Price £19,200 Berths 2 MiRO 550kg MTPLM 750kg
Vagabond builds the galvanised chassis, and it has an Al-Ko hitch You get a choice of five different colour schemes for the Rogue’s exterior Canopy, normally a cost option, is included in price until the end of August Simply raise the hood to access the cleverly designed kitchen
This rugged little teardrop, an import from South Africa, offers innovative design and a range of colourways
Words and photos Peter Baber
A TEARDROP CARAVAN? Do we really need another one? Well yes, possibly. Quite a few models in this admittedly niche market have featured on these pages in the past months, it’s true. But there are some things about this one, which made its UK debut at the Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Show in Manchester back in January, that make it worth exploring. Not least its country of origin – South Africa.
Pitch and set-up
Vagabond was established in Durban in 2009, and has already been exporting its trailers to other countries with similarly rugged terrain, including Australia.
The galvanised chassis that the Rogue sits on was built by the firm itself, and includes five-leaf suspension, but for reassurance, it comes with an Al-Ko hitch.
The Vagabond’s shell, a monocoque GRP body, is insulated with polyurethane foam. And if you are looking for something a little different from the traditional white box, the Rogue is available in a choice of five different colours, including canary yellow and burnt orange, as well as the model shown here.
The main section of the caravan has a door either side, with wide running boards that are easy to step on.
From here, even shorter people will be able to reach the load-bearing roof bars, which can carry a canopy that opens out in an ‘L’ shape down the nearside and rear of the van.
This usually costs £983.50, but until the end of August this year, you can get a Rogue with a canopy for £20,000. As an extra on top of that, you can add side walls, too.
Our test model included an exterior gas bottle, although this won’t be on production models, partly because there is no hob fitted as standard in the kitchen. There’s no heater fitted as standard, either. But then, this is a small, snug, little caravan.
Lounge
Being a teardrop, the Rogue doesn’t have a conventional lounge, although the mattress that makes up the bed does fold to provide a settee of sorts.
For 2023, the windows and doors will be fitted with canvas covers and flyscreens.
One clever feature that you probably won’t see anywhere else is the adaptable interior and exterior lighting. This can be switched from standard white to an amber co
