Should you buy one?

We suspect the answer to this will all come down to the kitchen layout and whether you have any brand loyalties. If keeping children away from hot and sharp things is important then we’d recommend taking a closer look at the Transit Nugget.

However, if that’s not a concern and the blue oval doesn’t have a big draw, we’d recommend a Volkswagen California. It holds onto its value much better and costs a similar amount, and it’s far easier to convert from car to camper as well.

What we like

Car-like steering makes it easy to place on the road, the 185hp version is plenty punchy enough and it’s one of the few factory campers of this size available with a toilet. The rear-mounted kitchen is safer for kids and it’s a five-seater unlike most rivals that only seat four.

What we don’t like

The underdamped rear suspension makes the Nugget feel bouncy over undulating roads and does the handling no favours either. More importantly, the lower bed and table are both hard work to put up and put away, while the interior doesn’t feel as plush as an equivalent VW California.

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