More than half of Brits are likely to opt for a motorhome or caravan touring holiday either in the UK or abroad over flying abroad for a holiday this year, a new survey compiled for the Scottish Motorhome, Caravan and Holiday Home Show has suggested. Some 53% of the 2,000 people market research company Obsurvant…

One of the best things about campervanning, I think, is the opportunity to take off on a whim – after all, you already have everything you need on board. But sometimes it’s nice to plan something well in advance, which for us was a visit to the annual Twinwood Vintage Festival of Music and Dance,…

I see a lot of people having problems with batteries (leisure and starter) going flat during winter motorhome storage, and some are baffled because they have solar panels to maintain them. The thing is, solar panels only respond to sunlight and their output rating is based on mid-summer sunshine which is directly overhead. During the winter…

Campervan and motorhome tyres are often a rather reluctant purchase. They generally only get replaced when they’re worn out or have got too old to use. You reluctantly spend hundreds of pounds on their replacements and you get another set of black donuts that look almost exactly the same. It’s not the most exciting purchase,…

Let me share with you a golden rule that has transformed my motorhome travels: the Rule of Three. This simple yet effective principle advocates for driving no more than three hours, staying parked for at least three days, and if it’s raining on day three, either moving or heading home. It sounds simple – and…

Van converter Bilbo’s is mourning the death of its co-founder David Latham, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family, aged 76, on 27 December. David founded the Surrey company in 1977 with his wife, Moira. Under his leadership, the company, which specialises in VW campervan conversions, grew from a small husband and wife…

Marquis Leisure is expanding its Big Events for 2026, with four events now planned across the country this year. The Big Events at Britain’s largest dealership network run for a whole weekend and allow those thinking of buying the best camper vans or motorhomes to browse models from leading brands. They are designed to showcase…

Several motorhome manufacturers started out either as furniture manufacturers, coachbuilders or as specialist cabinet makers. Bürstner is no exception. Just over a century ago Jakob Bürstner started an independent furniture workshop in the city of Kehl, on the Rhine in south-west Germany. The company diversified into trailer caravans in 1958 and began motorcaravan production in…

Are you on the hunt for a small motorhome? It’s understandable why you would, as by opting for the best motorhome under 6m, you keep life simple for yourself. Six metres seems to be something of a Rubicon measurement for motorhomes. Choose a motorhome under 6m, and you should find it relatively easy to slip…

The wide selection of ‘vans on offer in the UK means it can be hard to know how to go about finding the best campervan for you and your needs. Choose the right one and you’ll have an excellent base for making some amazing memories, but if you purchase a camper van that doesn’t meet…