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Jasper

Jasper writes campervan reviews, travel guides, and practical advice, with a focus on everyday use and relaxed touring around the UK.

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

JasperJasper22 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 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

JasperJasper20 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 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: is the compact coachbuilt the sweet spot for UK touring?

JasperJasper19 June 202629 min read

An honest, in-depth look at the Swift Trekker 594, a sub-six-metre coachbuilt that promises proper motorhome living without the bulk. We cover the layout, weights, driving, running costs and who it really suits.

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

JasperJasper15 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 couple inspecting a hire campervan on a rental forecourt in the British countryside, one holding keys and a checklist during a walkaround in soft evening light.

Van Life How-Tos

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

JasperJasper11 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.

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

JasperJasper10 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.

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

JasperJasper21 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.