MOTORHOME LAYOUTS EXPLAINED

Here is our expert rundown of some of the most popular motorhome layouts, who they are good for and who would be better off avoiding them.

Be sure to consider all of your potential requirements – both now and in the future – before deciding which one of them is going to be the best for you!

For information on the weight of ’van you can legally drive, see p109.

1 Island bed, central washroom

Although fixed-bed vehicles have only been around for the past two decades or so, the rear island bed has become the staple of many 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 resulting front lounge isn’t as big as it could be.

The layout can incorporate a garage – many beds can be raised to create more storage space. Most now come with a midships washroom spread right across the ’van, although some manufacturers have resisted this in a bid to keep the central area more airy.

+ Good for Couples who want real luxury

- Less good for Large families or anyone who is looking for a roomy kitchen

2 Single beds, central washroom

This floorplan has probably become the