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Leo covers campervan technology, maintenance, kit, and ownership advice, with a clear, practical focus on how things work in real life.
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Swift has taken the gas out of its Carrera campervan for 2027, swapping bottles for a 340Ah lithium battery, diesel heating and an induction hob. Here is what that means across a real UK year, how it compares with the cheaper Merlin, and the one question to ask at the NEC.
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Campervan Buying Guides
Leo11 min readBailey's new Endeavour B68 puts a rear lounge in a 5.98 m Ford Transit campervan. We compare it with the B65 and B62, check the 1.86 m bed, and do the payload sums if you add the £7,500 pop-top.
New & Noteworthy
Leo10 min readDethleffs' c.core concept from Caravan Salon 2026 treats shower and sink water back into drinking water. We look at why water, not power, is the real off-grid limit, which of the concept's ideas are closest to vans you can buy, and what you can do about water today.
New & Noteworthy
Leo13 min readVW's ID. California Cruise and the Nissan-backed Eifelland Relax were the two electric campers to see at Caravan Salon 2026. Here is what each one really is, whether a UK buyer can get one, and what running a heater from the drive battery overnight costs you in range.
Campervan Reviews
Leo35 min readA long, honest look at Carado's first VW Crafter campervan: what 4MOTION and the off-road pack really do, how the 3,500 kg payload works out, what the 200 cm transverse bed and no-solar spec mean for British touring, and what to confirm before you order one at £87,890.
Campervan Buying Guides
Leo14 min readThe Atom Element 600 B spends its extra money on a big lithium battery and a 3,000 W inverter rather than an automatic gearbox or a wider bed. We line it up against the Elddis Autoquest GTV 260, the Auto-Trail V-Line 610 Sport and the Swift Merlin 122 to see whether that is the right trade for you.
Motorhome Reviews
Leo13 min readDethleffs has put four-wheel drive under a compact coachbuilt motorhome. We look at what the 2027 Globebus Performance 4x4 T16 actually is, what the VW Crafter 4x4 base gives you, and whether a 6.25m, 3.5-tonne, roughly £98,000 all-wheel-drive motorhome makes sense on British roads.
Campervan Reviews
Leo10 min readAn 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.
Campervan Tech & Electrics
Leo10 min readA 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.
Campervan Tech & Electrics
Leo10 min readA 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.
Campervan Tech & Electrics
Leo11 min readA 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.
Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems
Leo29 min readA 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.
Campervan Tech & Electrics
Leo26 min readAn 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.
Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems
Leo25 min readConnected, 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.
Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems
Leo24 min readA 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.
Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems
Leo23 min readTouchscreens 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.
Van Life How-Tos
Leo28 min readVOCs 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.
Campervan Kit & Gear
Leo24 min readA 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.
Campervan Kit & Gear
Leo27 min readAn 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.
Campervan Tech & Electrics
Leo27 min readA 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.
Campervan Kit & Gear
Leo25 min readARB 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.
New & Noteworthy
Leo25 min readThe 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. Sunlight's UK price list now puts it at £86,690. Here's the price picture, the full spec, and an honest account of what is standard and what costs extra.
Campervan Buying Guides
Leo12 min readThe 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.
Campervan Tech & Electrics
Leo11 min readThe 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.
Maintenance & DIY
Leo16 min readA 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.
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