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Drivers will have to carry a breathalyser in France from July 2012
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Drivers Required To Carry Breathalyser In France

February 21, 2012 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments breathalysers, drink drive limit, France

From July 2012, anyone driving in France will be required to carry a breathalyser. Yes, that’s right, a breathalyser –

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Living In A Small Motorhome – Our Tips (after 32 days away…)

August 9, 2011 Motorhome Planet 6 Comments motorhome living, motorhome storage, motorhome travel tips

Our tips on how to live in a motorhome for a month and stay on speaking terms with your partner.

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How To: Make Midge-Proof Fly Screens For Motorhome Windows

July 13, 2011July 20, 2011 Motorhome Planet Avon Skin So Soft, insects, midge netting, midge proof screens, midge screens for motorhome windows, midge spray

We made cheap, midge-proof screens for our motorhome windows – see how in our illustrated step-by-step guide.

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Motorhome Theft: Is Your Motorhome Still Where You Left It?

January 28, 2011 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments crime, motorhome theft, motorhomes, theft

Motorhome and caravan theft is a big problem. Even if you don’t want to pay for an alarm system, there are several things you can do for free that will help reduce the chance of your pride and joy being stolen.

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Waterless Car Wash – Ideal For Motorhome Cleaning While Travelling?

September 9, 2010April 6, 2021 Motorhome Planet 1 Comment car wash without water, chemical car wash, Mantis Instant Shine, microfibre clothes, motorhome cleaning, waterless car wash, waterless motorhome cleaning

I recently reviewed Mantis Instant Shine, a waterless car cleaning product, for another website. I think it could be ideal for keeping my motorhome clean while I’m on away.

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Motorhome Service Areas in Europe – Pictures & Information

August 18, 2010 Motorhome Planet 1 Comment Europe, motorhome service areas, motorhome travelling

An introduction to motorhome service areas – complete with lots of pictures and some advice on using these European facilities.

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Levelling Wedges – To Level Or Not To Bother?

July 6, 2010June 15, 2010 Motorhome Planet 5 Comments accessories, levelling wedges, motorhomes

Are levelling wedges an unecessary accessory for over-fussy people or an essential piece of motorhome equipment? You tell me.

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Motorhome Breakdown Cover – The Basics

June 29, 2010June 7, 2012 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments campervan breakdown cover, motorhome breakdown cover

Introduction to motorhome breakdown cover – including campervans, motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes and over 7m.

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Snow Chains – Should Your Motorhome Have A Set?

June 23, 2010June 14, 2010 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments Alps, France, Pyrenees, snow chains, winter tyres

Should you carry snow chains in your motorhome if you visit Europe in the winter? Possibly.

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An Introduction To Motorhome Storage

June 21, 2010June 21, 2010 Motorhome Planet 0 Comments caravan storage, Caravan Storage Sites Owners' Association, CaSSOA, motorhome storage

Storage is an important consideration when choosing a motorhome (or caravan). Our guide to motorhome storage explains what you can get, where you can find storage and how much it might cost.

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