Leave the registration blank CalMac and most campsite booking systems accept a blank registration on hire vehicles. We send your plate through shortly before collection.
You’ve booked an Atlas Motorhomes motorhome and now CalMac, or a campsite, is asking for vehicle dimensions, a weight, and a registration number you don’t have yet. Registration plates are assigned close to your collection date; ferry operators and the big campsite booking systems expect that. Here’s what to enter, and where to find the rest.
Completing the CalMac form
On the CalMac vehicle information page, you’ll see a tick-box for hire vehicles and a field for the registration plate. Tick the box, leave the plate blank, and the form accepts the booking. The depot team will email the registration once your vehicle is assigned, usually a few days before collection.
Tick the "hire vehicle" box CalMac's booking page has a tick box that flags the booking as a hire. Use it, and the booking will hold without a registration.
Dimensions on each vehicle's page Each Atlas vehicle has a spec page below with length, width, height and MTPLM (the weight figure ferries and weight-banded campsites ask for).
Under six metres is cheaper CalMac groups vehicles by length on the price grid. The cheaper band is for vehicles under six metres. The carousel below shows the exact length for each Atlas motorhome.
Take a peek at our Motor Homes and Camper Vans…
Campervan – 4 Berth (Automatic)
Compact automatic campervan perfect for Scottish roads and island hopping. Motorhome comfort. Campervan agility.
- Couples & small families
- Sleeps 4
- L 5.99m / W 2.27m / H 2.68m
- Automatic transmission for easy driving
- Compact 5.99m length – easy to manoeuvre
- Under 6m for cheaper ferry crossings
- Big comfort in a compact campervan
- Sleeps four with two double beds
- Toilet and shower facilities
- Fridge-freezer for fresh food storage
- Gas hob and oven for home cooking
- Heating system for year-round comfort
- Fully equipped kitchen with utensils
- Sleeps up to 4 people comfortably
- Rear lounge converts to double bed
- Perfect for couples or families with young children
- Ideal for navigating narrow Highland roads
- Pet-friendly option available
Compact Motorhome – 4 Berth (Automatic)
Spacious Auto-Trail F60 with electric drop-down bed – perfect for couples exploring Scotland
- Primarily Couples
- Sleeps 4
- L 5.99m / W 2.3m / H 2.8m
- Automatic transmission for effortless driving
- Electric drop-down double bed at push of button
- Spacious open-plan living area
- Under 6m for cheaper ferry crossings
- TV/DVD entertainment system
- Fridge-freezer for fresh food
- Full kitchen with oven and hob
- Shower and toilet facilities
- Heating for year-round comfort
- Solar panel for off-grid freedom
- Perfect for couples seeking space
- Can accommodate up to 4 people
- Compact yet surprisingly spacious
- Pet-friendly option available
Motorhome – 4 berth with fixed bed (Automatic)
Auto-Trail C71 with permanent rear double bed and spacious interior
- Couples & Families
- Sleeps 4
- L 7.25m / W 2.77m / H 3.16m
- Automatic transmission for relaxed driving
- Fixed rear double bed – always ready
- Spacious interior comparable to 6-berth
- Over-cab double bed for extra guests
- Large living area with dinette
- TV/DVD entertainment system
- Fridge-freezer for ample storage
- Separate shower cubicle
- Full kitchen with oven and hob
- Heating throughout for winter comfort
- No need to convert beds daily
- Extra space from 6-berth layout
- Perfect for couples wanting space
- Suitable for families with young children
- Pet-friendly option available
Motorhome – 4 berth with Rear Lounge (Automatic)
Auto-Trail F72/C72 with dual lounge areas and exceptional versatility
- Couples & Families
- Sleeps 4
- L 7.3m / W 2.3m / H 2.9m
- Automatic transmission for easy touring
- Two separate lounge areas – front and rear
- Rear lounge converts to double bed
- Drop-down or over-cab double bed
- Solar panel for extended off-grid stays
- Sat nav and reversing camera
- Fridge-freezer with ample capacity
- Full kitchen with oven and hob
- Shower and toilet facilities
- Heating system throughout
- Highly versatile layout for families
- Perfect for groups who want space
- Two lounges allow privacy/separation
- Children can play in one lounge while adults relax
- Pet-friendly option available
Motorhome – 4 berth with fixed bed and large garage (Manual)
Auto-Trail Imala 736G with fixed bed, huge garage & spacious interior
- Couples & Families
- Sleeps 4
- L 7.25m / W 2.4m / H 3.2m
- Manual 6-speed transmission
- Fixed rear double bed with large garage underneath
- Spacious interior with 4 berths
- Over-cab double bed and over garage fixed double
- Massive storage capacity
- Microwave for quick meals
- Fridge-freezer with ample storage
- TV/DVD entertainment system
- Full kitchen with oven and hob
- Shower and toilet facilities
- Huge garage for bikes, golf clubs, outdoor gear
- Perfect for active couples and families
- No daily bed conversion needed
- Pet-friendly option available
Common questions about ferry and campsite bookings
CalMac is asking for a registration I don't have. What do I do?
Leave it blank, and tick the “hire vehicle” box on the same page. CalMac’s booking system accepts this for hire vehicles. We send your registration through shortly before you collect.
Which CalMac fields go where?
Make and model come from the spec page (pick the closest match if your exact variant isn’t in the drop-down). Length, width, height and weight go in the boxes below. Tick the “hire vehicle” box and leave the registration blank.
How do I find the dimensions of my vehicle?
Click into the vehicle in the carousel above. Each spec page has length, width, height, MTPLM (the figure ferries and weight-banded campsites call “weight”), and turning details. Take the numbers straight into the booking form.
When will I get my registration plate?
Shortly before collection. If you have a campsite that needs a registration earlier, send us your booking reference and the campsite’s deadline; if a vehicle is free, the depot team can usually earmark one for you. Otherwise, most campsite booking systems let you log in later to add the registration.
Is my vehicle under six metres for the cheaper CalMac rate?
Some Atlas vehicles are, some aren’t. The carousel above shows the exact length for each. CalMac’s price bands shift by route, but the under-six-metres boundary is a common one, and worth choosing your vehicle with the ferry in mind.
Still have a question?
If you did not find your answer, feel free to reach out.
Where to next
See the fleet
Compare dimensions, layouts and bed configurations across the Atlas fleet.
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Contact the depot
Booked already? The depot team can help with registration and dimension questions.
