Chausson motorhomes explained for UK buyers

Chausson motorhomes often make their strongest case through the floorplan. A drop-down bed can leave more space for a daytime lounge, while a compact body can still contain a substantial washroom or garage. Those arrangements are worth trying in person because the night-time version can feel quite different.

Start by separating the vehicle type from the model number. A 640 and an X640 are not simply two equipment levels of the same motorhome, and a trim name doesn’t tell you where everyone will sleep.

Manufacturer model and range pages checked on 17 October 2026. Specifications should be matched to the particular model year and base vehicle.

Key takeaways

• Chausson offers van conversions, low-profile, slimline, X, overcab and A-class choices.
• The 640 and X640 have different dimensions and layouts.
• A drop-down bed needs to be tested in its occupied position.
• Trim names, sleeping capacity and approved travel seats are separate parts of the specification.

Understand the type before comparing model numbers

The Chausson range overview separates several vehicle types. They provide a practical starting point for choosing which adverts deserve a closer look.

On smaller screens, scroll the table sideways to see every column.

Browse used motorhomes for sale with those body types in mind. If you mainly want a van conversion, start with the separate campervan buying pages.

The 640 and X640 show why the full name matters

Chausson’s 640 low-profile is approximately seven metres long, with published lengths varying by base vehicle. Its description emphasises the large lounge, kitchen, washroom and hideaway bed.

The X640 is listed at 6.55 metres long and 2.10 metres wide. It combines a face-to-face lounge, drop-down bed, rear washroom and full-width garage.

Those figures make the X640 an interesting comparison if storage length is a constraint, but don’t assume the shorter vehicle gives you the same interior in a smaller package. Walk through both floorplans. Check the kitchen while the bed is lowered and establish what can still be reached if one person goes to sleep early.

Try the lounge as well as the bed

The Chausson 660 offers another approach, with a modular U-shaped lounge and a glass partition between the kitchen and living area, in a vehicle listed at 6.99 metres.

Spend time in the seats you’ll actually use. Can both people put their feet comfortably on the floor? Does the table leave enough room to move past? Is there a sensible place for a book, laptop or hot drink?

Then transform the space. Ask the seller to demonstrate any travel-seat conversion, table storage and sleeping setup. Check the approved belted positions against the vehicle documents; a spacious lounge is not evidence of additional travel seats.

What a drop-down bed changes after dark

A bed above the lounge can give the daytime floorplan more room to work. The question is what happens when it is occupied.

Lower it fully and check the access method, mattress dimensions, headroom, lighting and ventilation. Look for the route to the washroom and exit, and ask whether the lounge below remains usable at the bed’s permitted operating positions.

On a used example, have the mechanism demonstrated through its full travel. Check the controls, locks and any relevant maintenance records. If a fault appears, establish the repair requirement before treating it as a minor adjustment.

For a family, inspect each required sleeping position together. A floorplan that works for two people may feel very different once every bed is in use and the bags have been brought inside.

Would an S low-profile or an overcab suit you better?

The S low-profile range provides Chausson’s slimline coachbuilt alternative. It is worth investigating if overall width matters, but use the exact technical sheet rather than assuming all compact models share one measurement.

The overcab range places a bed above the driver’s cab. That creates a different sleeping arrangement from lowering a bed into the lounge area. Try getting in and out, assess the headroom and check how the bed is secured for travel.

Use the same passenger and luggage list for both comparisons. The number of beds alone cannot establish whether the vehicle has enough approved seats and load capacity for your group.

Trim names and base vehicles need separate checks

Chausson’s range pages use names such as First Line, Titanium Line and Exclusive Line. These describe equipment selections within the manufacturer’s collection; they don’t replace a model-year specification.

Ask for the exact base vehicle, engine, gearbox and fitted options. A brochure showing several equipment columns can be easy to misread, particularly if it covers more than one chassis. Make a list of the actual appliances, heating, battery, solar and driver-assistance equipment on the vehicle you’re viewing.

For a used purchase, request installation records for later additions. Don’t assume that solar preparation means a panel is fitted, or that battery compatibility means an upgraded battery has already been installed.

Finish with condition, paperwork and one rival layout

Request base-vehicle servicing, MOT information, habitation records and damp reports. Inspect the roof, windows, doors, floor edges and garage carefully. Have the heating, water, fridge and charging systems demonstrated.

Our habitation-check guide explains the living-area assessment. For a rival comparison, use the Elddis motorhome range guide or Auto-Trail buying guide to find a different layout solving the same problem.

Before arranging a second viewing, write down what the first motorhome could not do comfortably. It might be bed access, storage, seating or the route to the washroom. Use that specific shortcoming to choose the next vehicle: you’ll build a much clearer shortlist than by collecting model numbers alone.