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Ace Award Transtar
RoamWorthy records the Ace Award Transtar as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 4 berths; layout: End Washroom; length 7.07m; width 2.23m; height 2.61m; MTPLM 1,423kg; payload 205kg; recorded price range £4,500 to £9,500. No live dealer stock is currently linked to this model on RoamWorthy. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.
Ace Award Transtar key facts
- Berths: 4
- MTPLM: 1423 kg
- MIRO: 1218 kg
- Payload: 205 kg
- Length: 7.07 m
- Width: 2.23 m
- Observed price range: £4,500 to £9,500
Key features
- Spacious full-width rear washroom with separate shower cubicle
- Well-appointed kitchen with oven, hob, and integrated microwave
- Comfortable front lounge with overhead storage lockers
- Truma blown-air heating and water system for year-round comfort
- Large Heki rooflight providing abundant natural illumination
- Stable Al-Ko chassis for a confident towing experience
Ace Award Transtar: key facts
The Ace Award Transtar is a four-berth caravan with an end washroom, side dinette and front lounge. Its recorded length is 7.07 metres, width 2.23 metres and height 2.61 metres, with an MTPLM of 1423 kilograms, payload of 205 kilograms and a recorded price range of £4500 to £9500.
- Four berths, with an end-washroom, side-dinette and front-lounge layout.
- Recorded dimensions are 7.07 metres long, 2.23 metres wide and 2.61 metres high.
- Recorded MTPLM is 1423 kilograms and payload is 205 kilograms.
- The editorial record describes a rear washroom with separate shower cubicle and a central kitchen.
- Recorded features include Truma blown-air heating and water system, a Heki rooflight and an Al-Ko chassis.
- Current marketplace data records no listings and three images, so availability should be checked separately.
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment, and should be confirmed against the individual caravan. The supplied data does not record a production-year range, so age and condition will vary between examples. The recorded price range is a guide only and is not a current listing price.
Who should consider the Ace Award Transtar?
Who it suits
- Couples wanting a four-berth caravan with a full-width rear washroom and generous living space.
- Small families who can use the front lounge sleeping area and accept that the four-berth arrangement may be most comfortable for two adults and two small children.
- Buyers seeking a used caravan with a side dinette, front lounge and recorded payload of 205 kilograms.
Reasons to consider it
- The end-washroom layout gives the Transtar a private rear facilities area, including a separate shower cubicle in the supplied editorial description.
- The front lounge provides seating and converts into a large double bed or twin singles, giving flexibility within the four-berth layout.
- The recorded dimensions provide substantial internal volume while the MTPLM is recorded as 1423 kilograms.
- The supplied feature list records a kitchen with oven, hob and integrated microwave, plus Truma blown-air heating and water system.
- The recorded price range of £4500 to £9500 places it below the supplied price ranges for the listed Swift Challenger Sport 524 and some Lunar alternatives.
What to check
- Confirm the individual caravan's exact MTPLM, payload and fitted equipment, because specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
- Check that the towing vehicle is suitable for the recorded 1423-kilogram MTPLM, using the individual caravan's plate and the tow car's limits.
- Inspect the full 7.07-metre length, 2.23-metre width and 2.61-metre height against storage, access and towing arrangements.
- Pay particular attention to window seals and arrange a thorough damp inspection, as the supplied editorial notes this as a consideration for older units.
- Verify the condition and operation of the rear washroom, separate shower cubicle, kitchen equipment, lounge-bed conversion, heating and water systems.
- Assess whether the 205-kilogram recorded payload covers the equipment and personal load required for the intended use.
Worth knowing: No production-year range is supplied, so condition, specification and age must be established from the individual example. The current marketplace record shows no listings, so buyers may need to wait for availability or verify stock independently. The supplied editorial describes traditional styling and possible dated exterior appeal, which may matter when comparing with newer designs.
Compare the Ace Award Transtar with similar models
| Model | Berths | MTPLM | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Award Transtar | 4 | 1423 kg | 7.07 m | £4,500 to £9,500 |
| Bailey Senator Indiana | 4 | 1500 kg | 7.19 m | £6,500 to £11,000 |
| Lunar GALAXY 4-ES | 4 | 1350 kg | 6.85 m | £8,500 to £16,500 |
The Ace Award Transtar combines four berths, an end washroom and a recorded MTPLM of 1423 kilograms, with a supplied price range below each listed alternative's maximum and below several alternatives' minimum. The Bailey Senator Indiana and Lunar Quaser 534 are close in recorded length, while the Lunar GALAXY 4-ES and Swift Challenger Sport 524 are shorter. The Lunar Lexon is longer and has a higher recorded MTPLM. The most suitable choice depends on towing limits, washroom and layout priorities, condition, equipment and the price of the individual caravan.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Owning and towing an Ace Award Transtar
- Use the recorded 1423-kilogram MTPLM and 205-kilogram payload as starting points, then confirm the individual caravan's weight plate and actual loading.
- Plan storage and site access around the recorded 7.07-metre length, 2.23-metre width and 2.61-metre height.
- Keep the load within the recorded payload and distribute equipment appropriately across the caravan, checking the owner's guidance for permitted loading positions.
- A four-berth layout does not guarantee equal sleeping comfort for all occupants, so check the front lounge conversion before regular family use.
- Test the rear washroom, separate shower cubicle, central kitchen, Truma system and lounge-bed conversion before purchase or after long periods of storage.
- Include window seals in routine checks and arrange damp testing, particularly when considering an older used example.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the recorded MTPLM as available payload rather than checking the separate recorded payload of 205 kilograms.
- Planning towing or storage without allowing for the recorded height of 2.61 metres, width of 2.23 metres and length of 7.07 metres.
- Assuming every Award Transtar has identical equipment when the supplied source notes that specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Worth knowing: The supplied data does not state a production-year range, so maintenance needs will depend on the individual caravan's age and condition. No gross vehicle weight is recorded, so this should not be inferred from the MTPLM.
Alternatives to the Ace Award Transtar
- Bailey Senator Indiana - Consider the Bailey Senator Indiana if you want another four-berth option with a slightly longer recorded length of 7.19 metres, MTPLM of 1500 kilograms and supplied price range of £6500 to £11000.
- Lunar GALAXY 4-ES - Consider the Lunar GALAXY 4-ES if a shorter recorded length of 6.85 metres and lower MTPLM of 1350 kilograms are more suitable, although its supplied price range is £8500 to £16500.
- Lunar Quaser 534 - Consider the Lunar Quaser 534 if you want a four-berth alternative with a recorded length of 7.12 metres and MTPLM of 1350 kilograms, with a supplied price range of £7500 to £16500.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Ace Award Transtar.
- 3 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 Ace Award Transtar
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T02:30:00.372194+00:00