Dethleffs motorhomes - 2023 Essential Guide

About Dethleffs

You might find it hard to believe but Dethleffs started out as a whip manufacturer, back in 1832. Almost a century afterwards, Arist Dethleffs built his first caravan so that his family could travel with him on business, selling whips. Serial production of caravans only started in 1956, with the first motorhome arriving in 1983, then an A-class six years later.

The company’s ‘Friend of the family’ motto was introduced in 1995 and its McRent hire business began in 2004. Today, Dethleffs’ range in the UK includes Globebus (compact A-class), Just Go (new Ford-based low-profiles), Trend (low-profiles and A-class), Pulse (A-class), Pulse Classic 90 (low-profiles), Esprit (A-class), Alpa (large, luxury rear lounge motorhomes), Globetrotter XLI (flagship A-classes) and Globetrotter XXL (super-sized overcab on Iveco). On the Continent, the company has also introduced a range of campervans but these are not yet available in the UK.

The large rear garage will suit those who enjoy cycling (or other outdoor hobbies) and most e-bikes will fit in here, and you can access items stowed in here from both sides of the motorhome.

For sleeping comfort, all mattresses on fixed beds are made using a climate control material to keep you warm in winter and cool in the summer.

This model has twin beds to the rear and the option to add a drop-down bed above the lounge, and make the lounge seats into a further single. Plus, with an extra infill cushion, you can make the fixed single beds into a large double, but you will need the ladder to access the bed area.

When it comes to the kitchen, you’ll find it to be well-equipped with a tall 137-litre fridge with separate freezer compartment. The three-burner hob, coupled with the large work surface area, makes it perfect for cooking up a proper family meal and there’s storage aplenty.

For extra privacy, the spacious washroom with shower and toilet room has a door that closes off the bedroom and toilet from the living room. There’s also a sliding door to provide privacy from the bedroom, too.

The colour scheme throughout the motorhome is light and airy with a standard scheme of ‘Virginia Oak’ wood effect and the overall interior scheme is contrasting tones of earthy browns and cream called ‘Torcello’.

The washroom is an all-in-one affair, but a door closes off the rear from the front to create a private dressing area. You’ll love driving it, too, with excellent visibility, a result of the large panoramic window, and that A-class cab means there feels like there’s more room to spread out. Even long journeys will be a joy.

And while the standard model offers unrivalled luxury, there’s an abundance of optional extras including leather seating and more premium cabinetry.

Highlights of Dethleffs 2023 motorhomes

• New entry-level Ford-based Just Go low-profile range with six layouts: T 6615 EB (6.69m long, twin beds), T 6815 EB (6.99m, single beds), T 6905 FB (6.99m, French bed), T 7055 EB (7.36m, single beds), T 7055 EBL (as per the previously listed model but with a side settee lounge) and the T 7055 DBL (7.36m, island bed)

• Slimline Globebus A-class only available with one floorplan

• Trend line-up continues with six layouts, each available as a low-profile or an A-class body

• There will be four Pulse A-classes and four Pulse Classic 90 low profile models

• In the premium sector, we will see four large Esprit A-classes, two Alpa rear lounge coachbuilts and the flagship Globetrotter as a pair of XLi A-classes and a single XXL overcab model