Chausson motorhomes - 2023 Essential Guide

About Chausson

This French manufacturer has a reputation for innovation, with various concepts introduced over the years – slide-out external gas stoves, whole side walls that pivot up, island kitchens, the list goes on. For 2022, Chausson continues to be at the leading edge of motorhome design.

Chausson has 14 dealers/16 outlets in the UK.

The aim of the S514, which has four fully belted travel seats, is to cater to those who want the manoeuvrable dimensions of a campervan, but all the benefits of a coachbuilt. As such, it is much narrower than a classic low-profile. However, it offers the same structure and insulation of a coachbuilt.

Buyers will, therefore, benefit from a seven-year warranty against water ingress, as well as a floor thickness surpassing the market standard of 65mm, GRP roof, floor and sides, Styrofoam insulation and the highest Grade III insulation rating.

The S514 also features a modular garage thanks to its ingenious butterfly rear double bed; owners can not only adjust the height of the garage, but it also gives instant access to the storage space in the garage below.

Another highlight is its clever shower room, which, thanks to its pivoting partition, offers either the toilet or the shower area, meaning a more spacious shower room (including height) than in a campervan.

The layout is also something that sets this model apart – it won the European Innovation Awards ‘Layout of the year 2022’ category – and sees a rear garage large enough for two cycles, a central washroom with swing-wall shower, a fully equipped galley and that large lounge at the front with an electric drop-down bed above.

And, for 2023, Chausson is offering the 660 Titanium as a special Ultimate edition, which means buyers get the best equipment, such as an automatic gearbox, powerful 170bhp engine and solar panel, etc. In addition, each model will be individually numbered, making it unique to each buyer.

The well-equipped galley is centrally located and ahead of this is a huge lounge with face-to-face sofas and a large drop-down double bed (160cm wide). This Smartlounge also has a trick up its sleeve, as it can be transformed quickly from sofas into two comfortable belted travel seats for use on the road.

As with its sibling, every 640 Titanium Ultimate will have a unique design with exclusive exterior graphics and upholstery, and new gloss black 16in alloy wheels, etc. Each one will also be numbered, making every model unique.

Highlights of Chausson's 2023 motorhomes

• All models are NCC-approved, meaning the habitation areas meet UK standards

• Grade III insulation

• Seven-year water tightness warranty

• Polyester reinforced roof and floor

• Styrofoam XPS insulation

• Floor: 65mm thick

• Roof: 55mm thick