BAREFOOT BOTHY

Its cute looks make you smile, but it's the clever design that really impresses, says Paul Critcher

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Price £25,500 Berths 3 MIRO 706kg MTPLM 750kg or 850kg

SINCE ITS LAUNCH in 2012, Barefoot Caravans has captured the attention of those seeking a more aesthetically pleasing caravan.

Barefoot's models have the sort of design flair and stylish good looks that make people pause for a second glance - an almost cute quality.

But this British success story is not just about good looks. Barefoot has also been praised for its fibreglass monocoque bodies, producing leak-free and aerodynamic vans.

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The company's latest model is the Bothy, an affordable lightweight model with no washroom or fridge. It has a one-piece fibreglass body, available in a range of colours, and its aerodynamic shape ensures that rain flows off it. It comes with a 10-year body shell warranty for water ingress.

There's an awning rail (a £350 option) neatly concealed in one of the channels, a gas box at the front with a spare wheel in it and room for one large or two small gas bottles. Other exterior features include a solar socket under the front light and gas and mains hookup. It has a 110Ah leisure battery. Chunky polished handcast aluminium hinges add a touch of class.

Overall, it's neat and extremely lightweight, weighing just 706kg with an MTPLM that can be specified at 750kg (which leaves you with a payload of just 44kg) or 850kg upon ordering. So it can be towed by most small cars and EVs.

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