Compact Motorhome Vs Small Camper Van

In this video Jason & Kev compare two continental motorcaravans.
One by Globecar and one by Chausson they take a look at the features and specification of both types of camper or coachbuilt to see which will suit your holidays best.
Motorhomes are not a small purchase so hopefully this video will help guide you on what the right van for you will be. We'd love to hear your comments on this video and will see you in the next one!

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[ianjames]

Absolutely love our Chausson Best of 510 which we’ve had from new in early 2015. Best purchase ever…….6m, 4 berth, drop down bed, huge bathroom, loads of living space, can seat six/eight around the table….full size fridge/freezer. No issues. Fiat base….no dodgy injectors like the Ford base of recent years. Probably worth what we paid for it 9 years ago! Great payload….we loaded it up with 4 adults, an e-bike, all luggage for a trip abroad……popped it on the local weighbridge and still had 300kg before the 3500kg limit. If you go for 6m MHs you can easily lose a load of payload.

[carolynandcocohaywood]

I’ve had two camper vans but I now have a small motorhome which I like much better. The camper vans were ok but I didn’t like the washroom in either and for some reason there always seemed to be a draught around the rear doors. My motorhome has a separate shower and it’s at the back so no rear doors to cause a draught. It also seems to be far more comfortable and spacious too.

[davidhayes]

Having had both types, the camper is easier to drive in traffic and down lanes, particularly in 5.4 m form. The coachbuilt is more roomy and has better insulation. They tend to be very similar prices when new and when used. Campers tend to be more rigid but are surprisingly heavy. Often it is the compact coachbuilts which have better payloads, when plated for 3500Kg. The 6.3 (maxi) Campervans can have very poor payloads unless plated above 3500Ks.

[Kermit-Si]

I think I'd go for the campervan, because as you Jason have said on a previous video you are less likely to get problems with damp or mould later in live with a vehicle that started life as a van. But everyone to his own. Cheers guys 👍🐸

[penkridgewolf]

We had a massive drop from 7.5 m motorhome to vw camper but soon adapted to the smaller space.we did it because of parking and having to keep going to storage plus alot of damp issues put us off having another one.but we love the freedom and not having worry of so many seals and joints leaking.enjoying the videos.enjoy the comparison videos .helped us alot

[jimf]

For me, a small campervan is more versatile. Easy to drive and park, can be used as second car or even a removal van. Only works if there are just two of you and don't have any pets. We also use ours as day van when we go to the coast but each to their own.

[ГарикУмелов]

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[andygwynne]

Agree with Kevin the chausson for me purely for the space afforded

[juliachenoweth]

I would love to have the Chausson or something similar. This would be perfect for me and my dog and an occasional trip with my grandkids!

[stellam]

First!

We've got a compact motorhome. Much prefer it to a campervan

[Johndoe]

Without watching the video I can tell you slimline compact motorhome over a campervan all day everyday …. Less weight and therefore tons more payload, fully insulated body for warmer in winter cooler in summer, complete square walls at the top so more space, a normal easy access door instead of the long sliding door to get in … only advantage people tell me is no leaks in panel van but I’d wouldnt keep a motorhome for long enough for it to start leaking 😊

[aevans]

I'm totally not interested in van conversions or compact motorhomes but I have to watch your video's anyway cos you guys are great!

[Johndoe]

Aldo Jason it’s a bit like comparing apples to pairs . A more similar comparison would be the narrow body 2.1m wide coachbuilt 5.4 to 6m long and therefore exact same size as a panel van

[clarkwgriswold]

Both great vans. I guess it depends on your usage. Hopefully when I eventually get one I’ll be heading around the Uists, Bannau Brycheiniog, Cornwall etc. And the narrower van would be better for us.

[markomarten]

I think it might depend a little on what you want to do, if you have bikes and want to go somewhere for a few hours then the coach built one would be great as the garage would allow you to securely store bikes and extra stuff. The Fiat is ok but what I would call a weekend wagon, the bed might be ok but not for everyone. I think a purpose built design would in most cases be better than a conversion as it’s not a compromise.

[tonysutton]

I'd be happy with either one and could take them on tour for weeks but the coachbuilt sneaks it because of the washroom and the ease of setting up the third bed. The one downside is the transverse bed if the person at the back needs the loo in the night.

[colblimp]

Another good video. I'd pick the camper for its 'go anywhere' capability.

[maureenbracegirdle]

Compact for me also love the single bed winner by far

[JourneyWithJoanne]

I love the Chausson space, but love the van because you can just park up / stealth camp incognito. 🤷‍♀️
A deciding thing for me would be having the side door on the kerb-side (Uk) rather than the Road-side.

[stephenhitchen]

Brilliant comparison, just about to purchase either or and unsure, at the moment swaying towards a camper, but that could all change as this would be our first foray into the world of motorhome or camper