Although the motorhome industry has not been immune from the economic doom and gloom of the last six months, some manufacturers are continuing to do well – not least Romahome.
Romahome R10
In Octber last year, the Isle of Wight-based manufacturer launched what is probably the world’s smallest professionally-converted motorhome – the Romahome R10.
Based on the award-winning Citroen Nemo, the R10 is a single berth motorhome complete with popup roof, twin burner hob, Porta Potti toilet and sink. Heating is optional and even an awning can be provided.
The R10 has been consistently popular since its launch and the recent National Boat Caravan and Outdoor Show at the NEC saw the company take orders for four of these great little ‘vans, as well as two of Romahome’s larger models.
Romahome R10 kitchen
Freeborn Group [Romahome's parent company] Managing Director Andrew Jones said that “The company seems to have hit the perfect blend of products at the right time, so as the recession bites for other makers we have suddenly become very attractive.”
Jones also commented that his buyers fitted a profile he believes is represented throughout the UK’s economy at present: “Younger people were not spending because of job uncertainty while older people were keen to dispose of cash that would be unprotected by FSA compensation.”
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[...] recession bites for other makers we have suddenly become very attractive,” in the posting ‘Small is beautiful as Romahome scores new orders‘ on myLocalMotorhomeHire (UK) [...]
hI, we have a small Peugeot Partner 1.9 diesel
is it possible to convert it to a motor home.
We want to try an economical conversion before trying
a large purpose built camper.
Could you give us some guide lines of the cost involved in converting a small vehicle such as this.
thank you
Faithfully G. Tricarico
Hello,
A Peugeot Partner is indeed a small van for a motorhome conversion. I think that you might find that it is too small for a two-person conversion – the main problem would be making enough space for two people to lie and sleep. It’s different for one person – as the pictures show in the article above, Romahome do a one-person motorhome in an even smaller van, the Citroen Nemo. This uses a swivel passenger seat as part of the bed but the other side of the van is completely occupied with cupboards and other facilities – there is no room for a second person:
Romahome R10
Another company that specialises in small vans and makes very clever conversions is Wheelhome:
Wheelhome website
Good luck with whatever you try, I’d be very interested to see some pictures if you do convert your Partner.
Roland