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7 Typical Mistakes Beginners Make When Camping in a Motorhome

There’s so much to plan, organise and keep in mind before your first outing with a motorhome. Despite all the instruction manuals and checklists, there are always a few mistakes (that can happen to anyone, beginners and experienced campers alike!) that can spoil your holiday. You’ve worked hard, and you deserve a lovely holiday, so we don't want anything to keep you from enjoying your camping adventure to the fullest. That’s why we’ve put together this list of seven of the most common mistakes that beginners make as well as some tips from camping experts.

Beginner's Knowledge

10 Tips for Your First Winter Camping Trip

Looking for adventure and want to know what it’s like to go camping in the winter? There’s no time like the present: The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are heading towards freezing — Perfect conditions for winter camping! To make sure your first snowy camping holiday isn’t a flop, we've put together a list of the most important tips.

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Camping with Kids: The Complete Packing List for a Family Holiday

Everything is more exciting with kids, and bringing little ones along can turn camping into a real adventure (again). It’s not unusual for new parents to panic a bit when preparing for their first trip with their child in tow: What do we need? Are we sure we haven’t forgotten anything? Did you pack the teddy bear? … Our family holiday packing list is specifically designed to ensure a smooth start to your trip when you go camping with young children.

Camping guides

Camping guides

Camping on the Cheap: 8 Easy Ways to Save Money While Camping

Camping is one of the most affordable ways to go on holiday. Even so, the cost of leisure activities and living expenses can accumulate in a blink of an eye without you even knowing where that money went. To help make sure your holiday won’t cost more than necessary, we’ve put together this list so you know where you can save on your next camping trip.

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Travelling with Pets in Europe

A camping holiday is practically made for dog and cat owners — where else could your beloved furry friend get so much fresh air? Only a little bureaucratic business stands between you and international adventures with your four-legged friend: The European Pet Passport is obligatory for all pet owners who plan on bringing their pet on a trip abroad. In this article, we’ll tackle all the important questions you may have about the blue passport.

Beginner's Knowledge

Beginner's Knowledge

A Beginner’s Guide to Winterising Your Camper

For many campers, the touring season ends when the leaves on the trees begin to change colour, and the temperatures start to sink. You should winterise your motorhome before the first frost, around the end of October at the latest, so it’s sure to survive the colder seasons unscathed. It’s no easy task, and we’ve put together this checklist for you to make sure you don’t forget anything.

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Tips for Your First Holiday on a Campsite

Are you craving adventure? Do you dream of finally revelling in freedom by spending your holidays in a tent or camper? Are you sick of lacklustre hotel rooms and breakfast that ends at 9 A.M. sharp? Then head to the campsite and let your camping adventure begin! We’ve put together a few tips to guarantee your first holiday on a campsite is a breeze. The best part about it all? You can personalise your trip to suit your wants and needs because camping is what you make of it!

Beginner's Knowledge

A Beginner's Guide to Camping Toilets

Touring in a motorhome or caravan has plenty of upsides: You can support yourself and be spontaneous when deciding where to spend the night. To truly make this type of travel a first-class experience, you’ll want to have a toilet on board. And to make sure that you’re fully prepared for your first trip, we’ll explain how the emptying and cleaning process works and everything else you might need to know about cassette toilets.

Beginner's Knowledge

A Beginner’s Guide to Water Tanks

For many campers, always being able to have your own kitchen, shower, and toilet with you in a motorhome is a real luxury! When the level indicator on the wastewater tank is red, and the freshwater supply is running dry, though, it’s time to head to the next motorhome service station. Don’t worry, though! You'll empty your motorhome’s wastewater tank and fill your freshwater tank in the blink of an eye. Here, you’ll learn all you need to know about filling and emptying the tanks.