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Clear, honest content about costs: fuel, insurance, servicing, storage, campsite fees and unexpected expenses.
Latest storyCosts, Running & Reality
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.
Martha26 min read
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.
Costs, Running & Reality
Oliver10 min readA 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.
Costs, Running & Reality
Oliver10 min readNew 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.
Costs, Running & Reality
Jasper15 min readAmanda 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.
Costs, Running & Reality
Felix15 min readMercedes 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.
That's every story. The first one went up in March 2025.
