You could save yourself a bit of time here. Are you the type of caravanner, motorhomer or camper looking for a holiday park type place to pitch up? A site where entertainment is laid on every second of every day and night and where the sound track of amusement arcades and gaming machines is a [...]
Not all accessories are created equal and neither, thank goodness, are human beings. This means that what caravanner A considers essential, caravanner B has no use for and would rather spend his money on something else entirely. One thing is for certain, that after you have invested in your touring caravan, there are an almost [...]
One of the first things you will probably notice when looking to buy a used motorhome is how well they hold their price. They are actually somewhat of an anomaly in the vehicle world. Motorhome values depreciate significantly in the first year or two, in common with all new vehicles, but after that value and [...]
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There are so many different living layouts and designs – how can I know which is best? There are an incredibly vast amount of different living set ups, each offering various advantages and disadvantages. Things to consider are – different bed times – if you and your partner/children keep different hours then a lounge area [...]
Do you know your payload from your permissible mass? Ever thought about the weight of a full water tank or that TV and microwave you are about to load into your motor-home? If your answers are no then next time you hit the open road, destined for a few carefree days in your moror-home, you [...]
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Do I need a special driving licence to tow a caravan? If you passed your driving test before 1.1.97 then you are permitted to tow a caravan under your standard licence. If you became a qualified driver after this time then certain restrictions apply on towing weights and you may need to take a special [...]
Everything is ready, you are about to escape the rat race as you head off with your caravan in tow to a perfect little camp-site you have found. However, there are a few things you may want to check and even double check before you hit the open road. Some mistakes can just result in [...]
The appeal of packing up your motor home and heading onto the continent, Ireland or the Scottish Isles is obvious but getting there by ferry can be ridiculously expensive unless you know where to find the bargains. Luckily there are a few ways to source these, ensuring your motor home adventure won’t have you wincing [...]
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Prior to winter setting in it’s always a good idea to go through a check-list of do’s and don’ts to ensure, like you, your caravan gets through the cold long times without too much wear and tear. This mostly involves ensuring nothing can go wrong flooding or fermentation-wise and that you actually have a caravan [...]
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You’ve finally got that caravan you dreamed of and are all set to take the UK and – dare we say – the Continent, by storm. Not only does this luxury villa on wheels have everything you need for your venture, it’s accessorised to the hilt and just oozes comfort. So how devastating would it [...]
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