Welcome! This page is for excited but daunted motorhome newbies and it’s where you’ll find all the tips, tricks and hacks we have learnt in a life-time of camping and motorhome travel. We’ve made our fair share of mistakes along the way and often had to learn the hard way…we want to help you avoid that! Enjoy being a motorhomer, it really is a wonderful way of life!
If you want all our beginner resources (and a few extras just for you) in one place, take a look at our ebook ‘A Complete Guide for Motorhome Beginners’. This book brings all our learning into one easy to read, downloadable volume which you can take with your wherever you go.
A Complete Guide for
Motorhome Beginners
“The ebook all new motorhomers should read” John – Londonderry
From picking up your new motorhome to touring Europe, find out everything you need to know about being a motorhomer in this comprehensive guide.
Motorhome Tips for Beginners
So, you’ve decided to buy a motorhome…great decision! You’ve joined a growing family of people who love the freedom of motorhoming. The ability to get away spontaneously and change your mind half way there to go somewhere else is priceless.
Buying a Motorhome That’s Right for You – All You Need to Know
Choosing a motorhome or campervan is one of the biggest buying decisions you’ll ever make and high on lots of people’s bucket list. Read our buyers guide to make sure that when you choose a motorhome or van, it’s the perfect motorhome for you!
Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Motorhome
Hiring a motorhome is a great way to try out the lifestyle before you buy, or for a cost-effective holiday in the comfort and safety of a home from home. Find out everything you need to know to enjoy the perfect motorhome rental.
The Best Printable Motorhome Checklists
If you’re a motorhome owner and planning a trip,storing your motorhome or even buying a a new one, you’ll find all the motorhome checklists you need to keep motorhome life running without a hitch…(see what I did there?).
72 Motorhome Essentials With Packing List Updated for 2020
Deciding what to take on your motorhome road trip is hard; it can make or break a holiday. This essential motorhome packing list has all of the top things you need for a motorhome along with a packing list for you to print. Go on, get packing!
How to Take Your First Motorhome Trip
Going on your first motorhome or campervan trip with your brand new shiny van is a bit of a rite of passage. A shake out is a great idea to make sure things work, get to know your van and understand what kit you need to enjoy the motorhome lifestyle.
32 Pros & Cons of Owning a Motorhome in UK & Europe
Is motorhome ownership for me? Should I buy a campervan? We’ll take an honest look at the pros and cons of owning a motorhome in UK and Europe, so you can decide whether motorhome or campervan ownership is right for you.
Caravan or Motorhome – The Pros & Cons of Both
Are you ready to buy a leisure vehicle but not sure whether to go for a caravan or motorhome? It’s a common dilemma, we’ll help you puzzle out the answer and buy what’s right for you!
Ten Questions About Motorhome Life
People are fascinated by motorhome life; existing motorhome and van lifers share stories and tall tales about their escapades and those uninitiated are intrigued about living life in a tin box. We get asked a lot of questions about our life style; here are the top ten questions and our no holds barred, totally honest answers…
An Easy Motorhome Weight Guide
After a recent shock at the weighbridge, we decided to do some research into motorhome weights, how they are calculated and what it all means. Motorhome weights guides can be a bit wordy and complicated; read our easy motorhome weight guide and hit the road safely.
Motorhome Mishaps; That Time We Broke the Bed
It was late July and 43° in western France; I could hear Phil’s voice echoing in my memory as I stood in the motorhome wondering how I was going to explain our predicament; a predicament with the worst possible timing and consequences for the next couple of weeks.
Fifteen Awesome Reasons to Choose Motorhome Life
Considering turning your dream of motorhome life into a reality? There are so many reasons to own a motorhome, these are our top fifteen.
Ten Things NOT To Do in a Motorhome
Full-time motorhome life is both the greatest thing ever and the worst thing ever…usually dependent on the weather and how much wine you’ve drunk the night before! For us, it is overwhelmingly the greatest thing ever, because we follow our list of ten things NOT to do….
An Easy Guide to Motorhome Toilets, Waste & Water
In a motorhome, there’s no plumbing to take everything away, or fill everything up again. Your motorhome toilet, waste and water has to be managed on an almost daily basis. This easy guide to motorhome toilets, waste and water systems will explain how it all works.
Staying Safe & Legal in Your Motorhome
If you live or travel in a motorhome then you need to know how to stay safe and keep on the right side of the law. You will find everything you need to know here about staying safe and legal in your motorhome.
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