When you think of motorhomes or campervans, most travellers picture a caravan park.
But the perks of travelling in a home-on-wheels mean that you can cross the Arctic Circle or drive Route 66 at your own pace, and without the need for pricey hotels too – what’s not to love? Still, there’s a lot to learn, so read on for where to begin…
Why do it?
Having your pick of the world’s great drives is a big lure, but many just love the freedom.
“Wherever you go, you take your house with you.” says Martin Dorey, author of The Camper Van Bible. “You can enjoy relative comfort and can just pack up and go at any time.”
Motorhomes are pretty well-equipped these days, with cookers, beds, storage facilities, a bathroom and electricity all standard features. And with campsites commonly found in even the most remote places, suddenly you aren’t tied down to other people’s opening hours, but free to go your own way. Plus, you can save money.
“These trips are never expensive,” says Lee Davey, a freelance caravan journalist. “The money you save on hotels and flights mean you can go on 10 motorhome adventures for the price of a normal trip abroad.”
After hiring your vehicle, the only real outlays are the minimal campsite charges, petrol and food, so you can put the leftover cash towards future trips, or simply just splash out on extra activities or experiences.
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