Mobile home brands and manufacturers: the complete comparison
The right mobile home brand depends on budget and use: Willerby — and, on the used market, Atlas and Cosalt — give the best value for money; ABI and Swift have above-average finishes and a more modern design; Pemberton, Carnaby and Regal are the premium manufacturers for year-round living. British holiday homes are built to EN 1647 (leisure) or BS 3632 (residential), and maintenance history weighs more than the badge on resale value. Green Village is an importer and dealer across Europe, not a manufacturer, and works with every brand below.
The brand — or, in manufacturing terms, the mobile home manufacturer behind it — says a great deal about build quality, insulation, finishes and resale value. On British holiday homes, the build standard shows the intended use: BS 3632 for residential park homes built for year-round living, EN 1647 for caravan holiday homes built for temporary or seasonal use. For more on what a mobile home actually is and how it differs from a caravan or a tiny house, see our guide What is a mobile home?
This guide compares the main manufacturers active in the UK and European market — where Green Village sources and delivers from — how each brand is positioned, the most sought-after used models, which makers build the most modern designs today, and how the brand affects value over time, so you can choose the right one for your budget and your use.
Market overview: who makes mobile homes in Europe
Most of the best-known British manufacturers — Willerby, ABI, Swift, Atlas, Delta, Victory, Europa, Sunseeker — are based in Hull and East Yorkshire; Carnaby builds near Bridlington, Pemberton in Wigan, Omar in Brandon (Suffolk), and Regal (part of the Omar Group) in Dorset. The UK trade body NCC confirms that holiday caravans are built to EN 1647 or BS 3632 and are leisure accommodation, not a permanent home. For a buyer, what matters most about the manufacturer is the availability of spare parts and reachable after-sales service — not the badge alone.
France has its own manufacturing industry: IRM (Vendee, since 1992) and O'Hara, both part of the Trigano group, Louisiane (Brittany, since 1998), Rapidhome (Mayenne) and Residences Trigano (Drome); Crippaconcept builds in Italy. In Green Village's own stock across Europe, British brands lead — Willerby, Atlas, ABI and Swift account for the greatest volume and the best value for money on the used market — alongside other British makers such as Delta, Sunseeker and BK Bluebird, and French brands such as IRM when the client or the project calls for it.
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Comparative brand table
Positioning and strengths of each manufacturer; current stock and delivered prices are on each brand's page:
| Brand | Segment | Stock and prices | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willerby | Entry to mid | Willerby in the catalogue | Volume, availability, affordable price |
| ABI | Mid to upper-mid | ABI in the catalogue | Finishes, interior design, durability |
| Swift | Mid to high | Swift in the catalogue | Innovation, modern design, wide range |
| Atlas | Entry to mid | Atlas in the catalogue | Affordable prices, classic models |
| Victory | Upper-mid | Victory in the catalogue | Solid build, good insulation |
| Europa | Mid | Europa in the catalogue | Value for money, compact models |
| Delta | Mid | Delta in the catalogue | Modern design, good for holiday letting |
| Carnaby | High | Carnaby in the catalogue | Premium in series, high-end finishes |
| Pemberton | Premium | Pemberton in the catalogue | Best insulation, build quality |
| Regal | Premium | Regal in the catalogue | Distinctive design, high-quality materials |
Willerby: founded in Hull in 1946
Willerby was founded in 1946 by Walter Allen in the village of Willerby, near Hull. It is one of the UK's largest holiday-home manufacturers, with a range spanning from simple leisure static caravans to premium residential park homes.
Willerby's strength is volume and affordability: for the price, build quality is consistent. It is the most common brand on the used market, which means competitive prices and easy access to spare parts. Popular used models: Linwood (entry), Skye (mid), Sierra (upper-mid), Sheraton (top of the range, often built to residential spec).
ABI: above-average finishes
ABI was formed in 1972 in Beverley (East Yorkshire) from the merger of Ace Caravans and Belmont Caravans. It is known for interior finishes above the average — well-equipped kitchens, carefully finished bathrooms and durable materials. The positioning is mid to upper-mid, dearer than Willerby, with finishes that justify the difference.
Models to look for: Windermere, Oakley, Ambleside and Westwood; the Highlander is also an ABI model.
Swift Group: the most modern designs
Swift Group was founded in 1964 by Ken Smith in Cottingham (East Yorkshire) and remains independent; it builds touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes. It does not own Atlas or Cosalt, contrary to what is often read, and positions itself on design and innovation — if "modern design" is the search that brought you here, Swift and Delta are the two British manufacturers most consistently cited for it.
Atlas and Cosalt are the entry-level options on the used market. Atlas Leisure Homes entered administration in March 2025; the Rix Group — which also owns Victory Leisure Homes and Prestige — bought the model designs, brand name and some equipment and announced it will bring the brand back (NCC, 4 June 2025). Cosalt is no longer produced, so every Cosalt unit on the market is pre-owned. The Atlas Oasis and Cosalt Eclipse are classics on the used market; check remaining warranty and spare-part supply before buying.
Popular Swift holiday-home models: Vendee, Ardennes, Bordeaux, Loire.
European manufacturers of note
Besides the British, these European makers deserve a mention:
- IRM (France) — founded in 1992 in La Chaize-le-Vicomte (Vendee), part of the Trigano group; by its own account, no mobile home was being built in France when it was founded. Classic and Premium ranges.
- O'Hara (France) — part of the same Vendee group as IRM, now within Trigano; good value for money, with a range reaching up to the premium Key West line. Strong presence on campsites.
- Louisiane (France) — founded in 1998, based in Loudeac (Brittany), with two production sites; well established on campsites and holiday parks.
- Rapidhome and Residences Trigano (France) — Rapidhome has built in Mayenne since 1998, Residences Trigano in Portes-les-Valence (Drome) since 1999.
- Crippaconcept (Italy) — a maker of mobile homes and glamping lodges.
How the brand affects resale value
Brand affects resale value, but less than the condition the unit has been kept in:
| Brand | Stock and prices | Resale liquidity |
|---|---|---|
| Willerby | Willerby in the catalogue | High (largest volume) |
| ABI | ABI in the catalogue | High |
| Swift | Swift in the catalogue | High |
| Atlas/Cosalt | Atlas in the catalogue · Cosalt in the catalogue | High (low price attracts buyers) |
| Victory/Europa/Delta | Victory in the catalogue · Europa in the catalogue · Delta in the catalogue | Medium |
| Carnaby | Carnaby in the catalogue | Medium-high |
| Pemberton | Pemberton in the catalogue | Medium (premium niche) |
| Regal | Regal in the catalogue | Medium (premium niche) |
In summary
- Willerby is the most affordable and most common brand on the used market.
- ABI and Swift are the next step up, with above-average finishes and more modern design.
- Pemberton, Carnaby and Regal are the premium benchmark for finishes and insulation.
- Atlas and Cosalt are the low-cost entry point on the used market; Cosalt is no longer produced, Atlas is now with the Rix Group — check warranty and spare-part supply before buying.
- Brand affects resale value, but maintenance matters more.
- Green Village works with every European brand below and recommends by budget and goal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best mobile home brand?
It depends on budget and use. For the best value for money on the used market, Willerby, Atlas and Cosalt; for above-average finishes and more modern design, ABI and Swift; for the highest quality and insulation for year-round living, Pemberton, Carnaby or Regal. The brand matters, but maintenance history matters more.
Which mobile home brands should I stay away from?
There is no blanket "avoid this brand" answer — every established British or French manufacturer in this guide builds to a recognised standard (EN 1647 or BS 3632). The real risk is an unverifiable used unit: no manufacturer's plate, no service history, or a brand that stopped production years ago with no spare-parts supply. Check those details on any unit, whatever the badge.
Which is better, Clayton or Fleetwood?
That comparison is between two large US manufactured-housing builders working to the US HUD code — a different market and regulation from the UK/European static caravans and mobile homes Green Village sells and delivers, so it isn't the choice a European buyer actually faces. For buyers in Europe, the comparable choice is between British manufacturers such as Willerby, ABI or Swift and French ones such as IRM or Louisiane, covered in full above.
Who is the largest mobile home manufacturer?
Globally, by volume, the manufactured-housing market is dominated by large US builders working to the HUD code, which do not sell into the UK or European market. Within the UK — the market most of Green Village's stock comes from — Willerby is widely regarded as the largest holiday-home manufacturer by volume on the used market.
Is Willerby a good brand?
Yes. Willerby was founded in 1946 near Hull and is one of the UK's largest holiday-home manufacturers. Build quality is consistent for the price, and it is the most common brand on the used market, which keeps prices competitive and spare parts easy to find.
What is the difference between Swift and Atlas?
They are two separate East Yorkshire manufacturers. Swift, independent, sits above Atlas on design, innovation and price. Atlas never belonged to the Swift Group — it was a manufacturer in its own right with more affordable, classic models. After Atlas entered administration in 2025, the Rix Group bought the brand and announced it will bring it back (NCC, 4 June 2025).
Are there mobile home manufacturers in Portugal?
Classic mobile-home manufacturing in Portugal is very small next to the UK or France. There are Portuguese makers of modular homes, containers and tiny houses, but classic chassis-built mobile homes are mostly imported. Green Village's mobile homes come from the UK, the Netherlands and France.
How do I check the brand of a used mobile home?
The manufacturer's plate (usually on the chassis or the exterior wall near the entrance) shows the brand, model, year of manufacture and serial number. If the plate is not visible, the serial number can be checked with the manufacturer to confirm the details. Green Village verifies this information during every inspection.