Full review

Here’s a uniquely British layout: long side-facing settees up front and a spacious full-width washroom across the rear. It is designed solely for those needing a pure two-berth motorhome. And yet, this is far from a compact model – at over seven metres in length.

There have been some popular classics in this format. It’s still a firm fixture in the Elddis Autoquest line-up – and in the Marquis Majestic range, which is a dealer special based thereon.

Of course, the advantage of the Marquis derivative is additional specification, which leaves the entry-level roots of the Autoquest behind and adds a good deal of extra kit – although the basic design and construction is still exactly the same. 

The enhanced equipment starts in the Peugeot Boxer cab, where you’ll appreciate the 160bhp 2-litre engine (upgraded from the standard model’s 130bhp) most of all. But base vehicle goes way beyond a bit more grunt, with cosmetics such as alloy wheels, practicalities like automatic lights and wipers, safety features including tyre pressure monitoring and security in the form of an alarm and tracker system.

Then there’s a DAB radio with touchscreen sat-nav and automatic climate control air-conditioning. Marquis even includes a year’s insurance (subject to terms and conditions) within the sub-£50k price tag.

That roomy lounge not only converts into a huge 2.08m by 1.33m double bed but two 1.86m by 0.72m singles, which are likely to be the more popular choice in a floorplan like this as they require almost no work; just add sleepings bags or duvets. And the upholstery here has Aquaclean and Safefront technology, so it won’t snag and just wipes clean with water; great if your canine friends forget to wipe their feet!

A dedicated TV point is provided, too (along with a Teleco Teleplus directional aerial) with a bracket on the wall next to the fridge. Armrest cushions are supplied and there are sunroof-sized vents over the cab and above the lounge. Of course, the cab seats swivel, so you could easily seat eight in here on site; entertaining friends has long been a USP of this model and its like.

Kitchen space is pretty impressive, too, thanks to the space saved by not having a fixed bed. Cooking features a dual-fuel hob with high-speed burner, separate grill and oven, and a microwave. There’s worktop extension flap at the forward end, as well as some prepraration space next to the black gloss enameled sink. Opposite the main galley is a tall fridge/freezer.

And all this doesn’t compromise the style of the washroom, which not only includes a beam-me-up-Scotty circular shower but also the expected swivel cassette loo, a fixed basin and the wardrobe, too.

Other spec highlights include cab blinds, a solar panel, 4kW Whale heating, an awning, exterior shower and barbecue points and a Grade III Winter Pack.

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