XPLORE XC LITE

Now re-styled for a younger market, we see if an old favourite has been made even better

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Price £21,999 Berths 4 MIRO 955kg MTPLM 1090kg

UNDER ITS OLD '304' moniker this small four-berth, with a front L-shaped lounge and a single side dinette with a fold-out bunk above, has been a staple of the Xplore line-up for many years. It has also been one of this magazine's favourite models.

This season, with Xplore spun out much more as a brand on its own, the whole range has been given a significant style update aimed at attracting younger buyers.

Pitch and set-up

Xplores usually came with ATC in the past, but with this new look the company seems to have pushed the boat out, with an external barbecue point and mains socket, and a bike rack for two bikes as standard.

You also get an SE pack that includes (on the outside) an Al-Ko stabiliser, alloy wheels and a spare wheel. The fact that this is still labelled as a pack makes us wonder whether there might not come a point ina future season where this pack is not included as standard. Perhaps this is yet another incentive to buy now, if you intend to.

The caravan has two external lockers on the front nearside corner. One of these opens up to a battery, but the other gives you access to a clear area inside that would be a great place to store outdoor furniture.

Lounge