It’s some 30 years since Auto-Sleepers built a Ford-based tourer, but they are back with the Air – a stylish pop-top.
At just under 5 metres long and a little over 2 metres wide, this five-seater camper is compact enough for everyday driving with all the benefits of a camper – comfy living accommodation, ample storage and four sleeping berths.
The driver's cab features swivel seats while the rear bench seat with three seat belts switches from day to night living providing sleeping space for two. The elevating roof houses a roof bed for up to two people.
The kitchen is fitted out with Dometic appliances including a two burner hob, a compressor fridge, as well as a sink and a grill. There’s room for a portable toilet, a full-length wardrobe, cutlery drawers as standard and several other cupboards.
Some additional touches include movable lighting, a cold water shower and multiple USB points and wireless charging pad. Price is a smidge under £67,000.

French motorhome maker Chausson is known for its innovation, and the X550 is the latest in a long line of eye catching models.
It’s a coachbuilt measuring less than 6m – so is the same size as most regular campervan conversions. And yet it still manages to pack in full motorhome facilities.
The Smart Lounge is a factor in this trick of ergonomics: the table can be adjusted for height, and the side sofas can quickly be turned into a pair of forward-facing travel seats: the hinged backrests are hidden under the travel seats, and fold and click into place.
The dinette turns into a double bed, with a second double bed above it.
There’s also a compact kitchen and spacious washroom that spans across the rear of the van.
Priced at nearly £70,000, this clever motorhome packs a great deal into its tiny dimensions.

Although new to the Birmingham show this year, Campervan Co is no newcomer. It launched the world’s first Low-emissions Hybrid Eco Campervan in 2016 and since has at least a thousand hybrid-van conversions under its belt – mainly on Japanese vans like the Toyota Alphard.
Its new Evolution Phev is Campervan Co's first camper built on the plug-in hybrid Ford Transit chassis and its packed with the latest technology aimed at reducing RV emissions to zero.
Its lightest campervan to date, it includes Ford’s fully electric drivetrain with the award-winning 1 litre Eco Boost range-extender engine. It has a range of up to 26 miles of zero emissions driving on purely electric power. The camper also boasts 1000 watts of solar power, induction cooking, zero emissions heating, enhanced insulation. The four-berth camper also offers phone and tablet charging stations. Expect to pay just under £80,000.

Swedish manufacturer Kabe has had an interest in Coachman Caravans for a few years now, and is celebrating the first anniversary of it taking full control of the company in 2021.
Coachman has been known for its high-quality caravans but the Kabe influence is now showing in the form of the new Coachman Travel Master motorhome, which mirrors its parent company’s models but with some UK touches, like having the door to the living area on the passenger side for UK roads.
There are three layouts built on the 170HP Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Al-Ko chassis with 9-speed automatic gearbox.
The coachbuilt Coachman Travel Master 565 is four berth with a space-saving drop down bed to the front and raised twin beds to the rear, which accommodates a large garage area underneath. The classic layout continues with a central kitchen area with large fridge freezer with microwave above, plus a full oven and hob. The offside washroom features a swivel toilet, with a walk-in shower on the opposite side of the van.
The high spec cab area has a luxious feel with black leather pilot seats.
As you would expect this unit doesn’t come cheap with a price tag that tops one hundred thousand pounds, but the quality shines through.

Freedom Caravans in Staffordshire, well known for its tiny Freedom and Freecross caravan ranges, showcased its brand new Turkish-built Carpento range of caravans.
The eye-catching exterior styling features radiused front and rear corners, and a steep rake to the roof up front.
There are three models in the all-new range, the five berth Carpento 410 is the largest of the bunch. It measures just 5.4m long and the layout features two separate lounges, one at the front and one at the rear with a kitchenette by the door, and a small washroom on the offside. The slightly smaller 360 four berth, with a stylish wrap around front window and bunk beds to the rear, is priced at just under £20,000.
Interior styling in all three models is minimal to say the least, but that may appeal to potential owners. An air awning is also available from £1,399 and all models can be towed comfortably by a VW Golf sized car.

Bailey showed its new second generation Alicanto range – kicking off with two ‘vans – the new single-axle Lisbon and existing double-axle Porto.
Built in an 8ft wide body, both four-berth models feature the popular centre washroom, with Belfast-style sink, and rear longitudinal island bedroom configuration, which has been refined with the introduction of new king-sized beds and a rear external storage boot across the width of the ‘van.
Outside the high-performance body shell has been enhanced visually through the introduction of a new aerodynamic front profile, new front and rear mouldings, new flush-fit Puima side windows and bold new silver graphics.
The addition of a fully specified Alde programmable radiator heating system will definitely appeal to those who caravan year round. The Lisbon is priced at £35,000 and the Porto at £36,500.

Go-Pod, builder of tiny pod caravans, unveiled its newest caravan – a special edition built in conjunction with campervan converter Overlander.
The layout is pretty much the same as the standard Go-Pod but it definitely has a more striking, stylish interior and offers additional extras as standard including, a Tassimo coffee station, smart TV, Bluetooth speaker and built-in wireless charging. You will, of course, pay more for this version – an additional three-and-a-half thousand pounds more than the standard model priced at £16, 500.

An interesting addition to the growing number of roof top tents for 4WD vehicles is an electrically operated model from Dometic.
A 12V supply from a leisure battery or vehicle cigar lighter sees the tent raise in around 1m at the push of a remote control button.
The aluminium alloy framed tent is a two-layer construction, enhanced by a durable water-resistant PVC tent cover with a UPF 50+ protection rating making it suitable for use in all weathers.
It features double layered windows with integrated fly screens, allowing plenty of airflow through the tent. The tent measures 2.2m x 1.3m, so should sleep two in reasonable comfort on its 5cm high density foam mattress. It comes with a simple lightweight telescopic ladder makes clambering aboard straightforward. This model, will set you back nearly £2,000.

AlpenKruzer is new to the UK market, but it is a sister brand of Dorema, and brings a fresh look to trailer tents with its new Open Air.
It’s unique hybrid ALU-AIR design features a social area with a gothic arch that offers plenty of space for a table. This is the inflatable part. The sleeping area is poled and has dark inner canvas to make sleeping easier if you’re prone for a lie-in.
The earthy tones of the TenCate cotton fabric and large windows bring a light and airy feel to the living area.
The spacious 150 x 210cm bed over the trailer lifts to reveal a large storage area suitable for furniture and other camping kit.
A similarly shaped annexe, ideal for kids, is available as an optional extra. It features an outside door should you need to get up in the night and you don’t want to disturb the rest of the group. Even with an annexe on either side the AlpenKruzer will fit on a Club Site pitch.
The AlpenKruzer will set you back £10,000.

Japanese camping brand Snow Peak debuted its range of tent and camping accessories. The name has been synonymous with the outdoor lifestyle scene in Japan since 1958 when its mainstay was climbing gear, with camping gear added to its range in the 1980s.
The eye-catching range includes tarps, shelters and tents in a muted orange colourway that mean you won’t go unnoticed on site.
If  you enjoy a camp fire the Takibi tarp, made of flame-resistant material, could be for you but it will set you back £650. If you're in the market for a new tent the four berth Elfield tunnel tent with roof sheet will cost you £912.
The company also showed its stylish range of stainless steel, cast iron and titanium accessories including fire pits and tableware. 

Finally anyone with extremely deep pockets couldn't fail to be wowed by Morelo's palacial Palace Liner. This luxury motorhome features a garage and slide out side, leather interior and a raft of luxury fixtures and fittings. It all comes at a cost – over £300,000.