Motorhome Advice
When you get a motorhome or campervan, it can be a STEEP learning curve. Even just taking it to a nearby campsite can feel like a mission.
So, whether you’re a brand-new owner, looking to buy your first van or just want a refresher or to learn some new tips, there’s loads in this section to keep you occupied!
(Don’t feel intimidated if you’re brand new- there were a LOT of mistakes made while we learnt all this stuff!)
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New Owners
Looking to Buy
Touring Europe
Motorhoming Tips
Best Motorhome Accessories
New Owners
Proud new owner of a motorhome or camper? Feeling a little overhwlmed or intimidated? Scared to even drive the thing? Don’t panic- there’s loads here to help you get started.
And, if you’d like more help check out the Motorhoming Made Simple toolkit– packed with checklists, videos and a guide sharing everything you need to know to make the most of your van.
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Vanlife- 5 easy ways to deal with waste & water on the road
One of the hardest things about wild camping or staying off-grid with a motorhome or campervan is knowing how to find fresh, safe drinking water and appropriate grey and black waste disposal points whilst you’re on the road, especially in the UK which is a lot harder than motorhoming in Europe.
Looking to Buy?
Buying your first motorhome or camper, or want to upgrade (because you realise you got it wrong!?) It took us 3 motorhomes until we found the right one, and I want to share that knowledge with you to save you the time and expense. Here are loads of posts to help you.
If you’d like more advice, check out Get It Right: The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Motorhome or Campervan. It’s full of step-by-step guides and videos to help you make the right choice for you.
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Buying a Motorhome in the UK: 5 Expensive Mistakes To Avoid
If you’re buying a motorhome or campervan, you already have a lot to think about. However, there are some common mistakes new buyers make when buying a…
Touring Europe
Want to head to Europe with your motorhome or camper? We’ve got an entire section on destinations and road trip ideas in Europe here, but there’s also a lot you need to do to prepare your vehicle for touring.
If you’d like more advice, check out Europe Unlocked, our best-selling guide to help you tour Europe with confidence. It’s packed with checklists, videos, tips and everything you need to save you hours of research and stop you forgetting something important!
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Motorhome / Caravan speed stickers- do you need them?
Planning a trip to France with your motorhome, caravan or campervan? Concerned if you need to display speed stickers on your vehicle or not? Here’s everything you…
Motorhoming Tips
Every day’s a school day! Here are some tips and tricks for all levels of motorhoming and vanlife to help you make the most of your time on the road.
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EU Pet Passport Changes (2026): What You Need to Know
If you have an EU pet passport for your dog, cat or ferret—and you’re resident in the UK—then you need to know about the EU pet passport…
Best Motorhome Accessories
Kitting out a motorhome or campervan can be like furbishing an entire house- and equally as stressful. Whilst everyone will have different requirements, here are some gear reviews of our favourite (and not so favourite!) motorhoming kit.
You can also check out our Amazon store for motorhoming & vanlife, where we share recommended products, current deals and favourite products worth investing in!
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LifeSaver Jerrycan Review (Vanlife essential, or not?)
Heard about the Lifesaver Jerrycan? Wondering if it’s right for you? Here’s everything you need to know about choosing and using a Life saver jerrycan- after 4…
Want to know more about planning a road trip or life on the road, including touring with dogs, full-time vanlife and motorhoming in winter? Check out the ‘Life on the Road’ section here