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…

Hymer Mobil first produced an A-class (integral) motorhome in 1972. It was palatial and based on the premium Mercedes-Benz chassis. In order to broaden the appeal of A-class motorhomes, Hymer decided to build a shorter range based on a more affordable chassis. This was the 500 series and the featured rear-lounge 520 was the first…

A petition has been launched which is calling for UK licence holders to be able to drive motorhomes with a weight of up to 4250kg on a Category B Licence. Currently, when it comes to the driving licence you need to drive a motorhome, a typical B category licence will allow you to drive a…

As a journalist, I’m surrounded by deadlines. Every part of my working life is framed with a deadline. As many as 10 a week is not uncommon. And to paraphrase my favourite author, Douglas Adams, “I love the noise deadlines make as they whoosh by.” So when it comes to my leisure time, the last…