The Campervan.Win blog
Plain-English buying guides, honest reviews and news, for anyone choosing, owning or dreaming about a campervan or motorhome.
Motorhome Buying Guides
Arthur23 min readA semi-integrated Hymer at around £166k sounds eye-watering, so here is an honest look at where that money actually goes, what you get, what you don't, and the kind of owner it genuinely suits.
Motorhome Buying Guides
Arthur24 min readA clear, honest guide to Frankia, the German premium motorhome maker, what it builds, how it differs from mainstream brands, and whether it makes sense for a UK buyer driving on the right side of the road.
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 Buying Guides
Arthur28 min readFrankia built its name on premium, heavyweight motorhomes. The NOW range is the brand's attempt to reach a wider audience at a lower starting price. Here is what that actually means for UK buyers, with honest detail on layouts, weights, servicing, and the real numbers.
Motorhome Layouts & Berths
Arthur27 min readAn honest, detailed look at the two most popular motorhome bed layouts for couples, with real UK figures, daily-living trade-offs, and how to choose the one that fits your touring style.
Campervan Buying Guides
Arthur18 min readThe Sprinter 4x4 has a loyal following and a real price premium. This is an honest look at what all-wheel drive actually does, who genuinely benefits, and who is paying for traction they will rarely use on UK roads.
Campervan Reviews
Jasper26 min readA 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.
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.
New & Noteworthy
Rowan23 min readVolkswagen has revealed a mid-life update for the Multivan, and it matters more to campervan fans than a quick news hit suggests. Here is the honest breakdown of what changed, what it means for the California, and whether it is worth waiting for.
Motorhome Buying Guides
Rowan24 min readEtrusco vans look Italian and carry a friendly price, but the story behind the badge is more interesting than the brochure lets on. Here is who really builds them, what you actually get, and whether UK buyers should pay attention.
Motorhome Buying Guides
Rowan22 min readMagazines, forums, YouTube, dealer chats and owner groups all tell you something different. Here is how to use each one well, spot the bias in all of them, and build research you can actually trust before you spend a lot of money.
Motorhome Buying Guides
Arthur23 min readA coachbuilt motorhome is a big purchase, and the dealer behind it shapes years of ownership. Here is an honest, detailed look at why the network matters, what good service really means, and how to judge it before you sign.
Campervan Buying Guides
Rowan25 min readThe full story of Auto-Sleepers, the Cotswolds firm that has been building campervans and motorhomes since the 1960s, and what its heritage means if you are thinking of buying one.
Costs, Running & Reality
Martha26 min readAn 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.
Motorhome Buying Guides
Arthur24 min readA plain-English walk through the Auto-Sleepers range, from compact panel vans to A-class motorhomes, matched honestly to the kind of trips you actually take.
Campervan Buying Guides
Arthur24 min readPrices for campervans and motorhomes rise and fall with the seasons. Here is the honest, month-by-month picture of when to buy in the UK, and why timing is only part of the story.
Motorhome Reviews
Jasper29 min readAn honest review of the Swift Trekker 594, a full-size four-berth coachbuilt motorhome about 7.85m long on the rear-wheel-drive Ford Transit, with a fixed rear island bed, centre washroom and a 3,500kg category B weight.
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.
New & Noteworthy
Rowan27 min readAhorn builds its entire range on the Renault Master, and from summer 2025 its all-new Master range of around nine motorhomes and two campervans is produced in series by the Erwin Hymer Group. UK right-hand-drive availability is still unconfirmed, so this is an honest look at what Ahorn build and how British buyers can get one.
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 Buying Guides
Rowan23 min readFrom a village blacksmith in 1844 to the camper conversions that defined a whole way of travelling, here is the long, honest story of Westfalia and how it shaped the modern campervan.
New & Noteworthy
Felix6 min readThe Westfalia Sven Hedin 50 Years Edition is the anniversary version of Westfalia's near-six-metre panel-van camper, built on the MAN TGE. It has a fixed high roof, a fixed transverse rear double bed, a separate washroom with toilet and shower, and a full kitchen, and stays under 3,500kg for a category B licence. It is a self-contained van for two rather than a small, easy-to-park camper.
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