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Motorhome or Caravan? Which is Better?
When we first looked for a mobile home we were trying to decide between a motorhome or a caravan. Just to be clear with any readers from the US a caravan would be known as an RV trailer. A motorhome has its own engine and is basically a home on wheels carrying its own water, waste […]
How Reliable are Motorhomes?
Motorhomes can actually be very reliable. A well maintained and well-built motorhome can give you years of trouble-free travel. Even an ancient motorhome like ours can be surprisingly reliable. The reliability of motorhomes is a tricky subject, How reliable a motorhome is really depends on how well it has been looked after in the past […]
What’s the Difference Between Classes of Motorhomes?
What’s the difference between classes of mobile homes? There are three classes of mobile homes. If you are looking for a motorhome you will be interested in a Class A or Class C. If you are interested in a campervan you will be looking for a Class B. The difference between a Campervan and a […]
Soundproofing a Motorhome
Soundproofing your motorhome is an excellent way to make long drives more bearable. The engine noise can be extreme, especially in a classic older motorhome but there is a fix and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Why Soundproof a Motorhome? Why would you even want to add soundproofing? If you are searching this […]
Fitting Seatbelts in an Old Motorhome
*** Update – Seatbelt Frame *** After a lot of searching, I have finally found what, for me, is the perfect solution.Its a frame that you bold onto the chassis of the motorhome and is designed in such a way that you can still use the original seats and so keep your bed and storage […]
What is a Three-Way Fridge?
Just about every motorhome I have come across has something called a three-way fridge. But what is a three-way fridge? A three-way fridge is able to run on three different types of power sources. These are mains electricity (240V AC in the UK), 12V DC from a battery and gas, using absorption technology. This […]
Keeping Water fresh in a Motorhome Water Tank
Keeping the water fresh in a motorhome water tank can be difficult. When we first got the motorhome I was a bit paranoid about the water system. The previous owner never used the tank for drinking from and always carried drinking water separately. This was not really an option for us as I did not […]
Motorhome Batteries Explained
The subject of batteries in the motorhome is way more complicated than I first expected. Choosing a battery to suit your needs and budget can be tricky. Hopefully, this blog will be able to help a little when you get into the subject of how to power the electrics in your motorhome. Throughout this […]
Do Motorhomes Have showers?
Motorhomes are usually set up with a toilet and a shower. Space is limited in a motorhome toilet as are water and energy, but every time I use the shower it really refreshes me. Motorhomes do have showers. The shower in a motorhome is surprisingly good. They are not comparable to the shower you have […]
How Easy is it to Cook in a Motorhome?
How Easy is it to Cook in a Motorhome? This is just a short overview of how we use out motorhome kitchen area. Keeping yourself fed is quite important if you want to enjoy your time away. Most motorhomes come well equipped for cooking. They will have at least a two ring burner and […]
