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    Motorhome Layouts & Floor Plans: The Ultimate UK Guide

    From compact 2-berths to 6-berth tag axle giants. Find the floor plan that fits your family and your driving licence.

    Choosing a motorhome layout is a balancing act between living space, sleeping capacity, and travel seats. The golden rule? Always check 'Berths vs. Belts'. Just because a motorhome sleeps six doesn't mean it has six legal travel seats. Whether you need a sub-7-metre vehicle for easy parking or a luxury island bed model for touring Europe, we've broken down the UK's most popular configurations to help you buy with confidence.

    Family Layouts

    Bunk beds and layouts designed for families with children.

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    Couples Layouts

    Fixed beds, island beds, and twin singles for comfort.

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    Layout Glossary

    Learn what terms like "drop-down bed" and "garage" mean.

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    Motorhome Layout Terms You Should Know

    Tag Axle

    An extra set of rear wheels that provides greater stability and higher weight capacity. Common on larger 6+ berth motorhomes. Usually means the vehicle exceeds 3,500kg.

    Over-Cab Bed

    The classic 'Luton' hump above the driver's cab, providing a dedicated double bed. Common in A-Class and coachbuilt motorhomes.

    Belted Seats

    Legal travel seats fitted with 3-point seatbelts. Crucial for families: just because a motorhome 'sleeps six' doesn't mean six people can legally travel in it.

    Garage

    A large rear storage locker accessed from outside, usually underneath a fixed bed. Essential for bikes, BBQs, and outdoor furniture.

    C1 Licence

    A driving licence category required for vehicles between 3,500kg and 7,500kg. UK drivers who passed their test after 1 January 1997 need to take an additional test.

    MIRO

    Mass in Running Order. The weight of the motorhome with fuel, water, and gas, but without passengers or personal belongings.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Motorhome Layouts