motorhome layouts EXPLAINED

You might not think so, but the lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic could actually have the occasional plus point

For example, it gives you ample time to sit down and do some research about the next motorhome you want to buy. We often hear from readers who have bought their dream ’van, only to regret their choice shortly afterwards.

Perhaps they rushed in to get that island bed, only to find the front of the vehicle rather cramped. Or maybe they insisted on having a rear lounge because they thought it would be good for the family - only to find that it’s usually just the two of them touring, and they both prefer to sit outside.

To make life easier, here is our expert run-down of the most popular layouts, who they are good for and who would be better off avoiding them.

1 Island bed, central washroom

Although fixed-bed ’vans have only been around for the past two decades or so, the rear island bed has become the staple of many of the low-profile and A-class ranges.

It is almost always an in-line bed (transverse island beds are popular in caravans, but motorhomes tend to be narrower, so they are much rarer here), and that can mean the front lounge isn’t as big as it could be.

The layout can