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Motorhome towbars explained: what you need to know before getting one fitted
It’s a fact that some of the most interesting toys can be found on the end of a towbar. From motorbikes to speedboats, canoes and racecars, adding a motorhome towbar to your ‘van can open up all manner of exciting hobby possibilities. Even if it’s only adding a couple of ebikes or some extra storage.…
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“This does not represent a ban on motorhomes or campervans”: new parking restrictions implemented at Eryri National Park
Eryri National Park has introduced new time restrictions, running from 10pm to 3am, at 11 of its car parks where the effects of unauthorised overnight stays were found to be the most apparent. Also known as Snowdonia, Eryri National Park is a popular touring destination. However, while acknowledging that many ‘van owners act responsibly, the…
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The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: Manhattan Motorcoaches Tardis (2001-2003)
Despite the moniker, Manhattan Motorcoaches was not based ‘over the pond’ in New York, but in Bedfordshire. Some of the principals were from racing driver Mark Blundell’s close family. The idea of a UK-sized `van with a slide-out was formulated during many perambulations up and down the Formula One teams’ trackside hospitality units. When it…
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With a roomy layout and good exterior-access storage, an Auto-Trail Comanche can be a tempting used motorhome
The Auto-Trail Comanche has gone up in the world over the years. It first appeared in the 1980s as a front-lounge, sub-6.0m, Bremen Merc-based coachbuilt. It had a serious growth spurt for the 2009 model year, changed underpinnings, gained an additional rear axle, underwent an interior refresh, and then joined A-T’s premier Frontier Range. More…
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The Swift Trekker motorhome range: an overview
The Swift Trekker motorhome range launched at the start of the 2026 season. The three-model line-up is designed for more adventurous touring, and comes on a Ford Transit base vehicle with a Ford Trail bumper and grille. The introduction of these low-profiles meant the rugged looks seen in the campervan line-up of the same name (which…
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Motorhomes over six metres long to be banned from Falls of Falloch
Motorhomes which are over six metres in length will be banned from parking at the Falls of Falloch visitor site in the Stirling area of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Easy to reach from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park was Scotland’s first National Park and allows visitors…
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Auto-Sleepers appoints new dealer in Cheshire
Auto-Sleepers has appointed Cheshire-based Yourstyle Leisure as an official dealer. The latest appointment from Auto-Sleepers, which produces campervans such as the Active FG635 and motorhomes such as the Nuevo EK Plus, follows the recent announcement that the manufacturer would also be represented for the first time in Northern Ireland through Camper Ni. Located in Northwich,…
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Essential checks on motorhome electrics explained
One of the most common questions that we get asked when doing Q&A sessions at motorhome shows has to be about motorhome electrics and it always feels a little like Groundhog Day whenever these issues pop up. Electrics often fill people with fear, and thoughts of vast auto electrician bills and hours spent hunting out…
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The 7 best motorhome sites in Cornwall 2026
The best motorhome sites in Cornwall offer the perfect base for exploring the beautiful and vibrant sights of this evocative and picturesque region. When you’re planning a tour, you’re going to want to choose the best motorhome site in the UK to pitch up at to get the most from your getaway – and a…
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Family-run campsite in Cornwall awarded AA five-star rating
Silver Sands Holiday Park, a family-run Cornish campsite in the Lizard Peninsula, has been awarded a Five-Star rating by the AA. It has proved to be a successful few weeks for Silver Sands, which was also voted the best motorhome site in Cornwall in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2026, taking the Regional Winner’s crown…