If you’re planning on going on your first camping trip soon then you should find the infographic below extremely useful.
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Read moreIf you’re planning on going on your first camping trip soon then you should find the infographic below extremely useful.
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Read moreWhen it comes to camping and travelling, a motorhome is not the only option. Although a motorhome does provide a lot of comfort, they can be very expensive and costly to insure.
Taking this into account, below are some of the best alternatives to a motorhome.
A campervan is the most obvious alternative to a motorhome. Although campervans and motorhomes are very similar, they are not one and the same. Typically campervans are more compact and most of them will not have a bathroom. Whether a campervan is a good fit for you or not will depend on how many home comforts you like to have when camping. If you’re happy to have the basics but can do without a lot of space, running water etc. then a campervan might be the perfect choice.
Another alternative to getting a motorhome is buying a caravan. Caravans are very popular in the UK and there are many excellent caravan sites where you can stay. The main difference with a caravan and a motorhome is that you have to tow a caravan using another vehicle, whether it’s a car, 4×4 etc. Not everyone is a fan of this since it can make driving more hazardous, especially when turning corners or reversing.
Although a minibus would not necessarily be considered a camping vehicle, it can be a very useful form of transport to get to camping holidays if you have a large family/group and have alternative accommodation arranged.
With a minibus, you don’t have any living facilities so speak of since it’s main purpose is transportation. You can get minibuses that range from 9-17 seats and there are plenty of places where you can buy a used minibus for a reasonable price.
When you own a minibus, you’ll need to get the right type of minibus insurance policy. The type of policy you need will depend on how you use your vehicle. For example a lot of minibus owners work as private hire taxi drivers and in this case you need to get a private hire taxi minibus insurance policy.…
Read moreWhen you own a motorhome, maintenance is extremely important if you want to avoid problems with your vehicle.
Maintenance is vital for all types of vehicle owners, especially those who rely on their vehicles for work, such as couriers.
Although you likely don’t rely on your motorhome for work, you still want to take any steps you can in order to keep it running well. With this in mind below are some essential motorhome maintenance checks to make.