The challenge of the compacts

Compact motorhomes are one of the current trends, but on closer inspection compactness has always been a strong requirement for many motorhome enthusiasts. The reason is simple: the reduced dimensions make driving easier, make the motorhome manoeuvrable, and simplify manoeuvres and parking. There are many compact motorhomes on the market today, and of various types: not only camper vans and minivans, but also low-profile motorhomes and A-class motorhomes. Here are 10 examples, 10 compact motorhomes we saw at the Salone del Camper in Parma, 2026 edition.