The Burford Duo is one of five low-profiles that Auto-Sleepers builds on a Mercedes Sprinter base vehicle. Both it and its Burford cousin provide end washrooms, but unlike the Burford with its French bed, the Duo has two low-level single beds. This i

There is no shortage of great events to gather at with your buddies, so an exhaustive list is not possible. Here are just a few festivals that deserve consideration if you are now looking for some inspiration! ClubFest (pictured above) offers members

To DIY or not to DIY, that is the question! I am a firm believer in ‘Do It Yourself’ and always have been, but with one essential proviso – whatever the job is, it has to be within your skill set. Tackling a technical job without the appropriate know

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Dealer specials – vehicles designed for one particular dealer to sell as new, usually with loads of extra goodies tacked on and all for a competitive price - have been a regular feature in the market for some years. Motorhome dealer specials, it’s tr

Shortage? What shortage? The UK hasn’t exactly been awash with pre-owned motorhomes for sale in recent years, but things aren’t totally bleak. Brownhills (1), which operates the UK’s largest motorhome sales site – its 11.5 acres house a large showroo

The old English folk tune called ‘Country Gardens’, later known as ‘English Country Garden’, dates back to around 1728. It’s a celebration of the marvellous green spaces that are peppered across the country, listing daffodils, roses, snowdrops, forge

Standing guard on the South Downs, the Long Man of Wilmington lacks the surprise value of Cerne Abbas, but is no less imposing. Holding two staves like a pair of walking poles, the 70m-high figure seems to be preparing to stride out over the hillside

The Nightstop Scheme is run by us in conjunction with the Motor Caravanners’ Club (MCC), and the sites are certificated locations (CLs); you don’t have to join any club to use them. You’ll need to ring the relevant site to confirm whether there’s spa

Spruce up your pitch for summer with some cheery festival bunting! This one is 5m in length and made from 100% cotton, and comes in a choice of 10 lively pattern options. Price £19 W boutiquecamping.com Designed in 30 colourways, this smart cutlery s

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5-6 May 2024 Music, circus skills and Morris dancing are just some of the many things to be enjoyed at this traditional Shropshire fair, taking place in the splendid grounds of Clun Castle over the May Day bank holiday weekend. Expect family entertai

Highly regarded, long-established Co Durham-based haulier Siddle C Cook and family had been members of the Caravan Club (now the Caravan and Motorhome Club) since the 1940s. Siddle (reversed to become Elddis) decided to build his own trailer caravan

Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire, was once a hotbed of motorcaravan innovation. At one stage, MCC (Motor Caravan Conversions) used 10 different base vehicles. Most had an elevating-roof. In addition to building conventional canvas-sided vertical-lift or

“The success of our Voyager range was our inspiration for Trekker,” says Swift’s Marketing Director, Jo Mitchell. “So many people want to enjoy the great outdoors, walking and exploring, and the Trekker embodies that spirit of adventure. “As well as

With the increasing popularity of competitive cycling events, such as the Tour de France and indoor track cycling, more and more motorhomers are discovering a renewed passion for bikes. My husband, for example, enjoys competing in triathlons, while I

Of all the safety elements on your motorhome, the tyres are one of the most important. These four hoops of rubber control how your 3500kg ’van behaves on the road and how it stops, corners and accelerates. They lead a tough life, pummelled by pothole

To solve the puzzle, each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9. No single digit can appear twice in any one row, column or 3x3 box Renée Zellweger played which title character in a 2000 Farrelly brothers film, also starring Jim Car

As the old saying has it, ‘the years go fast but the days go slow’ and nowhere is that more apparent than when you’re trying to catch up with friends and relatives. With 52 weekends in a year, it should be easy to align diaries, but fitting in tours

Duration Five nights When Autumn 2023 Why? To discover some of the many historic and scenic sights in this beautiful part of the world It was a blustery autumn day when we arrived at Castle Brake Holiday Park, near Exmouth. Our first impressions were

White Arches, Robinsons and Golden Castle dealerships are all under new ownership, after the collapse of the investment company behind all three. The three firms, all selling caravans and motorhomes, were briefly put into administration in mid-March

I’m writing regarding my continuing concern over the availability of LPG or should I say, the lack of it! My motorhome has an underslung LPG tank. I managed to find a station with supplies when I telephoned two days ago. When I went there today – a 4

///throw.flame.stand (for Roman Baths) Take your pick from Roman-built baths, Georgian architecture or the many artistic and cultural attractions – Bath has it all. A university city, it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the ‘

A new digital border system is set for rollout on all UK/EU borders, which will require a passport scan and a facial photograph every time you cross a UK/EU border, plus the submission of fingerprints every three years. But are motorhomers ready for