Compact caravans have come a long way in the past few years. We share our pick for the best small caravans, including the all-new Xplore XC Lite, the WINNER of our Best Budget Caravan 2025.
Compact caravans can be an attractive choice for anyone who is looking for easier manoeuvring, without having to compromise on having showers, kitchens, lounges and, well, luxury. With an increasing amount of choice on the market, we’re here to help you find the best small caravan for your needs.
Whether it’s from having a small tow car or limited storage, right now there’s a whole host of cool and tiny caravans for you to choose from – and these little numbers could probably even fit in your drive.
Xplore XC Lite
• Price: £21,999
• MTPLM: 1150kg
• MIRO: 995kg
• Payload: 135kg
• Shipping length: 5.54m
• Width: 2.18m
Reason to buy:
• Tried and tested layout from a big name.
The winner of the best budget caravan this year has a versatile layout that can work both for a couple and for a family with two children, thanks to a side dinette that converts into bunks, but it’s still only 5.54m long overall.
For the 2025 season, Erwin Hymer UK has completely redesigned the Xplore range to appeal to a more adventurous, possibly younger customer. That explains the minimalist styling, with pale wood locker doors, grey upholstery and scatter cushions that mimic the topographical design on the outside.
Perhaps the biggest change is that carpets are now only an option. You might not miss them with these easy-to-clean floor tiles. All in all, this is a popular model revamped for a modern age.
