Motorhome Links

We hope you find something of interest in our collection of links to motorhome related websites. We check that these links are still valid on an irregular basis, so if you find any that don't work please let us know so that we can remove them. Similarly, if you know of, or own, a site that you think should be listed here please let us know!

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General Interest

A Motorhome on Tour An excellent site, with advice & hints, and over 900 pictures of France & Spain together with much useful information.

ACSI Camping Card The discount card for the early and late season, 1332 participating camp sites in 19 European countries

Autocaravanas A Spanish motorohome discussion group - mainly in Spanish but messages in English are accepted.

Autoroutes French Autoroute website (English section) - includes details of charges

Brian's Autohomes Wanderer site Lots of useful info here - servicing the Peugeot 1.9D, a cheap reversing camera, satellite reception etc....

British Bus Conversion Website The online resource for people who want to convert a bus or coach into a motorhome or live in vehicle.

Camping Car en Liberté French site, with very poor English translation available, and obscure navigation, but some useful pages & links including a couple of on line guides to the Aires de Service and a listing of French fairs & festivals

Camping Cheque Low season discount scheme: Stay on top quality sites (3,4 and 5 star) for just £9.95 per night. Choose from 401 sites in 18 different countries.

Cuppa500 Australian site, includes amongst other things, a diy fit out blog of a 7 metre bus

DIY Motorhome Site run by insurers Caravanwise as a resource for self builders

DriveArchive Did you ever wonder what happened to your treasured vehicles after you sold them? Or indeed who owned them before you? Well this site attempts to help you find out.

Dudger's Self Build Diary Interesting account of a self build conversion of a Mercedes 612 box van

Free Solar Energy Useful article on solar panel and battery selection from this solar panel supplier

Gocaravanning An independent site packed full of useful information and links for both caravan and campers

Jon's Home Page DIY fit-out of a Renault Master and subsequent trip diaries in that, and it's replacement, a new Lunar Fivestar

Kampenwagen Gazz's conversion of an Iveco Daily into a coachbuilt motorhome plus loads of info and technical stuff...

Katsika About the author's Arca motorhome, also recommendations of places to stay and eat in Europe

Motorcaravan Sites An informal review of European motorcaravan stop-overs and caravan sites

motorhome.com Canadian site, claims to be a complete motorhome & RV Directory.

Motorhomefacts An online motorhoming forum and community site, subscription required for parts

MotorhomeFun Another online discussion forum, subscription required for parts.

Motorhome Lifestyle A thought-provoking look at the motorcaravanning lifestyle, with tips, memories and links

Motorhomes Australia Information, links, forum and live ChatRoom for motorhome and campervan owners and enthusiasts

MotorHomeSpecs Online specification resource for motorvans over 10 years of age

Motorhoming France Subscription-based site with information for motorhomers visiting France

Outermotive Stunning Classic VW Camper Hire, VW Camper & Beetle Sales, Workshop Services, Parts & Products. Based in Warwickshire

Pete & Wendy' Pages Pete & Wendy's information pages for the less able, including European travels with a motorhome

Prepaid Wireless Internet Useful Wiki with information on international prepaid mobile internet access usinge the mobile phone networks

Sahara Overland featuring travel news, travellers' reports, country information book reviews and other resources

SandS' - Talbot Express Motorhome Pages Lots of useful info for owners of the old Talbot Express, Fiat Ducato and Citroen C25 based motorhomes. Some repair parts available, plus workshop manuals on CD

Silvicamp Links page has hundreds of links to world wide camping/caravanning websites

Small Motorhome Camping Information on camping with a small motorhome, includes Romahome and general camping information

Still Stoked Useful tips on old camper vans and how to survive the colder months, and stories from the experiences of the Still Stoked team on the road.

Stone Leisure Shows The Shepton Mallet & Stratford Motorhome Shows, and the Outdoor Leisure Show at Shepton Mallet

T4 Camper Online community for VW T4 owners and enthusiasts, forum, and online based magazine

Trip Truck Primarily a chronology of the ‘Trip Truck’ project; which is the ongoing transformation of an ex NATO 4 x 4 truck into a mobile home.

Unimog into Campervan Describing the conversion of an ex-military Mercedes Unimog U1300L into an expedition campervan

Travel Stories & Blogs

99 Days to Panama An Exploration of Central America by Motorhome

Ageing Overlanders Bill and Penny Howe's worlwide travels in a 1974 Mercedes Benz 206D

Biotruck Expedition Attempting to drive around the world emitting less than 2 tonnes of CO₂, and discovering how other people are cutting their footprint.

Europe by Camper Adam and Sophie's blog about travelling Europe. Included country guides, equipment and import advice

Explore europe in a campervan Simon and Lucy document their adventures whilst taking a year out to travel around Europe in a campervan.

Daisy Draper - My life and other stuff Daisy's experiences of fulltiming and life in the UK and Europe

Do Your Dream Ryan and Mel's campervan adventure, a personal diary/blog of adventures covering our trips Europe in a campervan. Lost of useful info too.

Glen Swatman Since January 1997 travelling the world full time with husband Steve. Either buy and sell and motorhome in chosen country or back pack.

Hobohome tales and photographs from the circumnavigation of the Australian continent in a converted bus

Iran UAE Oman Tour A 2002 - 2005 tour with a 4x4 Mercedes camper, including Syria, Jordan and Egypt as well.

Jefferson Campervan A Canadian couple's travels with their campervans in North America and Europe

Landyman From Glossop to Canberra - and back again

Living in a Motorhome Living In A Motorhome - Forget The House, Poll Tax, Water Rates and TV License... I'm Off!

Living with a Motorhome Family blog of touring with a Ci Carioca

Magbaztravels Images, logs and published articles generated by 18 years of travel, mainly by motorhome and bicycle, but also motorbike and walking boots, bus, train, truck, plane and hire car. An excellent resource.

Malaysian Campervan Journey A Malaysian campervan owners blog

MattSarah.eu Matt & Sarah’s blog of their journey across Europe in their motorhome over 20 weeks during the summer of 2007

Overlandy Ed and Sue's adventures through South America in their trusty Land Rover aka The Weasel.

Peter's Paragliding Nomadness Wandering around Europe in a Romahome looking for the perfect place to throw himself off a cliff.

Phil & Angie - Footprints Worldwide travels with a Iveco camper

RVing in China An account of a trip in a hired motorhome through Yunnan and Tibet in 2007

Sandy goes to Africa A record of preparation and travels from England to South Africa by Land Rover in 2009
Sandys Travels A record of preparation and travels from England down to Australia and New Zealand by Land Rover

Silk Route Motorcaravan Club The English name for the French motorcaravan club l'Association Camping-Cars sur les Routes de la Soie et du Monde. The club specialises in overlanding by motorhome to China and other exotic destinations.

Soultravelers 3 A US family's world travels, including an RV tour of Europe

Teamcyprus Blog: Derby to Cyprus and back

The Geezers American Adventure Blog of a UK couple's 12 month trip.

The Long and Winding Road Follow (and join) Huw, Rosie and their converted Land Rover Forward Control 101 on their voyage around the UK, across Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East and possibly beyond...

There and Back Again Mick and Mo's account of their ongoing 3 year driving trip around the world in a Motorhome.

Travels with Papillon An American couple's extensive travels in Europe after shipping their motorhome from the USA.

VillageChick Travel stories of 13 years living in a truck/motorhome from far flung independent drives to Asia, Africa and Europe. Also views on social and political issues threatening our health, freedoms and well being.

WTTW A family of six convert a bus and start a two year journey around the planet (well, Europe anyway...)

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Publications

Autobooks Direct a wide range of specialist auto books and manuals including the Peter Russek 'Pocket Mechanic' series

Bordatlas A book listing over 1600 Stellplätze (overnight parking places) in Germany (in German)

Motorhome Trails Produce a series of travel guides for motorhomes & campervans giving details of free places to park or camp. Portugal is the first to be published.

Travel Vans Reference book for any owner, or potential owner, of a . Caravan . Motor Caravan . RV . 4x4 . Expedition Vehicle . Boat

Vicarious Books Publisher and stockist of aires, stopovers, camperstop and campsite guides for Europe. Also a range of other motorhome related titles

Satellite TV & Radio

Astra Official Astra website, details of all available channels, footprints etc

Astra2D Unofficial site intended to help those living outside the Astra 2D footprint, by providing news, information and advice on reception

DigitalTourer aim to be a one-stop shop for all motorhome entertainment/satellite needs and a source of touring knowledge

Lyngsat Comprehensive site with information on worldwide satellite services, this link is to the European section

Satellite for Caravans The definitive site for setting up satellite systems in caravans and motorhomes - excellent!

Campsite Listings, Service Points and Overnight Stops

A.C.U. Useful lists of service points and overnight parking places in several European countries

CamperClubNederland This club-site contains more than 400 campersites to stay in The Netherlands (in Dutch)

Campingcar - A comprehensive directory of UK camping and caravanning sites with location maps and links for full information.

Camping France On-line search of over 11,000 campsites, also on-line ordering of guides (in English)

Camping.info details of over 23,000 campsites in Europe, users can enter their own ratings.

Dansk Autocamper Forening Danish Motorhome Association's listing of motorhome stopovers in Denmark, Google map and details of each stopover

Caravan Sitefinder UK Sites directory for touring caravans, caravan holiday homes, motorhomes, tents, trailer tents, cabins.

Fermines.com Spanish site listing 'wild' camping places in Spain (in Spanish)

Eurocampingcar.com Useful site, in French, with details of Aires de Service throughout Europe

FurgoVW Spanish campervan group, link is to a Google map of stopovers, aires and sites (in Spanish)

Green Onion German scheme, similar to France Passion. Stay on farms etc free for 24 hours

Katsika A personal site listing good eating places that the author has found in Europe together with convenient local stopping places or campsites

Motorhome Parking A useful site giving details of parking facilities for motorhomes in all UK Council areas

Park Holidays UK 25 caravan holiday parks in south England from Devon to Suffolk offering caravan holidays & static caravans for sale

Pitchup.com users can search through over 5,000 campsites and holiday parks in the UK and Ireland

PTL Useful on-line guide to French 'aires'. clickable map with details and photos (in French)

Safe Nights Ireland Club with a network of overnight locations in Ireland for motorhomes, plus discounts at some campsites

Scottish Camping Comprehensive directory of campsites and caravan parks in Scotland

Tourismo Itinerante Italian site, including listing of service points and parking areas throughout Europe (in Italian)

UK Campsite Finder Complete detailed directory of camping and caravanning sites in the UK

Vicarious Books Publisher and stockist of Aires, stopovers, camperstop and campsite guides for Europe Also a range of other motorhome related titles

Wohnmobil Stellplätze Very comprehensive listing of stopover locations and cappings for motorhomes throughout Europe, includes lat & long and postcode information as well as basic info on the facilities available at each location. Presented as a text file, for easy conversion into a variety of formats.

Insurance and Finance - specialists in motorhome insurance or finance

Alessie Dutch company specialising in countries not covered by a normal Green Card

Campbell Irvine Specialist insurers for contries not covered by a normal Green Card

Clubs

American RV Club The American RV Club is run by the members for the members - The Friendly Club

GEM Italian Owners Club for owners of all Italian built motorhomes including Granduca, Elnagh, Mobilvetta, AutoRoller and Itaca

Roma Club for owners of motorhomes and caravans manufactured or sold by Island Plastics Motorhomes

Suntreckers Britains largest naturist camping club with nationwide rallys every weekend. All genuine naturists welcome, tenters, caravaners, motorhomers.

Talbot Owners Club and Forum Talbot Express Campervan/Motorhome Owners Club & Forum (Peugeot J5, Citroen C25 & Fiat Ducato models)

Manufacturers and converters

Blue Juice camper conversions, specialist in converting VW T4 transporters, based in Glasgow Scotland

Cambee specialise in converting the VW T5 Transporter to create a campervan tailored to your lifestyle. Based in Newton Abbot, Devon.

Eden Custom Campers Offer a number of customised campervan solutions including a day van, a tailored surf van, a campervan built for 2 or 4, and any other customised set up you can think of.

Luce Conversions Small bristol based workshop serving the southwest, good quality affordable motorhome conversions built in any vehicle

Overland Vehicles East Anglia based specialist overland and expedition vehicle builder

SC Sporthomes Designers and manufacturers of high end motorhomes for the sport and leisure industry, from Mercedes Sprinter panel van conversions to articulated double deck race team support vehicles

South West Camper Conversions VW T4 & T5 conversion specialist, providing full conversions on new vehicles or customers own vehicles as well as helping customers wanting to do DIY fits

Sussex Campers specially designed campervans, converted by hand and customised to your requirements

Sales listings and Dealers

Caravan Searcher Online Classifieds for Caravans, Lodges & Motorhomes for sale and hire

Dukes RV Specialist importer of Californian sourced American RV's, Motorhomes and Pick up Trucks

Ikonic Campers Small motorhome retailer in North Lincolnshire, specialising in A Class Hymers

Motorhome Market Free Ads National online listing for motorhomes for sale, free to advertise for 30 days. Motorhome accessories for sale ads too.

Motorhomes.co.uk used and new European and American motorhomes, plus motorhome rentals

Oak Tree Motorhomes Nottingham. One of the largest motor home dealers in the UK, located at a purpose built 3 acre site with lots of parking, over 100 motorhomes for sale at any one time

Outback Motorhomes Outback Motorhomes offer custom-built campervans for purchase and Hymer motorhomes for rental.

RVSales Motor Homes, Caravans, Folding Campers, Trailer Tents, Tents, Campsites and Services

Select First Motorhomes, Campervans and RV Sales, Accessories, Finance, Rental & Hire, and Guaranteed Buy Back

Sussex Campers sales of specially designed campervans, converted by hand and customised to your requirements

Travelworld used and new American and European motorhomes, plus motorhome rentals.

VW Camper Sales specialise in all quality used Volkswagen camper vans including the popular Westfalia, Kombi, Carthargo and Caravelle models

Westcroft UK RV dealer - agents for Coachmen, Damon & Allegro. Wolverhampton

El Monte RV Recreational Vehicles (RVs) campers, motorehomes for sale and rental (USA)

Precision Motorhomes specialise in the rental and import of American rv products, c class, a class motorhomes, fifth wheel trailers and travel trailers (UK)

Stateside Tuning RV accessories and RV vehicle sales based in Gloucestershire (UK)

GPS & Satellite Navigation

Active GPS GPS in-car navigation, speed camera detector, handheld navigation, marine navigation - Garmin, Navman, Magellan, TomTom, Snooper, RoadPilot and Origin from ActiveGPS.co.uk

MobileValley Vehicle installations including satellite navigation / stolen and recovery tracking / dvd multimedia / speed camera detection systems / hands-free kits

PocketGPS Website dedicated to GPS hardware, software and mapping tools. Useful forum section

Equipment, Services & Repairs

A23 Engineering Suppliers of Eberspacher air and water heaters for motorhomes, calorifiers, also repair and service all makes of diesel/petrol heaters

A & E Services Independent Hymer trained technicians offering a full range of quality services to motorhome owners throughout the u.k

Amperor in-vehicle electronic equipment: LCD TVs, DVD players, voltage stabilisers, inverters, DC-DC converters, etc

ARC Systems suppliers of hard to find spares, either new or second hand, for Carver water and space heaters, as well as other makes

AutoMarine Diesel Services A comprehensive repair, parts and exchange service on all types and manufacture of diesel fuel injection equipment

B and B Motors Independent caravan and motorhome workshop, specialising in the service and repair of caravans and motorhomes of any size

Brigade Electronics Vehicle reversing systems including reversing alarms, camera systems, broadband sound reversing alarms

Broadview Blinds - Main importer for all Omnistor motorcaravan accessories into the UK.Awnings, Top Boxes, Bike racks, Safari Rooms, Omnivent, Omnistep, Omniladder etc.

Carfi supply and fit a wide range of motorohome and caravan equipment, including satellite Tv, Power systems, solar panels and battery charging, Rear view cameras and reversing sensors, Navigation units and double din DVD, 12 Volt 7in1 Tv systems, security and tracking.

Camptotal On-line ordering of motorhome accessories from the Netherlands, at European prices

Caravan Engineering Service and repair of all types of motorhomes, caravans and trailers

Chameleon Direct Suppliers of hands free car kits, gps vehicle tracking systems and speed camera detector equipment.

Cheshire Caravan and Motorhome Services Motorhome services and repairs offering a full range of services, fitting, repairs, spares and full servicing for both motorhome, RV and caravan owners.

Delfin Designs specialise in parts and conversions for the older Talbot Express/Fiat Ducato/Citroen C25 vans

Eberspacher Diesel fired heating
Espar Eberspacher's US site with technical manuals available in pdf format for download

J.A.C Campers Supply Quality Accessories, Equipment and Spares for Camper Vans, Motor Homes, Caravans, Boats, & Horse Boxes

Kits-n-Bits Hands free and in-car communications, sat nav, in-car audio, Tracker, vehicle security, satellite dishes, etc

Leisure Cleaning Machines The Motor Scrubber MS1000 is a powerful, lightweight cleaning machine that quickly and effortlessly cleans all areas of your caravan or motor home and many other major cleaning task.

LCS Leisure Suppliers of a large range of 12 and 24v equipment for motorhomes, caravans, race trucks, and boats

Leisuretech Services Solar Panels, Satelite systems, Fiamma products, Navigation systems. Mobile fitting service throughout the UK.

Leisure Vehicle Cleaning Northern Ireland Mobile service specialsing in the cleaning of motorhomes, tourers, boats and static caravans. Also provide a maintainence and parts service

Motorhome Monster Motorhome, campervan and caravan products, based in Scotland NEW!

Nereus Alarms Manufacture and sell LPG and narcotic "sleeping-gas" alarms for motorhomes

NoiseKiller Acoustics Noisekiller UK have custom designed kits available for car, motorhome and 4 x 4 vehicle soundproofing

Outdoorbits On-line sales of motorhome & caravan accessories, camping gear, outdoor & leisure equipment

Redvers Carry out MOTs for all vehicles from cars to the largest American RV. Large workshop, spray and service facilities

Spray Insulation Spray-Insulation Limited supplies Handi-Foam DIY Spray Foam Insulation kits for do-it-yourself Insulation projects.

Sylmar Services Shropshire based, offering mobile gas, electrical and plumbing services for motorhomes, caravans, boats and domestic properties.

TribalUK.com In car satellite navigation, many other quality electrical goods, delivered free of charge

Vanbitz A family owned business supplying and fitting a wide range of motorhome equipment including Strikeback alarms, VDO, Neta, Camos, Kathrein, Sterling Power, Alden, Avtex, Dometic, Webasto, etc

Waudbys A family run business specialising in the retail of quality camping and caravanning equipment.

Western Automotive bodyshop and accident repair centre based in South Wales. Repair and paint coachbuilt motorhomes and offer a range of services, general maintainance and repairs, custom and repainting, structural modifications and accident repairs.

All Seasons Campervans Australia - offer a range of campervans and motorhomes that are economical and easy to use.

American Motorhome Rentals American RVs for a day for a film or tv shoot, a weekend for an event or music festival, or a week (or more) for a self drive holiday.

Aussie Campervans Offer campervan hire, motorhome rental and 4WD campers throughout Australia

Autorentals Wests Luxury Motorhome hire - Based in Rainham Essex - Hiring 2-6 berth luxury campers.

Autosleepers Australian motorhome hire, 2 to 6 berth Campervan and Motorhome rentals in Sydney, just twenty minutes from the airport

Better Than Camping New motorhomes for Uk and European hire, based in the Midlands

Bunk Campers Budget campervan hire, ideal for off the beaten track exploring of Ireland

Carefree Motorhomes Specialist Hymer motorhome hire based in Newark for camper van holidays in the UK and Europe.

Casavan Offer a fleet of luxury motorhomes and campervans for hire in Turkey .

Comfy Campers Campervan hire for weekends breaks, family holidays and festivals. Situated in the Cotswolds just off Junction 9 of the M5 (Tewkesbury)

Cornish Campers family run business based in North Cornwall that will provide an unforgettable VW camper hire experience

Discovery Budget Campervans cheap and low cost campervan rental hire to budget travellers and backpackers. Rent a campervan and tour from Auckland to Christchurch and explore New Zealand

East Coast Campers Classic VW camper hire to UK & Europe with Unlimited mileage. Check availability and book online

Easy Hire Motorhomes 2-7 berth motorhomes available for hire in the UK & Europe, fully inlcusive rates.

Excel Motorhomes UK based, offering hire in New Zealand from a selection of companies

Explore Europe Motorhomes Located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and offer a full UK wide delivery / collection service

Freeline Motorhomes Motorhome rental, campervan hire, motorhome hire and campervan rental services in UK.

Hippie Camper Australia Campervan Rentals for traveller who wants to hit the road on a budget and style. Locations located in each major eastern capital of Australia and one way rentals are always welcome

Lakes Vehicle Hire based in the English Lake District with 4 and 6 Berth Motorhomes for hire

Lazee Dayz UK and European Motorhome Hire / Rental. A large range of motorhomes for hire at depots in Derby and Edinburgh as well as at various collection points around the UK.

Motorhome City A UK-wide selection of of privately owned and commercial hire motorhomes

Motorhome Planet Motorhome hire, motorhome travel guides and motorhome conversion information

Motorhomes Direct MotorhomesDirect.co.uk - The UK's largest motorhome hire network. 'Buy to Let' motorhomes and ex rental motorhomes also available, plus a 'Rent out your Motorhome' scheme for owners.

MotorhomesUK Fully equipped motorhome hire in Yorkshire and the rest of the UK

Outermotive Stunning Classic VW Camper Hire, VW Camper & Beetle Sales, Workshop Services, Parts & Products in Warwickshire.

Oyster Motorhomes A small, family-run business offering you a unique motorhome hire experience. Located in Bristol, less than three miles from the M4/M5 junction

Rainbow Camper Hire Classic 1970s VW camper vans for self-drive hire holidays. Based in Keswick, Cumbria

Scarper Motorhome Hire Family-run company based in Penwortham, near Preston, serving the whole of Lancashire and the North West

Scenic Getaway Based in Romford East London, near London City Airport, with Motorhome hire available throughout the UK, from depots based in Dereham, Derby and Edinburgh

South West Camper Hire Luxurious motorhomes, and classic or modern style VW camper vans to hire in Devon

Street Campers A family run Volkswagen (VW) campervan hire and rental business based in a small village just outside of Southend-On-Sea
in Essex

Tilshead Caravans Based near Salisbury & Stonehenge, caravans and motorhomes for hire within the UK and Europe

Viva Campers Campervan hire from Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Sidney, Perth

VW Weekender Based between London and Brighton on the mainline railway, fully equipped, 2003 imported VW Camper van for hire for weekends, festivals, continental travel.

Rather than list individual ferry companies, here are a couple of portal sites: