Ace returned to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show last week with models on display from both its motorhome and campervan line-up.
Ace may be a familiar name to some of you from the turn of the century, and made an anticipated return at the NEC last week with a range of entry-level campervans and motorhomes which were on display to the public for the first time.
Its motorhome range consists of four low-profiles, all of which are 7.8m-long and come on a Ford Transit with a 135bhp engine. Those who are looking for the best two berth motorhomes could be interested to hear that they offer two berths as standard and have a front lounge with face-to-face seating.
For fans of island bed motorhomes, there is the 1500 DB, while the 1500 SL (which was also on display) comes with fixed single beds. The range also includes the 1500 ET, which features an end washroom, and the 1500 GL, which has a transverse bed. For those who want extra berths, a pedestal table is available as an option, and it can be fitted to make up a second double bed in the lounge in each model, except for the 1500 ET.
However, the 1500 ET is not due to launch until later in the year. Each motorhome is a manual as standard, but as further option, they can also come as an automatic.
The 1500 DB (from £66,905) has an estimated max payload 494kg, while the 1500 SL has an estimated max payload of 479kg. Each one has an MTPLM of 3500kg too, so can be driven on a standard licence.
Ace is also offering campervans, with three Fiat Ducato-based models on display at the show.
These were the rear lounge 1200 RL, the transverse bed 1200 GL and the 1200 SLT with fixed single beds. Like the low-profiles in the range, each one is a two-berth as standard, but comes with an optional rising roof (£5500).
The 1200 GL (from £59,058) has an estimated max payload of 493kg, the 1200 SLT (from £66,305) has an estimated max payload of 343kg, and the 1200 RL has an estimated max payload of 618kg.
The 1200 RL is 6m long, while both the 1200 GL and the 1200 SLT are 6.36m long – each one is also 2.26m wide and can be driven on a standard driving licence.
Joining Ace in having a new model debut at the NEC was Rapido, which had its compact C66 Optimum Line on display. It comes well-equipped, with a spec that includes a 2000W inverter, all-season tyres, a 150W solar panel, and more.
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