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While we are at home we are usually gearing up for our next adventure in our motorhome, or by other means. This section of our blog updates you on what we get up to between trips.

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Our Search For A Replacement Habitation Window For Our Hymer Motorhome

August 17, 2020
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We cracked the habitation window of our Hymer motorhome. Here's how we sourced (with costs and links) and fitted a replacement.
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Uppertown Farm Camping, by Carsington Water in the Derbyshire Dales

August 9, 2020
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We've nipped out in our motorhome for a four-day long weekend at Uppertown Farm Campsite by Carsington Water in Derbyshire.
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We’re Packing Our Motorhome For A UK Short Break!

July 18, 2020
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Four months to the day that we parked our motorhome Zagan in his storage space, after a blast across Europe to avoid closing borders and states of emergency, we were back in him today. We've been packing for a short break in the UK.
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Camping Municipal at Chateaudun, France

Freedom Folks, Motorhome Travel is Resuming!

July 4, 2020
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It's been over two months since we wrote a blog post asking When Will Motorhome Travel be Possible Again? And now we have the answers folks.
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Kimberley Nottinghamshire

100 Days in Lockdown, Time Flies Slowly!

June 26, 2020
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Today we've been in lockdown for 100 days. We usually like to mark milestones with a blog post, and this one is no exception.
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Motorhome Pitch at Sango Sands Campsite, Durness NC500 Scotland

5 Tips for a Motorhome Staycation

June 13, 2020
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Our top tips for taking a motorhome or campvan holiday staycation in England or Scotland this summer, from renting a van to using a safety checklist.
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Dreaming the motorhome dream? Take action now.

June 6, 2020
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If you dream of going on a motorhome tour, or even selling up and going full-time and living in a campervan, now is the best time to start your planning.
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Practical Motorhome Magazine Cover August 2020

The Motorhome Touring Handbook in Practical Motorhome Magazine

June 3, 2020
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We're really proud that The Motorhome Touring Handbook has been recommended as a must-read book by Practical Motorhome this month.
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The Gradual Return of Motorhome Travel Across Europe

May 23, 2020
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Motorhome travel is gradually restarting across Europe, and a UK holiday might be possible from 4 July 2020 if campsites re-open.
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