A clever camper van alternative.
A Go-Pod is a compact, lightweight micro caravan that gives you a comfortable touring base you can leave set up, while your car stays free for days out.
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The 750kg figures refer to standard Go-Pods. Check the plate and equipment on the individual caravan; older models and upgraded specifications can differ.
Why choose a Go-Pod over a camper van?
Camper vans are brilliant for the right kind of trip. But if you mainly want a comfortable campsite base, a Go-Pod can give you more usable living space, lower ownership costs and the freedom to keep your everyday car available.
Keep your car free
Pitch the Go-Pod, leave it set up, then use your car for days out without packing everything away.
More living space
A proper lounge, kitchen area, standing space, storage and bed platform in one compact micro caravan.
Lower cost to own
Avoid the cost and upkeep of a second vehicle or expensive camper van conversion.
Built for comfort
Add an awning or Go-Tarp and you’ve got a proper base camp, not just a vehicle with a bed in it.
Light to tow. Easy to position. Made for better weekends away.
Go-Pod vs camper van: What’s the difference?
A camper van combines travel and living space in one vehicle. A Go-Pod separates the two: your car does the driving, while your Go-Pod stays set up as your touring base.
| Go-Pod Micro caravan | Small Camper van | |
|---|---|---|
| Day trips from site | Leave it pitched and set up, then take the car for the day. | Often pack away or move your living setup before driving out. |
| Purchase cost | Much lower than many camper vans (especially VW T5 & T6 conversions) | Can be a major vehicle purchase, especially for popular models. |
| Running costs | No engine, no road tax and no second-vehicle servicing. | Road tax, MOT, servicing and insurance may apply. |
| Living space | Dedicated living space with lounge, kitchen, storage and bed. | Living space often shares room with driving seats and vehicle fixtures. |
| Campsite comfort | Proper base camp with awning or Go-Tarp potential. | Practical, but often involves more packing and unpacking. |
| Everyday use | Keep your existing car for daily life and days out. | May need to double as a daily driver or sit unused. |
| Towing / driving | Requires towing and hitching, but stays separate from the car. | No towing required, as everything travels in one vehicle. |
| Best for | Touring, comfort and lower ownership cost. | Spontaneous road trips and one-vehicle travel. |
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See the Go-Pod range
Lightweight, comfortable and made for better weekends away.
Pitch once.
Explore all day.
With a camper van, your living space and vehicle are the same thing. If you want to drive out for the day, you may need to pack away chairs, bedding, cooking kit or anything connected to your pitch. With a small caravan like a Go-Pod, your basecamp can stay exactly where it is.
With a Go-Pod, your base stays put and your car stays ready.
Pitch the Go-Pod
Set up once at your campsite and get comfortable.
Take the car out
Unhitch in minutes and use your car for days out, shopping or exploring.
Come back to camp ready
Return to your Go-Pod with everything just how you left it.
More living space than you might expect.
A camper van has to be a vehicle first and a living space second. A Go-Pod is different: it’s a compact micro caravan built around the things you actually use when you’re pitched up, from seating and storage to cooking, changing and sleeping.
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Take a closer look inside and explore the full specification.
Lounge/ dining area
Comfortable seating and a proper table give you space to relax, dine and plan your day.
Kitchen essentials
Hob, sink and worktop space make it easy to prepare simple meals while you’re away.
Standing room
The pop-top gives you useful headroom to move around and get changed on site.
Plenty of storage space
Wardrobe, cupboards and under-seat storage keep essentials tidy and close to hand.
Toilet cupboard
A dedicated cupboard keeps the portable toilet discreet and easy to access.
Large double bed
A proper bed designed for maximum comfort, so you wake up refreshed.
A lower-cost camper van alternative.
A camper van is still a motor vehicle. That can mean extra tax, MOT, servicing, insurance, repairs and mechanical upkeep. A lightweight caravan like a Go-Pod has no engine and is designed to be towed by the car you already use.
No second engine to maintain
No engine servicing, timing belts, emissions faults or mechanical surprises from an extra vehicle.
Use the car you already own
Instead of buying a separate camper van or conversion, your everyday car does the driving.
Lower purchase price than many camper vans
Particularly compared with popular VW T5 and T6-style camper van conversions.
Simple storage and ownership
Compact size, 750kg MTPLM and no annual vehicle tax make this lightweight caravan straightforward to own.
Thinking camper van? Compare the Go-Pod first.
If you want a comfortable touring base, lower ownership costs and the freedom to keep your car free, a Go-Pod could be the smarter way to travel.