Are you on the hunt for the best 6 berth caravan? Then chances are you’re an experienced caravanner and looking to expand your horizons so that the whole family can benefit from the increased space that a larger caravan affords. Or maybe this is your very first van and you’re hoping to start your caravanning adventure with something for all the family.
Whatever the case, there are some excellent 6 berth caravans on the market which should keep everyone happy. These types of caravans will typically come with spacious lounges, kitchens and washrooms, ensuring everyone will have plenty of space to have an enjoyable touring experience. However, the flip side is you’ll generally need a larger tow car.
To help you find the right one for you, we’re sharing our favourite picks from recent years, featuring models from well-known caravan brands such as Adria, Bailey, Swift and Elddis. Whether you’re looking for a new tourer or are thinking of buying a used caravan, there’s bound to be a model on our list for you.
6 berth caravans – our pick of the best:
Bailey Phoenix GT75 762
Adria Altea 622DK Avon
Elddis Crusader Tempest
Swift Basecamp 6
Compass Casita 586
Elddis Avanté 866
Bailey Pursuit 570-6
Lunar Quasar 696 T/A
Sprite Quattro DD
Buccaneer Galera
The best 6 berth caravans:
Bailey Phoenix GT75 762
- Year: 2024
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1636kg
- MiRO: 1456kg
- Payload: 180kg
- Shipping length: 7.86m
- Width: 2.21m
Reason to buy:
- Well-lit interior includes Sonos speaker, comes with adaptable bed setup
Reason to avoid:
- Table could be better situated
The Phoenix GT75 is part of Bailey’s 75th-anniversary range, coming with a stylish GT75 logo and eye-catching decals.
Upon stepping inside the van that was our winner of the best family caravan at the Practical Caravan Awards 2024, you’ll find a spacious lounge, with plenty of room for six to relax in. A large central window ensures light floods in, while we liked the inclusion of the Sonos Bluetooth speaker which replaces the radio. A TV socket is also provided with the sideboard – our best caravan TV guide will help you find the right television if you’re after one.
We do think the table could be better placed – it’s stored to the right of the door, meaning you have to get past the side dinette and the chef whenever it’s needed.
However, the side dinette is a useful spot for the kids to eat supper, thanks to its clip-on table.
There are plenty of cooking appliances in the kitchen – a 700W Russell Hobbs microwave, a separate oven and grill, and a four-burner hob, although we think the half-height fridge may be a little on the small side for all six of you.
The two permanent bunks come with their own windows. This is the type of thoughtful addition we look for in the best 6 berth caravans, helping to give everyone a more comfortable sleeping experience. They also come with reading lights with USB and there’s even the option of curtaining them off. The settees in the lounge either act as singles or, with slats from under the central chest, a comfortable double, while the side dinette provides a single bed or, for the sixth berth, a temporary bunk too.
Anyone who likes taking luxury caravan accessories on tour will be pleased to see the front nearside external locker, ideal for outdoor furniture, too.
Full review: Bailey Phoenix GT75 762
Adria Altea 622DK Avon
- Year: 2023
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1650kg
- MiRO: 1408kg
- Payload: 242kg
- Shipping length: 8.25m
- Width: 2.29m
Reason to buy:
- Robustly built with excellent lounge and huge front locker
Reason to avoid:
- No under seat access flaps, work surface could be improved
A 6 berth caravan that is ideal for larger families, the 2023 Avon has a body shell that, we think, makes it look quite upmarket. An extra length drawbar offers enhanced stability, and, if you’re an active family, the model allows for a bike rack and comes with a huge gas bottle and storage locker.
Stepping inside, you’ll find the six berth caravan offers a spacious lounge, even when the freestanding table is set up – something that we think can be a crucial requirement when looking for the best caravan. The windows are improved, with a sunroof ensuring there’s plenty of natural light. A single dinette at the rear is ideal for children, coming with a mains socket and spotlights too.
In the rear offside corner, you’ll find three sturdy bunk beds, while another single bed can be made in the dinette. Then, in the lounge, there’s the option of creating a generous double with pull-out slats from the seating, or else using them as two single beds.
We liked the stylish and practical washroom, which includes a decently sized shower cubicle, despite a wheel arch encroaching.
It’s worth pointing out storage may be a bit limited if you’re using all six berths. However, there’s plenty of room for five, including overhead lockers and good storage beneath the seats.
Full review: Adria Altea 622DK Avon
Elddis Crusader Tempest
- Year: 2023
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM:
- MiRO: 1701kg
- Payload: 179kg
- Shipping length: 8.18m
- Width: 2.45m
Reason to buy:
- Bright and comfortable lounge, excellent kitchen
Reason to avoid:
- No solar panel as standard, layout may not suit everyone
This 8ft-wide caravan combines good looks with space. For 2023, the Tempest came with a different caravan layout, having a fixed rear-corner double bed with fixed beds opposite.
The lounge is a roomy space, with twin single settees allowing the six of you to sit in comfort. Combining the sunroof and skylight with the windows creates a well-lit and airy area, while in the evening, LED lighting and four corner spots can be turned to.
The central side kitchen is capable of catering for all six of you, with a Thetford oven and grill, Dometic fridge and freezer, a microwave and drawers that provide decent storage. Two power sockets are provided too, ideal for your caravan kettle or toaster (see our best caravan toaster guide if you need one).
Twin fixed bunks and a side fixed double bed are found at the rear, while the settees in the front lounge provide singles or a large double bed.
A good washroom will always be an important consideration when choosing the best 6 berth caravan, and here, we think the sizeable shower cubicle is ideal for family use. The one-piece moulded ABS unit also benefits from the 4-litre onboard water tank. The washroom sits opposite, with a roof vent, a mirror and a smart grey radiator. However, no window is provided.
Storage options include overhead lockers and beneath the beds, with flaps offering useful access. Other features include two wardrobes dotted throughout the van, while a gas locker and wet locker are outside – in short, plenty of space for your caravan essentials!
Full review: Elddis Crusader Tempest
Swift Basecamp 6
- Year: 2022
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1331kg
- MiRO: 1165kg
- Payload:
- Shipping length: 6.57m
- Width:
Reasons to buy:
- Easy to load / unload bikes thanks to the rear door, easily manoeuvrable
Reasons to avoid:
- Narrow lounge, fridge is only 83 litres, no microwave
It’s worth noting that this model has been discontinued, so will be harder to get hold of. However, the tourer that we picked out as the best six berth caravan at the Practical Caravan Awards 2022 is a fine van.
We loved its funky looks which single it out from other caravans. It has a SMART construction with GRP body panels and, is easily manoeuvrable, ideal for family travel.
Then there’s the sporty interior too, created by its black, grey and orange upholstery.
The lounge may be on the narrow side, but it’s nicely lit. The two rear dinettes are comfortable too – we were pleasantly surprised by this, as the seat cushions are parts of the bunk mattress folded up. Both dinettes come with an LED light and a pair of USBs beneath each of the rear seats, ensuring there’s a charging point for all – an addition we appreciated.
Folding down all of the seats in the Basecamp 6 provides room for bikes, with eight holds in the front lounge alone, with a further four offered in the rear. A door at the rear of the van makes it easy to get bikes in and out too.
We were impressed by its good spec throughout while managing to keep the weight down and still offer sufficient storage for everyone.
Full review: Swift Basecamp 6
Compass Casita 586
- Price: £ 20,594
- Berth: 6
- MTPLM: 1460kg
- MiRO: 1287kg
- Payload: 173kg
- Shipping length: 6.12m
- Width: 2.26m
Reason to buy:
- Comfortable sofas, decent washroom
Reason to avoid:
- Comes with a small fridge
The entry-level Casita comprises four standard-width layouts and three twin-axled, eight-foot floor plans; ideal for seasonal touring. We’re impressed by how the standard-width 586 layout skilfully manages to manipulate a relatively small space, under 5.7m, to accommodate a family of six.
This layout has the dinette in the centre of the caravan facing the door, and we liked the feeling of space and light.
The space in the midships nearside kitchen is good, although the three-way Dometic fridge is the standard size found in many two- and four-berth vans. The washroom has a good, square shower with bi-fold doors.
The nearside rear corner of the van has a pair of bunks, and a further two bunks can be made up by converting the dinette. At the front of the van the 2.1m long bed makes up in the standard way, with slats pulled out from the central chest.
Full review: Compass Casita 586
Elddis Avanté 866
- Year: 2017
- Berth: 6
- MTPLM: 1738kg
- MiRO: 1450kg
- Payload: 179kg
- Shipping length: 8.05m
- Width: 2.45m
Reason to buy:
- Flexible family layout with an excellent kitchen-diner
Reason to avoid:
- Requires a big tow car, will need a large driveway to park it
With its 8ft wide body shell the Elddis is a spacious twin-axle caravan, that in spite of its size is not intimidating to tow. The Al-Ko chassis is equipped with ATC, shock absorbers and an AKS stabiliser, and at 1738kg fully laden it’s not as heavy as you might expect.
A kitchen-diner straddles the aisle in the centre of the van and consists of a well-equipped galley and a fabulous family dinette. The corner washroom is surprisingly large inside with a fully lined shower and a smart bowl sink.
Amazingly, all the beds measure 6ft-plus. You can use the sofas as singles or make them up into a double. Drop the dinette table, flip up the flaps on the sides and add in a couple of infills and you get a second large double, at a very adult-friendly 6ft 3in by 4ft 5in. And then there are those bunks at the back – or rather, the ‘sleeping pods’. These funky spaces look cosy and inviting, giving seclusion without feeling claustrophobic; and, at 6ft 4in, they are amazingly long for fixed bunks.
Full review: Elddis Avanté 866
Bailey Pursuit 570-6
- Year: 2017
- Berth: 6
- MTPLM: 1450kg
- MiRO: 1276kg
- Payload: 179kg
- Shipping length: 7.4m
- Width: 2.24m
Reason to buy:
- Provides separate areas for children and adults
Reason to avoid:
- Could have a better kitchen layout
The largest model in the Pursuit range, when this 6 berth tourer launched in 2017 it was a welcome arrival for Bailey which was once known for its top-notch family caravans, but whose focus on multi-berth models had slipped in recent years. The 570-6 has its washroom in the centre (on the offside) rather than to the rear. Facing it is the kitchen, with the lounge up front and a pair of bunk beds plus a dinette at the rear.
The Pursuit utilises Bailey’s Alu-Tech construction system and what you see is what you get: there’s no options pack to get a door flyscreen, stereo, microwave, alloys, spare wheel or hitch stabiliser. Even the front sunroof is fitted as standard. The sunroof, along with the one-piece front window, ensures a bright, cheerful lounge area and the lounge should seat should seat six at a squeeze.
The Bailey Pursuit 570-6 has a decent galley for a budget van and comes with a standard microwave, two 230V sockets, a new square sink from Bailey’s motorhomes and a Thetford Triplex combined oven and grill, with a three-burner gas hob. Meanwhile, the offside washroom offers a fully lined shower.
The front bed is put together using slats and Ozio cushions, For adults, the sofas are too small to be used as single beds, but the double is a huge 6ft 8in x 4ft 10in, albeit with a step in it. The offside fixed bunks are large, at 5ft 10in x 2ft 3in, and each has a light and a window.
Full review: Bailey Pursuit 570-6
Lunar Quasar 696 T/A
- Year: 2019
- Berth: 6
- MTPLM: 1680kg
- MiRO: 1499kg
- Payload: 181kg
- Shipping length: 7.89m
- Width: 2.44m
Reason to buy:
- Good L-shaped kitchen and lounge
Reason to avoid:
- No window on nearside and no twin sockets in the kitchen
This Lunar has a rear room with fixed side bunks and a side dinette – ideal for children. The washroom and kitchen are both midships and there’s a nicely appointed L-shaped front lounge. It comes on an Al-Ko chassis with an AKS stabiliser hitch. There’s no ATC but we don’t see this as a major omission at this level.
The L-shaped lounge of the six berth caravan works well and feels more spacious than its size actually suggests – it’s comfortable and there’s plenty of legroom and floorspace. The L-shaped kitchen also works well and gives a good deal more worktop space as well as extra storage.
The position of the washroom means you have to walk through it to get to the rear bedroom or to the front lounge.
The front lounge is easily made up into a double bed using the slide-out section. Each of the two bunks at the rear has its own window plus wall-mounted storage pouch and LED reading light.
Opposite, the dinette makes into a large single bed with a fold-up bunk above it. Once they’re made up, all these beds look and feel comfortable.
Full review: Lunar Quasar 696
Sprite Quattro DD
- Year: 2017
- Berth: 6
- MTPLM: 1624kg
- MiRO: 1399kg
- Payload: 243kg
- Shipping length: 7.92m
- Width: 2.24m
Reason to buy:
- Offers good spec, kitchen is spacious, storage options are good
Reason to avoid:
- Kitchen could do with another mains socket
Based on an Al-Ko twin-axle chassis, the Quattro DD from the 2017 range of Sprite caravans should prove a stable tow, especially if you opt for the £595 Diamond Pack which includes an AKS stabiliser, as well as alloy wheels.
A large side kitchen is the key in a big family caravan, particularly one that’s equipped with the essentials. This comes with a combined oven and grill plus a three-burner hob. A Dometic 100-litre fridge is standard.
Side washrooms are renowned for being less spacious than end bathrooms, but the DD has a sizeable space.
The front lounge area can be made up into twin single beds using the super-thick cushions. Making up the double (2.02m x 1.80m) means using pull-out slats to bridge the gap. When it comes to the rear dinette, the two settees can also be made up as single beds – or a large, 2.02m x 1.33m double
Full review: Sprite Quattro DD
Buccaneer Galera
- Year: 2017
- Berth: 6
- MTPLM: 2000kg
- MiRO: 1821kg
- Payload: 179kg
- Shipping length: 8.14m
- Width: 2.45m
Reason to buy:
- Well-built with a quality feel
Reason to avoid:
- Slats required for front double bed
This big twin-axle tourer rides on a BPW chassis with smart alloy wheels, and a Winterhoff hitch stabiliser plus an IDC electronic stability system.
A well-specified kitchen is essential for six, and the Buccaneer Galera comes up with the goods. There is a Dometic fridge and separate freezer, a microwave, and a full Thetford Aspire oven with a gas and electric hob. Excellent worktop space is also a plus point, and includes an extension flap. Meanwhile, the corner washroom is smart, although not particularly large.
The settees in the front lounge can be used as single beds, but at 1.81m (5ft 11in) they aren’t overly long, so most users will no doubt make them into a double measuring 7ft x 4ft 9in.
The bed-making system relies on pull-out slats, but making the side dinette into a second double is an easy task. The resulting bed isn’t as large as that up front, but it is really meant more for children or occasional guests. The two fixed bunk beds at the rear each have a light, curtain and window, plus good headroom.
Full review: Buccaneer Galera
How we choose the best 6 berth caravan
A six berth caravan is likely to be used by those who want to be able to tour with the whole family. As a result, when we’re picking out the best 6 berth caravan, we’re looking at factors that include how practical the layout would be for all of you, the space you’d have and the storage on offer, amongst other things.
We’re well-placed to be assessing this. The expert team at Practical Caravan have decades of industry experience between us, giving us a good awareness for what we should be looking out for when identifying a truly great 6 berth caravan.
We regularly test and review vans too, with over 400 models in our caravan reviews section. We make sure we draw attention to the positives and negatives that arise as we test each vehicle – you can find out more about our testing process on our About Us page.
Our readers also provide a valuable insight, thanks to our Owner Satisfaction Awards. Here, we find out about how they got on when buying a van from one of the numerous brands out there.
Combining this lets us draw up an initial shortlist of models for the category, before we whittle it down to a final list. Each tourer is a worthy contender, and we’ll explain why they’ve made it onto our shortlist for the best 6 berth caravan.
What does a six berth caravan mean?
A six berth caravan is a tourer with six sleeping spaces, making it ideal for larger families to tour in. Their layouts will generally include fixed bunk beds, lounges where two single beds or a double bed can be made up, and dinettes with either a single bed or bunk beds. Some will come with a fixed double bed too, as seen with the Elddis Crusader Tempest.
How much does a six berth caravan cost?
Prices for a 6 berth caravan can vary. For instance, the Bailey Phoenix GT75 762 is a 2024 model and has a price of £27,499. However, if you’re after a more budget-friendly six berth tourer, a pre-owned van could be the way to go – with that in mind, we’ve included some of our favourite models from previous years in our guide too.
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