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Motorhome WiFi
Motorhome WiFi have recently compiled a useful table to compare the 3G data roaming charges for different operators. Read more... |
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Vanmaster in Administration
Vanmaster Ltd have gone into administration as of Monday 29 April 2013. Vanmaster Caravans bought the Bentley Motorhomes brand last September after it went into administration and it appears that both brands are affected. Read more... |
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Management Buyout at Swift
News has emerged of a management buyout at Swift Group, it took place in July last year (2012) but has only just been announced. Read more... |
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IH Motorhomes
IH Motorhomes celebrate 20th anniversary and announce new investor. Read more... |
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Kimberley Caravans & Motorhomes
Having recently won Practical Caravans Owner Satisfaction gold award for the supply of new caravans, Kimberley Caravans continue to expand into the motorhome industry with the addition of Carado motorhomes. Read more... |
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Caravan Club News
New Sites and Great Offers mean fantastic news for Scotland.
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All the Aires - France - 4th Edition
Vicarious Books have published the fourth edition of their guide to French aires, now with over 2700 inspected aires listed.
The guide has been fully revised to a more user friendly layout.
Also included are 666 LPG/GPLP filling stations and a listing of autoroute aires with motorhome service points.
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Lunar Vacanza launched at NEC show
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Camping and Caravanning Club launches Siteseeker app
The Camping and Caravanning Club is now offering campers, detailed site information at their fingertips as it officially launches its SiteSeeker App – the perfect travel companion! Read more... |
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New Travel Insurance from Shield
Obtaining affordable travel insurance is now much easier for motorhomers with pre-existing medical conditions or who are over 65 thanks to a new travel insurance product launched by the UK's leading leisure insurance specialist. Read more... |
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Bentley Motorhomes Back in Production
Vanmaster announce the first Bentley Motorhome since the takeover. Read more... |
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Motorhome Stopovers in Devon
Torridge District Council are to approve plans for motorhomes to stay overnight on several of its car parks. Read more... |
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Scottish National Park Proposals for Motorhome Overnight Parking
The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park have recently published their 5 Lochs Visitor Management Plan. Read more... |
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Scarborough U Turn on Motorhome Stopovers
Despite the original recommendation of their own Parking Review Group the decision has been taken not to allow overnight stays, and to ban motorhomes from certain car parks completely at night. Read more... |
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Caravan Club buys Alan Rogers
The Caravan Club is pleased to announce that on 5th October 2012 it purchased the Mark Hammerton Group; under Club ownership it will be known as The Alan Rogers Travel Group. Read more... |
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VANMASTER BUYS BENTLEY MOTORHOMES
The award winning motorhome manufacturer Bentley Motorhomes, which recently went into administration, has been aquired by the Wigan based caravan manufacturer Vanmaster. Read more... |
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C1 TEST TO BE EASIER FOR NON-COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
An amendment to the EC 3rd Directive on Driving Licences should mean that it will be easier for drivers of privately used vehicles to obtain a C1 licence (required for driving vehicles of between 3500kg and 7500kg GVW). Read more... |
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More UK Stopovers!
Two councils have told us of their plans to introduce motorhome stopovers. Read more... |
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EU roaming caps in place for mobile phone users
Great news today for anyone who's been stung by high charges when they've tried to use their mobile phone or tablet abroad. Read more... |
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New 'aire de service' open in Northern Ireland
Located at The Commons in Donaghadee, the 'aire de services' allows motorhome owners to charge up their batteries, take on fresh water and dispose of waste water. Read more motorhome stopovers news... |
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No parking for motorhomes
Department for Transport approves new sign. Read more... |
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Council approves free stopover in Scotland
Hawick has the first council-approved motorhome stopover in Scotland. Read more... |
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Campsites force price hike at Hayling Island aire
Havant Borough Council are to increase overnight fees at West Beach following pressure from local campsite owners.
Latest news on UK Motorhome Stopovers |
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All the Aires - Spain and Portugal
Vicarious Books have published the second edition of their guide to Spanish and Portugese aires, with 50% more listings than the first edition.
Also included are 33 LPG/GLP autogas stations in Spain and 37 in Portugal.
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New 'aire' opens in Northern Ireland
A new aire, complete with Euro Relais bourne, has opened in Northern Ireland. Read more... |
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St Annes 'aire' opened on 27th April 2012
The legal process to change the car park order has been completed and overnight motorhome parking will be allowed from Friday 27th April until Monday 1st October. Read more... |
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EU roaming solution for mobile phone users
Great news today for anyone who's been stung by high charges when they've tried to use their mobile phone or tablet abroad. Read more... |
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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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 ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR MOTORHOME BUYERS AND USERS
Vicarious Books have just published a completely revised Second Edition of their much acclaimed 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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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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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.
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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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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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Caravan Parking
Whilst some of us might debate about where's the best place to keep our caravans, we'd probably agree that on the highway is one of the least attractive options and on double yellow lines is not only impractical but probably illegal. Read more... |
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