Travel Advice
Practical guides written for UK motorhomers heading to Europe. Covers Schengen timing, pet paperwork, payload and weight, tolls and vignettes, low emission zones, LPG refills, hookup kit, ferry and tunnel crossings, aires, wild camping rules, and the insurance detail that actually matters on the road. If one of these catches people out, it is in here.
Eurotunnel Guide
Everything you need to know about taking your motorhome through the Channel Tunnel: booking, check-in, the crossing itself, and what to do when you arrive in France.
Read the guide →Ferry Crossings
A complete guide to every UK-Europe ferry route for motorhomes, with booking links, terminal postcodes, crossing times and operator comparisons.
Read the guide →Schengen 90-Day Rule
The 90/180-day rule is simpler than it sounds once you know how to count the days. This guide shows you how to plan your trip without accidentally overstaying.
Read the guide →Travelling with Your Dog
Animal Health Certificates, tapeworm treatment rules, keeping your dog safe in the heat, and what campsites expect. Everything you need before you set off with a dog in tow.
Read the guide →Weight & Payload
An overloaded motorhome can mean invalid insurance and a roadside fine. This guide walks you through how to calculate your payload correctly, step by step.
Read the guide →Tolls & Vignettes
French peage, Swiss vignette, Italian autostrada: country-by-country costs, the 3.5t threshold, and how to pay without fines.
Read the guide →Low Emission Zones
France, Germany, and Belgium all have low emission zones with different sticker requirements. Find out which ones apply to your vehicle before you leave home.
Read the guide →Electric Hookup
European campsite hookups are not the same as home. Get the right adapters, know what amperage to expect, and avoid the tripped bollard that ruins your first evening on site.
Read the guide →LPG & Gas
Gas bottles and adapters work differently across Europe. This guide covers which adapters you need, where to refill, and how to use LPG safely when you are away from home.
Read the guide →Mobile Data
Roaming charges can creep up quickly on a long trip. Find out which SIM cards give you the best coverage and value across Europe without bill surprises at the end.
Read the guide →Breakdown & Insurance
Standard car breakdown policies often fall short for motorhomes abroad. This guide looks at what to check in your cover, when a specialist policy makes sense, and what your Green Card and GHIC actually do.
Read the guide →Security & Safety
Practical security advice for motorhomers in Europe. Covers gas alarms, locks worth having, areas with higher theft risk, fire safety requirements by country, and a clear look at the gas attack stories that circulate online.
Read the guide →Rental Motorhomes
First time hiring a motorhome for Europe? This guide covers what your rental insurance actually includes, any permits you might need, and the rules that apply specifically to hired vehicles.
Read the guide →Aires & Overnight Stops
Aires de Camping-Cars, German Stellplatze and the rest. How they work country by country, how to find them, and the rules that keep them open.
Read the guide →Water Refill Points
Where to fill up across Europe: aires, campsites, fountains, marinas. Country-by-country drinking water notes and the kit you actually need.
Read the guide →Chemical Toilet Disposal
Where to empty the cassette, what fluid to use, and the etiquette that keeps the disposal points open. Country-by-country fluid availability.
Read the guide →Wild Camping Rules
Where it is legal, where it is fined, and the etiquette that keeps it tolerated. Country-by-country guide for France, Spain, Germany, Italy and the rest.
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