What comes in the LEGO Van & Caravan set?

Set 60117 includes 250 pieces and 2 minifigures, forming a tow car and a matching caravan.

Can the caravan be used on its own?

Yes, the caravan detaches from the car's tow bar, so both vehicles can be played with separately.

Is this a good starter set for a child?

With 250 pieces and a straightforward two-stage build, it suits children with some prior building experience, and also works as a short project for older fans.

Traffic

Van & Caravan

Van & Caravan (60117) is a 2016 LEGO® City set from the Traffic line, built from 250 pieces with 2 minifigures. It pairs a tow car with a matching caravan for a road-trip scene. The full parts list below breaks down every element in the set.

Set number: 60117
Year: 2016
Pieces: 250
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Traffic
Different parts: 121

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 121

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (12)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Woman, Open Green Jacket with Necklace, Dark Orange Hair fig-0095484 pieces × 1
Man, Dark Blue Plaid Shirt, Light Bluish Gray Legs, Dark Brown Hair fig-0095494 pieces × 1

Description

Car and caravan combo

The set pairs a blue estate car with a caravan that clips onto its tow bar, letting both halves separate for independent play. Small details such as opening doors, a windscreen and a little roof rack round out the car, while the caravan adds a door and window of its own. With 250 pieces the build stays compact, but the 121 distinct parts keep the construction varied rather than repetitive. Two minifigures, styled as a travelling pair, complete the scene and suit open-ended road-trip play.

A manageable build

At 250 pieces, Van & Caravan sits on the smaller side of the LEGO® City range, which makes it a good option for children who are still building up their construction experience. The car and caravan can be tackled as two short stages, so the whole set works well as a single-sitting project. Recurring techniques such as axles, wheel arches and body panels introduce basic vehicle-building principles without becoming overwhelming, while more experienced builders still have enough material to modify or extend the vehicles afterwards.

A calm, road-ready palette

Colours in this set stay within blue, white, light bluish grey and black, giving it the understated look typical of everyday LEGO® City vehicles. Blue covers most of the car's bodywork, white and light grey handle the window frames, roof and caravan panels, and black appears mainly on wheels, bumpers and technical elements. Working through the parts list shows how consistently each colour family is used across specific sections of the build, useful if you are planning your own vehicle design.

Parts worth reusing

The full parts list on this page lists all 121 distinct elements in 60117 individually, with colour and quantity, which is handy for replacing a lost piece or hunting for parts for a new build. Wheels, windows and connector elements from this set combine easily with other LEGO® City sets, for example to build a larger motorhome or a custom trailer. A compact set like this one can quickly become the starting point for a bigger project.

FAQ

What comes in the LEGO Van & Caravan set?: Set 60117 includes 250 pieces and 2 minifigures, forming a tow car and a matching caravan.
Can the caravan be used on its own?: Yes, the caravan detaches from the car's tow bar, so both vehicles can be played with separately.
Is this a good starter set for a child?: With 250 pieces and a straightforward two-stage build, it suits children with some prior building experience, and also works as a short project for older fans.