You’ve decided that you want to live your best life in a motorhome. We don’t blame you. As lovers of motorhomes, we understand your passion for travel and freedom.
By 2021, the UK saw a record number of motorhomes registered. And it’s great to see more and more people wanting to take the open road and explore.
So if you’re looking for your first motorhome or have just bought one but are confused about what you need to get started, we will help you.
As motorhome specialists, we have met many people going through the same journey as you. Now, we want to guide eager explorers in putting their first motorhome in gear.
We’ve compiled a list of 5 essential tips for living in a motorhome.
Have you ever considered motorhome hire? It’s the number one regret motorhome owners across the world wish they have done first before buying a motorhome.
A motorhome rental can help you decide which motorhome would suit your lifestyle. Remember, this is going to be your new home. You need to make sure that you’re comfortable living in a motorhome.
Unfortunately, your new motorhome will be substantially smaller than your average household. You need to start living a minimalist lifestyle and not storing things you don’t need.
Read Your Motorhome Manual
We know nobody likes to read the instructions, but you need to understand your motorhome inside and out. There are numerous things to be mindful of, such as your electrics, water, heating system, toilet, gas and power. Make sure you know everything and if you’re still unsure, chat with your motorhome dealer.
According to gov.uk, the licence you need to drive a motorhome is determined by your age and the maximum authorised mass of the motorhome (MAM). The vehicle’s weight plus the maximum load it can carry equals this figure.
A category C1 licence is required to drive a motorhome with a MAM of between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. A category C licence is required to drive a motorhome with a MAM of more than 7.5 tonnes.
Surprisingly, you cannot just park your motorhome anywhere for the night. It needs to be a designated stopover point. Depending on where you’re going, it’s easy enough to Google motorhome stopover points near your destination. If you’re travelling around the UK, here is a helpful website to locate approved stopover points.
Did you find this article helpful? You’re welcome to get in touch with us for any questions you have - we are specialists in used motorhomes.
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