situated between the wheels and can be work surface. Once more, your budget ABOVE: Motor
fitted with seat belts for two to four may dictate your options.
caravan with cab
people. Designs that use swivelling cab
seats that swivel to
become part of the
seats for dining mean that the vehicle can SHOWERS & LOOS
living area
be made shorter and have the added benefit Again, options here may be dictated by LEFT, FROM TOP:
of extra daylight coming from the budget. Think about how you are going to
Van conversion
windscreen. use your caravan or motorhome, and the
with elevating roof;
Side kitchens have more workspace others who may be using the facilities.
roof space for two
children; front end
but leave less lounge area and, as a Some layouts only provide access to the
caravan lounge
consequence, fewer options for window washing facilities through the main with L-shape
positioning and size. bedroom. This may not be ideal for some,
seating; full
The classic rear-engined campervan has a though for a couple it may suit them
cooking facilities
for when you
forward facing twin seat just in front of the perfectly. You’ll get more privacy, as you’re
decide to eat in
engine compartment. This cleverly not stepping from the shower straight into BELOW: Circular
converts into a double bed using an the living room.
shower unit
ingenious pull-out mechanism. The kitchen Have a look at the typical layouts
BOTTOM: Long
is usually situated on the wall opposite the illustrated on this page and try to imagine
front dinette
converts to two
sliding door. Swivelling cab seats become yourself using them on a daily basis. You’ll
single beds or a
incorporated into the interior seating plan soon get a good idea of what’s practical for double
when not in use for driving. your lifestyle.
KITCHEN KIT EXTRA SPACE
The kitchen in a modern caravan or Adding an awning can make all the
motorhome is usually a masterpiece of difference to touring. It gives you
space utilisation. You’d be staggered by the extra space without you needing to tow
amount of kit that can be fitted into them, a larger caravan.
and also by how easy they are to use. Think of it as a ‘conservatory’ for your
They can be arranged in one line, split caravan. Constructed like a tent, it is
across an aisle, or L-shaped. There will be attached to the caravan or motorhome to
kitchen units above the work surfaces, a give you extra space for the children to
proper, sometimes dual-fuel, cooker with sleep in, more dining room, or somewhere
fourand older couples who occasionally hob and oven, possibly a microwave as well to put boots and wet weather clothing.
take their grandchildren away with them. as fridge, and a sink with a mixer tap. You can download a technical leaflet
End kitchens allow room to move around on awnings from The Caravan Club’s
MOTORHOME DESIGN in the main living area, but the doorway can website.square6
Many motorhomes, except those with a be obstructed when the kitchen is in use.
low profile design, include a bed in a However, the main door will help with
specially designed accommodation ‘pod’ ventilation and the rear window allows
over the cab. Some of these ‘cabovers’ unobstructed vision when towing.
contain drop-down beds, which can be Corner kitchens offer loads of work
single or double. surfaces and allow lots of space in the
Low-profile bodies don’t allow for living area.
an overcab bed, so they will probably Side kitchens are most popular but can
have seats which can be converted to create congestion from people trying to
beds at night. get past the cook or when they’re getting
The popular centre dinette arrangement to the washroom if it’s opposite the
means passengers can be carried, as it’s kitchen. They also may not offer much
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