Not that long ago, if you wanted to watch TV in your motorhome, there was really only one answer: a satellite dish bolted to the roof. It was a bit of a badge of honour, too – nothing said ‘serious motorhomer’ like pulling onto a pitch and firing up the dish before the kettle had…

If you’re thinking of buying a motorhome but are put off by the perceived high cost of entry, or you’re an existing owner looking to camp on the cheap, then this is for you. There are lots of ways you can enjoy the freedom of the outdoors without spending a fortune, and here, I’ll share…

Auto-Sleepers is the UK’s longest established volume motorhome producer, and is now part of the Trigano SPA group. Originally just converters of panel vans, they proceeded to massively increase their market share by building a range of GRP monocoque coachbuilts which sold in huge numbers. But they became very costly to manufacture. Auto-Sleepers’ response was…

Ford has decided to stop selling its Nugget campervan in the UK. The Nugget, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, is currently built for Ford by Westfalia, and has been available as a standard Nugget and as the longer Nugget Plus, with a toilet at the rear. Its continuing popularity on the continent of…

Westfalia has unveiled its new Fiat Ducato-based Columbus Liner and the MAN TGE-based Sven Hedin 50th Anniversary Edition campervans. The ‘vans, which come on two of the best vans for converting to a camper, are set to make their debut at Caravan Salon, and follow on from the brand’s launch of the two-model Fiat-based Nansen…

Volkswagen has announced that the Grand California is being updated to come with an optional off-grid package and improved driving assistance systems. The best VW campervans are synonymous with stylish touring, a trend that the latest Grand California models look set to continue. Available as both the Grand California 600 (see our review of the…

Some 20 motorists who delayed emergency services from reaching injured passengers in a motorhome that had overturned on a motorway are facing prosecution, police say. Another motorist who was seen filming the incident while driving past is also facing charges. The motorhome had suffered a tyre blowout and had overturned near Junction 12 of the…

The best 6 berth motorhome will provide a spacious interior, a comfortable layout and a good sleeping setup, allowing every member of the party to relax on tour. Six berth motorhomes are not as common as they once were, but they still provide a great base for making memories when you’re on-site. Even if you…

Four men are in custody this week after police in York managed to stop a motorhome that was in the process of being stolen. North Yorkshire Police’s roads policing, operational support and response teams were already actively looking for a cloned red Peugeot 207 in the early hours of Friday morning (3 July) when a…

The heat is currently on and many of us are enjoying the warm weather in our motorhomes – but using your ‘van’s air-conditioning system inappropriately could result in a fine of up to £110, the RAC has warned. The warning has come when many of us will be looking at ways of keeping cool on…