Best Couples' Caravan
The events of recent years have seen many new caravanners enter the market – some of whom are couples who may have previously taken regular holidays abroad soaking up the sun and spending their hard-earned cash on enjoying themselves, and why not?
Best Couples' Caravan 2026
Coachman Laser 480 Xtra
Xtra special? Definitely, yes. In lots of ways. Xtra width, though, is what makes the new Laser 480 a superb caravan. This is Britain’s first eight-foot-wide two-berth caravan.
When the judges assessed it they were, of course, impressed by the spacious feel created by the extra width. And they were impressed by the generally luxurious ambience.
They felt that this new caravan for Coachman’s 2026 line-up truly beats all other classic two-berth models on the market by reason of the extra width, backed up by its pedigree: Lasers are caravans built for discerning buyers, with a high level of specification.
The L-shape of the kitchen impressed the judges for the amount of surface space it offers – and with a hinged extension there for when you need it.
And there’s more – an enormous space on the dresser opposite the kitchen. The television bracket is above the surface, meaning that all of the surface can get the cook’s attention without having to compete for space with a television.
This is a kitchen especially designed for keen cooks. The judges liked the nice touches, including the lighting between the three kitchen drawers, the flexible tap that enables you to direct water to anywhere in the sink for rinsing, and the spacious, boutique-style of the rear shower room, with large washbasin atop its cabinet, towel warmer and rock-effect, full-height panel in the shower, matching the splashback.
Six cushions in varying textures and patterns are the icing on a very tasty cake.
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Elddis Whirlwind 520 Evolve
Our runner-up, the Elddis Whirlwind 520 Evolve, is an up-specced version of the Whirlwind 520.
Evolves benefit from a solar panel, an alarm system, an Omnivent extractor fan, Al-Ko Secure wheel locks, WiFi, a barbecue point, external mains sockets and an external shower.
This package puts the Whirlwind Evolve 520 firmly into the class of caravan that couples looking for premium spec are sure to consider.
The judges decided this model represented excellent value for money in its classic two-berth layout class.
View the rest of the awards
We want to recognise the best of the best, the top caravans your money can buy right now in the UK and so we present the Caravan Awards.
The Caravan Awards 2026 will be presented to the very best models for the coming year to help you make the right buying decision for your next tourer.
Discover the best of the other awards here!
