, Elddis is also massively reducing complexity in its portfolio. Gone are the myriad dealer special…
