Here our team has listed six developments and models from European manufacturers that we reckon will star at the industry shows and on dealer forecourts later in the year.

Keep an eye on our magazine website for our full preview reports, images and video content, but until then here’s a taster:

1. Chausson’s innovative family van

Franch manufacturer Chausson has streamlined its motorhome offering for 2019, and the most eye-catching model that will be available here is the Flash 634, a compact five berth with five travel seats, with a Duo Bed system that lowers bunk beds into space above the front lounge at the push of a button, and a drop down double bed at the rear.
Also at the rear is a new Easy Box system, with 300 litres of storage in lockers sited around a children’s dinette. These storage units can be raise to increase space in the garage underneath.
Find out more in our report online here.
For Chausson dealers in the UK visit its website.

2. Rapido goes for roomier lounges

One of the most interesting new models from French manufacturer Rapido is the 686F (main picture).
It’s got the in-vogue lounge area of face-to-face seat benches, and a central in-line 150cm-wide island bed at the rear.
The lounge table has a fixed leg and folding top, which makes access from cab seats to living quarters a breeze. The rear bed has a retractable frame to increase living space when not in use, and is also electrically height adjustable by 20cm, with wardrobes on either side. An electric drop-down bed is an option up front.
For Rapido dealers in the UK visit its website.

3. Dethleffs has its finger on the Pulse

German manufacturer Dethleffs has introduced a new range, the Pulse, made up of A-class and low-profile motorhomes, all on the B-licence friendly 3.5 tonne chassis.
For Dethleffs dealers in the UK visit its website.

4. Hymer’s new Mercedes-based motorhome

The B-MC (Modern Comfort) from Hymer, on the new Mercedes Sprinter chassis, will be available as a low-profile or A-class model, and comes in two different layouts, both featuring rear twin single beds.
For Hymer dealers in the UK visit its website. 

5. Adria adds a twin axle Adora tourer

Slovenian maker Adria added the all-new Adora 623DT Sava, a twin axle tourer, to its line up for 2019. If features a large front lounge and sturdier new occasional table, a central kitchen, a second dinette opposite bunk beds toward the rear, and a full width rear washroom.
For Adria dealers in the UK visit its website. 

6. Bürstner’s all new and lovely low profiles

The big news from German manufacturer Bürstner – the largest single motorhome brand in Europe and the biggest selling Hymer Group brand in the UK – is the launch of the Ixeo T range of low-profiles. Four models complete the line up, and interesting there’s the option of adding a second sky roof, the electrically operated XL Premium, for those who don’t fancy opting for a drop down bed over the front lounge.
For Bürstner dealers in the UK, visit its website.