WINNER - Best Budget Caravan - XPLORE XC LITE

Those looking for the best budget caravan will find there are tourers out there that can offer a good spec and a well-planned layout at a price that is right.

If you’re looking for the best caravans at the more budget end of the market, you’ll find there are still plenty of options that can offer a good spec and a practical layout. In fact, you may be surprised by the design and features they can come with – and the Practical Caravan Awards 2025 are here to help you find the budget tourer for you.

Between us, our judging panel has decades of industry experience, and have combined this to pick out what we consider to be the pick of the budget caravans for the 2025 season.

This year, we thought the Xplore XC Lite was the best budget caravan on the market – we liked how it managed to provide such a clever design, despite being compact.

The best budget caravan:
Xplore XC Lite
• Price: £22,749
• Berths: 4
• MTPLM: 1090kg
• MIRO: 955kg
• Payload: 135kg
• Length: 5.54m
• Width: 2.18m
Reasons to buy:
• A cleverly-designed caravan that makes the most of its compact dimensions.

The best budget caravan at the Practical Caravan Awards 2025
This compact and versatile caravan is ideal for couples or young families.

The Xplore XC Lite is a feature-packed caravan designed for comfort and convenience. Its innovative layout includes an end washroom and an L-shaped lounge, providing a spacious and versatile living area. The lounge is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, enhanced by a directional TV aerial and a large Heki rooflight for natural light and ventilation.

The well-equipped kitchen offers a microwave, oven, fridge-freezer and an extractor fan, making meal preparation effortless. Outside, an external gas BBQ point ensures al fresco dining is equally easy and enjoyable.

For year-round comfort, the Xplore XC Lite features blown-air heating, while an alarm and anti-theft tracker provide added security. The caravan runs on stylish alloy wheels, with a spare wheel included for peace of mind. Compact yet complete, the XC Lite combines practicality with modern features, making it a perfect choice for adventurous travellers seeking comfort on the road.

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