Campervan Reviews
Arthur26 min readThe Sunlight Ibex arrives as a genuine 4x4 campervan from a value brand, on the VW Crafter, at £86,690 in the UK. In a class where rivals cost well over £100,000, that looks like a bargain. We test the claim honestly, on the published price and specification, and ask whether the Ibex really is the best-value 4x4 you can buy.
Campervan Reviews
Arthur25 min readThe 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.
Campervan Buying Guides
Arthur12 min readThe 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.
UK Rules, Safety & Insurance
Arthur15 min readCampervan 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.
Costs, Running & Reality
Arthur15 min readShould 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.
Campervan Buying Guides
Arthur29 min readThe 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.
Campervan Buying Guides
Arthur25 min readOPUS 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.
Sustainability & Responsible Travel
Arthur25 min readEvery 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.
New & Noteworthy
Arthur20 min readSwift 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.
Campervan vs Motorhome
Arthur20 min readCampervans 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.
Campervan Buying Guides
Arthur20 min readNew 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.
Campervan Buying Guides
Arthur10 min readInternal 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.
That's every story. The first one went up in July 2024.
