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Make your adventures Mega
Sponsor content created with MegaMobil Discover Mega Mobil campervans at the NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show 2026 Any brand that calls itself ‘Mega’ has a lot to live up to… and Mega Mobil campervans does just that with a fresh and exciting range of high-quality leisure vehicles for 2027. Whether you enjoy weekends away in…
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Dolphin Motorhomes announces the addition of the Bürstner franchise to its Christchurch branch
Dolphin Motorhomes has announced its Dorset branch in Christchurch is taking on a Bürstner franchise. Bürstner is known for its sophisticated and innovative motorhomes and campervans, with examples including the Signature SFT7.5, which was a winner at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2026, and the Habiton 6, a cleverly designed campervan with a sliding washroom. Bürstner…
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SNP motorhome drama set to be dramatised for TV
The political drama surrounding Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of Scottish National Party (SNP) funds to buy a Niesmann + Bischoff motorhome, among other things, is set to be made into a TV drama. TV channel 5 has commissioned the drama, which tells the story of Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband’s downfall, which includes the purchase of the luxury…
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This is what you should consider before you buy a campervan on a budget
So what is the cheapest way to own a campervan? It’s something you’re likely to ask yourself, whether you’re thinking of getting a new ‘van or one of the best used campervans. Well, the first thing to do is to assess your own skill set. Can you handle mechanical repairs? Welding if necessary? Carpentry, plumbing,…
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New Trigano-owned Atom Motorhomes to offer VW Crafter-based campervans for under £62,000
A new campervan manufacturer offering 6m-long VW-based models for as little as £61,940 and initially for as little as £59,950 has been launched in the UK. Hull-based Atom Motorhomes also aims to do things a bit differently by selling directly to the customer, not through a dealer relying on a commission. The company is owned…
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Scarborough introduces more temporary overnight motorhome parking bans
North Yorkshire Council has taken further steps to limit overnight motorhome parking in Scarborough, with four more roads now being subject to temporary bans. Earlier this year the council decided to make permanent a temporary ban on overnight parking along the North Bay and at nearby Sandsend. At the end of August new orders came…
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Hobby set to largely disappear from UK market as Aura emerges instead
The Hobby name looks set to largely disappear from the UK market over the next year as the German manufacturer teams up with a relatively new brand being developed by the former UK agent for Knaus. Starting from this October’s Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC, all new caravans, motorhomes and campervans made at…
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The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: the Ford Thames 400E Airborne (1960-1965)
Airborne Service Equipment of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex was – as its name suggests – a well-established supplier of aircraft equipment, when in late 1959 it decided to convert Ford’s Thames 400E ‘forward control’ van into a motorcaravan. It featured much of the Ford Consul saloon car’s mechanicals. A 1703cc OHV petrol engine is located between the…
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Swift launches a gas-free Carrera range as it drops the Monza for 2027
Swift is moving all of its Carrera range over to have an all electric habitation area for the 2027 season, without even the option of having gas. The company believes that, in face of increasing demand for more sustainable, off-grid campervanning, the time is right to make the change. This is not the only new…
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Motorhome toilets: the main types and the recent innovations
This may sound odd, but I have to confess to being a fan of motorhome toilets. The cassette toilet is one of those items in your ’van that is very much taken for granted as it humbly sits in the background quietly getting on with its job. It’s actually a fantastic bit of engineering. It’s…