Tabla de contenidos para September 2024 en Campervan

East Fleet Farm occupies a unique location on the shores of the Fleet Lagoon in Dorset. Unwind in the peaceful countryside, or head into nearby Weymouth and enjoy the golden sands of the Dorset coast. Running along the edge of East Fleet Farm is World Heritage Jurassic Coast footpath, making this campsite ideal for sunset strolls along the shore, and stargazing under the dark night sky. Plus, with a variety of pitches available to suit your needs, an on-site restaurant and bar, grocery and camping shop and a play area to keep the kids amused – where else would you rather be? Tell us a little about your site and what it offers visitors East Fleet is set in a beautiful location in Weymouth overlooking Chesil Beach. We have a…

HI I’ve touched on this before, and I always talk about it during my full-time/long-term touring presentation at Warners shows, but in my current situation it has become more evident just how important redundancy is with amenities in your leisure vehicle. If you didn’t see my last column, let me add some context. My husband, Jon, was rushed to hospital while we were working a show in Cornwall. In the blink of an eye, our lives went from working outdoor leisure shows and touring the UK, to my Jon being hospitalised and us finding out he has leukaemia. I came down with vertigo at the same time… what are the chances? Getting back to my point about redundancy; firstly what do I mean? I’m talking about having multiple options for…

The Caravan and Motorhome Club has launched two new summer offers and has dropped its prices on over 1.5 million pitches for selected dates at 60 of its campsites – making them up to 15% cheaper than 2023. The Club continues to offer a price match guarantee on all cross-Channel operators and European campsites as well as partnering with Irish Ferries offering campers travelling further afield a discounted summer fare. Members will now pay a £5 deposit to book any pitch, at any campsite, for any duration. The deposit is refundable if the trip is cancelled 21 days before the arrival date. Campers can also receive £5 off per night on grass pitches at nine of the Club’s campsites on selected dates between September and October 2024. To enjoy this…

Volkswagen has presented the first details of its seventh-generation Transporter – while also revealing a glimpse of the new PanAmericana. “With our seventh Transporter, we have managed to seamlessly follow the classic Bulli DNA,” said Albert Kirzinger, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Chief Designer. He added: “The new Transporter combines a high degree of utility with the distinctively clean and iconic style of Volkswagen design. It is not just the vehicle’s overall lines, but also its individual elements that have become hallmark features of the product line.” These include wheel rims, headlights and tail light clusters. The PanAmericana will be launched with 19in wheels as standard, the first in the history of the series. It features a premium design with a diamond-cut rim and black spoked star. “Even if you covered up…

OLPRO REAR SINGLE SEAT STORAGE Being organised is a bit of a skill, however, it’s pretty darn essential in the confines of a campervan. Never has the phrase “a place for everything and everything in its place” been more apt. You don’t want to set off on the next leg of your adventure to find that campsite book flying off the table where you left it and bonking Buster the dog on the head. And that’s where this handy storage organiser from OlPro comes in. You can either build it into your existing storage needs or use it as an emergency function for forgotten items. Plus, as it’s attached to the back of the cab seats, then this could easily be accessed by the passenger for en route essentials –…

The Lake District is all things to all people – just as popular with outdoor adventure seekers as it is with those looking for peace and quiet. History and literature buffs rub shoulders with fell walkers, while groups of teenagers share campsites with young families enjoying a summer holiday. Keswick lies between the towering presence of Skiddaw’s hills and the serene beauty of Derwentwater. The popular stone and slate-built town of Windermere, and its environs, has lots to offer, including a wide range of shops, eateries and pubs. To get a real feel for the area, take the slow road out of Windermere on the winding A592 Kirkstone Pass before heading down to beautiful Ullswater. ULLSWATER STEAMER No visit to the Lakes is complete without a trip on a famous…

One of my earliest memories is walking beside a river with my grandmother, and her saying, “Don’t go near the edge, the water will draw you in.” I heeded her advice but I've been drawn to watery places ever since. In Norfolk, where I grew up, you are never far from water: the coast, the rivers, the Broads. Although, ironically, I am one of the world’s worst sailors, I am happiest when I can see water. And so it was that some 50 years ago we found ourselves on a CL in Wells-next-the-Sea, looking over the salt marshes. I spent hours watching the tide coming in, floating the small boats lyingrr at random angles on the mud at low tide, and the changing light of that huge sky. The CL…

Cooking inside your campervan is not a lot different to cooking in a regular full-sized domestic kitchen and, with the right set-up, you can replicate almost any recipe. To cook in a ’van, you need to have the correct appliances and utensils, along with proper hygiene and safety considerations. The main differences between regular home cooking and ’van cooking are the added limitations, and hazards. Knowing how to cook in your ’van can make or break your vanlife experience. Get it wrong, and you could end up causing damage to the interior and possibly even a serious accident. You’ll need to learn how to operate your cooking equipment safely, ventilate harmful gases and prevent any lingering odours. The main key point for cooking both inside and outside your campervan is…

The number of new campervans and motorhomes registered in the UK grew during 2023 by almost 600 vehicles as the supply issues that have affected the industry since the Covid pandemic eased. Figures just released show 12,179 campervans and motorhomes were registered in 2023 compared to just 11,596 in 2022. The figures also show that Fiat-based models make up 41.9% of the market, with Ford-based models now making up 26.6%. It is expected the market will continue to grow this year as backlogged orders are cleared and the delivery of new orders returns to near-normal lead-in times.…

The A13-A14 motorway in Normandy is all set to become barrier and toll-booth free, with an automated toll system by December 2024. This system registers vehicle number plates and debits the toll and this will apply to foreign vehicles. There are two options to pay – automatically via a registered debit card using the existing Liber-t toll tag or online following the journey where you can pay for the whole trip. You can also register your number plate and debit card with an online account to automatically debit tolls. There will also be the option to pay for tolls at an approved Nirio network retailer using the vehicle’s number plate within 72 hours of the journey. Similar systems are already in place for the Boulay-Moselle A4 (run by Sanef) and…

BATH CHEW VALLEY CARAVAN PARK Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Somerset BS39 5TZ T 01275 332127 W bathchewvalley.co.uk OPEN All year Bath Chew Valley offers pitches each set in their own little private area, giving an intimate feel. The tranquil location, within 800 yards of Chew Valley Lake and nature reserve, is further enhanced by the car-free touring area (you leave your vehicle in the on-site car park after pitching up). If needed, there’s a local bus service from the village with routes to Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, and the historic city of Bath. All pitches have electric hook-up with hardstanding. Site facilities include individual bathroom suites, accessible facilities, a launderette and dog walking area. For top places to eat you have several options. In the village, Bishop Sutton, is the Red Lion…

I’m standing in the middle of the village of Portmeirion in north Wales. Built by Welshman, Clough William-Ellis, in a project that spanned more than 50 years, it’s a destination that is truly surreal in itself. But it gets even weirder. I’m dressed as a rather formidable character from a 60s cult television series and a game of human chess is in full swing next to me. From colourful capes and boaters to piping-edged blazers, I’m surrounded by others in costume. They, however, are taking this far more seriously than me, who, thanks to Vinted, managed to throw together a themed outfit I was rightly proud of with just a week to spare. My campervan, meanwhile, is parked up in Portmeirion’s motorhome park, packed full of food and a bottle…

COLEMAN 53L COOLBOX CONVOY 55QT We’ve all cast a covetous eye at those heavy-duty Yeti coolboxes, much beloved of social media influencers. Yes, they look cool but, my word, they are expensive! Well, the new collection of coolers from Coleman is the affordable alternative. Robust and stylish, the Convoy range comes in three sizes – with the mid-sized 53-litre version coming in at around half the price of its nearest Yeti equivalent. The lower price doesn’t mean lower quality. In fact, the Convoy’s performance is as good as its looks. As well as being fitted with additional rubber seals that keep your food and drink colder for longer, it includes extra features such as a built-in bottle opener, rugged wheels and rope handles. PRICE £120 CAMPINGAZ STAINLESS STEEL CAMPING KIT…

Malibu, part of the Carthago family, has launched an all-new Genius campervan – a 6.41m-long camper based on a 6m Mercedes Sprinter with a bespoke GRP rear extension that allows for lengthways twin single beds (up to 2m long) to be fitted above a garage, as well as an extra 60cm to be added to the front lounge. The unique garage is accessed via a bespoke lift-up exterior flap and is available with an optional lift-out bike rack, meaning electric bikes can be stored inside the campervan. Malibu calls the new model ‘the motorhome van’ as it says it gives all the benefits and comfort of a coachbuilt motorhome in a campervan that is still compact enough to be used every day. The roomier front lounge has seating for four,…

Marquis Leisure has launched an exclusive campervan range into the UK. The new Panama range, which is built in Peñíscola, Spain, is only available through Marquis dealers. It has been designed with British buyers in mind, with each model built to meet the specific needs of the UK market. There are two models in the range, the P12 is a true multipurpose four-berth campervan with the option of extra travel seats for seven people to travel when needed. The P57 is also a four-berth and comes with five travel seats. Both have a side kitchen with a two-burner hob, 42-litre fridge with freezer box, and a rock ‘n’ roll bench seat, which converts into a double bed (the second double bed is in the pop-top roof). Both are based on…

WATCH THE VIDEO motorhome.ma/review313 GLOBE-TRAVELLER HAS GONE ALL OUT WITH THE SPEC TO JUSTIFY ITS £115K-PLUS PRICE TAG Globe-Traveller was a surprise arrival in the UK at the 2022 October NEC show but even more of a shock was that this premium campervan manufacturer from Poland immediately snatched the Campervan of the Year title (with its Voyager Z) from under the noses of well-known marques. Now, 15 years after the company began, it has added a new Volkswagen Crafter-based flagship to its portfolio to sit above the existing Fiat or Peugeot-based Explorer, Pathfinder and Voyager. The new Falcon comes in two flavours: the long-wheelbase (6.84m) 2Z with a classic rear single bed layout and this rather more unusual 2XS version in the medium-wheelbase van. The appeal of the Crafter (or…