Calor streamline its gas bottle range

Calor, the UK’s leading supplier of LPG, has announced plans to streamline its gas bottle range as part of its … More

New Fiat Ducato launched

Fiat shows the all-new Ducato Fiat has released the first details of the all-new Ducato, the most popular motorhome base … More

Record numbers of Britons are buying motorhomes for staycations, leading to a shortage | Daily Mail Online

Record numbers of Britons are buying motorhomes for staycations, leading to a shortage of vehicles. As the pandemic threatens overseas holidays, … More

Caravan Design Awards 2021

The Caravan and Motorhome Club have compiled the Caravan Design Awards 2021 which is packed full of information about the … More

Setting up a Certificated Location

Diversify and make the most of the staycation boom – Setting up a Certificated Location All you need to know … More

50+ clever, surprising, and incredibly practical smartphone features you probably didn’t know

50+ clever, surprising, and incredibly practical smartphone features you probably didn’t know Check your pulse, level a painting on the … More

Going Green

Great new roof mounted accessory, generates loads of power only down side is avoiding the bridges.

INFO – Beware of Paying TREBLE for Dartford Crossing

Pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge) If you are planning a trip and it means going over the Dartford … More

MyMotorhomeMods .online

myMotorhomeMods.online is a blog consisting of a collection of tips, tricks, ideas and motorhome projects I have found on the … More

PROJECT – How to Get Wifi From 4 KM or 2.5 Miles Away!!!

How to Get Wifi From 4 KM or 2.5 Miles Away!!! UPDATED FOR FASTER SPEEDS!!!! How to Get Wifi From … More

INFO – Fridge Vent Covers

These covers are easily removed by twisting the securing screws by just half a turn. Be careful you don’t lose … More

INFO – A great source for spare parts for motorhome and caravan

http://www.caktanks.com/files/cak_catalogue_2013/2013_Cak_Catalogue_Low_Res.pdf 2013_Cak_Catalogue_Low_Res.pdf

INFO – How To Deal With Post – Most Common Questions

POST – How To Deal With It – Most Common Questions The most common questions I get asked are – … More

INFO – Motorhome DIY pros and cons | Advice | Practical Motorhome | Word of Warning

Motorhome DIY pros and cons | Advice | Practical Motorhome When it comes to motorhome DIY horrors, Practical Motorhome’s Diamond … More

MODS – Another Motorhome DIY’er

Some excellent diy improvements to a motorhome as well as a lot of travelling tips at http://www.ourwanderer.uk/pagelinks.htm#Links

INFO – Wild Camping Rules, Laws & Etiquette | Motorhome Advice | Freedhome

Wild Camping Rules, Laws & Etiquette | Motorhome Advice | Freedhome Everything you need to know about wild camping in … More

TIPS – Spotting and preventing damp in your caravan or motorhome

Spotting and preventing damp in your caravan or motorhome – Caravan Guard Blog We bring you our top tips on … More

TIPS – Caravan Security

Caravan Security – The Facts | Lifesure Group Blog With half of all stolen caravans taken from private driveways, you’ll … More

INFO – Motorhome Speed Limits

Found this article in a magazine that clarifies the maximum speeds you can legally travel on different types of roads … More

TIPS – Motorhome Dimensions

It’s a useful idea to have a note of your motorhome critical dimensions so when you see bridge heights, road … More

INFO – Appliance Amps Chart

A useful little chart I have stuck on the inside of the wardrobe door to give us a rough idea … More

INFO – Motorhome Parking places in the United Kingdom

Information on more than 2270 Motorhome Parking places in the United Kingdom The web site that directs you to over … More

INFO – Wild Camping Map of UK

Found this website showing motorhome parking across the whole of the UK at http://wildcamping.moonfruit.com/# Picture shows just an example of … More

INFO – Winter Preparation

Datasheet-13.pdf http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/AdvicePdfs/Datasheet-13.pdf Alternatively keep using your motorhome during the winter months – but there’s still a lot of things to … More

TIPS – 1000’s of ideas on Pinterest

Mainly based around the American RVs buy with plenty of good ideas. See https://uk.pinterest.com/explore/rv-mods/

INFO – 10 day weather forecast

A 10 day weather forecast for the UK can never be taken accurately but only a guideline which changes daily. … More

INFO – Rain Alarm

A useful app for your smart phone as it gives an alarm when it is actually raining within 10 miles … More

TIPS – Gas Locker Storage

The gas locker on our van is designed to take 2x6kg bottles. On average a bottle lasts us over a … More

INFO – Battery Charger Chart

A useful battery charge chart. If the control panel provides a reading in volts then you can be sure that … More

INFO – DVSA – Vehicle Recalls

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp Has your motorhome our campervan (or any vehicle) had any recalls. Use the above link to check.

REVIEW – Truma Levelling App

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.feo_elektronik.trumaapp&hl=en_GB Truma have a handy app available as a free download to assist in levelling your motorhome (or caravan)

INFO – Wi-Fi Hotspot Directory

http://www.hotspot-locations.co.uk/ Another useful website that lists all local WiFi hotspots throughout the UK (and most international destinations)

INFO – Mobile Coverage Checker

http://maps.ofcom.org.uk/check-coverage/mobile Another handy website to check the mobile signal for a campsite you may be considering. You may need to … More

INFO – Information on more than 2260 Motorhome Parking places in the United Kingdom

http://www.motorhomeparking.co.uk/ Some useful information about where you can our cannot park? Whether you are camping or parking? It is clear … More

INFO – Alternatives to using motorway service stations – Just Off Junction

Why pay motorway service station prices – check out alternatives at http://www.justoffjunction.co.uk/

INFO – TV Channels At Campsite

http://www.freeview.co.uk/channels-at-your-address If you are a tele addict or don’t want to miss a tv program whilst you are away and … More

INFO – BBC Weather

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather One of the better weather websites to check the weather before deciding where to go. Amazing the difference the … More

TIPS – Simple Security Idea

A simple security idea is to always leave the front wheels in full lock especially smaller camper vans. The easiest … More

REVIEW – Thatcham Approved Steering Locks

Like most motorhomes they are rich picking for thieves so I have taken most reasonable steps to protect mine. As … More

MODS – Sticky “dots”

The self adhesive plastic bumps or dots have many uses around the motorhome. To pack doors and drawers to prevent … More

REVIEW – Spare Wheel Airline

A very useful accessory to check your motorhome spare wheel that is tucked away under the van. The worse thing … More

TIPS – Cleaning Water Tanks

A useful link to an article about cleaning drinking water tanks and any other water tank at http://zappysblog.co.uk/motorhome-articles/cleaning-water-tanks-and-containers-in-motorhomes-rvs-caravans-and-boat/

INFO – How to use French gas bottles when abroad

Useful information about how to use and adapt our calorgas connectors for French gas cylinders. Ideal for extended trips to … More

TIPS – Cab Draughts

In cold weather and you can feel draughts coming from the front – good chance it is coming through the … More

INFO – UK Sites Caravan Parks and Campsites.Online

Source: UK Sites Caravan Parks and Campsites.Online Follow our travels during periods I am not tinkering around with the van.

Illegal motorhome “No Parking” signs

An interesting recent blog post about motorhome no parking signs are illegal!! See https://andystrangeway.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/govt-anti-motorhome-policy-exposed/

What mods does your insurance company need to know about

Useful info if you are like me and like to make “minor” miods to your motorhome. See http://www.caravanguard.co.uk/news/motorhome-modifications-6371/

Find your local Calorgas stockist

Find your local calorgas stockist at https://www.calor.co.uk/find-a-stockist

Calor & BP Gas bottles Comparison

After weighing up the weights and measures I use the 3.9 calor gas bottles. Saves about 12kg weight and because … More

Parking Pal UK App

A useful car park finding app – we can usually squeeze into a car pitch on a corner or a … More