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Heating systems, electrics, water, gas, onboard tech and control panels, explained clearly for UK motorhome owners.
Latest storyMotorhome Tech, Heating & Systems
A growing list of motorhomes now leave the factory with no gas at all. We look at what gas does in a typical van, what replaces each job, and whether diesel heating, induction cooking and a big lithium bank can cope with short British days, weak winter solar and campsite hook-up.
Rowan15 min read
Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems
Jasper13 min readThetford now sells a kit that turns its C220 and C260 cassette toilets into separating toilets, Dometic has shown rival kits, and a microwave toilet that burns waste to ash has appeared in Germany. Each one changes the least-loved job in the van in its own way, and each suits a different kind of owner.
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.
Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems
Felix24 min readSLC is Hymer's Super Light Chassis, built on a front-wheel-drive Mercedes Sprinter with a lowered double floor and independent suspension. The piece explains the low centre of gravity, payload and handling benefits, and the front-drive traction trade-off versus rear-wheel-drive Sprinter conversions.
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.
Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems
Leo29 min readHydraulic self-levelling promises a perfectly level pitch at the push of a button. But it costs thousands and adds real weight. An honest look at the costs, the kilos, the UK options and whether it's worth it.
Motorhome Tech, Heating & Systems
Martha10 min readTruma’s CombiNeo 4 E is a new style of combined heater that aims to make motorhome hot water feel far more normal, with hot water in minutes and a shower experience that does not run out after one person. It looks like a real step forward for comfort, especially in UK touring where wet weather, family routines, and site hook up all shape how you use heating.
That's every story. The first one went up in November 2025.
