Stories, Tips & Travel Inspiration
Discover the latest motorhome travel tips, destination guides, and inspiring stories from the road. Your journey starts here.
The Yorkshire Coast by Motorhome: Scarborough to Whitby and Beyond
A day-by-day Yorkshire Coast motorhome itinerary from Filey to Staithes via Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby. Named campsites, fish and chip picks, and practical parking advice for every stop.
Motorhome Holidays vs Caravan Holidays: What's the Difference?
An honest motorhome vs caravan comparison covering flexibility, towing, running costs, space, day trips and which option suits your travel style. Plus why hiring removes most of the guesswork.
Motorhome-Friendly Campsites Near York
Seven motorhome-friendly campsites near York with specific bus routes, distances from the centre, and facilities. Plus a full city break itinerary: Minster, walls, Jorvik, Shambles, Railway Museum, and the best pubs and restaurants.
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Motorhome Hire?
Honest advice on when to book motorhome hire. Peak summer holidays need 3-6 months notice, events book fast, shoulder season is flexible, and winter can be last-minute. A seasonal guide to planning.
Kendal Calling by Motorhome: Your Festival Camping Guide
Kendal Calling by motorhome at Lowther Deer Park. Two on-site areas (Live-in Vehicle field and The Frontier - both sell out fast), nearby Lake District campsite alternatives, and combining the festival with a Lakes touring holiday.
Tramlines Festival Sheffield: The Motorhome Alternative
Tramlines Festival has no on-site camping, but a motorhome solves the logistics. Greenhead House Farm (dedicated Tramlines pitches), Peak District campsites, the Pontefract commute option, and combining the festival with a week in the Peaks.
Portugal by Motorhome: The Algarve and Beyond
Portugal by motorhome from the UK. The Algarve (wild camping banned, Autocaravan stopovers instead), Lisbon, Nazare, Obidos, Porto, and a 10-14 day route via Santander ferry. Electronic tolls, winter sun potential, and Portuguese food that makes the journey worth every mile.
Motorhome Accessories You Actually Need (and Ones You Don't)
An honest guide to motorhome accessories in three tiers. Actually need: levelling ramps, torch, CO detector, first aid kit. Nice to have: awning, BBQ, bikes. Don't bother: generators, satellite dishes, water purification systems, and most forum gadget recommendations.
The Netherlands by Motorhome: A Compact European First Trip
The Netherlands is the perfect first European motorhome trip. Overnight Hull-Rotterdam ferry, flat roads, camperplaatsen network, compact distances, and a 5-7 day route covering Kinderdijk, Delft, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Gouda, and Giethoorn.
Snowdonia (Eryri) by Motorhome: Mountains, Slate, and Sea
Touring Snowdonia (Eryri) by motorhome. Driving tips for mountain passes, Yr Wyddfa routes with the Sherpa bus parking trick, UNESCO slate landscapes, Portmeirion, and a 4-5 day itinerary covering mountains, slate villages, and the Lleyn Peninsula.
Motorhome Fuel Costs: How Much Will I Spend on Diesel?
Honest motorhome fuel cost calculations. 25-30 MPG real-world figures, specific trip costs from Pontefract (Dales weekend £36, Lake District week £92, NC500 £284, Cornwall £356), and six practical tips to improve your diesel economy.
Devon by Motorhome: Dartmoor, Coast, and Cream Teas
Devon by motorhome: Dartmoor wild camping (the honest rules), South Devon harbours (Dartmouth, Salcombe, Brixham), North Devon surf (Woolacombe, Croyde), a week-long itinerary, named campsites and restaurants, and the definitive cream tea protocol.