LMC is a German manufacturer of caravans, motorhomes and campervans with 70 years of heritage, now part of the Erwin Hymer Group. Known for durable workmanship and innovative technology, LMC offers vehicles across three product areas.

The motorhome and campervan range includes:

The Innovan — compact campervans on Ford and Fiat platforms, with flexible bathroom and kitchen concepts.

The Tandero — design-oriented semi-integrated models for style-conscious travellers.

The Style Lift — family-focused models with drop-down beds providing flexible sleeping and living arrangements.

LMC is particularly known for its LLT (Long Life Technology) construction, which delivers a 12-year watertightness guarantee — exceptional in the motorhome industry. All models benefit from German precision manufacturing in the Sassenberg factory.

LMC (Lord Münsterland Caravan) has stood for high-quality leisure vehicles Made in Germany for 70 years. In 1955, Heinz Austermann developed the first Knospe caravan in Sassenberg, laying the foundation for what would become LMC.

In 1966, Wilhelm Saure bought Austermann KG and founded Wilhelm Saure KG. By 1974, Karmann Mobil was handling significant production. In 1981, the company was newly founded as LMC Lord Münsterland Caravan GmbH, named after the successful Lord and Münsterland model series.

LMC started producing its first motorhomes in 1986 with the Liberty series. In 1991, LMC was integrated into the Erwin Hymer Group, gaining access to an international sales network. In 2018, a new production plant with state-of-the-art technology doubled production capacity. LMC employs around 700 people and generated €259.6 million in revenue in 2020/21.

Following THOR Industries' acquisition of the Erwin Hymer Group in 2018, LMC is now part of one of the world's largest leisure vehicle groups.

12-year watertightness guarantee — LMC's innovative LLT (Long Life Technology) construction backs every vehicle with an industry-leading 12-year guarantee against water ingress.

70 years of German manufacturing heritage — continuous production since 1955 represents one of the longest manufacturing histories in German leisure vehicles.

LLT construction technology — the specially developed Long Life Technology combines durable materials and advanced construction techniques for exceptional longevity.

Erwin Hymer Group engineering — as part of one of Europe's largest motorhome groups, LMC benefits from extensive R&D, purchasing power and pan-European support.

If the 12-year watertightness guarantee matters — LMC's industry-leading structural guarantee provides exceptional long-term confidence, particularly valuable for used buyers.

If you want proven German quality — 70 years of continuous German manufacturing creates vehicles with genuine build quality and longevity.

If you want Hymer Group support — parts availability, dealer network and engineering resources from one of the world's largest RV manufacturers.

If you want a family motorhome with drop-down beds — the Style Lift range offers flexible family accommodation with genuine practicality.

Limited UK dealer network — LMC has minimal UK representation compared to domestic brands.

Predominantly LHD — most LMC production is left-hand drive. UK RHD availability is very limited.

Primarily known for caravans — LMC's motorhome range is smaller and less well-known than its caravan lineup, particularly in the UK.

German market focus — specification and design optimised primarily for the German market.

Lower brand awareness in UK — LMC is not widely known among British motorhome buyers.

Verify UK specification — confirm RHD availability, UK gas system and electrical standards.

Verify the 12-year watertightness guarantee — confirm warranty status and any maintenance requirements for continued coverage.

Check the base vehicle — on Ford: service history, EcoBlue engine. On Fiat: cam belt, clutch, gearbox.

Conduct damp check despite guarantee — always verify structural integrity regardless of warranty status.

Test all systems — heating, water, fridge, electrical circuits.

LMC provides a 12-year watertightness guarantee through its LLT construction technology, plus manufacturer warranty through the Erwin Hymer Group. This structural guarantee is transferrable and provides exceptional long-term protection.

An independent warranty backed by the RAC provides additional mechanical and habitation coverage.

OakTree Motorhomes offer up to three years of RAC-backed warranty, complementing LMC's impressive structural guarantee.

When buying a used LMC, look for a dealer that offers an independent warranty backed by a provider like the RAC. This means your warranty remains valid even if the dealer ceases trading. OakTree Motorhomes offer up to three years of RAC-backed warranty, covering the average ownership period.