Davan Caravans & Motorhomes is celebrating its 90th birthday this year. The Weston-super-Mare, Somerset-based dealer is still in the same family – founder Bert Davies set up in business after building a caravan in his own front garden. The dealer stocks new ‘vans from some of the best motorhome manufacturers, with brands including Knaus, Weinsberg,…

If you’ve been browsing the various leisure batteries on the market, you will doubtless find there are different types to choose from, and one question you could find yourself asking is, are lithium leisure batteries worth it in a motorhome or campervan? There are a few factors that should help you decide whether this is…

Aberdeen-based Dyce Caravans is closing down after over half a century of being in business. The dealer stocks motorhomes from Bailey, one of the best motorhome brands, and is a notable landmark as you fly into Aberdeen Airport. However, it has put a notice on its Facebook page saying that it will be “closing the…

New models from Bürstner are now at Venture Caravans and Motorhomes, following the Daventry, Northamptonshire-based dealership announcing that it was going to be an agent for the German marque for the 2026 season. Among the early arrivals are a coachbuilt Signature 7.0 and a B66 600 C ’van conversion. Both are Fiat-based with automatic transmissions.…

Tyre company Continental has brought out two new tyres specifically designed for motorhome and campervan use, with each one catering to different touring lifestyles. The two motorhome tyres – the VanContact Ultra Camper and the A/S Ultra Camper – have both been designed to cope with such vehicles’ frequently high weights and frequently uneven axle…

Before the rise in popularity of European Liner-class offerings, palatial American RVs enjoyed significant UK market penetration. In the 1990s several converters decided to develop something to satisfy the increasing European demand for RV toys and a slide-out, in a European-sized package. Chinook and Winnebago were early adopters. However, the first and most appealing of…

In recent weeks, there seems to have been an increase in the number of local councils and other authorities banning motorhomes from parking in what are deemed to be scenic areas. We’ve seen it in Scarborough, where the council decided to make a temporary ban permanent, in Snowdonia, where time restrictions were added to prevent…

An observant member of the public earlier this month helped police recover a motorhome that had been stolen eight years ago. Derbyshire Police officers were alerted to the Rapido motorhome parked in Back Lane in Hilton after a passer-by noticed that the VIN number on its windscreen had been scratched and covered over. The VIN…

Are you thinking of selling your motorhome? There are a few points to consider that can help you avoid any unexpected pitfalls or unwanted scenarios, and make the whole process much easier. Whether it’s because you want to downsize from a larger family motorhome to one of the best small motorhomes, are thinking of switching…

Owning a motorhome is undoubtedly fantastic, giving you the freedom to set off on holiday, wherever you want, whenever you want. However, there’s no getting away from the fact that there are certain tasks that can require a bit more effort than others. The good news here is that you can follow some simple tips…