A growing trend in caravanning over the last few years has been the need for weight reduction. And with towcars becoming more fuel-efficient as a response to emissions regulations and rising fuel costs, the need for lighter caravans has become a serious one.
Roma Caravans may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of lightweight caravanning. The Bedfordshire-based manufacturer is better known for its extravagantly appointed touring palaces, often used all year round by owners. Yet their latest caravan is a smaller, more rugged vehicle with all the Roma characteristics.
A tardis-like feel
The Voyager XT is a compact trailer-like caravan with a number of chassis options available depending on the owner’s requirements. For example, those looking for an all-terrain off road trailer can customise the XT for dirt tracks, while the XT Sport features a lower road height for regular towing.
As with every Roma caravan, the buyer has a huge range of choice over the way in which the trailer is built. From the interior colours and materials to the arrangement of space, every aspect can be customised. The firm is renowned for building each model by hand, using cabinet makers and skilled craftsmen, and this practice continues with the XT.
Disability access
The handcrafting aspect also extends to aspects often missing from mainstream caravan manufacture. For the Voyager XT, Roma are offering a “disability friendly” package to include ramps, grab handles and the correct interior configuration. The space can also be customised for transporting bicycles, motorbikes, and even a jet ski. With a starting price of £15,500, the Voyager’s final price is dependent on which of these options the buyer chooses.
Managing Director Daniel Sullivan believes Roma has spotted a “huge gap in the market” for this type of trailer.
“With more and more UK holiday makers wishing to take to the road, there has never been a better time for a small, bespoke, practical trailer to be on offer. We use our unrivalled craftsmanship to ensure each is built to the highest quality”.
