Travel & Destinations
Best Motorhome Sites in Normandy: A Ferry Away
Normandy is the easiest slice of Europe for UK campervanners. Here are the best bases, from Bayeux to Mont Saint-Michel, and how to get there by ferry.
15 September 20255 min read
Guides & advice
Campervan news, guides & buying advice
Everything we know about buying, owning, maintaining and travelling in campervans, motorhomes and caravans across the UK — written by the Campervan Market team.
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Buying Guides
Step-by-step advice on buying a campervan, motorhome or caravan — what to inspect, what to ask and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
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Models & Brands
Deep dives on the most popular vans — Volkswagen, Fiat Ducato, Swift, Bailey and more — to help you pick the right base vehicle and layout.
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Maintenance & Checks
Look after your van all year round — servicing, damp checks, habitation checks, tyre care, winterising and keeping water systems safe.
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Campervan Life
Living, working and travelling from a van — layouts, storage, cooking, power, family trips and making small spaces feel like home.
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Travel & Destinations
The best UK and European routes, campsites, stopovers and wild-camping spots — planned for motorhomes and campervans of every size.
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Costs & Finance
The real cost of van life — insurance, tax, fuel, servicing, depreciation and finance options, plus honest running-cost breakdowns.
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Selling & Valuation
How to price, prepare and sell your campervan or caravan quickly — great photos, honest descriptions, private vs dealer and negotiating.
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Accessories & Upgrades
Must-have gear and worthwhile upgrades — awnings, solar, batteries, bike racks, comfort upgrades and the gadgets that change van life.
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Costs & Finance
How Much Does a Campervan Holiday Cost? A Realistic Budget
What does a campervan holiday in the UK actually cost? A realistic budget for campsites, fuel, food and the extras you'll forget to plan for.
10 September 20256 min read
Buying Guides
What to Check When Viewing a Used Campervan: A 30-Minute Inspection
A practical 30-minute walk-around for viewing a used campervan — what to inspect outside, inside and under the bonnet, and when to walk away.
8 September 20255 min read
Selling & Valuation
How to Prepare Your Campervan for Sale in a Weekend
A focused weekend of cleaning, checking and small fixes can add hundreds to the price you get for your campervan. Here's the two-day plan.
3 September 20255 min read
Campervan Life
Campervan Toilets and Showers: Options, Pros and Cons
Cassette toilet or not? In-van shower or site facilities? A clear look at the UK campervan toilet and shower options and their real trade-offs.
27 August 20256 min read
Maintenance & Checks
Campervan Water Systems: Sanitising, Winterising and Fixing Leaks
From flushing the tank to chasing leaks and draining for winter, here's how to keep your campervan's fresh water system clean, leak-free and safe to drink from.
18 August 20257 min read
Models & Brands
Fiat Ducato Motorhomes: Why It's the UK's Favourite Base Vehicle
The Fiat Ducato powers more motorhomes than any other base vehicle in the UK. Here's what it's like to live with, what to check and which version to buy.
14 August 20256 min read
Accessories & Upgrades
Campervan Inverters: Running Mains Appliances Off-Grid
Need to run a laptop, coffee machine or hair dryer off-grid? Here's how to pick and fit a campervan inverter without flattening your battery.
14 August 20256 min read
Buying Guides
Buying a Campervan Abroad: Costs, Pitfalls and Import Rules
Buying a campervan abroad can save money, but import duty, VAT, registration and LHD quirks add risk. The full UK import guide.
11 August 20256 min read
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