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The Vale of Belvoir and Rutland provides some wonderful places to really get away and use your motorhome or campervan. We have some great campsites and stopovers for you to visit. With the growing desire to buy a motorhome or campervan in the UK, we have provided some information for you on the website about motorhomes and campervans.

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Motorhome or campervan buying tips.

No doubt it can be a large cash purchase to buy a motorhome or campervan so choose carefully.

Taking a look round to understand what sort of motorhome or campervan is going to be best for you and your family, this takes time, here we try to help you with as much information to help you to make when choosing a new or used motorhome, think of it as a great investment that will be paid back to you by going on holiday without a timetable or agenda or hotel bills. Owning a motorhome means that you can go where you please, when you please no travel agents no flights or hotels to book just up and go.

You know the location booking a camp site is not always essential and you can always just pull over and stay over.

Finding a location to park for the night when ever you want to is not difficult to do. The fact is if you become hungry you can stop and eat.  If you become tired you can pull over and sleep. If the weather is not to your liking then you can choose to go somewhere better. Sounds attractive and easy does it not? Well it is just that easy!  These are just some of the reasons why more and more people are taking control of their leisure time and buying a motorhome or campervan and just making the most of the flexible way to take a short or long term break, a quick decision to go and have that weekend break your new or used motorhome or campervan provides just that.

When selecting the right motorhome or campervan for you and your family get expert advice.

The key to an enjoyable motorhome or campervan owning experience is that the body type and layout suit your needs. It is no good having a small space or the wrong layout for four people if the majority of time there are only two of you going to use it! Once you are decided on how many berths you need then all other considerations will follow, kitchens, microwave, ovens, fridges and storage all need to be investigated. 

Something that looks very attractive in the motorhome dealers showroom may not be quite as good as you think.

Buying the right motorhome or campervan can be a costly lesson if the bed is uncomfortable and you are not comfortable when the rain is pouring down and you are sat inside or you had not considered air conditioning in the living space on that hot Spanish muggy day! You must make sure that there is enough storage on board or that there are enough seats and seatbelts for guests who may tag along. So think about what the motorhome or campervan will have to do to accommodate your personal needs and interests. You may be disabled and therefore the entrance to you van needs to be taken into the consideration, along with being motability friendly.

Leave nothing to chance ask your dealer questions about all aspect showers, water storage capacity, electrics, battery power and how good the reception is from the satellite pack. Is the media pack ok, do you need a stronger Ariel or larger TV can we find the French TV station does the radio work? Also what is the best sat navigation system available? Automatic transmission or manual but more important does it have cruise control? On a three thousand mile journey your foot gets a bit tied cruise control is a must!

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Motorhomes and Campervans. What is the best one and value for money?

What is the best one for you? At Motor Plus motorhomes they like to provide a service to help both new and old customers who ask questions about all sorts of interesting points regarding the use and service of motorhomes and campervans. Only you can in the end choose the right vehicle. However if you need a question that you cannot find an answer for then for that extra help just ring us on 44 (0) 1322 360222 they are here to do just that, help you find the answer to anything motorhome or campervan related!

Is it easy to drive a motorhome or campervan? What licence do I need? Can I drive on an ordinary driving licence?

Motorhomes and campervans are mostly very easy to drive but it does depend on the overall length and width of the model you choose to buy. All new ones have power steering and often have rear sensors fitted and even reversing cameras that are a great help when parking in tight spaces. They are very easy to manoeuvre once you have adjusted to their size in relation to a car.
 
Campervans are more easy than motorhomes due to the size and many are coach built onto modern chassis and are virtually like being in a van or people carrier. One point to remember is that many motorhomes are considerably higher than a standard car so care must be taken. It is a good idea to make sure that bridge you are about to go under is not to low!  Motorhomes weighing less than 3.5 tonnes can be driven legally on an ordinary United Kingdom or European driving licence. 
 
Are motorhomes and campervans economical to run? What is the MPG (miles per gallon)? Diesel. Petrol or LPG?
 
Motorhomes offer excellent performance for their size and weight. The MPG returned varies according to their size, driving style and conditions. However, to give you an idea, you can usually expect approximately 25 mpg from a 2.2 Turbo Diesel 5 berth motorhomes.LPG has to be a good option but again petrol may well be your choice.
 
How many berths do I need? 2,4,5 or 6 berth? That depends on how many passengers you want to travel with you!
 
Choosing the size of motor home or campervan really depends upon the number of people who will be using your motorhome or campervan. Well you may want to be able to take the children and grandchildren with you but may just want to have room for the two of you. The number of berths indicates how many passenger seats are available for people to travel in the vehicle (each fitted with a seat belt that must be used by law) as well as the number of beds. Models come in a choice of:

What layout shall I choose? How big a shower and water tank do I need? Can I fit a microwave oven or dishwasher?

Layouts differ between makes and models of motorhomes and campervans. There are many different campervans and motorhomes to look at you need to go to different dealers and experience for yourself the feel of differing layouts. With European ones you tend to find that more space is provided at the rear for storage as the weather is better they tend to have awnings and live and eat more outside due to the climate. The traditional English lay out tends to go for more lounge space again dictated by the weather when its raining and cold we want to be inside! Most dealers will have the information of the different sizes of water storage or shower capacities and how you can store extra water on board. 
 
The kitchen areas can differ a lot on a motorhome or campervan, the European lay out may not have a large oven.
 
Our European friends tend to cook outside on a barbecue in the sunshine, things like microwave ovens are often built in to the lay out and along with nice neat gas layout and ranges the English motorhome may well have a much larger oven for cooking that Sunday roast! Fridges freezers can be different in size but usually provide enough storage for those extra beers! Again depending on the berth size will also determine the kitchen lay out and size of dishwasher!
 
Can motorhomes be adapted to suit requirements of the elderly or disabled? What is a good modification or extra?
 
Motorhomes and campervans can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Many are suitable as standard and others can be adapted easily. Dealers are happy to advise on and arrange adaptations for customers as well as explain about extras that may help you and for modifications for disabled people and no doubt will explain any VAT exemptions available on new models.
 
What is the best satellite dish for my TV? What media packs for motorhomes and campervans are available?
 
There are many different and best selling portable satellite dishes available in the U.K, most are compact in size and are very easy to use, an ideal satellite dish for mobile use in motorhomes or motorhomes depends on what channels you want to pick up. Sizes of dish can vary and measures 40cm in diameter, and a larger version of 55cm satellite dish and can be used over the whole of Europe. Most dishes will receive all UK TV channels all over England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland and over most of Europe. It tends to be a matter of price to what you can obtain.
 
An extra that is most useful is a leisure battery and the services this can provide are more than helpful on dark nights.
 
Having power will always be a winner when it comes down to extras, a great way to provide electricity when you are away from a mains connection is to have a leisure battery to hand. You can use it to power a range of 12V devices, from lights to toilet flushes and from televisions to DVD players to keep the kids quite! However remember that any of the appliances must be designed to run on a 12V supply.
 
Most commercial and club campsites will offer electric hook-ups but it is always worth carrying a spare socket.
 
Always remember Electricity can be dangerous, especially in the damp conditions. Never under estimate that electricity can be dangerous! A12V battery can give you a nasty shock if used incorrectly. Most camp sites and pitches usually provide a 230V supply, which would power most of the appliances you might use in your home. However many campsites tend to have restricted supplies and most are generally rated at 16A or 10A, sometimes as low as 5A on campsites in Europe and abroad, so you need to be careful what you use to avoid ‘tripping out’ the system on the campsite fowling up the electrical supply can make you very unpopular in the dark hours! 
 
Investigate your options take a generator with you there are many types of petrol and solar generators available.
 
Generators are mostly compact and easy to set up and for just a few hundred pounds you can bring your own power station with you a small one anyway. However, remember that most generators are noisy and there is no better way of annoying your fellow campers than the sound of a generator running all night! Solar Power is now gaining in popularity more accurately photo-voltaic power. A solar panel can charge a 12V battery and keep it charged on those long bright summer days so you are getting power for free!. The panels can be fitted to the roof of a motorhome or campervan and there are plenty of portable panels designed available from dealers. This has to be one of the best sources of power available to use..
 
What do I need to do to participate in the VAT free purchase scheme in the UK? Can anyone disabled apply?
 
If you have a long-term illness or you are disabled, you may not need to pay VAT when you buy a new motorhome. Some models that can also be used as your main car, which may also be exempt from car tax. It is also worth remembering that if you buy your motorhome VAT free, you will also be eligible to VAT-free servicing for as long as you have the vehicle.
 
Disabled Persons the disabled person must be normally or usually dependent on a wheelchair for mobility.
 
Occasional use does not qualify, but HMCE see degenerative conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, which lead to increasing use and dependence on a wheelchair or a stretcher as acceptable. Mobility scooters are not eligible. The immediate carers of disabled people may apply for the relief on their behalf, provided they can satisfy the requirements, as set out in VAT Notice 701/59, to prove the vehicle is primarily for the personal use of a disabled person in their care. HMCE requires suppliers to take reasonable steps to ensure that a disabled person is eligible for the relief. Therefore, participating motorhome manufacturers will require their dealers to follow the recommended procedures in making a supply to a disabled person.
 
HMCE require a vehicle to be permanently adapted to the needs and for the use of a disabled person. Motorhome manufacturers and their dealers will ensure that such modifications will normally include a combination of the following:
The overriding requirement is that the vehicle is visibly and unarguably adapted for the needs and use of the individual disabled customer.
 
Looking after your motorhome or campervan, Do I need a habitation check? What is a habitation check?
 
Annual habitation and damp checks are completed in addition to your vehicle's service to ensure that the living areas are safe to sleep in. They are recommended to maintain the manufacturers warranty of new vehicles and completed to the standard checklist set by The National Caravan Council for its approved workshop scheme. Habitation check for all makes and models of motorhomes and campervans are a good thing to have undertaken by a dealer. Habitation checks look at things like:
What about repairs or servicing? Do motorhomes and campervans need an MOT? What are the service intervals?
 
No doubt having a habitation check for all makes and models of motorhomes and campervans are a good thing to have undertaken by a dealer so having your motorhome or campervan serviced is just the same as a car, your vehicle will need an MOT test to make sure the lights, brakes, steering are safe, most dealers will undertake to do this for you.
 
Visit events in your motorhome or campervan to shows and events no need to think get a ticket on the door and just go.
Large events like air show's, music festivals and motor racing can be enjoyed for whole weekends, or extended week stay over's starting as early and finishing as late as you like at relatively little expense in terms of accommodation. Real-life examples of how a motorhome can enhance your leisure and pleasure are all made available to you on our motorhomes and campervans pages. There is the all-round appeal owning motorhome or campervan owning either facilitates holidays with all sorts of possibilities at all times of the year, from a weekend a few miles away to a year off touring Europe or further a field. Going on spur of the moment shorter trips require vary little planning once you have the right choice of motorhome or campervan it really is possible to just get up and go away to any place you like to mention.

Van conversions, compact, coach built, low profile, A class luxury motorhomes and campervans find out about them.  

Bespoke motorhome manufacturers and coach builders start by taking new and used vans and carrying out convertion's on the bodies of popular chassis like Citroen and Volkswagen (VW) not only adding just windows and extra side doors they convert the roof space with a high fixed roof or pop-up roof, then they have bespoke interiors designed for things like seating, cooking and washing facilities as appropriate for the model being converted. The iconic VW camper still is a sought after vehicle old ones are real collectors vans split sreen 1960 customised can fetch as much as £25,000. Today the T5 VW is one of the best campervan conversions available. Companies like Torbay campers are making works of art from them. While large A class motorhomes with amazing coach built bodies can be as high priced as £250,000! Film star stuff to say the least!

Finance your motorhome or campervan then insure it and get a quote for personal and family travel insurance online.

Flexible finance is available for purchasing your motorhome and insurance quotes are available from most good motorhome dealers and good insurance is available from leading Insurance brokers. Looking for cheap travel insurance? Try here for a quote. If you are buying your first motorhome or upgrading an existing one, after sales and service needs to be available will help you care for it throughout the years to come it helps to know you and your motorhome is in tip top shape there are a network of service agents across the UK to help you with the maintenence.

Before buying have a good look at as many of those companies who specialise in motorhomes and campervans first.

An extension to your normal current car insurance policy may not be sufficient when covering the special needs of your motorhome or campervan. You may find that some motor insurance companies do not seem to always appreciate that the cost of some motorhomes and campervans can be almost as expensive as a house!

However the insurance for a motorhome or campervan can be different to your house insurance and just as an example and a factor to consider, is that some of these motorhomes and campervans do not use normal fuel like petrol or diesle, they run on LPG and therefore there is a different value and risk.

Getting adequate insurance for motorhomes and campervans is essential check all the items for cover on your policy.

Remember is just like an extension of your home and its probable that many of the items you enjoy at home will also travel around with you, things that we use everyday and certainly on our holidays in our motorhome or campervan like laptops, TVs, cash, credit cards, Sat Navs, bicycles, BBQs, the list is endless are a perfect target for thieves and as we all know, many of these items are expensive and sometimes have a personal value as well.

Travelling Europe and beyond are you covered and for how long? Make sure you check the policy for European travel.

Planning where you are going is one thing, however taking your motorhome or campervan on an extended trip to Europe or beyond is another thing then as with any insurance quote, always check the small print to confirm that you are completely covered and particularly check how many days you are covered for per trip because some insurers may stipulate the maximum number of days of cover in Europe. As with a credit card company let them know you are going International ! Contact your insurance company and make sure you have cover for all the time you are away.

Break down cover for all of your motorhomes or campervans take out AA or RAC membership ADAC in Europe?

Now your motorhome or campervan may be well covered by a manufacturer's or dealers warranty, best to check though if you have breakdown cover and relay services while abroad you do not want to be left stranded in the middle of no where or on the busy autobahn get the right insurance for your travel before you go. Make sure your tool kit is up to date and you have your yellow vest and triangle should you stop in a dangerous place. Make a note of the emergency numbers and key them in your phone it could save your life!

Motorhome and camper events and shows have now become very popular family fun days out see you there soon.

There are now at least 25 shows and events up and down the UK every year mainly in the summer months.The shows and events essentially fall into two categories those being large indoor events like the national motor show at Birmingham these types of shows and events cater more for new motorhomes and next year models.

The other events are more weekend get togethers for the motorhome and campervan owner.Usuall starting on a Friday and finishing on Mondays with all sorts of family entertainment available all day and into the night! The showger has an online version that is very imforative and full of dates and show information you will find all you need to know in the Showgoer magazine, which is now published in a digital format and can be delivered straight to your computer's email inbox, is FREE to all visitors who pre-book their camping at a Warners outdoor leisure shows. 

Motorhome shows held at various locations, with dealers selling new and used motorhomes and campervans from their own stands. The shows and events are a great place for you to meet dealers who have a depth of information available for you and you can sit in and view all makes and models on display.

American motorhomes it all began with the Winnebago and thecame the iconic VW camper van.

Owners of these vehicles can use them as a vacation trailer if they want or they can make them permanent homes for that never-ending journey. One of the most acclaimed makers in the motor home industry goes by the name of Winnebago a name linked with USA history roaming the great wide open plains in a style of its own. The whole thing started there! The word / name Winnebago just means a generic expression for a motor home and a bit like the iconic VW camper van it has a following worldwide!

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