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Chausson’s 2026 launches see new models added and more base vehicle choice
Chausson is returning to offer more of its vehicles on either a Ford or a Fiat chassis, while it introduces four new models across its range. For the 2026 season, two new conventional low-profiles – the 797, a motorhome with fixed single beds, and the 798, an island bed motorhome – will be available on…
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NEC Show organiser responds to Camping and Caravanning Club’s October Show absence: “We wish them every success with their anniversary celebrations”
The organiser of the two big motorhome and caravan shows at the NEC has said it accepts why the Camping and Caravanning Club (C&CC) won’t be exhibiting at either of the next two shows, and added that the club would still be promoting the shows to its members. The Camping and Caravanning Club has said…
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Does a motorhome sat nav work without the internet?
The internet is a fantastic thing – it offers us a whole world of information and possibilities at the touch of a button, and (let’s face it) you wouldn’t be reading this without it. But one of the other great developments in technology over the past couple of decades is the rise of the sat…
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CAMC announces its Dutch Bulb Fields and Spanish East Coast escorted tours are now on sale
The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) has announced that two of its European escorted tours are now on sale for 2026. Anyone who has taken the Eurotunnel or ferry before will be aware of the many sights to see in Europe, as these two escorted tours show. The trips to the Dutch Bulb Fields and…
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How do I update my Garmin sat nav?
Motorhomes are brilliant – it’s fantastic to be able to hit the road whenever you like and get out and about and see the world. But, of course, they’re big vehicles, so it’s not always easy to find the right route to take you where you want to go – which is why a good…
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This £1.3m Brabus Big Boy motorhome has just won a prestigious design award
The Brabus Big Boy 1200, a 12m-long mega-motorhome, has picked up the Red Dot: Best of the Best 2025 gong, recognising its vast array of stunning features It may cost a cool £1.3m, but Brabus’s stunning Big Boy 1200 is a highly luxurious motorhome that offers a lot for your money – now including the…
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The Camping and Caravanning Club pulls out of the NEC Show
The Camping and Caravanning Club will not be participating in either of the next two caravan shows held at the NEC. The club, which has had significant presence at all NEC shows for several years now, says it it has decided to “pause” its attendance at both the Motorhome & Caravan Show, due to run…
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Do campervans have showers?
Having access to a shower is an important part of any holiday – and it’s no different if it’s a getaway in a camper. However, if you’re new to the lifestyle, it does raise the question – do campervans have showers? After all, if you’ve ever been in an unconverted ‘van before, it could be…
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With a generous standard spec and a car-like drive, a used Auto-Sleeper Custom Air is a genuine all-season campervan in moderate climates
This is no fairy tale… but once upon a time, all Auto-Sleeper motorcaravans were fitted with an elevating-roof. In addition, the company has converted Ford’s Transit since the very early Mark Ones. Thus, it’s not true – as some people claim – that it is a radical departure for A-S to build a pop-top camper on…
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Grantham Caravans opens a new 12-bay workshop
Midlands-based motorhome and caravan dealer Grantham Caravans has opened an all-new 12-bay workshop at its base on the outskirts of the Lincolnshire market town. The dealer stocks both campervans and motorhomes, and the new unit comprises 10 vehicle bays plus two bodywork/spray slots and will also serve as a training centre, as part of the…