The question of what motorhome layout is best is a perennial question amongst motorhome owners. Many don't get it right the first time round (or even the second) and most hotly debated of all is the choice of fixed bed versus rear lounge. Continental vans tend to be heavily dominated by fixed … [Read more...]
Guest Writers Wanted
April 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have you read the material on this site and thought "I can do better?" Are you working on (or have completed) a van conversion that you'd like to share with other enthusiasts? Have you been somewhere interesting that you'd like to share with Motorhome Planet readers? Have you recently … [Read more...]
AA Breakdown Winter Offer – Time To Join?
January 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I needed to renew the UK breakdown cover for my motorhome the other day and was poised to continue with my existing company when I realised I should get one or two competing quotes. I hopped over to The AA's website and found that it is running a winter offer, with "up to 42% off". I was very … [Read more...]
Here’s to 2010!
December 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all MotorhomePlanet readers! I'd like to wish you all a happy festive period (if you do celebrate it) and a fantastic, healthy and prosperous 2010 that will hopefully include some quality time away in a motorhome! … [Read more...]
Are You On The Wrong Side Of The Road?
November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Any driver who has spent a substantial amount of time driving on both sides of the Channel will be aware of the risk of driving on the wrong side of the road - i.e. the right side in the UK or the left side in the rest of Europe. Many such drivers, if they are honest, will admit that they have … [Read more...]
Leisure Batteries – An Introduction
October 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
A good leisure battery is an essential component in most motorhomes. It provides power to lights and accessories in the van's living accommodation without flattening the vehicle battery and leaving you stranded. The first thing to note is that a leisure battery is not quite the same as a vehicle … [Read more...]
Petrol & Diesel in European Countries
September 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Petrol or diesel? You know what you need in the UK, but do you know what it's called in other European countries? Bleifrei, essence, gasoleo, bensin - all of these and several more are used in different European countries. It pays to have some understanding of what you need - although pumps in EU … [Read more...]
Free Motorhome Conversion Parts (yes, Free!)
September 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Professionally-converted motorhomes are expensive, which is one of the reasons some people choose the option of a DIY, or self-build, conversion. Building your own motorhome still isn't cheap, however, hence the reason for this post. Thanks to my next door neighbour, a recycling enthusiast, I … [Read more...]
EU Low Emission Zones – An Introduction
September 17, 2009 By 2 Comments
Update 11/01/2012: This page was written in 2009 and is now out of date regarding London - see my newer posts here and here for current info. I am working on a new article covering low emission zones in other EU countries and will link to it from here when it's finished. You might think that … [Read more...]
Wild Camping Tips…
September 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wild camping (also known as free camping) is an evergreen topic of debate in the motorhome community - some are in favour, some are almost religiously against it, saying that it is anti-social and gives us all a bad name. I'm broadly in favour, within reason. You sometimes get to park overnight … [Read more...]
