4Family vs. Other Motorhomes

The HIP 4Family is a 7.20 m fully integrated motorhome on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, designed for families with children. We compared it with four fully integrated family motorhomes of 7.3 to 8.3 m from established European manufacturers. The 4Family is the shortest of the group, yet it is the only one that combines two separate lounges, a kitchen on the awning side and two ISOFIX seats as standard.

Comparison updated October 2026. Competitor values are typical figures for the compared layouts, based on the manufacturers’ published specifications. Figures can differ by model year, layout and options.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature	Typical competitor (7.3 to 8.3 m)	HIP 4Family (7.20 m)	What it means for your family
Length	7.3 to 8.3 m	7.20 m	Easier to drive, park and fit on a campsite pitch.
Travel seats (homologated)	4 belted seats, ISOFIX on the second row as an option	4 belted seats, the 2 rear seats with ISOFIX as standard	Child safety is included in the standard price.
Sleeping places (standard / max)	Fixed rear bed(s) plus an optional front drop-down double bed (2 / 4)	Two drop-down double beds as standard, plus extra sleeping place on the convertible U-lounge table (4 / 6)	The beds rise into the ceiling during the day, so the living space stays free.
Lounges	One front lounge. Becomes partially unusable with the front bed lowered.	Two separate lounges: a front kids’ zone and a rear U-lounge for the parents. The front lounge stays usable with the beds lowered	More room for everyone during the day, and the adults keep a lounge after the children go to bed.
Kitchen worktop	About 0.90 m on average	1.25 m as standard (1.95 m optional)	The largest worktop in a 7.x m motorhome.
Kitchen sink	Small caravan-size sink	Large home-size sink	Big pots and family-size dishes fit.
Kitchen location	Driver’s side	Awning (passenger) side	Whoever is cooking can keep an eye on the children playing under the awning.
Bathroom	Separate shower and toilet, or a compact combined bathroom	XXL washroom (1.20 × 0.85 m) with a foldable sink; reachable at night.	More room to wash and change.
Spaciousness	Closed layout (separate “rooms”) with broken sightlines and restricted space to move around. Ceiling height of 1.98 m.	Open multi-functional layout with long sightlines and space to move around. Ceiling height of 2.03 m.	More interior space.
Electronics	Various brands, often mixed.	Victron Energy throughout.	Electronics compatibility brings piece of mind and less problems in the long-term.
Storage	One large rear storage compartment (garage), between 2,500 L and 3,000 L, depending on the motorhome size.	2,780 L of storage, split into a rear garage and a mid garage, allowing for better organization.	Luggage stays sorted, easy to reach and protected from frost.

The trade-off: no fixed rear bedroom

The 4Family has no permanent rear bed. Everyone sleeps on two drop-down double beds of 140 × 200 cm, which rise into the ceiling during the day, and on the convertible U-lounge when you need more sleeping places.

The motorhomes we compared start from a couple’s layout with a fixed rear bed and add a drop-down bed for the children. The 4Family starts from a family living space: during the day the beds disappear, and both lounges, the kitchen and the washroom stay fully usable.

Which layout suits your family?

The 4Family suits families with two children who want separate spaces for children and adults on rainy days and longer trips, who cook a lot, or who want a motorhome that is easier to drive, park and live in.

A classic layout with one front lounge and a fixed rear bed suits couples who travel with one child or with occasional guests.

Frequently asked questions

Which family motorhome has two separate lounges in about 7 meters?

The HIP 4Family has two separate lounges in 7.20 m: a front dinette for the children and a rear U-shaped lounge for the parents or the whole family. The fully integrated family motorhomes of 7.3 to 8.3 m in our comparison have one front lounge.

Does the HIP 4Family have ISOFIX as standard?

Yes. The 4Family has four homologated belted seats, and the two rear seats have ISOFIX as standard. In the motorhomes we compared, ISOFIX on the second row is an option.

How big is the kitchen in the HIP 4Family?

The kitchen is on the awning (passenger) side and has a 1.25 m worktop as standard (1.95 m optional), a large home-size sink and a 141 L fridge. The motorhomes we compared have about 0.90 m of worktop on average, on the driver’s side.

Is a shorter motorhome better for a family?

A shorter motorhome is easier to drive in towns, to park and to fit on a campsite pitch. At 7.20 m, the 4Family is 0.1 to 1.1 m shorter than the motorhomes in our comparison and still has two lounges, an XXL washroom and more perceived interior space.

See the 4Family for yourself

All technical data is on the 4Family page. For prices, delivery times and a test drive, request a quote.