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Five easily overlooked accessories that could elevate any motorhome tour
When you first buy your motorhome, there are several accessories that you’ll definitely want to pick up. Whether it’s an electric hook-up lead, a kettle for your gas hob or a bottle of the best motorhome toilet chemical, there are lots of essentials that you need to buy to help you get the most from…
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Caravan Salon to widen outlook this year as it returns for 65th edition
Caravan Salon is widening its outlook this year to include a special area in two halls dedicated to off-road touring and, for the first time ever, a section dedicated to roof tents. This year’s edition of the world’s biggest leisure vehicle show, running at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre or Messe from 28th August to 6th…
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The best motorhome sites on the west coast of Scotland
Embark on a trip to one of the best motorhome sites on the west coast of Scotland, and you will find yourself perfectly placed for exploring the beautiful scenery found in this stunning part of the UK. The west coast of Scotland is known for its breathtaking sights and picturesque islands, and as with any…
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This is how I fixed a mystery leak in my motorhome
You know that nice feeling when everything in the motorhome is just perfect – all the small outstanding jobs such as the extra USB adapter, and spare plug for the sink, are all ticked off the list. We’d decided to head to Europe in a motorhome, escaping the winter blues of the UK and get…
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Calder adds an off-grid version of its Toyota Alphard-based camper conversion
Calder Campers has unveiled a special, off-grid version of its Toyota Alphard-based camper conversion that offers full self-sufficiency for those who prefer to go beyond campsites. It’s gas-free and instead relies on a sophisticated electrics set-up of features comprising 300Ah Fogstar Drift lithium leisure battery, 3000W pure sinewave inverter, Victron Blue smart charger and 200W…
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The motorhome habitation check explained: what they involve and why they matter
When we think about motorhome servicing, our minds usually jump straight to engines, oil changes and brake pads. All important, of course – but they’re only half the story. The real heart of a motorhome lies behind the habitation door, and that’s where the habitation check comes in. Habitation checks are a snapshot of your…
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Denbighshire County Council proposes adding motorhome Aires to six locations
Denbighshire County Council is proposing an Aires project which would see facilities for motorhomes added to six locations with the goal of preventing unauthorised overnight stays in the area and supporting local tourism. Denbighshire is found in the north-east of Wales, with the country as a whole a popular touring spot for ‘van owners, as…
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This is why I think it’s worth fitting a motorhome tracker
When you’re looking at ways of securing your leisure vehicle, one product you are likely to come across is a tracker. However, this is a gadget which not only has an initial outlay to factor in, but also has the cost of the ongoing subscription too. As a result, you could easily find yourself wondering,…
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These are the 10 upgrades and accessories that I think make motorhoming easier
We don’t go motorhoming to graft, but there are numerous essential chores that cannot be avoided. Reversing, setting up, cleaning, and that daily trek to the chemical waste disposal are just some of the tasks that can take the shine off when you’re pitched up at the best motorhome sites, or even bring a premature…
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Bürstner to cease caravan production in favour of campervans and motorhomes
German manufacturer Bürstner is to cease caravan production at the end of this season, to focus instead on campervans and motorhomes. The Erwin Hymer Group subsidiary, which produces campervans such as the Habiton HMX 6.0 (pictured above), which we named the best 2 berth campervan with a shower and toilet at our 2026 Awards, has…