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Xplore is part of the Explorer Group with sister brands, Buccaneer, Compass and Elddis. Launched in 2008, Xplore is the youngest brand of the Group. It offers keenly priced lightweight entry level caravans carefully crafted encompassing the benefits of the vast design experience of the Group.  It became part of the Erwin Hymer Group in 2017.

 

Xplore 304

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Any Small Caravan (750kg - 1150kg MTPLM)

  • Price as entered: £16,444
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1043kg
  • MIRO: 886kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Central kitchen/end washroom/side dinette
  • Shipping length: 5.54m (18' 2")
  • Internal length: 3.8m (12' 6")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2")
  • Payload: 157kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.33m x 2.0m (4' 5" x 6' 7") , rear single 0.89m x 1.80m (2' 11" x 5' 11") and drop down bunk 0.56m x 1.79m (1' 10" x 5' 10")
  • Heating specification:  Space-saving 2kW Whale heating- runs on gas or electric with quiet night-time setting - internally ducted heating throughout including bathrooms.

Read more about the Xplore 304

"This is an outstanding caravan for solos, couples and small families. Everything you need, nothing you don't need, an imaginative and workable layout, bright interior, space-saving heating system, and easy to tow."

Assessors comment

Xplore 585

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Up to Six Berth Caravans

  • Price as entered: £20,244
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 5

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1400kg
  • MIRO: 1225kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Central kitchen/central washroom/L-shaped rear lounge
  • Shipping length: 7.36m (24' 2")
  • Internal length: 5.77m (19' 0")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2")
  • Payload: 175kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.30m x 2.01m (4' 3" x 6' 7"), rear double 1.08m x 1.82m (3' 7" x 6' 0") and drop down bunk 0.55m x 1.65m (1' 10" x 5' 5")
  • Heating specification: Space-saving 4kW Whale heating- runs on gas or electric with quiet night-time setting - internally ducted heating throughout including bathrooms

Read more about the Xplore 585

"Xplore is the stand-out range of the year, simply by virtue of its bright and appealing style, awesome value, and the fact it just simply and quietly WORKS. Definitely worth a look."

Assessors comment

Xplore 422

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Any Two-berth Caravans

  • Price as entered: £17,544
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1099kg
  • MIRO: 959kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: End kitchen/rear washroom
  • Shipping length: 5.87m (19' 3")
  • Internal length: 4.20m (13' 9")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2")
  • Payload: 140kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.55m x 2.01m (5' 1" x 6' 7")
  • Heating specification: Space-saving 2kW Whale heating- runs on gas or electric with quiet night-time setting - internally ducted heating throughout including bathrooms

Read more about the Xplore 422

"Light, affordable and space-efficient - back to the basics of a lightweight tourer"

Assessors comment

Xplore 554

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
3.5 stars | Up to Four-berth Caravans| 3.5 stars | Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

  • Price as entered: £19,644
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1325kg
  • MIRO: 1149kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Central kitchen/end washroom/fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 7.38m (24' 3")
  • Internal length: 5.74m (18' 10")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2")
  • Payload: 176kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.10m x 2.01m (3' 7" x 6' 7") and fixed double 1.34m x 1.83m (4' 5" x 6' 0")
  • Heating specification: Space-saving 4kW Whale heating- runs on gas or electric with quiet night-time setting - internally ducted heating throughout including bathrooms

Read more about the Xplore 554

"Once again, Xplore offers a common sense spec, bright interior, and a usable payload"

Assessors comment

Xplore 586

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Up to Six Berth Caravans

  • Price as entered: £18,244
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1370kg
  • MIRO: 1175kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / rear washroom / rear fixed bunk beds / side dinette
  • Shipping length: 7.29m (23' 11")
  • Internal length: 5.70m (18' 8")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2")
  • Payload: 173kg
  • External lockers: One and restricted access to gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double1.30m x 1.98m (4' 3" x 6' 6").  Side dinette bunks, lower bunk 0.745m x 1.80m (2' 5" x 5' 11") and one lift up bunk 0.55m x 1.64m (1' 10" x 5' 5") and fixed rear bunk beds each measuring 0.59m x 1.82m (1' 11" x 6' 0")
  • Heating specification: 4kW space-saving dual fuel Whale heating

"Even more affordable and towable than its more expensive stablemates with only minimal compromises - a practical and accessible family-friendly multi-berth"

Assessors comment

Xplore 304

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Any Small Caravan (750kg - 1150kg MTPLM)

  • Price as entered: £15,194
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1043kg
  • MIRO: 886kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / end washroom
  • Shipping length: 5.54m (18' 2")
  • Internal length: 3.80m (12' 6")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2")
  • Payload: 157kg
  • External lockers: One exterior locker and a small opening to gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.33m x 2.00m (4' 5" x 6' 7"), side dinette, one single 0.89m x 1.80m ( 2' 11" x 5' 11") and a drop down bunk 0.56m x 1.79m (1' 10" x 5' 10")
  • Heating specification: One exterior locker and a small opening to gas locker

"Some clever packaging touches and a really comfortable feel in a super compact featherweight tourer"

Assessors comment

Xplore 422

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Any Small Caravan (750kg - 1150kg MTPLM) | 4.5 stars | Two Berth Caravans

  • Price as entered: £16,244
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1099kg
  • MIRO: 959kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: End kitchen / centre washroom
  • Shipping length: 5.87m (19' 3")
  • Internal length: 4.20m (13' 9")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2")
  • Payload: 140kg
  • External lockers: One exterior locker and a small opening to gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.55m x 1.98m (5' 1" x 6' 6")
  • Heating specification: 2kW space-saving, dual fuel, Whale heating.  Whale Duo Control combination controller

"A bright and attractive two-berth that is easy to tow"

Assessors comment

Xplore 554

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Up to Four-berth Caravans| 4.5 stars | Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

  • Price as entered: £18,244
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1325kg
  • MIRO: 1149kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / end washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 7.38m (24' 3")
  • Internal length: 5.74m (18' 10")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2")
  • Payload: 154kg
  • External lockers: One exterior locker and a small opening to gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.10m x 1.98m (3' 7" x 6' 6") and fixed rear island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification: 4kW space-saving dual fuel Whale heating

"A flexible all-rounder on a compact and lightweight footprint - punches well above its weight in this class when value for money factored in"

Assessors comment

Xplore 586

2020 Caravan Design Awards
2nd place | Any Caravan under £18,500 | 3rd place | Any Large Family Caravan | Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s) entrant

Gallery

Xplore 586 exterior

Xplore 586 interior

  • Price as entered:  £18,273
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1370kg
  • MIRO: 1175kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / end washroom / fixed bunks
  • Shipping length: 6.25m (20' 6”)
  • Internal length: 5.70m (18' 8”)
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2”)
  • Payload: 173kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 4' 3" x 6' 6" (1.3m x 1.98m), side dinette 1 x Lower Bunk 0.74m x 1.8m (2' 5" x 5' 11"),  1 x Lift Up Bunk 0.55m x 1.64m (1' 10" x 5' 5") 0.59m x 1.82m (1' 11" x 6' 0") 0.59m x 1.82m (1' 11" x 6' 0")

"Practical six-berth at a very low weight. Viable to tow on a B-Licence, event with a reasonable sized towcar (up to 2130kg GVW)."

Judge's comment

Xplore 554

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Family Caravan

Gallery

Xplore 554 exterior

Xplore 554 interior

  • Price as entered: £18,273
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1325kg
  • MIRO: 1149kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / fixed island bed / rear washroom
  • Shipping length: 6.38m (20' 11")
  • Internal length: 5.745m (18' 10")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2'')
  • Payload: 154kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.10m x 1.98m (3' 7" x 6' 6"), fixed island bed 1.83m x 0.57m (6' 0" x 1' 10") and 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

"If you want a four-berth, fixed transverse bed caravan with a light interior that’s towable by most cars and you could do worse than this at this price, you’d struggle to do better."

Judge's comment

Xplore 422

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Two-Berth Caravan

Gallery

Xplore 422 exterior

Xplore 422 interior

  •  Price as entered: £15,844
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 2

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1121kg
  • MIRO: 959kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: End kitchen / side rear washroom
  • Shipping length: 4.80m (15' 9")
  • Internal length: 4.20m (13' 9")
  • Width: 2.18m (7' 2'')
  • Payload: 118kg
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.5m x 1.986m /5' 1" x 6' 6"

"Super little two-berth, it has everything you need in a bright and attractive package."

Judge's comment

Xplore 422

2019 Caravan Design Awards
2nd place | Any Caravan under £18,000

Gallery

Xplore 422 exterior

Xplore 422 interior

  •  Price as entered: £15,813
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1099kg (free of charge upgrade to 1200kg)
  • MIRO: 959kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 2
  • Layout: end kitchen / side rear washroom
  • Internal length: 4.20m (13' 9")
  • Overall length: 5.87m (19' 3")
  • Bed sizes: 1.5m x 1.986m (5' 1" x 6' 6")

 

"Perfect two-berth, light and airy."

Judge's comment

Xplore 554

2019 Caravan Design Awards
Any Family Caravan | Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s) 

Gallery

Xplore 554 exterior

Xplore 554 interior

  • Price as entered: £17,763
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1325kg (free of charge upgrade to 1350kg)
  • MIRO: 1149kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: Layout: side dinette / centre kitchen /end washroom / fixed island bed
  • Internal length: 5.74m (18' 10")
  • Overall length: 7.38m (24' 3")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.10m x 1.98m (3' 7" x 6' 6"), rear double 1.34m x 1.90m  (4' 5" x 6' 3")

 

"Cheerful and attractive"

Judge's comment

Xplore 586

2019 Caravan Design Awards
2nd place | Any Caravan £18,000 - £21,000 | Any Large Family Caravan entrant

Gallery

Xplore 586 exterior

Xplore 586 interior

  •  Price as entered: £18,063
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1370kg (free of charge upgrade to 1400kg)
  • MIRO: 1175kg

Layout information:

 

  • Number of berths: 6
  • Layout: side dinette / centre kitchen / side rear washroom / fixed bunk beds
  • Internal length: 5.70m (18' 8")
  • Overall length: 7.29m (23' 11")
  • Bed sizes: front double 1.3m x 1.98m (4' 3" x 6' 6"), 1 x Lower Bunk 0.74m x 1.8m (2' 5" x 5' 11") 1 x Lift Up Bunk 0.55m x 1.64m (1' 10" x 5' 5"),  fixed rear bunks 0.59m x 1.82m (1' 11" x 6' 0")  

"A superb family caravan – bright and inviting. "

Judge's comment