The best campervan for everyday use is going to be an option that is properly adaptable. You obviously want to use your prize possession to go on memorable holidays and trips both around the UK and abroad.
However, you will sometimes want to use it for everyday purposes as well – loading up at the supermarket, say, or going to the garden centre. You might even want to use it as a commuting vehicle. These are factors that can be a deciding factor when choosing between a campervan or motorhome.
Wanting a campervan for everyday use needn’t just be a case of cost. In today’s climate-conscious world, you might think it is irresponsible to be running two vehicles with internal combustion engines.
The only trouble is, not even all of the best campervans will necessarily be suitable for such a purpose. They might be too long, and so be difficult to park. Or they might not have enough belted travel seats for the numbers of passengers you might need to carry.
The expert judging panel at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2025 is here to help – we’ve shared our top pick on the market for the 2025 season, as well as the highly commended contenders. This year, the Panama P12 took the title, an option that we considered to be one of the most versatile options around – exactly what you would want from an everyday campervan.
The best campervans for everyday use are:
Panama P12
City Camp by Dreamer
Ford Nugget PHEV
The best campervan for everyday use:
Panama P12
- Price: £59,995
- Base vehicle: Ford Tourneo 2.0
- Berths: 4
- Belted seats: 5 (+2 optional)
- MTPLM: 3175kg
- MIRO: 2558kg
- Payload: 617kg est
- Length: 5.04m
- Width: 2.15m
Reasons to buy:
- One of the most versatile campervans you’ll find
Reasons to avoid:
- Like many campervans, it has a loo but no shower
The best campervan for everyday use at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2025
The Panama P12 is the ultimate all-rounder; a sleek campervan built for adventure and family fun.
Based on the new next-gen Ford Tourneo Custom Eco Blue 136bhp chassis, with an automatic gearbox, it offers four berths and five belted travelling seats (with the option to add two more removable seats with Isofix points).
Inside, the versatile layout features a spacious kitchen and seating area with a bench seat that transforms into a comfy double bed. There’s a second double bed in the pop-top roof.
The Panama is fully-equipped with diesel heating, a two-burner hob, sink, 42-litre fridge/freezer, Porta Potti loo and a removable table, delivering self-contained comfy living for couples and families. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a family road trip, this camper has you covered. Practical, adaptable and packed with modern technology and features, and easy to drive and manoeuvre, it makes a great daily-driver too, for those times when you’re not camping.
Full review: Panama P12
City Camp by Dreamer
- Price: from £63,600
- Base vehicle: Ford Transit Custom 136bhp
- Berths: 4
- Belted seats: 5
- MTPLM: 3200kg
- MIRO: 2865kg
- Payload: 335kg
- Length: 5.04m
- Width: 2.03m
Reasons to buy:
- The very latest design and tech for campervan fans
Reasons to avoid:
- Not quite as cavernous as a traditional Transit or Ducato camper
Highly commended at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2025
This newly-redesigned Urban Van, the City Camp by Dreamer, is a versatile camper that’s as at home in the city as it is on a weekend adventure out in the sticks. Perfect for families, it comes with a comfortable bench seat as standard, or you can upgrade to independent seats, increasing the capacity to six. Whether you’re ferrying the family, carrying gear or heading off to one of the best campervan sites, the City Camp has you covered in every respect: comfort, versatility, performance and cost-effectiveness.
With four adult berths, a functional kitchen unit and a portable compressor cool box, it’s equipped for any trip, even if you head off grid. The pop-up roof with integrated rails adds practicality, while dual sliding doors make access easy.
The City Camp is built on the new Ford Custom L1H1 base, and features a 136hp EcoBlue engine, height-adjustable swivel seats and a cutting-edge Ford SYNC 4 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Stylish, flexible and packed with features, the City Camp is your go-anywhere, do-anything companion.
Ford Nugget PHEV
- Price: From £65,000
- Base vehicle: Ford Transit Custom
- Berths: 4
- Belted seats: 5
- MTPLM: 3240kg
- MIRO: TBA
- Payload: TBA
- Length: 4.97m
- Width: 2.27m
Reasons to buy:
- The versatility, sustainability and cost-savings of PHEV power
Reasons to avoid:
- The Nugget’s expected electric-only range is likely to be under 35 miles
Highly commended at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2025
The New Transit Custom Nugget makes camping and cooking on-site a breeze. At the rear, you’ll find a fully-equipped kitchen with a dual-burner gas hob, 40-litre fridge, sink and enough worktop space to whip up your favourite meals. Storage for cans, bottles, and packets is within easy reach.
When it’s time to sleep, the tilting roof reveals a spacious high-level double bed, above the in-van, make-up double bed. The reversible front seats and fold-out dining table create a cosy space for meals and relaxation, and occupants can stay connected with onboard WiFi for up to 10 devices.
The Nugget combines a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine with an 11.8 kWh battery and electric motor, to produce an impressive 230bhp. This accomplished small campervan even has an inclinometer to help you find a flat sweet spot on uneven ground! Practicality, compact size and fun – the Nugget has it all!
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