Treat no trick. Marquis has already scored sales success with its Majestic 165 special edition.

I’m writing this just before Halloween itself, but I’ve already had my fill of treats and tricks. The big treat was using a Marquis Majestic 165 motorhome for a cunningly conceived Halloween road trip of scary hotspots in the Bath area – staying at Newton Mill Caravan Park (two nights, and perfectly placed for exploring Bath itself) and Brokerswood (one, but a simply super forest-based site that children will adore). The itinerary for this was courtesy of the new Bristol-based dealership, Family Travel Centre, whose suggestions had included Lacock Abbey, Dyrham Park, Prior Park and Brokerswood itself for all kinds of Halloween goings-on. Plus they had plenty more spooky ideas under their wizards’ hats…

Bentley Indigo motorhome - a quality two berth with super finish and stacks of storage!

A year ago I was on the Caravan Club‘s Sandringham Club site, when I heard of a new motorhome manufacturer building coachbuilt motorhomes across from the manufacturer Autocruise. Bentley Motorhomes as the company is named, makes up its experience from ex-employees of Autocruise Motorhomes.

I was keen to check them out at the show and was glad I did. These mid-priced motorhomes are well finished and come with good spec. I fancied the Bentley Indigo motorhome,  the end kitchen two berth, its low-line and compact dimensions with excellent storage will make this a popular choice for motorhome users wanting quality at an affordable cost.

Best looking touring caravan at the NEC show? Well the Hobby Premium definitely looked the business.

Well, what a success last week’s Motorhome and Caravan Show proved to be. Birmingham’s NEC hosted the event, the annual showcase for what’s new from the main caravan and motorhome manufacturers as well as accessories suppliers.

Key was the exceptionally good attendance, thanks in no small part to ticket prices that were, let’s say, a bit more “realistic” than in recent years for this event. But, that was what contributed to a highly positive vibe to the whole event. Sales held up well, too, especially taking into consideration the economic conditions generally.

Holtkamper's Kyte trailer tent has a futuristic swooping style.

Sorry to sound a bit Big Brother, but welcome to day four of my blogs from the UK’s largest exhibition of its kind, the Motorhome and Caravan Show – although the “household” here is Birmingham’s massive National Exhibition Centre (and I do get to go home every night).

So far, I’ve whisked through the new caravans, helped judge the best of the new motorhomes, and reported back on other key items of news.

This time, I thought I’d give you a bit of a round-up of the type of news I typically pick up at an event like this.