OTHER CONTINENTAL MANUFACTURERS

1 Airstream

They’re not strictly speaking Continental, but they’re not made in Britain.

However, the famous silver caravans from US company Airstream are exclusively available in the UK through Lowdham Leisureworld.

There are four models to choose from, including the latest, the 251B, which has a rear transverse island bed. › www.lowdhams.com

2 Freedom

Sold in the UK for close on 40 years, these Polish-built caravans from Freedom are light to tow and generally light on your wallet, too.

These neat little tourers come with cheap and cheerful designs, and are particularly good as cosy two-berths. › freedomcaravans.com

3 Mink

New to the UK and available exclusively through Broad Lane Leisure, the Mink Camper is designed in Iceland and built in Latvia. This is a really eye-catching teardrop van, ideal for couples seeking to venture off-road, and even includes a kitchen at the back. › www.mink-campers.co.uk

4 Saly

Carmarthenshire-based

3A’s Leisure has started importing the Carabinata

range of lightweight conventional caravans produced by Saly, a Turkish company that has been making tourers since 1975.

Built on an Al-ko chassis, the range offers buyers the choice of three models – the three-berth Mini, four-berth Original and five-berth XL

– with MIROS ranging from 560kg to 670kg. › www.3asleisure.co.uk

5 T@B

T@B, part of the Knaus Tabbert Group, produces a range of instantly recognisable teardrop caravans for the seriously design-conscious.

They come in a variety of exterior styles, and have established a good footing in this niche market. › www.tabme.de/en