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From the land of ‘super-size’ come these mammoth holiday homes on wheels – American ‘Recreational Vehicles’, or RV’s for short.

These motorhomes are typically far bigger than traditional European motorhomes, but what they lack in subtlety, not to mention fuel economy, they more than make up for in space, comfort and luxury. Often including full sized refrigerators and ovens, as well as king sized beds and washrooms with domestic spec fittings, they represent the very best in true on-the-road home comforts.

Traditionally American RV’s have been favoured for long tours or full timing around Europe, but they are now increasing in popularity in the UK and becoming a more frequent sight at holiday parks up and down the country. If you’re looking for a way to travel in the UK or Europe, without leaving your home comforts behind, then an RV could be just the ticket. Continue reading ‘American RV motorhome buyers' guide’ »

One of the first things to decide when buying a motorhome is whether you want a new or second hand vehicle. On the one hand, with a new vehicle you get the feeling of being the first to own it and the safety of a manufacturers limited warranty, on the other hand, a pre-owned model can often be picked up with big savings against list price just a year or so after manufacture.

Everyone’s different, but most first time buyers opt for a second hand motorhome as the financial investment is less – and it gives the chance to find out whether motorhoming suits you without being left out of pocket.

Another initial consideration is your budget. Think about what you would like to spend and also what you are willing to spend as a maximum, this gives you a price range to work within and means you’ll be less tempted to overspend. Continue reading ‘Beginners Guide to Motorhome Ownership – Buying Your First Motorhome’ »