Ultimate motorhome RV – a railway carriage for the road

A luxury caravan that’s designed to piggyback on a small van promises far more versatility than a conventional motorhome.

There has been a resurgence of interest in camping and the staycation - holidays that involve no travel abroad - but what if the idea of sleeping under canvas doesn't appeal and you can’t justify the expense of a motorhome that is likely to sit idle for most of the year?

The idea behind the Tonke Fieldsleeper is that you can use it as both a motorhome and a caravan, and make it pay for its upkeep to boot.

A motorhome that pays for itself

A 10-minute unloading time makes the Tonke Fieldsleeper easy to drop off at a campsite and the van used independently, but perhaps most imaginative is Tonke’s suggestion that when not being used on a trip, its customers keep the Fieldsleeper in their garden as a spare room, office or bed & breakfast annex to help pay for itself.

While it’s unusual to see a caravan or motorhome sporting anything other than a white plastic body, the Fieldsleeper would make a desirable, if unusual, B&B room because its appearance owes much to a vintage railway carriage.

The Fieldsleeper has all the mod cons you would expect and optional extras include sturdy wheels that can be fitted to enable the unit to be moved into a garage or winter storage.