ROLLING HOMES

You’ll have to be shy with the options and probably stick with a Startline spec base vehicle to keep a Rolling Homes Columbus – the one with the beautiful real oak cabinets that are such a hallmark of the brand – under £50k, but the company’s Shackleton model starts at a very reasonable £43,995 on the latest T6.1 Volkswagen.

You won’t have the same interior look, as the Shackleton uses Vöhringer lightweight board for its furniture, much like many rivals, but this is still a high-quality camper with an SCA Deluxe rising roof, rear RIB seat/bed and Corian work surfaces. It is insulated with sheep’s wool, comes with a 50-litre fridge and blown-air heating and is NCC approved.

If you’re after a more back-to-basics VW camper with a super-sized bed, take a look at the Weekender, too.

Aventure Edition comes in black with alloy wheels, awning, etc

Shackleton comes with a top-quality SCA roof