Straight-talking campervan guides

A compact modern Piaggio Néo Campeur camper van parked on a UK driveway in warm evening light, showing its short overall length.

New & Noteworthy

Piaggio Néo Campeur at around €70k: what a shower, heated cabin and 88L tank in 4.73m really mean

A compact camper that reportedly packs a shower, a heated cabin and an 88-litre water tank into just 4.73 metres, for about €70,000. Here is what those numbers actually mean when you live with them.

A compact pop-top VW California parked next to the taller, longer high-roof VW Grand California on a gravel driveway in evening light, showing their size difference.

Campervan Buying Guides

VW California vs VW Grand California: which one actually suits you?

Arthur9 min read

An honest, detailed comparison of Volkswagen's two factory campervans, the compact pop-top California and the larger Grand California, including how they're shaping up for 2026 and 2027.

An Eriba pop-top touring caravan with its roof raised, parked beside a car on a grassy UK campsite pitch in warm evening light.

Campervan vs Motorhome

Is an Eriba caravan the sensible alternative to a campervan or motorhome?

Arthur7 July 202610 min read

Eriba's little pop-top caravans have a cult following for good reason. We weigh the real pros and cons of towing one behind the car you already own versus buying a campervan or motorhome, and explain who each option genuinely suits.

A compact Citroen Holidays pop-top campervan with its roof raised, parked on a UK driveway in warm evening light.

Campervan Reviews

Citroen Holidays review: the honest take on Citroen's compact camper

Jasper7 July 20268 min read

A clear, honest look at the Citroen Holidays, the compact pop-top campervan built on the SpaceTourer. What it does well, where it compromises, and who it really suits.

A modern Ford Transit Nugget pop-top campervan with its roof raised and side door open, parked on a grassy UK campsite at golden hour.

New & Noteworthy

Where is the new Ford Nugget? An honest UK update for buyers

Arthur29 June 202610 min read

People have been waiting for the next-generation Ford Nugget since the new Transit Custom arrived. Here is what we honestly know about timing, plus a fair look at how it stacks up against the VW California and Citroen Holidays.

A modern Adria Supertwin high-roof panel van campervan parked on a misty UK campsite on a cold winter morning with frost on the grass.

Campervan Reviews

Adria Supertwin 600 SPB review: the winter camping question, and the truth about diesel Alde heating

Leo28 June 202610 min read

An honest look at the Adria Supertwin 600 SPB as a year-round panel van, why its Alde wet heating matters for cold-weather touring, and whether Adria really are the only brand offering diesel-powered Alde.

A modern Malibu panel-van campervan with all-wheel drive parked on a damp grassy upland pitch at golden hour, mud on its lower bodywork, hills behind.

New & Noteworthy

Malibu Genius Performance 4x4: the off-grid Mercedes 4x4 camper, and what it costs

Felix28 June 202614 min read

The Malibu Genius Performance 4x4 takes a Mercedes Sprinter, adds factory four-wheel drive and a serious off-grid package, and stretches the body for a clever rear-bed-over-garage layout. Here is the honest, detailed picture: the real spec, what the 4x4 and off-grid labels actually buy you, the weight and licence catch, and the UK price.

A modern VW Grand California Dune motorhome with sand-toned two-tone paintwork parked on a quiet UK coastal campsite in golden evening light.

New & Noteworthy

VW Grand California Dune: it's coming to the UK, with the spec, the 4x4 option and a worked price estimate

Arthur28 June 202622 min read

The desert-styled VW Grand California Dune is confirmed for the UK, with order books expected later this year. Here is the honest, detailed picture: exactly what the Dune adds, the optional 4MOTION four-wheel drive, the 600-versus-680 layouts (no, the long one doesn't have bunks), the weight and licence catch, and a properly worked estimate of the price.

A modern white panel-van campervan parked on a grassy coastal pitch in warm low evening sunlight, with long shadows on the gravel.

Design, Layout & Living Space

What is the best colour for a campervan? The honest answer

Felix24 June 20268 min read

A practical look at campervan colours: which ones run cooler, hide dirt, hold value and stay safe on the road, and why that moody all-black look is harder to live with than it looks.

A long modern white panel-van campervan parked in a quiet British coastal car park at golden hour, its full length stretching across the frame.

Campervan Buying Guides

6m vs 7m campervans: why we need more well-designed 7m models

Arthur24 June 20269 min read

A clear, honest look at what an extra metre of campervan really buys you, where the 6m sweet spot wins, and why genuinely good 7m layouts are harder to find than they should be.

Interior of a modern campervan showing rear seats mounted on aluminium floor tracks, with one seat lifted to reveal the locking rail, lit by daylight through open rear doors.

Design, Layout & Living Space

Seats on tracks: why American campervans slide and remove them, and UK ones usually don't

Rowan24 June 20269 min read

American adventure vans often have rear seats that slide, lock and lift out on floor tracks. UK conversions usually feel more fixed. Here's the honest reason why, and what you can actually get over here.

An open campervan electrical cabinet showing a lithium leisure battery, DC-DC charger, control display and inverter neatly wired on plywood, lit by warm daylight.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

Campervan electric systems: how to judge a good one

Leo24 June 202610 min read

A plain-English guide to reading and reviewing a campervan's electrical setup, from leisure batteries and solar to DC-DC chargers and inverters, so you can tell a genuinely good system from a flashy spec sheet.

Open side door of a modern campervan revealing an installed electrical system with leisure battery, fuse board and control panel, lit by evening light.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

The best campervan electrical systems, explained honestly

Leo24 June 202610 min read

A plain-English guide to what makes a campervan electrical system genuinely good, from leisure batteries and charging to inverters and safety, with honest setups for different ways of travelling.

Motorhome Layouts & Berths

Carthago chic c-line T 4.9 LE: how a 7.5m Sprinter motorhome fits a full-size fixed bed for two

Felix24 June 202610 min read

A close look at the Carthago chic c-line T 4.9 LE, a 7.5m low-profile motorhome on a Mercedes Sprinter base, and the layout thinking that lets two people have a proper fixed double bed without giving up the living space.

A large modern white A-class motorhome parked on a quiet grassy UK campsite pitch in warm golden-hour light.

Motorhome Reviews

Rapido 8096dF: an honest look at this island-bed A-class for UK touring couples

Arthur24 June 202610 min read

A clear-headed guide to the Rapido 8096dF, a large island-bed A-class motorhome, and whether its layout, weight and running costs really suit a UK touring couple.

A modern white Rapido A-class motorhome parked on a quiet gravel pitch in low golden evening light, with dewy grass in the foreground.

Motorhome Buying Guides

What €125k French A-class build quality actually buys you: the Rapido 8096dF as a case study

Arthur24 June 202610 min read

A clear, honest look at what your money buys at the premium end of French A-class motorhomes, using the Rapido 8096dF to explain construction, insulation, payload and the things that quietly justify the price.

A modern white camper van parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch with a rooftop air-conditioning unit visible, in warm afternoon light.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

Campervan air conditioning: the honest UK guide for motorhomes and vans

Leo24 June 202611 min read

A practical look at whether air conditioning is worth fitting to your van, the real pros and cons, the main types, what it takes to run off-grid, and which system suits which budget.

A 1980s Karmann Gipsy coachbuilt VW T25 motorhome with an over-cab bed parked on a quiet British campsite in warm evening light.

Retro & Classic Campers

The Karmann Gipsy: the rare coachbuilt VW classic worth knowing

Rowan23 June 20267 min read

The Karmann Gipsy is a rare coachbuilt classic: a 1980s VW T25 turned into a proper little motorhome by the famous Karmann coachbuilder, complete with an over-cab bed and a shower. Here is its story, what it is like, and what to check before buying one.

A coachbuilt motorhome on a frosty British campsite at dawn with its side storage hatch open, surrounded by mist and frost-covered ground.

Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems

Heated storage and double floors: the cold-weather feature checklist for motorhome buyers

Leo22 June 202629 min read

A clear, honest guide to the features that actually keep a motorhome usable in a British winter, from double floors and heated storage to insulation, freeze protection and the standards worth checking before you buy.

Sunlit campervan interior with a large open rooflight and side window letting daylight onto a lived-in seating area with cushions and a mug.

Design, Layout & Living Space

Natural light in a motorhome: how rooflights and windows transform van living

Felix22 June 202630 min read

Light is the quiet thing that makes a van feel like a home rather than a metal box. Here is an honest, detailed guide to rooflights, windows, glazing and placement, with real UK numbers and the trade-offs nobody mentions.

A compact Hymer Grand Canyon S camper van with a raised pop-top roof parked on a gravel pitch in the British countryside at golden hour.

Campervan Reviews

The new Hymer Grand Canyon S 600 Xperience: an honest, in-depth look

Jasper22 June 202626 min read

A thorough, plain-English guide to the Hymer Grand Canyon S 600 Xperience: what it is, how it drives, what it costs to own in the UK, who it suits, and where it falls short.

A 4x4 campervan parked on remote moorland at golden hour with its side door open, showing a lived-in interior with heating and a battery setup.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

Off-grid for real: what 100Ah lithium and Alde heating get you in a 4x4 van

Leo22 June 202626 min read

An honest, detailed look at what a single 100Ah lithium battery and an Alde wet heating system actually deliver in a 4x4 campervan, with real UK figures, day counts, and the mistakes that catch people out.

A white Italian A-class motorhome parked on a gravel pitch at a UK campsite in golden evening light, with an open door and a chair beside it.

Motorhome Buying Guides

McLouis explained: the Italian budget A-class and whether it suits UK buyers

Arthur22 June 202629 min read

McLouis builds affordable Italian A-class and coachbuilt motorhomes that turn up at UK dealers more often than you might think. Here is an honest look at the brand, the ranges, and whether the value adds up once you account for the realities of British ownership.

A large French A-class motorhome with a panoramic windscreen parked on a British driveway in warm evening light.

Motorhome Buying Guides

Rapido explained: who builds these French A-class motorhomes and how they reach UK buyers

Rowan22 June 202630 min read

A plain-English guide to who Rapido actually are, how their A-class motorhomes are built in France, and the real route they take to a UK driveway, including right-hand drive, dealers, costs and the things worth checking before you buy.

A coachbuilt motorhome built on a lowered Mercedes Sprinter chassis, parked on a quiet country lane in warm evening light, seen from a low side angle.

Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems

The Hymer SLC chassis explained: what the Super Light Chassis changes for ride and handling

Felix22 June 202624 min read

SLC is Hymer's Super Light Chassis, built on a front-wheel-drive Mercedes Sprinter with a lowered double floor and independent suspension. The piece explains the low centre of gravity, payload and handling benefits, and the front-drive traction trade-off versus rear-wheel-drive Sprinter conversions.

A large premium semi-integrated Hymer motorhome parked on a quiet rural UK pitch in golden evening light, with an awning out and chairs beside the door.

Motorhome Buying Guides

What £166k really buys in a semi-integrated Hymer (and who it's actually for)

Arthur22 June 202623 min read

A semi-integrated Hymer at around £166k sounds eye-watering, so here is an honest look at where that money actually goes, what you get, what you don't, and the kind of owner it genuinely suits.

A large premium coachbuilt motorhome parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch in warm evening light, with a chair beside it and open countryside behind.

Motorhome Buying Guides

Frankia explained: the German premium marque and whether UK buyers should look

Arthur22 June 202624 min read

A clear, honest guide to Frankia, the German premium motorhome maker, what it builds, how it differs from mainstream brands, and whether it makes sense for a UK buyer driving on the right side of the road.

A modern motorhome parked on a frosty winter campsite at golden hour with warm light glowing from its windows.

Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems

Built-in WiFi and Alde heating: are connected, winterised motorhomes worth the premium?

Leo22 June 202625 min read

Connected, winterised motorhomes cost more up front. We look honestly at what Alde wet heating and factory WiFi actually do, what they cost to run, and whether the premium pays off for how you really travel.

A modern white coachbuilt motorhome parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch in golden evening light with its side door open.

Motorhome Buying Guides

Frankia goes (relatively) affordable: the NOW range explained for UK buyers

Arthur22 June 202628 min read

Frankia built its name on premium, heavyweight motorhomes. The NOW range is the brand's attempt to reach a wider audience at a lower starting price. Here is what that actually means for UK buyers, with honest detail on layouts, weights, servicing, and the real numbers.

The rear bedroom of a motorhome with two single twin beds, soft daylight, duvets and a book on the side shelf.

Motorhome Layouts & Berths

Twin beds vs island bed: which motorhome layout really suits UK touring couples?

Arthur22 June 202627 min read

An honest, detailed look at the two most popular motorhome bed layouts for couples, with real UK figures, daily-living trade-offs, and how to choose the one that fits your touring style.

A Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 campervan parked on a muddy rutted track beside a hillside campsite in soft evening light.

Campervan Buying Guides

Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 campervans: do UK buyers actually need all-wheel drive?

Arthur22 June 202618 min read

The Sprinter 4x4 has a loyal following and a real price premium. This is an honest look at what all-wheel drive actually does, who genuinely benefits, and who is paying for traction they will rarely use on UK roads.

A compact white Malibu camper van parked on a grassy UK campsite at golden hour with its side door open showing the wooden interior.

Campervan Reviews

Malibu Van first class two rooms: an honest, in-depth review

Jasper20 June 202626 min read

A long, honest look at the Malibu Van first class two rooms camper van: the clever bathroom trick, the build quality, the real-world running costs, and who it actually suits in the UK.

A large A-class motorhome on a frosty winter pitch at dawn with a warm-lit interior and an Alde wet heating radiator panel visible inside.

Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems

Alde wet heating in A-class motorhomes: what 'Arctic Comfort Plus' really buys you

Leo20 June 202624 min read

A plain-English guide to how Alde wet central heating works in A-class motorhomes, what the various 'Arctic' or 'winter' comfort packs actually add, and whether they earn their cost.

A hand reaching to tap a glowing touchscreen control panel mounted on the wall inside a modern motorhome, with soft daylight and lived-in interior detail.

Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems

Touchscreen control panels in motorhomes: genuinely useful or a gimmick?

Leo20 June 202623 min read

Touchscreens now run the lights, heating, water and power in a lot of new motorhomes. We look at what they actually do well, where they let you down, and what to check before you trust your weekend away to a glass panel.

A modern Volkswagen Multivan parked on a UK driveway at golden hour while a person inspects the front of the van.

New & Noteworthy

The 2027 VW Multivan facelift, explained for UK campervan buyers

Rowan20 June 202623 min read

Volkswagen has revealed a mid-life update for the Multivan, and it matters more to campervan fans than a quick news hit suggests. Here is the honest breakdown of what changed, what it means for the California, and whether it is worth waiting for.

A white Italian-styled coachbuilt motorhome on a Fiat Ducato base parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch in warm evening light.

Motorhome Buying Guides

Etrusco explained: who really builds these budget Italian-styled vans, and should UK buyers care?

Rowan20 June 202624 min read

Etrusco vans look Italian and carry a friendly price, but the story behind the badge is more interesting than the brochure lets on. Here is who really builds them, what you actually get, and whether UK buyers should pay attention.

A person sits in a campervan's open side door reading a motorhome magazine with a phone and mug nearby on a driveway in evening light.

Motorhome Buying Guides

Should you read the magazines or trust the forums? Motorhome research, honestly

Rowan19 June 202622 min read

Magazines, forums, YouTube, dealer chats and owner groups all tell you something different. Here is how to use each one well, spot the bias in all of them, and build research you can actually trust before you spend a lot of money.

A couple and a salesperson inspect a white coachbuilt motorhome on a UK dealership forecourt in soft morning light, with more motorhomes behind.

Motorhome Buying Guides

Why dealer networks matter when you buy a coachbuilt motorhome

Arthur19 June 202623 min read

A coachbuilt motorhome is a big purchase, and the dealer behind it shapes years of ownership. Here is an honest, detailed look at why the network matters, what good service really means, and how to judge it before you sign.

A classic Auto-Sleepers panel-van campervan parked on a gravel forecourt in front of Cotswold stone buildings in warm evening light.

Campervan Buying Guides

Auto-Sleepers history: the British marque behind the panel-van conversions

Rowan19 June 202625 min read

The full story of Auto-Sleepers, the Cotswolds firm that has been building campervans and motorhomes since the 1960s, and what its heritage means if you are thinking of buying one.

A modest, well-used motorhome parked on a quiet UK campsite at golden hour with an awning, folding chairs and a small camping stove.

Costs, Running & Reality

Motorhoming on a budget: the real ways to cut costs without cutting trips

Martha19 June 202626 min read

An honest, detailed guide to spending less on motorhome life without staying home, from cheaper park-ups and smarter fuel use to insurance, maintenance and clever kit choices.

An Auto-Sleeper motorhome parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch in evening light with its side door open and a chair and boots beside the step.

Motorhome Buying Guides

Auto-Sleepers buyer's guide: which model suits which kind of trip

Arthur19 June 202624 min read

A plain-English walk through the Auto-Sleepers range, from compact panel vans to A-class motorhomes, matched honestly to the kind of trips you actually take.

A blue panel-van campervan parked in an empty car park on an overcast autumn day with bare trees behind.

Campervan Buying Guides

When is the best time of year to buy a campervan or motorhome in the UK?

Arthur19 June 202624 min read

Prices for campervans and motorhomes rise and fall with the seasons. Here is the honest, month-by-month picture of when to buy in the UK, and why timing is only part of the story.

A compact white coachbuilt motorhome with an overcab bed pod parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch at golden hour, side door open with chairs outside.

Motorhome Reviews

Swift Trekker 594 review: a full-size family coachbuilt for UK touring

Jasper19 June 202629 min read

An honest review of the Swift Trekker 594, a full-size four-berth coachbuilt motorhome about 7.85m long on the rear-wheel-drive Ford Transit, with a fixed rear island bed, centre washroom and a 3,500kg category B weight.

A part-finished campervan interior with raw birch plywood panels, insulation and adhesive tubes laid out, lit by bright daylight through the open side door.

Van Life How-Tos

Building a low-VOC campervan: the honest guide to safer materials

Leo19 June 202628 min read

VOCs are the invisible fumes that come off glues, foams, plywood and finishes inside a hot van. Here is how they affect you, why a truly zero-VOC build is almost impossible, and the off-the-shelf materials that get you genuinely close.

A new Renault Master van converted into a campervan, parked with its side door open on a quiet UK campsite in soft evening light.

New & Noteworthy

Ahorn campervan conversions explained, and will they reach the UK on the new Renault Master?

Rowan19 June 202627 min read

Ahorn builds its entire range on the Renault Master, and from summer 2025 its all-new Master range of around nine motorhomes and two campervans is produced in series by the Erwin Hymer Group. UK right-hand-drive availability is still unconfirmed, so this is an honest look at what Ahorn build and how British buyers can get one.

A campervan on a sloping grass pitch with one front wheel raised on orange plastic levelling ramps in evening light.

Campervan Kit & Gear

Campervan leveling options: what's best, what's best value, and what should you choose?

Leo19 June 202624 min read

A plain-English, in-depth look at every way to level a campervan or motorhome on a sloping pitch, from £20 ramps to fully automatic hydraulic systems, with honest UK prices and advice on which one actually suits you.

A Lock'n'Level levelling ramp and chock being placed under a campervan's front wheel on a gravel campsite pitch in soft evening light.

Campervan Kit & Gear

Lock'n'Level review: a great little tool, and why a smart 'Pro' version makes sense

Leo19 June 202627 min read

An honest review of Lock'n'Level, the British inflatable air levelling system: you drive onto a tough air bag and inflate it with a 12V tyre compressor to raise each corner, and a valve holds the level. It covers how it works, the range, the real pros and cons, who it suits, and the case for a smart 'Pro' version that reads the angle for you.

A vintage Volkswagen Westfalia camper with its pop-top roof up and side door open, parked on a grassy campsite in warm evening light.

Campervan Buying Guides

An in depth history of Westfalia: the firm that built the campervan we picture

Rowan18 June 202623 min read

From a village blacksmith in 1844 to the camper conversions that defined a whole way of travelling, here is the long, honest story of Westfalia and how it shaped the modern campervan.

A compact Westfalia Sven Hedin campervan parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch at golden hour with its sliding door open showing the interior.

New & Noteworthy

Westfalia Sven Hedin 50 Years Edition: what the anniversary van actually offers

Felix18 June 20266 min read

The Westfalia Sven Hedin 50 Years Edition is the anniversary version of Westfalia's near-six-metre panel-van camper, built on the MAN TGE. It has a fixed high roof, a fixed transverse rear double bed, a separate washroom with toilet and shower, and a full kitchen, and stays under 3,500kg for a category B licence. It is a self-contained van for two rather than a small, easy-to-park camper.

A modern white electric campervan parked at a quiet UK campsite, connected to a charging point during golden-hour light with countryside behind.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

Are electric campervans ready yet? The honest 2026 picture

Felix18 June 20267 min read

A clear, no-spin look at where electric campervans actually stand in 2026: real range, charging, weight, cost, and who they suit right now.

A campervan's under-seat leisure battery and wiring exposed in an open electrical bay, lit by warm evening daylight at a UK campsite.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

Campervan leisure batteries: AGM vs lithium, sizing and real UK running costs

Leo18 June 202627 min read

A plain-English guide to choosing between AGM and lithium leisure batteries, working out the size you actually need, and what each option really costs to run over the years you own a campervan.

Inside a campervan at dawn with thermal blinds fitted over the cab windscreen and side windows on a frosty morning.

Campervan Kit & Gear

Campervan thermal blinds: the cure for cold nights and wet windows

Martha15 June 202625 min read

Thermal screens keep a campervan warm on a frosty night, cool in summer, and free of streaming condensation, and the cab and the pop-top are where you win or lose that battle. Here's the full guide to internal, external and magnetic thermal blinds, with honest pros, cons and prices.

An off-road camper trailer towed behind a 4x4 parked on a gravel track across open British moorland at golden hour.

New & Noteworthy

Will ARB make a campervan? Why it builds trailers, not vans

Oliver15 June 202625 min read

ARB already makes almost everything you'd put in an adventure vehicle, and in 2023 it built its first one. So will the Australian 4x4 giant ever make its own campervan? Here's the honest answer, the truth about the Earth Camper, and why a trailer is not a van.

A modern VW California camper van parked alone in a coastal car park during golden-hour evening light, with the sea and a headland behind.

New & Noteworthy

VW California 2027: what's real, and what's just hype

Oliver15 June 202625 min read

Everyone's talking about the 2027 VW California, but what's actually confirmed? Here's the honest picture: the facelift that's really coming, the electric one that isn't (yet), the platform confusion cleared up, and how to tell the solid facts from the spy-shot speculation.

A campervan with its side door open and a mesh flyscreen fitted across the opening, parked on a campsite in warm evening light.

Campervan Kit & Gear

Campervan flyscreens: the £40 option vs the £500 one

Arthur15 June 202625 min read

Flyscreens are the difference between sleeping with the door open on a warm night and being eaten alive by midges. Here's the full guide to campervan flyscreens: the types, what they cost, magnetic versus sliding, manufacturer-fit versus custom, and which are genuinely worth buying.

A 4x4 with a roof-rack pull-out awning parked beside a campervan with a wind-out cassette awning on a grassy UK campsite at golden hour.

Campervan Kit & Gear

ARB awning vs Thule awning: one's for 4x4s, one's for campervans

Jasper15 June 202625 min read

ARB and Thule both make excellent awnings, but they're built for different vehicles and different lives. One is a rugged, rack-mounted pull-out for 4x4s and overlanders; the other is the wind-out cassette awning that defines campervan and motorhome touring. Here's how they really compare, and which one you actually want.

A mud-splattered 4x4 camper with a bull bar and roof awning parked on a remote moorland track in warm evening light, a portable fridge visible in the open boot.

Campervan Kit & Gear

Is ARB worth it? The 4x4 gear, honestly reviewed

Leo15 June 202625 min read

ARB is the Australian 4x4 giant whose lockers, suspension, fridges and awnings turn up on the world's most serious overland vehicles. But is it worth the premium for a UK campervan or 4x4 camper owner? Here's an honest review of the standout ARB kit, what to skip, and what it really costs.

A Volkswagen California campervan with a pop-top roof parked on a driveway at golden hour, sliding door open, with a person standing beside it.

Campervan Buying Guides

VW California: buy now, or wait for the 2027?

Rowan15 June 202625 min read

The current VW California is well-sorted and there are genuinely good finance deals around, but a 2027 update is rumoured. So do you buy now and grab the deal, or hold out for the next one? Here's an honest look at the decision, the current range, and what waiting really means.

A white VW Crafter four-wheel-drive campervan with off-road tyres parked on a rough moorland track at golden hour, hills in the distance.

New & Noteworthy

Sunlight Ibex: the UK price and full spec of the VW Crafter 4x4 camper

Leo14 June 202625 min read

The Sunlight Ibex is the brand's first proper go at a go-anywhere 4x4 campervan, built on the VW Crafter with permanent all-wheel drive. UK dealers have started listing it from around £90,000. Here's the price picture, the full spec, and an honest account of what is confirmed and what is still to come.

A compact modern campervan parked on a gravel pitch at golden hour with its side door open, set against rolling green UK countryside.

New & Noteworthy

Crosscamp: is it coming to the UK, and what's its standout model?

Oliver14 June 202625 min read

Crosscamp builds clever, compact campers within the same group as Hymer and Bürstner, and one of them is even based on a van Vauxhall sells here. So is Crosscamp coming to the UK? Here's the honest answer, the truth about its rocky few years, and the standout model you'd be importing.

Two rugged 4x4 campervans, one smaller and one larger, parked on a remote Highland track at golden hour beside heather and hills.

Campervan Buying Guides

Sunlight Ibex vs Bürstner Habiton X: two 4x4 campervans, one big decision

Felix14 June 202625 min read

The Sunlight Ibex and the Bürstner Habiton X are both genuine 4x4 campervans from the same parent group, yet they could hardly be more different. One is a value-priced VW on an ordinary licence; the other a premium Mercedes with a patented sliding bathroom. Here's how they compare, and which one is right for you.

A rugged 4x4 campervan built on a VW Crafter parked on a remote Highland track at golden hour with moorland and hills behind.

Campervan Reviews

Sunlight Ibex review: is this really the best-value 4x4 campervan?

Arthur14 June 202626 min read

The Sunlight Ibex arrives as a genuine 4x4 campervan from a value brand, on the VW Crafter, from around £90,000 in the UK. In a class where rivals cost well over £100,000, that looks like a bargain. We test the claim honestly, on what's confirmed so far, and ask whether the Ibex really is the best-value 4x4 you can buy.

A compact Sunlight Vanlife 540 V campervan parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch at golden hour with its side door open.

Campervan Buying Guides

Sunlight Vanlife 540 V: the specs, weights and payload, explained

Leo13 June 202612 min read

The full spec sheet for the Sunlight Vanlife 540 V, decoded: dimensions, engine, bed sizes, water and battery, and the number that catches buyers out, payload. Here's what every figure actually means when you're living in it.

A row of compact white panel-van campervans parked on a gravel campsite at golden hour, with one sliding door open showing the interior.

Campervan Buying Guides

Sunlight Vanlife 540 vs the rivals: Adria Twin, Pössl, Knaus and more

Arthur13 June 202612 min read

The compact panel-van camper class is crowded with good vans: the Adria Twin, the Pössl and Globecar pair, the Knaus Boxstar, the Weinsberg CaraBus and more. Here's how the Sunlight Vanlife 540 really stacks up, where its clever layout wins, and where the rivals beat it.

A compact Sunlight Vanlife 540 campervan parked on a grassy UK campsite pitch at golden hour with its side door open showing a lived-in interior.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

Living with a Sunlight Vanlife 540: heating, off-grid and the payload reality

Leo13 June 202611 min read

The spec sheet gets you interested; living with the van is what matters. Here's the honest, practical guide to the Sunlight Vanlife 540 in daily use: how far the power and water really stretch, staying warm, what to upgrade, and the payload truth nobody mentions until you're loaded.

A small white coachbuilt campervan parked on a grassy UK campsite with its side door open, showing a made-up bed inside, in soft evening light.

Mistakes, Myths & Misconceptions

Is the Sunlight Vanlife 540 a 4-berth? Berths vs seatbelts, explained

Rowan13 June 202615 min read

The Sunlight Vanlife 540 sleeps four, so a lot of people assume it carries four. It doesn't. It has two travel seatbelts. Here's the difference between berths and travel seats, why this layout costs you seats, and how to check any campervan's real capacity before you buy.

A white coachbuilt campervan parked on a grassy British campsite pitch in warm evening light, with its side door open and a folding chair beside it.

New & Noteworthy

Who makes Sunlight campervans? Inside the Erwin Hymer Group

Oliver13 June 202620 min read

Sunlight is one of the better-value campervan brands in Britain, but who actually builds it, and can you trust it? The answer involves one of the biggest names in European motorhomes, an American parent company, a factory in eastern Germany, and a near-identical sister brand. Here's the full picture.

A compact white campervan parked on a UK campsite at golden hour, side door open showing an interior staircase up to a rear bed above a small lounge.

Design, Layout & Living Space

The clever staircase: how the Sunlight Vanlife 540 lives like a small flat

Felix13 June 202620 min read

Most compact campervans force you to choose between a fixed bed and a proper living space. The Sunlight Vanlife 540 refuses the choice with one unusual idea: a permanent staircase up to the bed, which frees the whole rear of the van for a lounge. Here's why it works so well.

Two almost identical compact campervans parked side by side on a quiet UK campsite at golden hour, suggesting they are the same van under different badges.

Campervan Reviews

Sunlight Vanlife 540 V vs Carado CV 541 Pro: the same campervan, two badges

Arthur13 June 202625 min read

The Sunlight Vanlife 540 V has a near-identical twin wearing a different badge: the Carado CV 541 Pro. Same factory, same clever staircase layout, and, surprisingly, almost the same price. Here's why they're the same van, what genuinely differs, what each costs, and which badge you should actually buy.

Two compact white campervans parked side by side on a grassy UK campsite pitch at golden hour with their side doors open.

Campervan Buying Guides

Sunlight Cliff vs Vanlife: which Sunlight camper is right for you?

Felix13 June 202611 min read

Sunlight builds its campervans in two distinct lines, the conventional Cliff and the clever-layout Vanlife, and people muddle them constantly. The difference comes down to one big question: do you carry two, or four? Here's how to choose between them.

Two people inspecting a white campervan at a rural handover, one checking the front, the other holding a clipboard.

Van Life How-Tos

Hiring a campervan in the UK: costs, tips and what to check first

Jasper11 June 202615 min read

Hiring a campervan is the smartest, lowest-risk way into van life, whether it's a one-off holiday or a try-before-you-buy. Here's the honest guide to how UK hire works, what it really costs, where to book, and the things to check before you hand over a deposit.

A classic vintage Volkswagen camper van parked on a grassy clifftop above the sea in warm evening light, side door open to a cosy interior.

Van Life & Everyday Touring

The VW campervan story: how a delivery van became a dream

Oliver11 June 202615 min read

No vehicle on earth says freedom quite like a Volkswagen camper. But it started life as a humble factory delivery van sketched on a notepad. This is the story of how the VW bus became the universal symbol of the open road, and an honest word on what that dream costs today.

A pale green classic VW campervan driving along a winding single-track road through golden Highland mountains beside a loch at sunset.

UK Road Trips & Travel Guides

The best UK campervan road trips, and how to drive them well

Iris11 June 202615 min read

From the wild North Coast 500 to the quiet lanes of Wales and the gentle Cotswolds, the UK is made for campervan road trips. Here are the best routes, the honest truth about the famous ones, and how to drive them well, including the wild-camping rules everyone gets wrong.

A campervan parked on a home driveway at golden hour with its side door open, keys and a notebook resting on the bonnet.

Costs, Running & Reality

Should you buy a campervan, or just hire one? The honest maths

Arthur11 June 202615 min read

Should you buy a campervan or just hire one when you need it? The honest answer hinges on a single number most people get wrong: how many weeks a year you'll really use it. Here's the real maths, the hidden costs of owning, and the decision laid out plainly.

A campervan parked on a grassy UK campsite at golden hour with its pop-top roof raised and side door open.

Maintenance & DIY

Pop-top campervan roofs: the types, the costs, and which is best

Leo11 June 202616 min read

A pop-top roof turns a van into a campervan: standing room, a second bed, and a vehicle you can still use day to day. But there are three different types, a handful of brands, and a big gap between cheap and good. Here's the honest guide to what they cost and which to choose.

A compact campervan on a driveway in soft morning light with its side door open, showing widening flare panels and a crossways bed inside.

Design, Layout & Living Space

Van flares and space pods: which to choose, not whether to buy

Felix11 June 202617 min read

If your van is too narrow to sleep across, flares are the clever fix: moulded panels that widen the body just enough for a crossways bed, freeing up your whole floor. The real question isn't whether to fit them, it's which ones, how deep, and on which side. Here's the honest guide.

A campervan parked on a British driveway in morning light with its side door open and the owner standing beside it reading paperwork on a clipboard.

UK Rules, Safety & Insurance

Campervan insurance: what you need, and how to pay less

Arthur11 June 202615 min read

Campervan insurance is the dull bit everyone gets slightly wrong, and getting it wrong can cost you thousands when it matters most. Here's the honest guide: agreed value, what's actually covered, declaring your conversion, and how to pay less without leaving a hole in your cover.

Three campervan types parked side by side on a grassy campsite at golden hour: a small day van, a pop-top van and a larger coachbuilt motorhome.

Campervan Buying Guides

Day van, pop-top or coachbuilt? Campervan conversion types explained

Felix11 June 202615 min read

The word campervan covers everything from a fold-out bed in a small car to a six-berth coachbuilt with a fixed bathroom. Before you spend a penny, this is the honest tour of the main types of conversion, what each is genuinely like to live with, and how to choose the right one for you.

Rows of campervans and classic VWs parked across a grassy showground field as visitors walk between them under a wide summer sky.

Van Life & Everyday Touring

The best UK campervan shows, and which one to actually go to

Rowan10 June 202616 min read

There are dozens of campervan and motorhome shows in the UK, and you don't need to do them all. Here are the ones genuinely worth your time, sorted by what you actually want from a day out: to buy, to gather ideas, to find your people, or to lose a weekend to a field full of VWs.

A busy outdoor campervan and motorhome show with rows of classic and modern vans parked across a grassy field as visitors browse in warm daylight.

New & Noteworthy

UK campervan and motorhome shows: what's coming up and when

Iris10 June 202616 min read

From the big NEC halls to a field full of VWs with the kettle on, the UK show season is one of the best days out for anyone who loves a campervan. Here's what's coming up, when, and how to make the most of each one.

An electric campervan plugged into a charge point at a quiet UK campsite at dusk.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

Are electric campervans ready yet? The honest 2026 picture

Leo9 June 202617 min read

A silent, emission-free campervan you charge at home sounds like the future. In 2026 it's real, but narrow. Here's the honest state of electric campers: the vans you can actually buy, the range truth, the charging reality, and the big myth about running everything off the battery.

An old newspaper and a spot-the-ball style coupon on a wooden kitchen table with a mug of tea, a campervan blurred through the window in warm light.

Competition Updates

From spot-the-ball to the campervan draw: a short history of UK prize competitions

Oliver8 June 202616 min read

Britain has been entering competitions for a century, from spot-the-ball to the dream-car draw. Here's the real history of how prize competitions work, the law that keeps them legal, the scandals that shaped them, and where the campervan draw fits in.

White Vanlife campervan parked on wet concrete forecourt outside modern warehouse building.

Mistakes, Myths & Misconceptions

What are your real chances of winning a campervan?

Rowan7 June 202617 min read

What are your actual chances of winning a campervan in a UK prize competition? The honest answer depends almost entirely on one number most competitions don't tell you. Here's the real maths, the perspective, and the myths to ignore.

Empty van interior with beige walls, ribbed ceiling, shelving units on both sides, and open rear doors.

Design, Layout & Living Space

Corkon and spray cork: the honest guide to cork van insulation

Martha6 June 202625 min read

Sprayed cork like Corkon is having a moment in van builds, and for good reason. But it's not the insulation a lot of people think it is. Here's the honest guide to what cork does brilliantly, what it doesn't, and how to use it well.

BikeStow bike rack with metal and white panels mounted on black base against dark background.

Campervan Kit & Gear

BikeStow review: the clever British in-van bike rack

Felix5 June 202625 min read

BikeStow isn't a towbar or roof rack. It's a beautifully made British rack that carries your bikes upright inside the van, secure and out of the weather. We review what it is, and who it's for.

Antique wooden surfboard with carved details leaning against dark background.

Van Life & Everyday Touring

The first surfboards, and who really invented surfing

Oliver5 June 202625 min read

Who invented surfing, and what did the first surfboards look like? The honest answer runs from ancient Peru and West Africa to the chiefs of Hawaii, and it's a far better story than the myth.

Black teardrop campervan with open orange-lit door towed behind white Land Rover Defender in mountain landscape at dusk.

Campervan Reviews

PenPod review: the handmade off-road camping pod, and is it worth £20k?

Felix5 June 202625 min read

The PenPod is a handmade, hard-sided off-road camping pod from Lancashire, the rugged, lockable opposite of a folding canvas camper. We review what it is, what it costs, and who it's really for.

Kia EV9 electric campervan in sage green and white parked on straight rural road with moorland hills in background.

Campervan Buying Guides

Kia PV5: the ideal electric campervan base, bar one big problem

Arthur5 June 202629 min read

The Kia PV5 has everything an electric campervan base needs, except the range to make it work fully loaded. Here's the one big problem, and the UK converters building EV campers right now.

Volkswagen electric campervan in white and green with pop-up roof charging at station.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

VW's electric campervan: when it's really coming, and is the hybrid the smart buy now?

Leo5 June 202620 min read

VW is building an electric campervan, but it's years off. When it's coming, what it'll be, whether the eHybrid is the smart buy now, and the honest truth about that 'all-night aircon' claim.

OPUS folding camper trailer with expanded tent body illuminated at dusk, campfire in foreground, parked on grass with trees behind.

Campervan Reviews

OPUS Camper review: a brilliant folding camper, and why the UK gets the downgraded version

Rowan5 June 202625 min read

The Air OPUS is one of the cleverest folding campers you can buy. But the same badge in Australia is a far more serious off-grid machine, and Britain gets a notably more basic version. An honest review.

White Volkswagen Dune campervan parked on golden sand dunes with sparse desert vegetation and blue sky.

New & Noteworthy

The VW Grand California Dune, and why Britain can't buy it yet

Rowan5 June 202625 min read

VW's desert-styled Grand California Dune is on sale across Europe but not in Britain. We dig into what it is, why it isn't here, and make the honest case for changing that.

Two black compact camping trailers parked on grass with deployed tent awnings under sunset sky.

Campervan Buying Guides

OPUS Camper vs PenPod: which small camper trailer should you buy?

Arthur5 June 202625 min read

OPUS or PenPod? One's a spacious inflatable folding camper for families, the other a hard, rugged off-road pod for couples. We compare them head to head to help you choose.

Three material samples displayed side by side: dark ribbed carpet, grey felt, and light pine wood with knots.

Design, Layout & Living Space

Carpet vs felt vs wood: the honest guide to campervan interior linings

Martha5 June 202615 min read

Carpet, felt or wood? Your campervan's lining shapes how it looks, sounds and copes with damp, and the best choice isn't the one most people assume. An honest, practical comparison.

Silver VW Transporter campervan with pop-up roof parked on mountain track beside stream, Scottish Highlands backdrop.

New & Noteworthy

Will VW build a rugged, off-grid Transporter California? What it could be, and why it nearly already exists

Felix5 June 202629 min read

The new VW California is lovely but it's a car-platform school-run shape. So will VW ever build a rugged, taller, off-grid Transporter-based one? We untangle the badges, and find it almost already exists.

Two surfboards resting in shallow beach water, one with cork and black top, one white with center stripe.

Sustainability & Responsible Travel

Eco surfboards vs traditional surfboards: the options, pros and cons

Arthur5 June 202625 min read

Every surfboard is plastic, so 'eco' really means less-bad. An honest guide to the alternatives, EPS, bio-resin, recycled foam, cork, wood and more, with the real pros, cons and greenwashing.

Two white Westfalia Nansen campervans parked on gravel beside an alpine lake with mountain backdrop.

New & Noteworthy

Westfalia Nansen (2027): two new Fiat Ducato campervans, in full detail

Felix5 June 202619 min read

Westfalia has revealed two new Fiat Ducato campervans for 2027: the Nansen 600 L and 640 LS. Every confirmed detail, the clever bits, and the honest caveats for UK buyers.

Surfer in black wetsuit carrying yellow board walking into ocean with rolling waves and rocky cliffs.

UK Road Trips & Travel Guides

A history of British surfing: where did it actually start?

Iris5 June 202625 min read

Surfing was born in warm Hawaiian water, so how did Britain end up with a deep, hardy, cold-water surf culture of its own? The surprising story runs from Bridlington to Newquay to Thurso.

Silver Mercedes campervan with bonnet open, roof rack and ladder visible, parked on gravel.

Campervan Buying Guides

Buying a used van or campervan: what to check, and how to inspect it properly

Leo5 June 202630 min read

A used van or campervan can be the smart way into van life, or an expensive mistake. Here's the full checklist of what to check, the faults by base vehicle, and how to get it professionally inspected.

Vintage surfboards leaning against wooden shed with classic campervan parked beside at sunset.

Van Life & Everyday Touring

Do you remember these vintage surf brands and their logos?

Rowan5 June 202625 min read

Two bare feet, a mountain and a wave, a single lightning bolt. A nostalgic tour through the original surf brands and the iconic logos that built modern surf and van-life culture.

White compact campervan with raised pop-top roof parked on grass hillside, bicycles mounted on rear carrier.

Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems

Hydraulic self-levelling in a campervan: is it worth it?

Leo5 June 202629 min read

Hydraulic self-levelling promises a perfectly level pitch at the push of a button. But it costs thousands and adds real weight. An honest look at the costs, the kilos, the UK options and whether it's worth it.

Green Volkswagen and blue Ford camper vans with pop-up roofs parked in forest clearing.

Campervan Buying Guides

VW Transporter T7 vs Ford Transit Custom: the best campervan base?

Leo4 June 202630 min read

The new VW Transporter is built by Ford, on the Transit Custom line. So which badge makes the better campervan base? A detailed, honest deep-dive into the same van wearing two badges.

Volkswagen campervan with pop-up roof parked on grassy clifftop overlooking coastal cliffs and sea.

Campervan Reviews

Hillside Hopton 600RS review: a proper family adventure van, built in Britain

Martha4 June 202615 min read

Hillside's Hopton 600RS is a beautifully built, fully type-approved 6m camper on the modern VW Crafter and MAN base. We review Britain's sensible take on the family adventure van.

White Volkswagen van with tan pop-up roof parked on beach beside rocky cliffs and ocean.

Campervan Buying Guides

Taylored Offtrail vs VW California: does the badge justify the price?

Rowan3 June 20269 min read

VW sells the California for around £75k. A Devon family firm sells the Offtrail for the same money, with far more van for it. Spec, value, support and the badge, compared.

Silver MAN campervan with roof rack parked on coastal gravel overlook, dramatic cliffs and ocean waves visible behind.

Campervan Buying Guides

Taylored Offtrax Review: is the hand-built off-grid tourer worth £109k?

Rowan3 June 20267 min read

Taylored's £109k Offtrax is a hand-built, gas-free, off-grid tourer on the MAN TGE. Is it worth the premium over VW's Grand California? Our honest review.

Three power system units displayed side by side: modular electrical cabinet with blue Victron components, portable black power station with digital display showing 96%, and compact black generator unit with touchscreen control panel.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

Zeliox Neo 4000 vs Clayton Power vs Victron: all-in-one or modular?

Leo3 June 20267 min read

Two clever all-in-one boxes against the modular system everyone swears by. We compare the Zeliox Neo 4000, Clayton Power and Victron for your campervan, honestly.

White campervan parked on beach with fishing buoy and net in foreground, stormy sea and grey sky behind.

Costs, Running & Reality

A Campervan Gets You to the Coast. Surfers Against Sewage Is Fighting to Keep It Worth the Drive.

Oliver3 June 202610 min read

A campervan gets you to the coast. It can't make the water clean once you're there. Here's why £500 from this draw goes to Surfers Against Sewage.

New & Noteworthy

Ace Motorhomes: Swift's Budget Brand Is Back, Sun Living Has Drifted, and the Real Competition Might Surprise You

Arthur11 March 202620 min read

Swift Group has revived the Ace name with a new range of campervans from £59,805 and coachbuilt motorhomes from £64,995. It is a direct challenge to Adria's Sun Living, which was once the budget benchmark but has crept up to £68,000 and beyond. Here is what Ace offers, how it compares, and which alternatives are worth knowing about before you commit.

Ford-based campervan with open driver door parked on sandy terrain beside trees during golden hour.

Campervan Reviews

Sunlight Cliff 590 4x4: The Affordable All Wheel Drive Campervan That the UK Cannot Buy Yet

Felix11 March 202620 min read

The Sunlight Cliff 590 4x4 is a factory built all wheel drive campervan on a Ford Transit base, starting from around 68,500 euros in Europe. It is compact, capable, and priced well below the competition. There is just one problem. You cannot currently buy one in the UK. Here is what it is, why it matters, and whether that is about to change.

Cream and black Mercedes campervan parked on lakeside beach with roof rack and solar panel.

Campervan Tech & Electrics

Stop Paying for Mobile Data in Your Campervan. Starlink Mini Has Already Won.

Martha10 March 202620 min read

A Starlink Mini Kit costs £179. The monthly plan is £50 for 100 gigabytes, and you can pause it the moment you get home. The hardware is often free in the UK. For less than the price of a decent campsite awning, you get broadband speed internet anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Mobile data routers in campervans are finished. Here is why.

TV & Movie Campervans

Alex Honnold's Campervans: A Decade in a Van, Three Rigs, and a Foundation That Started on the Road

Oliver10 March 202620 min read

Alex Honnold lived in a van for over a decade, long before van life was a hashtag. From a bare bones 2002 Ford Econoline to a custom solar powered Dodge ProMaster, and now a family ready rig built by Forged Vans, his campervans tell a story about simplicity, purpose, and what happens when you use a vehicle not as a home but as a way to get closer to the thing you love.

Two white campervans parked on gravel beach with ocean and coastal cliffs in background.

Campervan vs Motorhome

Campervan or motorhome? How to choose the right one in the UK

Arthur22 February 202620 min read

Campervans and motorhomes are not the same thing, but the differences are not always where you expect them. This guide explains what actually separates them, how each one suits different styles of touring, and why the right choice depends on how you travel rather than how much you spend.

Silver Bailey Endurance campervan with orange roof tent parked in mountain valley landscape at sunset.

Campervan Reviews

Bailey Endurance E65 Review: the Rugged, Affordable Campervan That Gets More Right Than Wrong

Felix22 February 202615 min read

The Bailey Endurance E65 brings rugged styling, a solid roof rack system, and strong off grid capability to a six metre campervan at £69,999. We break down what works, what could be better, and how it stacks up against the Swift Trekker X.

A person inspecting the wheel arch and side door of a used campervan parked on a driveway outside a British home in soft daylight.

Campervan Buying Guides

How to buy a used campervan in the UK without getting burned

Arthur22 February 202620 min read

New campervan prices have drifted beyond most household budgets, making the used market the realistic route for a growing number of buyers. This guide covers where to look, what to check, how to avoid the most expensive mistakes, and why a used campervan can sometimes deliver more value than a new one ever could.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter campervan parked on woodland track with roof rack and LED light bar visible.

Costs, Running & Reality

The Real Barrier to Campervan Ownership Isn't the Price. It's the Finance.

Oliver22 February 202610 min read

New campervan prices have risen 15-23% since 2021, and the industry offers almost no finance incentives to help buyers. No 0% deals, no deposit contributions, no manufacturer-subsidised rates. The real barrier to ownership is not the price tag but the complete absence of accessible finance.

Black campervan parked on coastal road with ocean cliffs and beach visible in background.

New & Noteworthy

Every New Campervan Worth Seeing at the CCM Show 2026

Rowan22 February 202610 min read

The CCM Show 2026 at the NEC Birmingham brings major new campervan launches including the Sunlight Vanlife, Knaus Boxtime, a brand new brand called Ace, and models from Bailey, Auto-Sleepers, Vanworx and more.

White campervan with open roof box and pop-up tent on beach sand at sunset.

Campervan Reviews

Sunlight Vanlife 540 V Review: Innovative, Affordable, but One Big Miss

Felix22 February 202610 min read

The Sunlight Vanlife 540 V rethinks the compact campervan with a walled-off cab, fixed staircase to the pop-top bed and the largest bathroom in the Sunlight range. Starting from £61,690, it is innovative and well-specced, but the complete lack of cab access from the living area is a notable miss.

Orange and black campervan parked on gravel beside a lake with forested mountains in the background.

Campervan Buying Guides

Custom Built Campervan vs Manufacturer: Which Is Actually Worth Your Money in 2026?

Oliver21 February 202615 min read

The custom vs manufacturer debate is not as simple as the internet makes it sound. The honest answer depends entirely on which builder and which brand you are comparing. This guide looks at both sides fairly, from premium custom builders like Wildworx Customs and APE Adventure Vans to quality manufacturers like Hymer, Eriba, Burstner, and Frankia's Yucon range, and explains where the real value sits for each approach.

Volkswagen Dune campervan parked on beach with coastal cliffs and sea behind.

Campervan Buying Guides

VW Grand California 600 and 680 review: brilliant bones, baffling decisions, and a brand that has forgotten what made it famous

Martha20 February 202610 min read

The VW Grand California has brilliant bones but baffling decisions. The 600 nails interior living with its headroom and pull down bed, while the 680 wastes its extra length on a different bed orientation instead of a bigger lounge. At £84,000 plus, with metallic paint costing £3,500 extra, it looks expensive next to the Eriba Car on the same Crafter platform at £71,120. VW needs to remember what made the campervan famous in the first place.

Blue Hymer Redwood campervan parked on gravel with roof rack and side windows visible against forested hillside.

Campervan Reviews

Hymer Redwood Review: Premium Campervan, Accessible Price. But Watch the Options List.

Leo19 February 202618 min read

The Hymer Redwood starts at £63,970 with genuinely generous standard kit including Hymer Connect and a solid set of safety aids. But the pop-top roof, diesel heating, the automatic gearbox and the Driving Comfort Package are all paid options, and once you add them the real price lands closer to £75,000, or nearer £79,000 with the pop-top. Here is what you get, what you pay extra for, and whether it is worth it.

Ford Transit campervan with pop-up roof extended, interior lights on, parked on coastal path at dusk.

Campervan Reviews

Swift Trekker X 2026 review: the UK built pop top that gets the basics right and the details smarter

Leo19 January 202615 min read

A detailed review of the 2026 Swift Trekker X pop top campervan, looking at what is new for 2026, how it lives day to day, what the Ford Transit base is like, and which options matter most. Big value in its category, even if it is still a serious spend.

Hymer motorhome with open side door parked on wet concrete by still water, Mercedes cab visible.

Motorhome Reviews

Hymer GT S review: the pricey motorhome that still makes surprisingly good sense

Martha16 January 202620 min read

The Hymer GT S is a new Mercedes Sprinter based motorhome that starts just over £92,000 in the UK. It is expensive, but it delivers a genuinely premium driving and living experience without feeling over done. In this review, we look closely at the layouts, winter capability, Hymer Connect tech, real world storage, and why the GT S can be strong value compared with other Mercedes based Hymer motorhomes.

Lime-green and grey Mercedes Sprinter van conversion parked on coastal ground with open side door and warm interior lighting visible.

Campervan Reviews

Bürstner Habiton 4x4: why it is the best value all wheel drive campervan arriving in 2026

Oliver10 November 202520 min read

The Bürstner Habiton HMX 6.0 brings real all wheel drive Sprinter capability at a lower starting price than key rivals, plus clever layout ideas like a patented sliding bathroom, extra legroom seating, and a heated sleeping roof. Options can push it beyond £100,000, but a restrained spec can land around £84,000, making it one of the strongest value 4x4 campervans arriving for 2026.

Truma CombiNeo 4 E heating unit with dark grey casing, circular vents, and mounting brackets on wooden platform.

Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems

Truma CombiNeo 4 E review: instant hot water, faster heating, and a very different way to think about showers on tour

Martha4 November 202510 min read

Truma’s CombiNeo 4 E is a new style of combined heater that aims to make motorhome hot water feel far more normal, with hot water in minutes and a shower experience that does not run out after one person. It looks like a real step forward for comfort, especially in UK touring where wet weather, family routines, and site hook up all shape how you use heating.

Campervan with cream and blue two-tone exterior parked on beach with camping chair, sunset and sea visible.

Campervan Reviews

Eriba Car 600 and 602 review: the Crafter based campervan with caravan DNA

Iris3 September 202515 min read

Eriba’s first proper step into campervans is not a tentative one. The Car 600 and Car 602 sit on the VW Crafter and blend a premium, calm driving feel with clever, caravan inspired details, a striking two colour look, and two genuinely different layouts. This review unpacks what you actually get for the money, where the value is hiding, and which version makes the most sense for how you travel.

Silver Volkswagen campervan with pop-up roof and open side door, parked in grassy campsite at dusk.

New & Noteworthy

Eriba Car 600 and 602: the new pop top option, and why the metallic finish makes the manual roof the sweet spot

Jasper10 July 202510 min read

The Eriba Car 600 and 602 now offer an optional pop top roof, and it changes who these campervans suit. Here is what the two layouts do differently, how the pop top affects real touring life, and why the metallic bicolour finish makes the manual pop top the best value choice.

Vintage VW campervan with "Surfer Boy Pizza" branding, open side door, neon sign on roof, pizza boxes visible in serving window at dusk.

TV & Movie Campervans

The Surfer Boy Pizza campervan in Stranger Things: the VW that stole season 4

Oliver2 June 202510 min read

Stranger Things season 4 gave us one of the most memorable campervan shaped vehicles on TV: the Surfer Boy Pizza van. This post covers what the van actually is in real life, why a VW T3 was the perfect choice for the show, what it might be like to drive, and how popular it became through model kits, Funko figures, a remote control version and even a Transformers crossover.

Woman standing outside yellow and white VW campervan with open side door revealing interior with striped curtains and camping equipment.

Costs, Running & Reality

Amandaland’s VW WestFalia Campervan and the Unsexy Truth About Campervan Toilets

Jasper21 May 202515 min read

Amanda hires a VW Westfalia in Amandaland and discovers the hard way that charm is not the same as convenience. A practical guide to campervan and motorhome toilet options, with honest pros, cons, and recommendations.

White Mercedes Sprinter van with open bonnet next to campervan, person holding hot drink in winter setting.

Costs, Running & Reality

Mercedes Sprinter engines for campervans and motorhomes: which one should you choose in the UK?

Felix28 March 202515 min read

Mercedes Sprinter based campervans and motorhomes usually come with 150 hp, 170 hp, or 190 hp diesel engines. This guide explains which one suits UK touring best, with honest detail on economy, repairability, reliability, emissions systems, and why the 170 hp option is usually the best all round choice.

White van conversion with pop-top roof open and side door ajar, parked in desert landscape at sunset.

Design, Layout & Living Space

Pop Top Roofs on Large Campervans: Brilliant Extra Space or Expensive Headache?

Iris12 February 202515 min read

A pop top roof can turn a big panel van campervan into a genuine four berth, add a quiet space to read or work, and make summer mornings feel properly restorative. It can also be noisy in wind, cold in winter, fiddly when wet, and surprisingly expensive. This guide looks at the real pros and cons, what the roof costs in the UK right now, how to keep it dry and healthy, and who will actually love living with one.

Two white campervans parked on beach sand facing water, with camping chairs positioned between them.

Campervan Buying Guides

Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes Sprinter for campervans and motorhomes: what actually matters in 2026

Leo9 January 202515 min read

Fiat Ducato and Mercedes Sprinter are the two big base vehicles behind most UK campervans and motorhomes. Fiat usually offers more interior space and a lower floor thanks to its front wheel drive layout, while Mercedes often feels calmer and more stable on the road, especially when loaded. This guide compares dimensions, engines, automatics, running costs, and why Fiat based vans are now edging closer to Mercedes pricing in 2026.

Two men and an alien figure visible through campervan windows, one driving, warm interior lighting.

TV & Movie Campervans

Paul and the rented motorhome that makes American touring look both ridiculous and irresistible

Rowan6 November 202410 min read

Paul is a modern classic road film for anyone who has ever daydreamed about hiring a huge American motorhome and disappearing into the desert. The motorhome is the punchline, the sanctuary, and the temptation all at once. Here is what the film’s RV actually was, why it works so well on screen, and what it gets right about the reality of touring on an American scale.

White VW campervan with illuminated windows parked on sandy ground at dusk, mountains and water visible behind.

Ideas & Itineraries

The 10 options that matter most when buying campervans and motorhomes in the UK

Oliver5 November 202415 min read

Some options make a campervan or motorhome nicer. Others make it easier to live with for years. This guide covers the ten upgrades and specifications that usually matter most, from choosing an automatic gearbox to getting the right heating, tanks, batteries and solar preparation, plus a few less obvious picks that quietly improve every trip.

Muddy all-terrain tyres on a campervan parked on rocky desert ground with mountains in background.

Campervan Buying Guides

Which Tyres Should You Choose for Your Campervans or Motorhomes? The Real World Guide to All Season, Camping and All Terrain Rubber

Rowan8 August 20245 min read

Tyres are the quiet decision that changes everything: grip in the wet, stability in crosswinds, braking distance, noise, fuel use, and how relaxed you feel when the weather turns. This guide breaks down every common tyre type used on campervans and motorhomes, when each one makes sense in the UK, and which well known models are worth a look. It also covers spares, puncture sealant, tyre age, and the small details that stop a weekend away turning into a roadside drama.

Campervan Buying Guides

Campervan Internal Height: The One Measurement Taller Buyers Should Obsess Over

Arthur16 July 202410 min read

Internal height is one of the biggest comfort factors in campervans and motorhomes, especially for taller people. This guide explains how base vehicles compare, why pop tops do not add usable height in the same way on larger conversions, and how flooring choices like level floors and dual layer flooring affect both warmth and headroom.