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LATEST NEWS AND VIEWS |
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DfT proposal to reduce motorway speed limits for motorhomes
A proposal to reduce the motorway speed limit for some HGVs will affect many motorhomes. Details in the Inbox |
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Auto-Trail News
Latest news from Auto-Trail, models on show at the NEC plus a competition. Details in the Inbox |
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Camping and Caravanning Club revise WiFi charges
The Camping and Caravanning Club has launched a new, value-for-money Wi-Fi pricing structure ahead of the 2010 season.
Details in the Inbox |
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More on Fiat X250 water ingress
Watch out for ice formation on the engine, serious damage may result. See this page |
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Hydraulic levelling system
Glide-Rite introduce an automatic levelling system suitable for most motorhomes. See the Inbox for details |
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P&O pull out of Portsmouth-Bilbao route
Operations to cease in September.
Details in the Inbox |
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Driving licence changes
The DfT is currently consulting on the UK's implementation of the EU Third Driving Licence Directive. You can read the details of the consultation and submit your opinions here |
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Western Isles to increase facilities for campervans
Additional toilet disposal facilities and 'Croft Camping' are proposed to help accommodate campervans.
More in the Inbox |
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Nightstop Scheme gains its 4th site
Practical Motorhome announces the fourth approved location for its Nightstop Scheme, in Wiltshire. See our listings |
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España Discovery
A 'France Passion' style organisation has been set up in Spain. More in the Inbox |
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Maxview Launch 12 & 230 Volt Freesat+ Digital Video Recorder
Satellite and Terrestrial reception manufacturer Maxview have launched a recording version of their highly successful Freesat satellite TV receiver called Freesat+. See the Inbox for details. |
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Height Barriers
Read our views on the current campaign. In the Inbox |
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Motorhome Insurance from Carole Nash
The well known specialist motorcycle insurer Carole Nash now offers motorhome insurance. Read more in the Inbox |
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Special Winter Deals
Sherwood Forest Holiday Park are offering special winter deals for the over 50's.
See the Inbox for more details. |
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Webasto News
Webasto heating chosen for round the world motorhome tour.
Read more in the Inbox |
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Camping Morocco
 Another new guide from Vicarious Books listing around 150 campsites and overnight and day parking places throughout the country, all with colour photos, descriptions, directions, directions and GPS co-ordinates. See the Vicarious Books website for full details |
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Are You Overweight?
A recent VOSA roadside check discovered that 80% of the motorhomes they checked were overweight. One was 20% over the manufacturers specified maximum. We understand that more checks are planned.
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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New Campsite Feature
We have decided to include a few campsite reviews on our website, the first one is now on-line here.
We want to include more, please contact us if you would like to contribute. |
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 All the Aires - Spain & Portugal
A new guide from Vicarious Books covers 'aires', and LPG stations, throughout Spain and Portugal. All were inspected in autumn 2008
See the Vicarious Books website for full info |
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