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MOTORHOME NEWS AND VIEWS |
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MOTORHOME STOPOVER IN HAWICK
Camper vans will be allowed to stay overnight in the Common Haugh, Hawick, after local councillors gave their unanimous backing to the proposal. Read more... |
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OVERNIGHT PARKING PROPOASAL FROM MALVERN HILLS DC
Malvern Hills District Council are to consider introducing a motorhome tariff on selected long stay car parks. Read more... |
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WINTER TYRES
Fitting winter tyres to your motorhome or car? Check the ABI list to see whether you need to inform your insurer:
Winter Tyres - The Motor Insurance Commitment |
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ELDDIS EXPANDS ASPIRE RANGE
The Elddis Aspire motorhome range boasts class-leading specification at a competitive price, but until now the range consisted of three different 2-berth models - and the Aspire's opulent luxury restricted to couples. Read more... |
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HONORARY VICE PRESIDENCY FOR CHIEF GUIDE
Chief Guide Gill Slocombe has become an honorary Vice President of The Camping and Caravanning Club. Read more... |
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SEVEL X250 RECALL FOR SPARE WHEEL CARRIER MOD
Fiat, Citroën and Peugeot have issued recalls for certain X250 base vehicles, due to a faulty spare wheel carrier. See this Practical Motorhome page for the details. |
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CARAVAN CLUB ADVANCE BOOKING SERVICE BREAKS RECORDS
The Caravan Club advance booking lines and website opened at 9am on 7 December
for members to make their 2012 bookings. By midnight 70,000 bookings had been taken. Read more... |
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 ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR MOTORHOME BUYERS AND USERS
Vicarious Books have just published a completely revised Second Edition of their much aclaimed guide to motorhome purchase and use, Go Motorhoming.
Re-titled Go Motorhoming and Campervanning, it remains an essential purchase for motorhome buyers and users. Read our review... |
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BROWNHILLS PRESTON CLOSES
Following a recent buyout of the company by its Board of Directors and a comprehensive business review of its operations, the Directors of Brownhills regret to advise that its Preston branch will be closing with immediate effect... Read more... |
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SEA FRANCE SUSPENDS CHANNEL CROSSINGS
A French court has decided that SeaFrance will be put into administration. Operations were suspended on 15th of November at 04 00 hours but, as the court has ruled that they can continue trading whilst in administration, operations on the Dover Calais route are due to resume.
Check the SeaFrance website for up to date information, or contact SeaFrance on +44 (0) 845 458 0666. |
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SHOW TICKET COMPETITION!
Win tickets to the Motorhome Caravan and Camping Show in our simple competition |
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Caravan Club's Olympic campsite
The Caravan Club has announced a temporary site to the north-east of London to give members easy access to Olympic venues in 2012... Read more... |
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BOAT AND CARAVAN SHOW CANCELLED
Ocean Media Group, owners of The Boat and Caravan Show, have announced that, due to lack of support from the caravan industry, the 2012 show has been cancelled. Read more... |
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Discover Leisure in Administration
Dealer pulls NEC show stand on Friday. Read more... |
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DVLA revise their rule change on campervan conversions
Following pressure from interested parties the DVLA have reconsidered their recent change of policy regarding the criteria required for the 'body type' classification on the V5C Registration Document to be changed to 'motor caravan' following a conversion. Read more... |
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Dometic's 10 millionth fridge
To celebrate the production of the ten millionth fridge, a highly-prized, limited edition model, decorated with exquisite SWAROVSKI crystals has been produced. There are only five of these in existence and this particular model, the RMD8505 was chosen due to its sleek design and popularity within the caravan and motorhome market. Read more... |
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Award for Wellhouse Leisure Hyundai i800
Wellhouse Leisure's Hyundai i800 camper has won the Motorcaravan of the Year award at the Stratford Motorhome Show. Read more... |
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New tyre pressure monitor from Tyrepal
Tyrepal have introduced a new simple 'fit and forget' tyre pressure monitoring system. Read more... |
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Innergie mCube Mini
We review the worlds smallest in-car laptop power supply, the Innergie mCube Mini.
Read more... |
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A-frame legislation
Changes to European Type Approval rules for trailers may affect A-frames. Read more... |
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NCC concern over fixed gas tanks
The National Caravan Council is to work for an EU standard for the installation of fixed gas tanks. Read more... |
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Advice on motorhome insurance
The chances are that a comprehensive motorhome
insurance policy from a bog standard car insurer will be pretty expensive; and that is if they are prepared to insure your vehicle at all. See our article on why you should choose a specialist motorhome insurer here. |
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Remote tyre pressure monitoring system for motorhomes
TyrePal have introduced a device that wirelessly monitors your tyre pressures whilst travelling.
Details in the Inbox |
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Are You Overweight?
VOSA roadside checks show that up to 80% of the motorhomes they checked were overweight.
Penalties for overloading offences can be up to £200, and overloaded vehicles can be prohibited from continuing their journey until the excess weight has been removed. |
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Motorhome and caravan storage at home
A few key points to bear in mind when thinking about home storage. Read more... |
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ARTICLES |
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Dusseldorf Caravan Salon 2007
A personal report of the largest European motorhome
show
New Zealand
Advice on motorhome hire in New Zealand
Aires in the UK
Official overnight parking places for motorhomes
Annual Habitation Check
The SMMT official checklist
Buying & Selling Advice
Our advice for safe trading
Importing from Germany
Our experience of importing a motorhome
Motorhome to the Ukraine
Account of a trip taking aid
Tim's TraveLog
Tales of travelling with a motorhome
Towing with a motorhome
How to tow legally
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