WHAT TO SEE AT THE NEC
Who would have thought that when the stands were pulled down and the new models driven out of the NEC in February 2020, it would turn out to be two years before they could grace the venue again?
Back in those days – if you can recall them – we were still being told that Covid-19 was something that would probably only require a lockdown of a few weeks or so.
But now, barring any last-minute unforeseen reversals or sudden spikes in infections, the NEC’s doors should finally be opening again on 22 February to welcome visitors to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show.
There will, of course, be some notable absentees. Swift Group, for example, has announced that it will not be attending, as it still prefers to present its vehicles at dealers and online. And the Erwin Hymer Group’s Continental brands, which include Bürstner, Dethleffs, Laika and Niesmann+Bischoff as well as Hymer itself, have not been taking stands at shows since the pandemic started.
But there will still be plenty to view at the show – read on to discover who’ll be there and what you can expect to find.
For more details and ticket information, see ccmshow.co.uk.
COACHBUILT MANUFACTURERS
■ ADRIA Stand 3060/3060a
The Matrix and Coral Axess ranges that missed out on having an upgrade the year before have now been given the same treatment as their Plus and Supreme colleagues.
So you can find the newly updated models with double floors that provide not just a place to hide many services, but also a level floor running all the way from the cab to the rear.
You should also get to have a look at the new Twin Sports models, van conversions with a raising roof and, in the case of the SGX, an innovative rear section that should provide plenty of space for anyone wanting to carry bikes or outdoor gear in their motorhome.
■ AUTO-SLEEPERS Stand 3075
Auto-Sleepers is already known for producing popular van conversions based on a Peugeot Boxer and lowprofiles that come on either a Peugeot Boxer or a Mercedes Sprinter.
This season it has entered the camper market by launching the Auto-Sleeper Air, a raising-roof four-berth with a classic side-kitchen layout, based on the short-wheelbase Ford Transit Custom. You can find out
