What to expect at the 2026 Caravan, Camping and motorhome Show
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The February show at Birmingham’s NEC is widely seen as the starting gun for the touring season.
From 17 to 22 February, the halls fill with brand-new motorhomes, campervans, caravans, tents and accessories, giving visitors the rare chance to step inside, compare layouts side by side and see what manufacturers have been quietly preparing for 2026.
Henry Hurt Deputy Editor
Henry Hurt Deputy Editor
Beyond the vehicles, there’s a dedicated tent and camping hall, accessory shopping, campsite inspiration, expert advice sessions and free motorhome manoeuvring tuition from the Caravan and Motorhome Club.
But for many, the real reason to visit is simple: this is where the new models appear for the first time:
Aura 6EB – a new edition based on the VW Crafter and features a fixed rear bed. As with the wider Aura range, buyers can tailor finishes to suit their taste, from upholstery to woodwork
Auto-Trail F-Line F67, featuring a front lounge and end washroom layout on a Ford base. See our full review below.
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Brand-new Auto-Trail to be launched next month at the NEC
Ace – Swift’s new brand – will appear at the show with a new range of motorhomes and campervans designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind. Keep an eye out for the review on our YouTube channel
Bailey Endurance E62 campervan, a two-berth layout based on the Ford Transit. It features a central kitchen and washroom, plus a rear lounge that converts into either a 6ft 3in single or a spacious 6ft 1in x 6ft 3in bed. With a Truma 130W solar panel, 80Ah AGM leisure batteries, Truma Combi diesel heating and insulation, it could be well suited to off-grid adventures
Bailey Autograph 79-4F and 79-4XT motorhomes are built on the Peugeot Boxer cab and feature an extra-wide bodyshell, pushing MTPLM up to 4,500kg. Inside, the kitchen includes a 137-litre fridge, while comfort is boosted by a radiator-based heating and hot water system delivering warmth throughout both the living space and cab
Bespoke Leisure VW Crafter, a high-spec MWB 177hp van conversion with enhanced styling and a fully gas-free off-grid set-up, including diesel heating, an electric water heater and an induction hob
Denby Campervans will present three hybrid VW T7 builds, including a day van, alongside a gasless set-up featuring induction hobs, inverters and solar panels
Frankia’s Platin Final Edition marks the final model in the range, offering high specification at a competitive price. This luxury A-class motorhome is built on a 5.5-tonne rear-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and features multiple bed and lounge layouts, a 190hp engine, 420Ah LiFePO₄ battery, triple solar panels and an inverter for full off-grid capability
Hillside Leisure MXV is a hybrid campervan conversion which is a highly adaptable, modular-based van, offering either a 150PS TDI 7-speed DSG automatic or the more powerful 245PS eHybrid 1.5 TSI 6-speed DSG 4Motion
Joa by Pilote, previously Joa Camp, will make its first English outing and second European appearance. The refreshed campervan and motorhome range features a significant rebrand with new colours, interiors and exterior designs, alongside revised overhead cabinets, kitchens and upholsteries
Mega Mobil Mega Lounge 680S Twin is a two-berth motorhome built on a rugged MAN chassis. Inside, a motorised, electro-adjustable rear bed drops down over a generous lounge area, with overhead storage providing extra space for kit and luggage
Mobilvetta Kea 80 low-profile coachbuilt, and K-Yacht 80 motorhome are both built on the Fiat Ducato and centre around a spacious rear U-shaped lounge. A removable dining table stows neatly away, while the kitchen includes a dual-fuel gas and induction hob, a large compressor fridge-freezer, and an oven with integrated grill
Out and About Campers will be showing a new interior colour range alongside a collaborative product demonstration with SavvyVan, control panel manufacturer
Panama UK will introduce the P12+ and P50+, both based on the Ford Tourneo Custom. The P12+ features a longer body and sliding rear bench with Isofix points, allowing the interior to switch between living space and load carrying, while the P50+ offers four removable Isofix seats
Rapido C66 Optimum Line, measuring 6.99 metres, combines twin beds, face-to-face bench seating and a large separate shower – a rare layout combination in this size class
Rolling Homes Darwin FL, a six-metre VW Crafter, will be a shorter version of the brand’s current 6.8-metre offering
Vanworx will announce a new price-led campervan project and will be exhibiting in Hall 5, with brand-new Ford Transit-based campervans on display
WildAx will be celebrating 20 years, with something planned for the show
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