Motorhome Configurator

A Knaus motorhome configuration is the process of specifying a new motorhome to order rather than purchasing a fixed model from existing stock. As the buyer works directly with the agent to select the base layout, berth count, bed arrangement, kitchen and bathroom fittings, upholstery and optional factory extras before the vehicle enters production. Donegal Motorhomes, the sole official Knaus Tabbert agent in the Republic of Ireland, offers this service across the full Knaus motorhome range, covering models including the Van Ti, Van Ti Plus, L!ve Ti, Sky Ti, L!ve Wave, L!ve I and Sun I. Liam Ruxton manages every configuration personally, in Letterkenny or by video call, for buyers across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Liam knows how to turn your wishlist in to the ideal motorhome.

The Knaus configurator works through a layered filtering process. Liam walks buyers through each stage, so the specification reflects actual travelling needs rather than a list of ticked options.

Layout and floorplan. Knaus offers close to 30 floorplan variants across its motorhome range. The floorplan finder filters by vehicle category, berth count and bed arrangement to identify the layouts that fit your requirements exactly. The menu of options is pretty awesome.

Bed configuration. Options include longitudinal single beds at the rear for independent access, a French double for couples wanting a corner arrangement, a transverse double that maximises rear garage storage and drop-down beds over-cab or ceiling-mounted for use during the day. Getting the bed right is really crucial for you, as this one detail will determine how long you keep the rig. It is hard to beat a good mattress and a good night sleep.

Kitchen and bathroom specification. Worktop layout, fridge size, shower or washroom configuration are specified within the model range chosen, rather than accepted as a fixed standard. The fridge could be more important to you than the shower. Most weathered motorhomers rate the fridge as their most important decision. Well that and the bed.

Upholstery and finish. Fabric and trim options are selected from the current Knaus range for the model chosen. The selection is great. Getting a new motorhome with new fabric is so much better than getting someone elses worn fabric, usually in a pattern you hate. Or with a smell you cannot get rid of totally.

Selection models and bundles. Knaus offers Platinum Selection and Vansation special editions that bundle the most popular bundled extras directly on the production line, including alloy wheels, painted bumpers, reversing cameras, satellite navigation with campsite software and integrated awning rails. These bundled models almost always represent better value than adding the equivalent options individually. And Liam will identify whether a Selection model satisfies your personal requirements before considering a bespoke build. Liam also knows the costs of other options that are available. He is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to your choices and best options.

Technology and comfort options. Solar panel provision for trickle charge, upgraded heating systems, bike racks, ski rack, dual battery systems and automatic nine speed gearboxes can be added at the configuration stage. Liam monitors the critical 'payload calculation' as each option is added, since heavy factory extras reduce the remaining luggage margin on a 3,500 kg chassis on a B1 licence, if that is the max on your Irish licence. You might have a 5000 kg allowance on a C1 licence.

Liam talks buyers through what Knaus actually offers within each model range before anything is ordered, so expectations match what arrives. The consultation covers stocked vehicles as well as configured builds and Liam will tell you clearly if a stocked model satisfies your requirements. Truth be told everyone would like a new model, with all their preferred optional add-ons. But usually people settle for something that is available in stock that is close to their wish list. At least to get started. It is not a cheap hobby.

Before discussing layouts, Liam establishes the weight class that applies to your configuration or driving licence. This is not an optional detail. It determines which chassis options are available, what the vehicle will legally weigh once specified and whether you can drive it on your current Irish driving licence and still be covered by your insurance.

Irish driving licence categories are governed by the Road Safety Authority. The standard car licence (Category B) covers vehicles up to 3,500 kg. A Category C1 licence is required for vehicles between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg. If you are considering a larger coachbuilt layout with a rear garage and heavy optional equipment, Liam will confirm the likely finished weight during the initial consultation before you commit to any specification.

The Knaus configurator also enforces a European type approval formula that protects a minimum luggage allowance within every build. The calculation used is minimum payload (kg) = 10 multiplied by the number of sleeping berths plus the total vehicle length in metres. If your chosen options push the actual vehicle mass too close to the chassis limit, the system flags a conflict and Liam will discuss whether a heavier chassis or a revised specification is the better solution. He really does know his stuff and he has driven so many models himself and Geraldine.

Factory order slots for the 2026 Knaus model year are now closed for custom configurations. The Knaus configurator is currently in transition, with the full database refresh to 2027 specifications expected at the end of June 2026. This affects what Liam can order direct from the factory and how quickly your vehicle can be delivered.

Sole official Knaus Tabbert agent in the Republic of Ireland. Donegal Motorhomes, established by Liam Ruxton in 2003, is the national Knaus agent for the Republic of Ireland and the longest running motorhome company in the country. Configuration orders for Knaus motorhomes in the Republic go through this agency as the only official channel.

30 years of mechanical experience behind every consultation. Liam Ruxton is a qualified mechanic with over 30 years of practical experience in the motorhome trade. His understanding of how a vehicle performs on the road is applied directly when helping buyers choose between layouts, chassis options and factory-fitted extras. This is not a sales pitch from a product catalogue. Liam is also a Motorhomer himself and Ger.

Direct access to Liam, not a sales queue. Every configuration consultation is handled personally by Liam Ruxton, whether you come in to Letterkenny, arrange a call or join a Zoom or Teams session. There is no sales team between you and the person who knows the Knaus range. Buyers from Wexford, Tipperary, Cork and across Northern Ireland have worked with Liam remotely for exactly this reason.

You decide that. The final price of a configured Knaus motorhome depends on the model range and the specification agreed during the consultation. A Van Ti or Van Ti Plus with a modest set of options sits at a different price point to a Sun I or L!ve I with a full premium specification. Donegal Motorhomes does not publish fixed configuration prices because the figure depends entirely on the choices you make. You choose the configuration and the price, there is no selling as such by Liam.

As a general guide, opting for a Platinum Selection or Vansation special edition model almost always produces a lower final price than specifying the equivalent extras individually on a baseline model. Liam will identify this during the consultation and present both options clearly before anything is ordered.

• Model range selected (Van Ti, Van Ti Plus, L!ve Ti, Sky Ti, L!ve Wave, L!ve I or Sun I)
• Berth count and bed layout or configuration, plus mattresses and covers
• Kitchen and bathroom specification
• Upholstery and finish options
• Technology and comfort extras including solar panel, heating upgrades, automatic gearbox or the all essential awning
• Chassis weight class, since upgrading from 3,500 kg to a heavier chassis affects the base price
• Delivery timeframe and whether a 2027 factory build or pre-ordered stock is used

Call Liam for an accurate figure based on your chosen specification. There is no obligation to order and no pressure on the call.

Liam Ruxton established Donegal Motorhomes in Letterkenny in 2003 and has been working in the motorhome trade for over 30 years. He has been a qualified mechanic for close to 50 years. He holds the sole national agency for Knaus Tabbert motorhomes in the Republic of Ireland and manages every configuration consultation personally, covering buyers from Donegal, Northern Ireland, Wexford, Tipperary and Cork. His work focuses on matching the right motorhome layout to how each buyer actually travels, whether that means purchasing from stock or configuring a new vehicle through the Knaus Tabbert production system. Liam has so much experience helping people get the right option for them. 

Speak with Liam Ruxton about the layout, weight class, berths and specification you need. The initial consultation is at no cost and at no obligation. Liam will tell you clearly whether a stocked vehicle or a configured build is the better fit for your requirements at any given time in your motorhome journey.

No pressure. Avoid the common pitfalls aka mistakes. Direct advice from the only official Knaus Tabbert agent in the Republic of Ireland, with 30 years of experience behind every recommendation.