Motorhome Classification

We have classified the motorhomes into the following categories. Hopefully this will explain the system used, which may be different to other websites, but will help you to find the type of motorhome you are looking for easily.

A-Class

Built on just the base chassis, the motorhome manufacturer fabricates the whole body, including the cab area, providing an integrated feel and a spacious cab area. Typical manufacturers include Hymer, Burstner, Pilote.

C-Class (or Coachbuilt)

The most popular motorhome type, it's built on a chassis with a standard cab, with a coachbuilt body wider than the cab and and overcab area built over the top of the cab. Generally the area above the cab is a sleeping area. Typical manufacturers include Auto-sleepers, Autocruise, CI, Swift.....

Low Profile C-Class (LP C-Class)

Again built on a chassis with a standard cab, but with a lower profile overcab area. A sleeker looking vehicle, generally with better fuel economy, and usually a 2 berth, the small area above the cab being used for storage..

American RV

American RV's (Recreational Vehicles) can be further divided into A-Class, B-Class and C-Class, but we have only a single category, as the majority of American RV's in the UK are A-Class construction. Generally American RV's are larger, both in size and engine capacity, than their European equivalents. Although Winnebago is the name most people think of, in the UK you are just a likely to see a Fleetwood, Damon, Georgie Boy or R-Vision motorhome.

Hightop

A standard van conversion, which has had a taller roof added to provide standing room inside the van. Manufacturers include Auto-Sleepers, Timberland, Tribute...

Elevating Roof

A standard van conversion which has a roof that can be raised to provide more headroom while stationary. There a number of different roof styles, manufacturers include Auto-Sleepers and Bilbo's Design.

Van conversions

Converted vans, without hightop or elevating roof. the classic VW campervan, but a popular option, with a number of small custom conversion companies active in the UK, converting new or used vans.

Demountable

A relatively rare type of motorhome, including both American 5th Wheel motorhomes, and pickup based European motorhomes.