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. A 6 berth caravan is quite distinctive from the best caravans for families in that the latter can have anywhere from four to six berths – the former will only offer six sleeping spaces.
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 of owning a six berth caravan is that you’ll generally need a larger tow car.
At the Practical Caravan Awards 2026, we picked out the Elddis Avante Apex 840 as the best six berth on the market. We’ve been impressed by everything that it can offer parties of six on tour, all at a reasonable price. Here, we’re taking a closer look, as well as sharing the vans that were highly commended by our judging panel.
As well as that, we’re also sharing our favourite picks from recent years, featuring models from well-known makes of caravans 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:
Shortlisted at the Practical Caravan Awards 2026
Elddis Avante Apex 840
Buccaneer Starliner Aruba
Bailey Pegasus Black Amalfi
Our top picks from recent years
Swift Sprite Major 6 TD Exclusive
Elddis Avanté 868
Buccaneer Aruba
Bailey Phoenix GT75 762
Adria Altea 622DK Avon
Elddis Crusader Tempest
Bailey Pursuit 570-6
Sprite Quattro DD
The best 6 berth caravans:
Elddis Avante Apex 840
- Price: £35,700
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1790kg
- MIRO: 1610kg
- Payload: 180kg
- Shipping length: 8.18m
- Width: 2.45m
Reason to buy:
- A really good family choice at a fair price.
Reason to avoid:
- Kids may need to creep past the rear bed to get to the loo at night.
The best 6 berth caravan at the Practical Caravan Awards 2026
We loved the old Avante because of the way it really was designed to be a proper family caravan, with sleeping spaces for six people nicely spread out so that no one felt as if they are on top of one another and a comfy bed for adults and a corner washroom which two people can use at the same time if necessary. Then, most of all, there was the family-sized dining area right next to the side kitchen – perfect for a breakfast for the kids while the adults relax in the front lounge.
So it’s great to see this layout survive into the new look Avante Apex, complete with an interior that doesn’t just look thoroughly modern but is also very practical, with charcoal coloured upholstery that should disguise many marks made by little fingers.
There’s extra spec now too, including practical things like a Stargazer rooflight, an Omnivent, and an offside service light, all bound to make your stay more enjoyable, and aesthetic improvements such as diamond silver sides.
Buccaneer Starliner Aruba
- Price: £51,749
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 2250kg
- MIRO: 1947kg
- Payload: 179kg
- Shipping length: 8.18m
- Width: 2.45m
Reason to buy:
- A really comfortable family vehicle.
Reason to avoid:
- The price might put some families off.
Highly commended at the Practical Caravan Awards 2026
Think Buccaneer and most people think of dead posh high spec luxury caravans that are primarily designed for couples or just possibly couples with a couple of grandkids in tow. So it’s good to see this six-berth make it into the new Buccaneer range, with its new elegant logo.
The Aruba has a layout similar to the Avante, with a side dinette opposite the kitchen, a rear corner bed next to a corner washroom, and a sizable front lounge.
Gor for the Starliner, however, and you get an extra 265kg of MTPLM added. You don’t get any extra payload, but that extra weight is enough to include air conditioning as standard, as well as a second TV in the bedroom, to keep the adults happy, and wi-fi readiness to keep everyone happy.
The only thing that might make you less happy is the price – well above £50,000 (and not far off £50,000 even as a lower spec Skyliner). But if you have that kind of budget, this is definitely worth a punt.
Bailey Pegasus Black Amalfi
- Price: £32,499
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1763kg
- MIRO: 1583kg
- Payload: 180kg
- Shipping length: 7.91m
- Width: 2.43m
Reason to buy:
- The huge front lounge and useful kitchen.
Reason to avoid:
- Not great for adult privacy.
Highly commended at the Practical Caravan Awards 2026
The latest generation of Bailey’s Pegasus caravans sadly does not include the five-berth Ancona (see our review of a previous model, the Pegasus Grande GT75 Ancona), which we loved before, with its separate lounge at the back. But the range (still all 8ft wide) does include this six berth, with a rear corner bed next to a pair of bunk beds.
Some people might find this having so many beds swept to the back a bit overwhelming, even if each bed comes with its own headboard and, in the case of the bunks, window.
But doing this means you get a large central washroom, which all the family can easily access, a usable L-shaped kitchen, and perhaps most importantly of all, a front lounge with settees that are large enough to use as singles for even quite large young adults.
It’s just the parents who might need to be in with the kids if they want a double bed together!
Swift Sprite Major 6 TD Exclusive
- Year: 2025
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1622kg
- MIRO: 1445kg
- Payload: 177kg
- Shipping length: 7.63m
- Width: 2.25m
Reason for buying:
- A great six-berth where different age can have their own spaces.
Reason to avoid:
- Possibly not ideal if there is a big difference in ages between children on board.
There was a subtle little tweak to this family favourite last season to the winner of this category at the Practical Caravan Awards 2025, as it was made into an Exclusive model: the front door has been moved from where it used to be, at the rear of the caravan, to the front, between the side kitchen and the front lounge.
That means that the rear section, with two permanent bunks next to a small dinette that converts into a single bed with a bunk above, can become somewhere the children can retreat to – and keep out of the way of the adults up front. It also means that everyone has easy access to the central washroom.
You get a decent size kitchen as well, thanks in part to a sizable fold-out extension. And even with six people on board, there should be plenty of space for different people’s digital devices, as there are plenty of USB ports inside here – not to mention locations for televisions in both lounges.
Full review: Sprite Exclusive Major 6 TD
Elddis Avanté 868
- Year: 2025
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1745kg
- MIRO: 1565kg
- Payload: 180kg
- Shipping length: 8.19m
- Width: 2.44m
Reason to buy:
- A fun layout where everyone can be together.
Reason to avoid:
- Possibly not so great if the six of you are not family.
The 8ft-wide 868 packs a lot in – especially if four of the six of you are children who like to muck in together. That’s because the rear bedroom contains two permanent bunks and a double bed with just a large wardrobe between them. That large wardrobe, along with overhead lockers over the double bed, should mean that you can keep all the children’s clothes and detritus together in one area as well: there won’t be any need for them to spill out everywhere else. And as the washroom straddles the caravan just in front of here, they will have easy access to it at night too.
The front section of the caravan, meanwhile, beyond the ample side kitchen, should then remind a place of relaxation and calm for two adults, with two large settees that can remain as singles or become a large double with slats you pull out from the central chest.
This season Avantes have also been upgraded with a new profile that brings them more in line with more upmarket Crusaders.
Buccaneer Aruba
- Year: 2025
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1985kg
- MIRO: 1806kg
- Payload: 179kg
- Shipping length: 8.19m
- Width: 2.45m
Reason for buying:
- Great spec, great space for six
Reason to avoid:
- You’ll need a big tow car
The luxury end of the caravan market seems rather to have backed away from six-berths in recent years. So full marks to Buccaneer for continuing with this model that features a corner bed in the rear, a side dinette that turns into a double, and two large settees in the front lounge that can also be made into a double.
As this is a Buccaneer, you can expect all kinds of added extras on board – like the 40-litre on-board water tank, so you won’t have to keep running out to refill the Aquaroll every time the sixth person has had a shower. The self-levelling is a nice extra comfort too.
The 8ft-wide Buccaneer range went through a major revamp a couple of seasons ago. But this year it has been given a little upgrade, with a full size headboard for the fixed bed, marble effect laminate on worktops and new exterior graphics. Little things that make this caravan that much more special.
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
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
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
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 upon its release, had 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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