Motorhome twin lounge layout guide

Remember, though, that with no fixed bed, storage space for holiday clobber can be tight for family touring – especially if there are six of you – and bikes may have to hang outside on the back.

The layout consists of a front dining area and a rear lounge, with the travel seats fitted in the front – the best offering four three-point belts, although campervans are more likely to have only a half- dinette bench up front to provide two extra travel seats, with cab seats swivelling to face the rear as part of the front lounge.

Most coachbuilts are over seven metres long and made in Britain. Continental firms have dabbled with both low-profiles and A-classes and McLouis has a compact option (under 6.5m long).

You might come across models with a rear L-shaped seating area, rather than the traditional ‘U’ (check out the Bürstner range), while another innovation in this sector is drop-down beds.

Bürstner, Benimar and Rimor have models with drop-down beds over their front and rear lounges, but a newer, British challenger in this sector is the Bailey Adamo 75-4DL, which squeezes in a garage under the end lounge.

Fridges, too, can be modestly sized under-counter units. Bathing departments can cater well for families, if there’s a separate shower, but some models are much more compromised in this area with bathrooms that rather confined for family use.