Campervan manufacturer Camperking is preparing to embark on an ambitious expedition to traverse Scotland’s North Coast 500 (NC500) route completely off-grid – while also acting responsibly. The NC500 is one of the best road trips in the UK, allowing ‘van owners take in stunning scenery as they explore. The Oxfordshire firm has teamed up with…

A security system where levelling jacks come into play as a deterrent as soon as a motorhome alarm is triggered is now being offered by two companies in a joint partnership. VB-Airsuspension UK and Scorpion Automotive have been working together for a year to develop the motorhome security system using Scorpion’s alarm and VB’s SHR…

The best roads in Britain will provide motorhomers with breathtaking views, making the drive to your chosen campsite an enjoyable start to your tour. After all, you’re meant to be on holiday and looking forward to pitching up at one of the best motorhome campsites. Opt for a route which provides good driving conditions and…

Two wine superstores, which are conveniently situated for reaching the port of Calais and the Eurotunnel, will now be providing motorhome owners with authorised overnight stopover points in their car parks. Both Calais Vins and Olivier Vins are located just off the A16 motorway, making them well-placed for those who have been touring Europe in…

It’s a fact that some of the most interesting toys can be found on the end of a towbar. From motorbikes to speedboats, canoes and racecars, adding a motorhome towbar to your ‘van can open up all manner of exciting hobby possibilities. Even if it’s only adding a couple of ebikes or some extra storage.…

Eryri National Park has introduced new time restrictions, running from 10pm to 3am, at 11 of its car parks where the effects of unauthorised overnight stays were found to be the most apparent. Also known as Snowdonia, Eryri National Park is a popular touring destination. However, while acknowledging that many ‘van owners act responsibly, the…

Despite the moniker, Manhattan Motorcoaches was not based ‘over the pond’ in New York, but in Bedfordshire. Some of the principals were from racing driver Mark Blundell’s close family. The idea of a UK-sized `van with a slide-out was formulated during many perambulations up and down the Formula One teams’ trackside hospitality units. When it…

The Auto-Trail Comanche has gone up in the world over the years. It first appeared in the 1980s as a front-lounge, sub-6.0m, Bremen Merc-based coachbuilt. It had a serious growth spurt for the 2009 model year, changed underpinnings, gained an additional rear axle, underwent an interior refresh, and then joined A-T’s premier Frontier Range. More…

The Swift Trekker motorhome range launched at the start of the 2026 season. The three-model line-up is designed for more adventurous touring, and comes on a Ford Transit base vehicle with a Ford Trail bumper and grille. The introduction of these low-profiles meant the rugged looks seen in the campervan line-up of the same name (which…

Motorhomes which are over six metres in length will be banned from parking at the Falls of Falloch visitor site in the Stirling area of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Easy to reach from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park was Scotland’s first National Park and allows visitors…