Caravan and Motorhome Blog

Did you know the rules regarding towing a caravan or a trailer in the UK are changing? Depending on when your licence was issued these new towing laws may or may not affect you. So read on to make sure you are always legal when you have your caravan in tow.

Autumn 2021 has officially begun, but that doesn’t mean your camping and caravanning must come to an end. Today we bring you some of the most beautiful caravanning pitches that you just have to visit as we welcome in this colourful and cosy time of year.

Come down to Westpoint in Exeter between the 16th and 19th of September 2021 and you’ll be in for a treat. Appletree Exhibitions and Shows are holding their end-of-summer motorhome and campervan show. Guests can come and browse some of the newest and most sought-after motorhomes, campers, and caravans, plus loads of accessories that can take your camping experiences to the next level.

With staycations being so popular amongst us in the UK this year, I think we can confidently say there will have been no shortage of camping mishaps. Perhaps you’ve seen one… maybe you’ve had one… well my friends look no further than this very blog for everything to avoid when it comes to camping or caravanning.

Whether you are a complete novice when it comes to caravanning, or a seasoned camper you will love the new six-part series hitting Channel 5 this Friday (6th August 2021) airing at 8pm. Motorhoming with Merton and Webster follows an unlikely camping duo – Paul Merton (“Have I Got News for You”), and his comedian wife Suki Webster as they try their hand at motorhome living.

Both brakes and bearings are extremely important parts of your caravan – bearings keeping you moving, and brakes stopping you when you need to. So, keeping both of these parts of your caravan well looked after and properly maintained is vital for the safe running of your caravan.

With more electric and hybrid cars on the road than ever before, and this number being set to grow exponentially into the future there are a lot of questions to answer regarding their capacity to tow.

Every caravan should be regularly serviced - whether it’s brand new or getting into its old age, you can easily tell the difference between a caravan which has been looked after, and one that hasn’t.

When towing a caravan (or anything for that matter) behind your vehicle it is essential that it is loaded correctly. The loading of your caravan will have a big impact on it’s towing characteristics when you’re on the road.

Caravans are particularly susceptible to overheating in the summer months if they aren’t cooled properly. For the most reliable and effective way of cooling your caravan, most campers will opt for a caravan air condition system.