Motorhome & Caravan Links

A useful collection of UK motorhome, campervan and caravan resources, including travel blogs, insurance options, hire companies, repair directories and accessory installation specialists. Whether you are buying your first motorhome, planning a trip, maintaining a caravan or upgrading your leisure vehicle, these links are a good starting point.

Travel Blogs

For route ideas, campsite inspiration and practical touring advice, these UK motorhome and van-life blogs are worth a look:

Wandering Bird
https://www.wandering-bird.com/
Practical motorhome travel guides, road trip planning and touring tips.

Winterised
https://www.winterised.com/
A useful blog for motorhome travel, winter touring and practical ownership advice.

Winterised on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/winterized
Motorhome and winter touring videos.

The Urban Motorhome
https://www.theurbanmotorhome.com/
Motorhome travel ideas, urban stopovers and real-world touring experiences.

Ending Up Anywhere
https://www.endingupanywhere.com/
Personal motorhome travel stories and inspiration for life on the road.

Motorhome Insurance

Motorhome insurance is different from ordinary car insurance because it needs to account for the vehicle itself, built-in equipment, personal belongings, European travel, storage, security and sometimes breakdown cover. Always compare policy details carefully, especially mileage limits, contents cover, windscreen cover, named drivers, European use and security requirements.

Useful places to compare or research motorhome and campervan insurance include:

Motorhome Insurance
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
Our own motorhome insurance page with useful information for owners.

Caravan and Motorhome Club Motorhome Insurance
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/insurance/motorhome-insurance/
A well-known club option designed around motorhome and touring use.

Camping and Caravanning Club Insurance
https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/insurance/
Club Care can help members find specialist cover for motorhomes, caravans, campervans and tents.

Comfort Insurance
https://www.comfort-insurance.co.uk/
A specialist motorhome and campervan insurance provider.

Safeguard Motorhome Insurance
https://www.safeguarduk.co.uk/motorhome-insurance
Specialist cover for motorhomes, including options such as European cover and personal belongings cover.

Lifesure Motorhome Insurance
https://www.lifesure.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/
A leisure insurance broker offering motorhome policies through a panel of insurers.

Before choosing a policy, check whether your motorhome is stored at home or in secure storage, whether you plan to travel in Europe, how many miles you expect to drive each year, and whether accessories such as awnings, solar panels, satellite systems, bike racks or security devices need to be declared.

Motorhome Hire

Hiring a motorhome or campervan can be a good way to try the lifestyle before buying. It also helps you learn which layout, berth size, bed arrangement and driving size works for you.

Useful motorhome hire resources include:

Motorhome Hire
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/motorhome-hire/
Our own motorhome hire page for people looking into renting before buying.

Camplify
https://www.camplify.co.uk/
A peer-to-peer motorhome and campervan hire platform with local owners across the UK.

Just Go
https://www.justgo.uk.com/
A large UK and Ireland motorhome hire company.

Practical Motorhome Hire Guide
https://www.practicalmotorhome.com/advice/hiring-a-motorhome
A helpful guide covering what to ask before hiring, how to choose a rental company, insurance checks, deposits, handover and first-trip advice.

Before booking, check the insurance excess, driver age rules, licence requirements, mileage limits, pet policy, breakdown cover, security deposit, what equipment is included, and whether you are allowed to travel outside the UK.

Motorhome Repair Centres

For servicing, habitation checks and repairs, it is usually best to start with an approved workshop or a recognised dealer/service centre familiar with leisure vehicles. Motorhomes and caravans include gas, electrical, water, heating and bodywork systems, so a normal garage may not be suitable for habitation work.

Useful repair and servicing links include:

Approved Workshop Scheme
https://www.approvedworkshops.co.uk/find-approved-workshop
A UK-wide directory for approved caravan and motorhome servicing workshops, including fixed and mobile workshops.

NCC Consumer Advice
https://www.thencc.org.uk/consumer-advice/consumer-information/
Useful consumer information from the National Caravan Council, including links to schemes such as AWS, CRiS, VIN CHIP and Towcheck.

NCC Find a Member
https://www.thencc.org.uk/find-a-member/
A searchable directory of NCC members, including leisure vehicle businesses and service providers.

When booking repairs or servicing, ask whether the workshop handles your make and model, whether they can carry out habitation checks, damp checks, gas work, electrical testing, warranty servicing and insurance repairs. For newer vehicles, check that using the workshop will not affect your warranty.

Installation Centres

Motorhome and caravan accessories should be installed carefully, especially anything involving roof penetrations, gas, electrics, solar panels, lithium batteries, inverters, alarms, trackers, reversing cameras, satellite systems, air conditioning or levelling systems.

Useful installation specialists and resources include:

RoadPro
https://www.roadpro.co.uk/
A well-known supplier of motorhome, caravan and leisure vehicle products, including off-grid, 12V/24V, levelling, solar and installation-related equipment.

Van Bitz
https://vanbitz.com/
A long-established motorhome security and accessory installation specialist, now operating under WattGuardz.

Approved Workshop Scheme
https://www.approvedworkshops.co.uk/find-approved-workshop
Many approved workshops can also advise on servicing, repairs and some accessory work.

Before booking an installation, ask whether the installer has experience with your vehicle type, whether the work affects warranty, how roof fittings will be sealed, whether electrical equipment is compatible, what documentation you will receive, and whether the installation needs to be declared to your insurer.

Useful Internal Links

Motorhomes for Sale
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/motorhomes-for-sale/

Caravans for Sale
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/caravans-for-sale/

Campervans for Sale
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/campervans-for-sale/

Motorhome, Caravan Parts & Accessories
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/motorhome-caravan-parts-accessories/

Solar Power
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/motorhome-caravan-parts-accessories/solar-power/

Leisure Batteries
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/motorhome-caravan-parts-accessories/leisure-batteries/

Satellite Systems
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/motorhome-caravan-parts-accessories/satellite-systems/

Camera Systems
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/motorhome-caravan-parts-accessories/camera-systems/

Air Conditioning
https://www.motorhomes-and-caravans.co.uk/motorhome-caravan-parts-accessories/air-conditioning/