The appearance of our own columnist Andy Torbet on behalf of the Club for the first time was just one of several exciting debuts at the show. Among the launches that most impressed us were:

• Britain’s biggest caravan and motorhome manufacturer, Swift, joined the trend for wide-bodied tourers by launching the 8ft 1in wide Sprite Super.
• The Eriba Touring Troll Rockabilly made its UK bow at the show.
• Two new high-top camper conversions on the new 2017 Van of the Year, the VW Crafter – the Hopton from Hillside Leisure and the 680RD from IH Motorhomes.
• Lunar Campers launched its first mainstream VW camper – the rising-roof Caledonia.
• Cathargo re-launched its entry level Malibu range, featuring low-line and A-class models.
• Bailey celebrated its 70th anniversary with the launch of its second-generation Advance motorhomes.
• Retailer RoadPro showcased the Smart Trailer system, an app that can do the job of levelling your tourer on site for you, check your van’s tyre pressures and much more.
• Kampa showed off its Easy Awning Pulley system, which helps you thread an awning on to its rail.

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