Coachman VIP 460 (2026)

The Coachman VIP has been the best-selling caravan range for Coachman over the years. Living up to its name as a luxurious home-from-home, packed with exclusive features that make it a truly exceptional caravan. It is the staple range in Coachman’s portfolio. Coachman Caravans have carried forward all four models into the 2026 season for their popularity and versatility. And adding a brand new model – VIP 545

Due to a successful 2025 season, the VIP has minor changes for 2026 to keep up with the demand of customers pining for this stunning caravan.The VIP 460 has been the only 2 berth in the Coachman range for a few years however, with the addition of the Acadia 460 now in the Coachman portfolio it truly provides customers with a choice between the two styles. End washroom in both 460 models are exceptionally spacious allowing the front seats to be made into either a double or just use as single beds… The choice is yours.

All five models promise uncompromised luxurious living whilst also delivering their highest standard of specification yet.

What’s New For 2026 In The VIP Range?

• NEW layout VIP 545 (Single Axle, End Bedroom and Mid Washroom)
• NEW Revised VIP 565 Layout (Single Axle, Fixed Single Beds, End Washroom)

External Features

• European Whole Vehicle Type Approved (EWVTA)
• EN1645 Grade 3 classification for heating and insulation – cold chamber tested
• Enhanced automotive style, fully bonded aerodynamic body shell
• AL-KO, galvanised steel chassis with euro axle, overrun device and easy action handbrake
• Screwless, fully bonded awning rail to both sides
• 25mm aluminium sandwich sidewall construction with polystyrene insulation core
• 25mm sandwich construction roof for added strength and insulation
• 45mm sandwich construction floor with internal bracing for added strength
• 13 pin car ‘Jaeger’ connector
• ABS front panel incorporating, integral grab handles, fixed panoramic roof window, 3 flush fitting opening front windows and dual integrated front lockers for gas and storage with gas strut retainers
• ABS rear panel with white integral grab handles, high level brake light and light clusters
• Contrast colour step-on hitch cover with tread plates for easy cleaning of front windows
• 10 spoke, hyper silver ‘Falcon’ alloy wheels and mud flaps
• Underslung AL-KO spare wheel carrier complete with steel spare wheel
• 3D exterior graphics
• Shock absorbers for smoother towing
• Heavy duty corner steadies for increased stability
• ‘Primo’ range Polyplastic double glazed opening side windows
• LED awning light and off-side services light
• Front nearside access locker
• Additional under bed access locker (565, 575 & 675)
• Whale external gas BBQ point with Easi-Slide lid
• Whale 230 volt external mains socket with Easi-Slide lid
• NEW Exterior access battery box with mains electric inlet and external satellite and aerial connections
• New superior one piece exterior door with high security locking system and easy action flyscreen
• Entrance step
• Whale bulkhead mounted gas regulator for use with butane or propane gas bottles, supplied with flexible hose for propane

Interior

• NEW Hartal Smooth action pleated blinds with flyscreens to all windows (Excluding 565)
• NEW Deeper quality foam mattress construction (Fixed Bed Models)
• Premium high quality fabrics
• Superior sprung construction upholstery to all models
• Quality foam construction mattresses (fixed beds)
• Retractable bed in the 575 & 545 giving even more freedom to walk around
• NEW Soft furnishings with co-ordinating scatter cushions and sculptured armrests
• Domestic floor covering in ‘French Oak-Dark Grey’ design
• Wood colour scheme in ‘Tibero’
• Luxurious deep pile stain resistant loose lay carpets
• Surface mounted drop down flap fitted to the nearside seating entrance end panel (model specific)
• Contemporary cranked style locker doors in ‘Tibero’ with ‘Pebble’ & ‘Bronze’ to the lounge and bedroom with soft close hinges
• Stylish polished chrome finish furniture handles
• NEW Overhead locker profile in ‘Pebble’ design with LED lighting
• NEW Centre console design with integrated down lighting
• Dovetail joints and metal runners all to drawer units
• Colour co-ordinated sockets and switches with chrome surrounds
• Easy action sliding pull out front bed make up mechanism
• Easy access aluminium lift up bed frames, gas strut supported with sprung beech slats
• Contoured front chest of drawers with slide out extending table top mechanism
• Large, lightweight, free standing table with dedicated storage area
• Seating and bed ventilation boards throughout
• Heated easy access storage cupboard in the entrance (460 and 520)
• Removable entrance mat with tray
• Shelving in selected overhead lockers
• Midi roof light to front lounge and all fixed bed areas

Kitchen

• Omnivent three speed, two way roof fan with translucent dome
• Kitchen splashback in ‘Marmo Toscano Matt’ with NEW integrated Hartal smooth action pleated blind with flyscreen
• Thetford round stainless steel underslung sink with worktop/slush fitting bowl infill
• Flatbed ventilated microwave oven with co-ordinating flush sitting acrylic housing unit in ‘Nebbia’ chrome ceramic kitchen tap
• Kitchen design with increased workspace (where possible)
• Kitchen worktops in ‘Raja’ design finish
• Lift up kitchen worktop extension in ‘Raja’ finish
• Domestic style flexible chrome and black kitchen tap
• Thetford dual fuel hob with cast iron pan rest, electronic ignition, glass lid and flame failure device
• Thetford oven features an interior light and separate grill with chrome finish and improved efficiency
• LED touch sensitive dimmable under surface and locker ambience enhancing lighting
• Wider kitchen upper locker doors in ‘Nebbia’ acrylic with soft close hinges
• Kitchen upper locker door in ‘Tibero’ with ‘Pebble’ & ‘Titan’ design with soft close hinges
• Kitchen lower flat doors in ‘Pebble’
• Positive catches to main kitchen drawers
• NEW Pull out black baskets to lower kitchen cupboards (model specific)
• Thetford N4090 91 litre Electronic fridge freezer (Single axle models)
• Thetford N4145 159 litre Electronic fridge freezer (675)

Bathroom

• White domestic style ladder radiator in bathroom
• Luxurious fully lined domestic style square shower cubicle with built in contrast panel, storage, LED downlight and pivot door
• Folding hanging hook in the shower area
• Comet shower mixer tap
• Chrome finish bathroom fittings
• Thetford C262 swivel toilet with electric flush and wheeled waste container
• Mini roof light in end bathroom models (model specific)
• Opaque window to all bathrooms
• NEW Hartal Smooth action pleated blind with flyscreen to bathroom window
• Domestic style bathroom door handles with retractable magnetic lock (model specific)
• Feature panel in ‘Pebble’ design on the bathroom door (model specific)
• Vanity splashback in ‘Sky Grey’ design
• Vanity chrome ceramic tap
• Contemporary dual coloured co-ordinated oval top mounted vanity bowl

Electrical

• LED reading spot lights with touch controls and night-light setting
• LED down lighter spot lights
• 100% low energy LED lighting throughout
• Floor level courtesy lighting
• Mains connection lead (25m)
• 12 volt system (20 Amp) with battery charger and mains transformer
• 12 volt ‘Seattle’ multi-function digital control panel with awning light, water pump, 12v lights and master switches

Audio / Entertainment

• NEW Bluetooth speaker system
• Dedicated TV station with 230v, 12v, satellite and aerial sockets
• Dedicated TV station with 230v, 12v, and aerial sockets in fixed bed areas
• Double USB socket and ‘C’ port socket situated at the main dedicated TV station
• Integral USB socket in the spotlights to fixed bed areas (excluding the 460 & 520)
• Mobile phone charging unit (integrated into the bulkhead) suitable for iPhone 8 & Samsung 7 and above
• Teleco Teleplus TV aerial with integrated FM/DAB reception capability

Plumbing & Heating

• Alde wet central heating and hot water system with 5 year Glycol, 3030 boiler with integrated pump and programmable LCD touch screen control panel
• Whale Watermaster inlet point – intelligent control with high flow submersible pump

Safety & Security

• AL-KO AKS 3004 Stabiliser and Active Trailer Control system
• AL-KO secure wheel lock
• Phantom VanGuard remote control alarm system with PIR and tilt sensors for added security  (fob controls the awning light)
• NEW Optical smoke alarm
• NEW Carbon monoxide detector
• CRIS ID number and concealed security data ID chips
• High security one key locking system