The UK motorhome market 2025: what really happened and what it means if you’re thinking about selling in 2026…
Welcome to the first episode of The UK Motorhome Market Show, hosted by Shane Malpass and brought to you by We Buy Any Motorcaravan.
This episode is a straight, experience-led review of the UK motorhome market in 2025, based on what we’ve seen from valuing over 4,000 motorhomes and buying more than 1,000, alongside conversations with manufacturers, dealers, and owners at Düsseldorf and the NEC Birmingham.
We explain why the market didn’t crash but corrected, why used demand stayed strong, and why the £50k–£60k price bracket has re-emerged as the most predictable part of the market. Shane breaks down how depreciation, condition, mileage, layout, and buyer caution are now shaping values, and why heavily discounted new stock has made “nearly new” motorhomes one of the riskiest places to sit.
We also cover why electric motorhomes still aren’t practical for most UK touring, what buyers are really asking about running costs and payloads, and how dealer behaviour has changed since the Covid boom.
Looking ahead to 2026, this isn’t a crash-or-boom prediction. It’s a realistic outlook for a steadier, more mature market where condition matters more than age, prep projects are avoided, and many owners are selling simply because their season has changed.
We finish with the biggest UK motorhome headlines of 2025, including new EU travel rules, parking restrictions in seaside towns, and what these developments mean for owners planning UK or European trips.
If you’re deciding whether to sell, keep, or upgrade, this episode is designed to help you understand the market before you make a move.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: The UK Motorhome Market Show
01:06 – Market Snapshot: Prices, Production & Depreciation
01:41 – The “Covid Boom” is Over: What’s Selling Now?
02:20 – The Truth About Electric Motorhomes in the UK
02:55 – Manufacturer Strategy: Why Ranges are Shrinking
03:24 – The “New Old Stock” Problem (2023/24 Models)
03:50 – Winners & Losers: What Layouts Sell Best?
04:36 – Buying Advice: The Danger of Buying Used vs. Discounted New
05:52 – How Condition & History Impacts Valuation
06:55 – My Honest Forecast for 2026 (Crash or Boom?)
07:46 – New EU Travel Rules (EES & ETIAS Explained)
08:51 – The Felixstowe Motorhome Ban Controversy
09:36 – The Shocking £1,500 Fine Story (Migrants on Bike Racks)
10:28 – CAMpRA: The Push for 48-Hour Aires in the UK
11:14 – Conclusion & Final Thoughts
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