2007 Hymer Van 512

BERTHS: 3 TRAVEL SEATS: 4

BASE VEHICLE: Ford Transit

ENGINE: 2-litre turbo-diesel (123bhp)

LENGTH: 5.99m

DEALER: SMC Motorhomes, Nottinghamshire smcmotorhomes.co.uk

Another compact Ford Transit-based motorhome for a fiver under £30k, but this just shows the variety that’s on offer in the world of pre-owned ’vans. It’s low-profile coachbuilt v van conversion, front v rear-wheel drive, German v British, and fixed bed v converting the lounge.

Despite its age, this all-silver Hymer looks surprisingly contemporary and six-metre fixed bed layouts like this remain popular today. Having a good-sized garage in such a compact model is a big plus.

Although the Van 512 was offered in right-hand drive, this one’s a lefthooker. If you’re going to do lots of European touring that’s a double plus as it’ll be cheaper than a RHD equivalent.