Available from most discount shops and a good buy and very useful for all sorts of applications. Keep cables and … More
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Beer and Wine Tables – Motorhome Traveller
Nick’s Tips #23 – Beer and Wine Tables – Motorhome Traveller Nicks Tip #23 Beer Tables An age old problem … More
Motorhome Tyre Inflation Pressure Advice – TyreSafe
Motorhome Tyre Inflation Pressure Advice – TyreSafe – Promoting UK Tyre Safety and Driver Awareness To check what the recommended … More
How To Deal With Post – Most Common Questions
POST – How To Deal With It – Most Common Questions The most common questions I get asked are – … More
Wine Bottle Storage (returning from Europe)
An easy way to safely store and transport your wine purchases back to the UK is to use the flat … More
Caravan Tyre Sun Protection
Why have a boring old plain cover or a piece of wood when a little more time in cutting and … More
Close Encounters
Having spent the last 10 days in Wales and traveling down many narrow roads i now realise why our motorhome … More
25mm Handy Level
The trouble with having a spirit level in the van means that even on so called level pitches they are … More
Motorhome DIY pros and cons | Advice | Practical Motorhome | Word of Warning
Motorhome DIY pros and cons | Advice | Practical Motorhome When it comes to motorhome DIY horrors, Practical Motorhome’s Diamond … More
Dummies’ Guide to Campervan Essential Equipment | caddy campers
Dummies’ Guide to Campervan Essential Equipment Most seasoned campers will have their essential equipment with them and they are usually … More
Another Motorhome DIY’er
Some excellent diy improvements to a motorhome as well as a lot of travelling tips at http://www.ourwanderer.uk/pagelinks.htm#Links
Stuck in the Mud?
One way to get out of a muddy rut but not sure I could recommend it.
Don’t forget to check your caravan tyres! | Advice | Practical Caravan
Don’t forget to check your caravan tyres! | Advice | Practical Caravan All the high-tech safety gadgets in the world … More
Double sided Velcro Strap
Available in the gardening section of pound shops and very useful to keep in the caravan or motorhome (and with … More
Caravan Tyre Pressure Calculator – TyreSafe
Caravan Pressure Calculator – TyreSafe – Promoting UK Tyre Safety and Driver Awareness * Maximum Technically Permitted Laden Mass, normally … More
Tyre pressure – Caravan Mobile Services – Repairs and services
Tyre pressure – Caravan Mobile Services – Repairs and services Caravan and motorhome tyre pressure should be checked and adjusted … More
Wild Camping Rules, Laws & Etiquette | Motorhome Advice | Freedhome
Wild Camping Rules, Laws & Etiquette | Motorhome Advice | Freedhome Everything you need to know about wild camping in … More
Parking on hills tip
Suggested steering wheel position when parking on hills as extra security against hand brake failure!
Spotting and preventing damp in your caravan or motorhome
Spotting and preventing damp in your caravan or motorhome – Caravan Guard Blog We bring you our top tips on … More
Caravan Security
Caravan Security – The Facts | Lifesure Group Blog With half of all stolen caravans taken from private driveways, you’ll … More
Removing old stickers with WD40
It’s not so much the lubricating properties of WD40 but the solvent in the spray that does the removing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqfyq9zT1mQ&sns=em
Wine Storage back from France
The last 2 trips back from France we used these supermarket cardboard fold up wine bottle carriers to protect our … More
Motorhome Speed Limits
Found this article in a magazine that clarifies the maximum speeds you can legally travel on different types of roads … More
TPMS
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Having experienced a flat tyre a year or so ago whilst traveling on a French … More
Motorhome Dimensions
It’s a useful idea to have a note of your motorhome critical dimensions so when you see bridge heights, road … More
Appliance Amps Chart
A useful little chart I have stuck on the inside of the wardrobe door to give us a rough idea … More
Coat hanger ideas for small spaces
A simple way to squeeze that little bit extra coat hanging space – using a door handle. It needs a … More
Shoe Storage
A useful way to store shoes rather than scattered on the floor and causing a tripping hazard near to the … More
Motorhome Parking places in the United Kingdom
Information on more than 2270 Motorhome Parking places in the United Kingdom The web site that directs you to over … More
Wild Camping Map of UK
Found this website showing motorhome parking across the whole of the UK at http://wildcamping.moonfruit.com/# Picture shows just an example of … More
Winter Preparation
Datasheet-13.pdf http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/AdvicePdfs/Datasheet-13.pdf Alternatively keep using your motorhome during the winter months – but there’s still a lot of things to … More
Gas and Electric Labels
I often struggle to identify the gas taps and electric switches located at the back of the wardrobe especially when … More
1000’s of ideas on Pinterest
Mainly based around the American RVs buy with plenty of good ideas. See https://uk.pinterest.com/explore/rv-mods/
10 day weather forecast
A 10 day weather forecast for the UK can never be taken accurately but only a guideline which changes daily. … More
Mirror Reflectors
Another easy way to highlight the protruding mirror to oncoming traffic especially at night. Mirror collisions can be very expensive … More
Step Highlighters
White reflecting tape available off eBay can be used to highlight the step edges into the van as a safety … More
Rain Alarm
A useful app for your smart phone as it gives an alarm when it is actually raining within 10 miles … More
Water filler loop
Next time you get one of these with your new washing machine either hang on to the old one or … More
Arm rest protectors
The armrests on the drivers and passenger seats probably suffer most from wear, scuffs and grime. Inexpensive protectors that stretch … More
Reverse Polarity electricity supply risks abroad.
When touring abroad from our experience about half the campsites we visited in France had the positive and negative terminals … More
Habitation Air Con Tips
From experience habitation air con will struggle to cool down an already hot van. You need to switch it on … More
Gas Locker Storage
The gas locker on our van is designed to take 2x6kg bottles. On average a bottle lasts us over a … More
Battery Charger Chart
A useful battery charge chart. If the control panel provides a reading in volts then you can be sure that … More
DVSA – Vehicle Recalls
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp Has your motorhome our campervan (or any vehicle) had any recalls. Use the above link to check.
Truma Levelling App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.feo_elektronik.trumaapp&hl=en_GB Truma have a handy app available as a free download to assist in levelling your motorhome (or caravan)
Wi-Fi Hotspot Directory
http://www.hotspot-locations.co.uk/ Another useful website that lists all local WiFi hotspots throughout the UK (and most international destinations)
Mobile Coverage Checker
http://maps.ofcom.org.uk/check-coverage/mobile Another handy website to check the mobile signal for a campsite you may be considering. You may need to … More
Information on more than 2260 Motorhome Parking places in the United Kingdom
http://www.motorhomeparking.co.uk/ Some useful information about where you can our cannot park? Whether you are camping or parking? It is clear … More
Alternatives to using motorway service stations – Just Off Junction
Why pay motorway service station prices – check out alternatives at http://www.justoffjunction.co.uk/
TV Channels At Campsite
http://www.freeview.co.uk/channels-at-your-address If you are a tele addict or don’t want to miss a tv program whilst you are away and … More
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