Laika motorhomes - 2023 Essential Guide

About Laika

Laika was founded in 1964, with the company taking its name – and its logo – from the first dog in space. Laika’s first product was a tiny caravan, designed to be pulled along by the equally tiny, rear-engined Fiat 500. 

By the late 1980s, Laika Laserhome A-class models were making their mark in the UK, while the long-running Ecovip name debuted in 1992. Then, in 2016, the company moved to its new, purpose-built plant at San Casciano, which is said to be one of the most advanced motorhome factories in Europe. 

Part of the Erwin Hymer Group, Laika offers entry-level Kosmo, mid-range Ecovip and premium Kreos ranges covering the high-top campervan, low-profile and A-class body types. 

The large garage beneath the beds with twin side doors is illuminated and heated, with non-slip floor, light switches on both sides, sockets and a 250kg payload. Wine lovers will appreciate the optional private wine cellar also found in the garage!

Inside, the interior includes, in addition to the opening Skyview rooflight above the cab, an optional electric opening sunroof, which can be opened while driving.

The furniture has real wood doors and the front lounge can accommodate up to seven people around the table. The entire space is designed for relaxation, perhaps in front of the 32in TV (optional) with electrically operated movement.

The washroom includes a large shower enclosure with wood-look floor, double showerhead, lighting and shelves. In the bedroom are two large single beds (200cm by 80cm), equipped with a high-comfort spring suspension system and adjustable headboards. They also have perimeter heating and sliding wardrobes beneath.

Below the bed is a large garage. The washroom has a full shower cubicle on one side and the toilet and basin are opposite. This area can also be closed off from the galley and bedroom, creating a full en suite/changing room.

To the front, those twin facing sofas are available in a choice of fabric and leather finishes.

At the front is an additional bed (188cm by 110cm) that can be made from the front L-shaped dinette and a further double bed (186cm by 139cm) that can be lowered from the ceiling when needed.

The centrally located kitchen is a chef’s dream, with a three-burner gas hob and twin circular sinks with a large fridge/freezer alongside. Opposite, the washroom is a relatively compact space, but a swing wall has the basin attached and this covers over the toilet area to create a separate shower when needed.

Highlights of Laika 2023 motorhomes

• All-new Kreos, redesigned from ground up. One layout initially, but more are expected to follow as the layout has been designed to be modular

• Ecovip exteriors adopt black graphics to tie in with new Kreos designs

• Ecovip gets new interiors with LED lights integrated into roof

• Optional Isofix for rear seating

• New layout for the Ecovip campervans: the 645 features a rear U-shaped lounge

• MyLaika system control unit allows for the monitoring and control of various aspects of the motorhome via an app (this is an option on low-profiles and A-class Ecovip models)