Practical Motorhome

COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER TOP 10

My grandmother always used to say: “Anticipation is half the pleasure,” and she was, as usual, quite right.

This adage is never more true than when you are looking forward to another fine season of touring, and all of the great experiences and enjoyment that will bring.

And for many of us, what really enhances that sense of anticipation and excitement is the planning and preparation. Do this early (at your leisure) and you can avoid lots of last-minute stress, and even save yourself some money.

Now read on to discover our top 10 tips for perfect planning!

1 Clean your motorhome’s exterior

Your vehicle might be looking just a little down-at-heel after a winter in storage, so why not set aside a day to give it a really good spruce-up?

Starting outside, soak the motorhome with a low-pressure hose (don’t use a jet-washer on the accommodation area, because it can penetrate window seals and might damage the graphics). This will soften up any grime.

Next, choose a quality motorhome cleaner/shampoo and sponge it onto the surfaces, giving any black

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