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Costs, Running & Reality

Clear, honest content about costs — fuel, insurance, servicing, storage, campsite fees, unexpected expenses.

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

MarthaMartha19 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.

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

ArthurArthur11 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.

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.

OliverOliver3 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.

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.

OliverOliver22 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.

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.

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?

FelixFelix28 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.