Blog 110 Motorhome Show NEC Birmingham UK 2016

By keef and annie hellinger, Oct 12 2016 10:06AM Motorhome Show NEC Birmingham

We went with our dear friends Pete & Joy to this years show. Some very interesting new vans, great to have a chance to have a good look around.

Motorhome Show NEC Birmingham - Step inside the NEC Motorhome Show 2016 where shiny vans, quirky gadgets and endless people‑watching turn a simple day out into pure motorhome fun. From dream‑van browsing to spotting the weird, the wonderful and the “who buys that?” moments, this blog captures the buzz, the bargains and the laughs. A light‑hearted wander through a brilliant show that’ll leave you grinning and planning your next upgrade. The ones we liked best were in no particular oreder 1. Bailey Autograph 79-4-T (length 7.9 mtrs, 4 seatbelts,T=twin bed) 2. Autosleeper Neuvo 3. Autoquest 115 4. All the Lunar 4 person vans 5. All the Besscarr 4 person vans Value for Money NOT.... the Morello supervan, at £385k it had only a 3 ring burner and a very small oven but on the plus side if you wanted to put your smart car in the large garage under the large double bed it would be no problem ;) Did you go? what were your thoughts?

The 2016 Motorhome Show at the NEC Birmingham brought together an impressive mix of new models, clever layouts and eye‑catching designs, giving visitors the perfect chance to explore the latest trends in motorhome living. Attending with friends Pete and Joy, you spent the day touring vans of all shapes and sizes, comparing features, and picking out favourites. Among the standouts were the Bailey Autograph 79‑4‑T, Autosleeper Neuvo, Autoquest 115, and a range of four‑berth Lunar and Bessacarr models — all offering thoughtful layouts and practical touches that appealed to real‑world travellers.

One of the most memorable exhibits was the Morello supervan, a luxury giant with a price tag of £385,000. Despite its impressive garage capable of storing a Smart car, its surprisingly small oven and three‑ring burner made it feel more showpiece than sensible purchase, adding a humorous twist to the day’s discoveries.

The blog also preserves a nostalgic slideshow of motorhome designs originally created on your old Moonfruit site, ensuring those early digital memories aren’t lost. This adds a personal, archival touch to the post, blending the excitement of the 2016 show with your long‑running passion for documenting motorhome life.

Overall, the blog captures the fun of exploring new vans with friends, the joy of comparing models, and the light‑hearted moments that make motorhome shows such enjoyable days out.

cockpit of the german morello supervan - beam me up scotty 😉

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4xg1LC8WwM

I have also included a slideshow of various designs from the old Moonfruit site I put together in 2016 so they don't get lost, kinda memorabilia if you will

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJAQLyQYzpU

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