Rolling Homes Columbus S

Rolling Homes Columbus S: key facts

The Rolling Homes Columbus S is a four-berth campervan with a side-kitchen layout, pop-top roof bed and rock-and-roll bed. Its recorded dimensions are 4.9 metres long, 1.9 metres wide and 2 metres high, with a recorded payload of 550 kg. Layout, equipment and specifications can vary, so buyers should confirm the individual vehicle.

• Recorded capacity is four berths.
• The layout types include Side Kitchen, Pop-top Roof Bed, Rock and Roll Bed and RHD Short Wheelbase.
• Recorded weights are 3,000 kg MTPLM, 3,200 kg GVW and 550 kg payload.
• Recorded dimensions are 4.9 metres long, 1.9 metres wide and 2 metres high.
• The recorded price range is £55,000 to £85,000.
• Listed features include handcrafted real wood furniture, an SCA deluxe elevating roof, RIB crash-tested rear seating with ISOFIX, Corian worktops, a Dometic compressor fridge, an integrated hob and sink, and twelve-volt and two-hundred-and-forty-volt power systems with lithium battery options.

Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The marketplace record shows no current listings, so availability should be checked separately. The supplied description and features should not be treated as confirmation of every individual vehicle's equipment.

Who should consider the Rolling Homes Columbus S?

Worth knowing: The supplied data does not provide a production year or a confirmed specification for a particular used vehicle. The description refers to a Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 base vehicle, but the supplied specifications should still be checked against the individual example. A four-berth rating does not establish how comfortably four adults can use the available storage and living space.

Compare the Rolling Homes Columbus S with similar models

The Columbus S is most clearly differentiated by its recorded side-kitchen, pop-top roof bed and rock-and-roll bed combination, compact 4.9-metre length and listed handcrafted furniture and specified equipment. The allowed alternatives offer similar four-berth capacity, while their recorded lengths, weight figures and price ranges differ. The better choice depends on the verified layout, equipment, payload and price of the individual vehicle rather than the headline model data alone.

Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Ownership checks for the Columbus S

• Use the recorded 2-metre height when checking garages, barriers and height-restricted sites, and confirm the finished vehicle measurement if a pop-top or other roof equipment is fitted.
• Treat the 550 kg payload as a working limit rather than spare capacity. Account for passengers, water, luggage, optional equipment and any accessories before loading for four berths.
• Check the 1.9-metre width and 4.9-metre length when assessing parking, storage and access to restricted spaces.
• For the side-kitchen layout, secure kitchen equipment and loose items before travel, then check that the rock-and-roll bed and rear seating operate as intended.
• If the vehicle is expected to sleep four, inspect the pop-top roof bed and rock-and-roll bed separately rather than relying only on the stated berth count.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Confusing the recorded 3,000 kg MTPLM with the recorded 3,200 kg GVW, then using the wrong figure when checking legal loading.
• Assuming every Columbus S includes all listed optional equipment, including lithium batteries, without checking the individual build record.
• Ignoring the effect of fitted roof equipment or accessories when using the recorded 2-metre height.

Worth knowing: The supplied data does not identify a production year, so age-related maintenance advice cannot be made specific. The specification note says equipment and figures can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Alternatives to the Rolling Homes Columbus S

• Panama P\50+ - Consider this four-berth alternative if its recorded 4.97-metre length, 3,000 kg weight figure and £52,000 to £68,000 price range suit your requirements better.
• Volkswagen T7 Campervan - Consider this four-berth alternative if you want a recorded 4.97-metre campervan with a 3,000 kg weight figure and a £55,000 to £85,000 price range.
• Panama P\12 - Consider this four-berth alternative if its recorded 4.97-metre length and £48,000 to £62,000 price range offer a better fit.

Data and source notes

• This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Rolling Homes Columbus S.
• 6 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
• 2 recorded source groups are available in the source section below.

Proof notes

• Specifications can differ by production year, trim and optional equipment.
• Dealer listings are used as current marketplace evidence, not as a substitute for the exact vehicle documentation.

Worth knowing: Confirm weights, dimensions and fitted equipment for the exact vehicle before purchase or towing.

Sources and review status for the Rolling Homes Columbus S

This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.

• RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
• Web Exact Model (model_media)

Last reviewed: 2026-09-17T22:06:27.31802+00:00