Ten Things NOT To Do in a Motorhome

This post may contain affiliate links, from which we earn an income. Click here to read our affiliate policy.

What Not To Do in Motorhome

Living in a motorhome 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 in a motorhome…

Don’t ever get food poisining or any type of gastric issue that involves actual vomiting, your home will never smell the same again…
Don’t drive along a motorway with any of your roof lights open, they will break and fly off, possibly causing a pile up of other vehicles for which you will be responsible.
Don’t pack any item of clothing which may be considered fashionable or smart…by the time you have finished wearing it, it will be neither and people will laugh at you for being inappropriately dressed.
Do not lie to yourself and pretend this is a ‘way of life’; it is not, we all know it’s a very long holiday.
Don’t think you will suddenly turn into a cool van life dude; you won’t because you chose to have a motorhome and they are not cool, so by definition you are not cool and never will be.
Don’t wait for the red toilet light to come on; you will get pee and maybe liquid poo on your feet when you empty it, no matter how careful you are.
Don’t forget the gin. If you do here’s a post about how to make gin at home, or in your case in your motorhome!
Avoid parking under trees where there is a lot of bird poo on the ground; this suggests there will be a lot of bird poo on your van and makes you pretty stupid.
Don’t park so close to your neighbours that you can hear them pee; it’s antisocial and you’ll never make any friends on the road.
Don’t pack the milk in a precarious position in the fridge so that when you stop for a cup of tea and open said fridge, the milk falls out, the bottle explodes and you smell like baby sick for a week.

Let us know your ten things not to do in a motorhome, it might help us to avoid future pitfalls…..

Looking for more info on motorhome life? Check out these top posts…

Motorhome Safety: How to Stay Safe & Legal on the Road

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.

Motorhome Payload: 16 Ways to Reduce Weight & Stay Legal

Are you worried about how much stuff you need to carry in your motorhome? Have you been to the weighbridge and realised that your motorhome weight exceeds its maximum authorised mass? We’ve got lots of tips to help you manage your motorhome payload and stay safe on the road.

Motorhome Habitation Check: What It Is, What’s Checked & What It Costs

What is a motorhome habitation check? Do you need one? Lots of motorhome beginners ask these questions, so we’re here to explain everything you need to know about getting your motorhome checked over.

Motorhome WiFi & Internet: How to Stay Connected on the Road

WiFi and internet access has become essential for everyday life. Living in a motorhome is no different – researching, blogging, social media, keeping in touch and even smart motorhome equipment means wifi and internet is critical. If you’re wondering how to get internet in a motorhome, this easy and definitive guide to getting internet and wifi in your motorhome is for you.

Motorhome Storage: Your Complete Guide

Unless you live in your motorhome permanently, you’ll need to store it (sometimes called laying up) when not in use. The security of your motorhome whilst its being stored is a primary consideration, as is the preparation process to ensure your motorhome stays in top condition, ready for your next road trip.

Tolls for Heavy Motorhomes >3.5T in Europe: Country by Country Guide

Are you planning a European tour in a sizeable motorhome? Remember that toll regulations across Europe alter significantly once your vehicle surpasses a gross vehicle weight of 3,500kgs. Find out what you should do in each country to ensure you’re covered to drive on toll roads with our guide to heavy motorhome tolls in Europe.

Love it? Pin it!

Enjoy The Gap Decaders? Add us as a preferred source on Google.

The Gap Decaders

10 May 2020 at 3:49 pm

Hi Simon
Thanks for commenting. Buying your first motorhome is such an exciting time, I used to spend hours dreaming about where we would go and what living in a motorhome would really be like. I’m happy to say van life has totally lived up to our expectations! Don’t hesitate to email us if you need any help or have questions you can’t find the answers to. Good luck with your search for the perfect motorhome 🙂

Simon Sinclair

10 May 2020 at 2:38 pm

I’m loving this site. I’ve just started the process of researching for a Motorhome. I’ve been thinking about it for a long time and now ready to take the plunge. After being involved in professional sport I now find myself in the independent education sector and my wife and children are as well. We have so many opportunities for holidays that we feel this is our best option. So now We’ve made this decision I’ve got to start the planning process. What Motorhome is best, budget is set, layout, what is important for it to have inside, gadgets, where to go. The list goes on and on but it’s exciting.