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The world of motorhomes can be confusing and a little overwhelming for newcomers. There is a lot to learn and buying the wrong motorhome can be an expensive mistake, given how much they cost. As a result, there are a number of books on the market that aim to explain everything a newcomer will … [Read more...]
David Eccles' VW Camper - The Inside Story, is a painstaking and passionate exploration of the evolution of the VW campervan conversion, from its origins in the early 1950s right up to 2005. It is a large, glossy, hardback book that's lavishly illustrated with 400 pages - a perfect gift for any VW … [Read more...]
I always enjoy reading about other people's van conversions, especially when they have gone to as much effort as Colin Grace did with his Transit minibus conversion. Not only was the conversion done to a painstakingly high standard, but Colin meticulously photographed and documented everything he … [Read more...]
Haynes is well known as one of the leading publishers of car repair manuals in the UK. It also publishes a wide range of related books, including two motorhome-related titles, which I was recently sent for review. The Motorcaravan Manual, by John Wickersham The Motorcaravan Manual is aimed at … [Read more...]
I've written before about the various motorhome stopover guides that are available for France, Spain, Portugal and other European countries. One country I have not covered, however, is Germany, which has a huge network of Stellplatz (the German equivalent of French Aires de Camping Cars) We … [Read more...]
One of the greatest things about motorhome travel in Europe, for me, is the aires system. Aires have different names in different countries, but the principle is always the same – approved overnight parking for motorhomes where you can cook and sleep. Some aires also provide service points … [Read more...]
Hot on the heels of my recent review of Travel Vans, Jackie Paddison of Impart Publishing left a comment on this blog, telling me about Convert a Van to a Motorcaravan, an ebook written and published by her and her husband. I hadn't heard of it before but Jackie was kind enough to send me a copy to … [Read more...]
