ROLLING HOMES COLUMBUS

One of the USPs of the California is its very automotive interior, but some buyers prefer something more homely, something more traditional. If that’s you and you want the very best solid oak cabinetwork in your campervan, then Rolling Homes is the place to go.

When you look inside a Columbus, it’s no surprise to discover that company founder, Mark Cooper, has a background in high-end domestic fitted kitchens. The layout here may be familiar but the standard of finish of the real wood furniture, complete with Corian worktops, is certainly a cut above the norm.

It’s the cabinets that make a Rolling Homes camper special, but you also get eco-friendly sheep wool insulation, blackout curtains on a twin track system, a crash-tested RIB seat/bed unit, blown-air heating and a TÜV-approved SCA roof with double bed. Its conversions are NCC approved and can be upgraded with all the usual VW options. The price above is for a 90PS model, with a 150PS DSG starting at £56,301.

Of course, the Columbus is just one model in the range and, if getting right off the beaten track is your aim, you should look at the Expedition. With 4Motion four-wheel drive, extra underbody protection, and diff locks, this chunky-looking camper is designed to go where others wouldn’t want to get muddy – or stuck.