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Self-build & DIY motorhome conversions, motorhome travel stories and motorhome and campervan news
Over the winter, I bought a set of silver screens (thermal screens) for my Transit motorhome. In use the previous summer and autumn we'd suffered the two classic small motorhome problems - heavy condensation and far higher/lower temperatures in the uninsulated cab section of the van than in the main … [Read more...]
Motorhome Planet now has forums! I've been thinking about ways to expand this website for a while and would love to be able to get more insight and information from the many visitors the site gets - some of whom leave great comments and email me with questions and suggestions about motorhome … [Read more...]
Reading about other people's motorhome conversions and motorhome journeys is a great way to spend time (much of which should be spent actually working...). One particularly excellent example of this is Stephen Stewart's site, which includes well-illustrated accounts of his motorhome travels in … [Read more...]
This story came to my attention recently - a family that were turned away from a Scottish campsite because their motorhome was a Hobby. Apparently, Hobby caravans (although this was a motorhome) are widely associated with the travelling community and thus were unwelcome on this campsite. I have … [Read more...]
80% Of Motorhomes Overweight A recent campaign of roadside checks by VOSA found that 80% of the motorhomes they stopped were overweight. Such roadside checks are normally applied to lorries but can be applied to any type of vehicle, including motorhomes and caravans. If your motorhome is found … [Read more...]
For many motorhomers, nothing beats the experience of European touring. I know that's true for me. A key part of motorhoming in Europe is crossing the Channel (or the North Sea or Atlantic). Some people look forward to the ferry crossing, some people find it tedious and some unfortunate people … [Read more...]
One of the perennial problems with siting motorhomes on campsites and when wild camping is trying to get the vehicle level when it's parked. What looks like flat ground often turns out not to be when you actually park on top of it. The most common and popular solution to this problem is to use … [Read more...]
I just thought I would remind you that the International Caravan and Motorhome 2008 show will be at the Birmingham NEC from the 14th - 19th October. This mammoth show gives you the opportunity to see a huge range of motorhomes and accessories in one place. Although there are other similar shows … [Read more...]
If you normally drive a petrol car, I expect that pulling up to a petrol pump and grasping the green fuel pump is second nature to you. It certainly seems to be for the estimated 150,000 people (according to the breakdown organisations) who fill up their vehicles with the wrong type of fuel each … [Read more...]
