On the Road: A-Class Motorhome Adventures

When it comes to luxury leisure vehicles A-Class motorhomes are the epitome, offering an abundance of comfort and convenience filtered through the prism of impeccable style. These luxury liners are large and offer a spacious and homely aesthetic while also facilitating a high quality on the road experience with state of the art amenities and onboard tech. A-class motorhomes offer the best of both worlds for travellers – high practicality and intense comfort.

In the United Kingdom, A-Class motorhomes are consistently popular with travellers who seek a strong supporting vehicle for extended adventures. These high-end vehicles can withstand months at a time on the road due to their superior specification. In this edition of our blog we’ll look into the features and facilities which make them the cream of the crop.

Across all models, and as a matter of course, A-Class motorhomes tend to be equipped with features designed to maximise comfort and convenience. These include:

1.  Spacious interior: A feature of the way A-class motorhomes are constructed, the cab area is fully integrated into the living space, so there is a seamless transition between the driving area and the living area. This easy integration provides a great opportunity to enjoy a more expansive layout, which will typically include comfortable seating and social area (or areas) plus a fully-equipped kitchen, washroom with shower facilities, and comfortable bed configurations (perhaps including a fixed bed at the rear of the vehicle, and a convertible and/or drop-down up front). Ultimately the spacious interior of an A-class motorhome will mean that nothing feels as if it has been crammed into the space as an afterthought or as a make-do.

2.  Luxury furnishings: A-class motorhomes feature top-quality furnishings and very well-crafted furniture as standard features. Everything is characterised by the use of high-quality materials (such as genuine leather upholstery, handcrafted wood cabinetry and high quality fabrics). These materials exude luxury due to their classic nature, demonstrating durability, elegance and attention to detail. The combination of all of this quality creates a sophisticated and inviting premium-level ambience.

3.  Fully-equipped Kitchen: An A-class motorhome will typically boast a fully-equipped kitchen containing a suite of modern appliances. This will include refrigerator, oven, stove / hob plus ample prep area and storage spaces for cookware and utensils. Travellers are enabled to prepare meals with ease, with A-class motorhome kitchens offering the convenience of home cooking during longer trips, whether a weekend getaway and meals for all the family or an extended road trip and meals for two.

4.  Comfortable beds: Most A-Class motorhomes offer especially comfortable sleeping arrangements, with premium quality mattresses and highly convenient layout combinations – including fixed beds, convertible seating, sofa beds and electric drop downs. Some A-class motorhome models even feature layouts with dedicated bedroom areas including ensuite washrooms for almost total privacy and convenience.

5.  Onboard systems: Many A-Class motorhomes are equipped with fully integrated infotainment systems which include elements such as flat-screen high definition TVs, disc or drive players and high quality speakers, providing entertainment options for relaxing evenings or rainy days on the road. These may be complemented by motorhome sat nav integrated into the dashboard computer, providing a very useful source of real-time routing and mapping information for the driver, making it easier to navigate unfamiliar roads and discover new destinations with confidence. A-class motorhomes may also include air conditioning or efficient heating and cooling systems (in other words, climate control) which are designed to ensure the comfort of everyone aboard during various weather conditions.    

6.  Other features: Advances in technology, particularly during the last couple of decades, have revolutionised the A-Class motorhome industry, enhancing the whole experience of motorhome travel in numerous ways. Some notable tech features found in modern A-Class motorhomes include:    

7.  Solar power: Many A-Class motorhomes now come fitted with solar panels on the roof as standard, enabling travellers to harness the planet’s natural renewable energy and use it to power motorhome appliances and amenities, at least partially. Solar power is an great technology for those who like to try and live ‘off grid’ and do their bit to work towards the maximum possible sustainability.    

8.  Wi-Fi: A-Class motorhomes may feature onboard Wi-Fi routers or extenders, allowing the travellers aboard to stay digitally connected to the world even in remote locations. This can be particularly important as it enables remote work, with this facility opening up the possibility of particularly extended periods of time on the road.    

9.  Driver assistance: We mentioned the driver assistance offered by sat nav earlier in the examination of onboard infotainment, but there are systems designed specifically to help or ease the physical driving process. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) include lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance. These play a very important role in enhancing safety while driving long distances at a time.

There are several brilliant A-class motorhomes on the market, with our current most popular proving to be the Esprit and Globetrotter ranges from Dethleffs, and the Compact and Comfort Plus ranges from Malibu. Each of these stunning vehicles offers high specifications, incredible environment and real lifestyle flexibility. You have the opportunity to travel at your own pace over extended periods of time, customising your itinerary exactly according to your preferences – and all with no compromise on living standards due to the high-end specification of this type of vehicle. Whether you’re seeking adventure in the great outdoors or intent on immersing yourself in cultural experiences, an A-Class motorhome provides the perfect base from which to live your life. A true mobile home from home.

With an impressive array of A-class models available from us here at Lowdhams, including models from all your favourite brands. Come down and experience them for yourself, or get in touch with us so that one of our experts can fill you in with all the information you require.