This weekend however, we decided to test out how sporty the Auto-Trail V-Line Sport 635 really is.
In this week's blog we look at how the Tribute performs for a family that is considering entering the motorhome market. We took the "Diaz" family, Mum Reina, Dad Tomas, Son Leo (11) and Daughter Sol (8) to Camp Bestival in Dorset for 4 days of family festival fun.
A story on mobile cocktail business, Fancy Flutes and why they've been causing quite the stir at various UK events.
An enormous fire has ripped through 160 caravans causing £1 million in damage at a site in Somerset
Cheshire's largest caravan dealership, Leisure Sales, has unveiled its brand new online accessory store
According to a poll, Bailey caravans and Auto-sleeper motorhomes are the most popular vehicles for first time buyers
Manufacturers Swift Group is developing a new £8 million purpose built modern manufacturing facility at its headquarters in Cottingham, Yorkshire
It has been less than a week since the end of the Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham and it seems Travelworld are not stopping when it comes to displaying their luxury motorhome to the masses.
Travelworld are unravelling some exclusives next month in Stafford
Recently two major companies within the caravan and motorhome have come together to help boost sales and memberships respectively. Last week, just before the NEC Motorhome and Caravan Show, it was announced that the UK caravan, campervan and motorhome manufacturer Adria is now offering a year's free membership to the Caravan and Motorhome Club to all customers who purchase a new vehicle.
This week I got the chance to catch up with the Broad Lane Leisure team to find out a bit more about the company and what they are displaying at the show. I actually found out a couple of things that I had no idea about, which is what makes meeting dealers at the NEC so great.
The October Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC is a one stop shop for all things touring and has everything from pop up ice buckets to bus sized motorhomes. One section that gets larger each year is the camper vans so we catch up with one company who can customise a camper from the ground up.
Letting your van pay for itself and generate you extra income seems like a no brainer, especially with the off season well and truly in force. We caught up with the Camplify team at the NEC to get some hints on getting away in winter and how you can monetise your leisure vehicle.
The world of technology is an ever changing one and the caravan world is moving along with it. As the world of on demand, automation and entertainment technology moves in leaps and bounds Oyster stay up to date and innovative to provide you with the easiest TV set up on the market.
With so many offers and services provided by the Caravan and Motorhome Club you really can take any holiday you want and do it exactly your way.
Best-selling caravan manufacturer with a group incorporating Sprite and Sterling brands
One of the best known names in the industry, Bailey of Bristol is the oldest caravan manufacturer in the UK.
Over the last fifty years Elddis has built up a reputation for building great value tourers and motorhomes.
In 3 short days we will be heading up to Birmingham to get a head start on all the attractions and displays at this year's Motorhome and Caravan Show at the Birmingham NEC. With so much to do and see what should you be looking out for?
Each year it seems festival seasons gets bigger and bigger. More events, bigger names and a lot more space for campers to rest after a day on their feet. Another aspect that is on the rise is the leisure vehicle's presence. Would you use your motorhome or caravan for a weekend at a music festival?
It is almost that time of year again where we shed a tear as start to empty the caravan in preparation for it's winter hibernation. Our checklist is ready and our cleaning bucket is full as we went the winter period once more and prepare the vans for winter storage.
The met office has issued a yellow weather warnings and warned of harsh winds with some areas experiencing extreme flooding. Make sure you do not let this incoming weather damage your home away from home both onsite and in storage.