Compass motorhomes - 2023 Essential Guide

About Compass

This British brand is part of the massive Erwin Hymer Group, with motorhomes and campervans being built in the Consett factory. The majority of its models are mirrored in its sister Elddis brand, which has been making lesiure vehicles for over 50 years.

Throughout the motorhome, there is LED lighting which can save up to 80% battery consumption. In the overhead lockers, there’s cleverly concealed lighting, perfect for using at night for a relaxing ambience.

For 2023, a 400x400 MPK rooflight allows for maximum light during the day and creates an airy space to relax in.

When it comes to the interiors, the ‘Marrakech’ ActivCare upholstery is easy to keep clean, with coordinating scatter cushions. The Narbonne Oak cabinetry is craftsman-built, ensuring a seamless look – dovetailed joints and soft-closing mechanisms keep the feel premium.

Behind the wheel, cruise control is standard, as are coordinated cab seats with armrests and large pockets to keep personal effects. In the cab itself, there’s lockable storage for extra peace of mind.

If you’re seeking a motorhome which offers a versatile layout, the 155 delivers and will be able to tour throughout the seasons, wherever you choose to go.

As with the other models in the Avantgarde range, it’s based on a Peugeot Boxer with the 2.2-litre 140bhp engine, to deliver greater fuel efficiency and the specification offers cruise control as standard.

Located on the offside, opposite the habitation door, is the kitchen with Thetford K1520 Mk2 black gloss-enamelled oven/grill and three-burner gas hob with spark ignition – everything you need for cooking on tour.

The 120’s lounge converts into a transverse double, while the washroom and kitchen are located between this and the cab, which has swivel cab seats to use as a second seating area.

Models benefit from CompleteHeat Whale 4.7 kW dual-fuel space-saving heating which runs on gas or electric with quiet night-time setting and ducted heating throughout, including washrooms, to keep you cosy at all times. As standard, you get removable carpets that are soft underfoot and ‘Marrakech’ upholstery in ActivCare, with coordinating scatter cushions and two armrests.

Highlights of Compass’ 2023 motorhomes and campervans

• Avantgarde 115 now 45cm longer, for a bigger lounge that allows for a small seating area when double bed made up

• New front seating for Avantgarde 196

• Optional solar panels

• 400x400 MPK rooflight

• Whale next-generation heating – CompleteHeat

• ActivCare upholstery