Across the UK and Europe, the price of fuel, diesel and petrol, continues to rise. Why are fuel prices rising? What impact will this fuel hike have on your motorhome holiday? How can you reduce your diesel consumption in a motorhome, or campervan? In this article, we answer your questions!
Anyone who travels by motorhome knows that a well-functioning battery is very important. Motorhomes consume a lot of electricity, which also explains why they usually have two batteries: the starter battery and the leisure battery. The latter is essential to power your equipment, such as lights, pump or a fridge. In order to help you to figure out which kind of leisure battery to choose, we will present the pros and cons of each one and show you how to determine your electricity consumption and the required battery storage capacity.
Is your motorhome mattress new but too firm? Or is it used and you're not sure whether to change it or get a mattress topper? Maybe you are about to buy a mattress for your camper van but are feeling overwhelmed by the range of options?We are going to explain how to improve your current mattress and what key points to be aware about when buying a new one.
For those who like to road trip all year round, what could be more unpleasant than being awoken by the cold? During the winter and also certain spring nights it is necessary to heat the inside of the motorhome, or campervan so it doesn’t turn into an ice cube. So how does it work, what are the different motorhome heaters and how can you increase the temperature intelligently?
If you’re used to traveling in a motorhome, you know that after several days on the road your vehicle does not look the same as it did when you left. To prevent the onset of rust or even a vehicle malfunction, we’ll be looking at how to regularly clean the interior and exterior of your motorhome, which is even more important during the Covid-19 sanitary crisis.
Being on the road is awesome, but stereotypical motorhome cooking leaves a lot to be desired. Although, occasionally surviving predominantly on instant noodles and tins of beans is a worthy sacrifice for life on the road, one food-group remains essential in the motorhome diet - baked sweet treats!
Campervans are more than just a place to rest your head at night; they’re your home on wheels. Whether you’re spending a few nights at a time in the van, or entire weeks on the road, you want your mobile home to hold all those home comforts you need to feel properly settled in.
A road trip generally starts as a lifelong dream and even though planning seems useless when you've already thought and dreamt of all the incredible places you'd like to visit, a minimum of research is required, so that you really don't miss out on anything.
We have gathered the true 5 essentials for all your future campervan/ motorhome road trips!
Reversing cameras are a popular upgrade for motorhomes as they allow you a clear rear view, when preparing for to overtake as well as reversing on pitches or into tight parking spaces. As a motorhome has larger dimensions then regular cars a reversing camera can be a great way to reduce your chances of having an accident. We will look at what are the most important features to consider when choosing a reversing camera to suit you and your vehicle.
Several solutions exist to wash your clothes while traveling in a motorhome. From the integrated washer-dryer to the waterproof barrel hung in the bathroom, we have selected 6 alternate ways to do laundry while traveling.
Although everyone has a preference on how they kit out their vehicle, we are looking at the more essential accessories for motorhomes that benefit the majority of users.
The question every motorhomer wants to answer is probably : what barbecue should I choose for my vehicle ? Wood, charcoal, gas, solar, electric… the range of barbecues being quite wide, we offer you this selection to help you see more clearly.
Motorhomes can offer great mobility when holidaying but the limited living space can sometimes be an issue, even for very large units. The simplest way to increase your living space is to use an awning, which brings part of the pitch next to your unit under cover.
Can I take my motorhome on the ferry from UK to France?
So you’ve decided to rent out your motorhome for hire, but now you’re wondering what’s next? Insurance!
On the eve of your departure,you are looking for tips to avoid traffic jams and to take a trouble-free road trip. The GPS is the ideal solution to optimize the time spent on the road and to enjoy the route ahead. However, it is not always easy to do the right choice among the multitude of devices on the market. That is why you will find blow some ideas that could help you to find your GPS for motorhome.
Electricity in a motorhome is a recurring problem. With all the electronic appliances like our TV, GPS and coffee machine, we use a lot of electricity. Recharging the battery of our motorhome is essential when on the road. In fact, for every hour on the road, your battery recharges around 8 AH (Amp/hour), yet we use nearly 45 AH (Amp/hour) every day. What’s more, if you’re not driving very often, you will have to find a complementary source of energy if you don’t want to sleep in a tent every night. Solar panels for campervans have become essential, as they are an important energy complement for your auxiliary battery.