Head to head Timberland Destiny and IH Motor Campers Tio R from 2007

Read MMM's head to head motorhome review of the Timberland Destiny and IH Motor Campers Tio R from September 2007

Welcome to a battle royal between two of the most recognisable names in panel van conversions. A decade or two ago, nearly all medium-to-large panel van conversions followed the traditional recipe of forward lounge and rear kitchen along one wall, with the washroom and wardrobe opposite.

Times change and so do purchasers’ aspirations. Rear lounge models are gaining in popularity and this month’s head-to-head features two strong contenders for the contents of your bank account.

Both ‘vans are dedicated two-berthers with no attempt made at rear travel seats, which may or may not be important to you. While we are aware that as dedicated two-berths these motorhomes only require two travel seats, the compact (ish) exterior dimensions of both ‘vans encourages their use for days out, and other usual car duties, when more than one passenger seat might be advantageous.

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