Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2023 i Campervan

CAMPING CABO MAYOR Avenida del Faro, 39012 Santander, Cantabria W cabomayor.com CAMPING LA VIORNA Mieses, Potes, 39586 Cantabria W campinglaviorna.com CAMPING EL REDONDO 39588 Fuente Dé, Cantabria W campingfuentede.com CAMPING COVADONGA 3589 Soto de Cangas, Cangas de Onís, Asturias W camping-covadonga.com CAMPING OTUR Carretera de la Playa s/n Otur, (Valdes) 33792 Luarca, Asturias W campingotur.com CAMPING AS CANCELAS Rúa do Vintecinco de Xullo, 35 Santiago De Compostela, Galicia W campingascancelas.com CAMPING PUNTA BATUDA Playa Hornada, Porto do Son, 15999 Galicia W puntabatuda.com CAMPING COROSO Rúa de Coroso 61, Santa Uxía de Riveira, Galicia W campingcoroso.com CAMPING VEGAMAR Barres s/n Castropol, w33794 Asturias W campingvegamar.com CAMPING NARANJO DE BULNES Arenas de Cabrales, Asturias W campingnaranjodebulnes.com CAMPING SANTILLANA 39330 Santillana Del Mar, Cantabria W campingsantillana.com…

In the same way a dog isn’t just for Christmas, a campervan definitely isn’t just for summer. While sitting with the door open, gazing across beautiful views with the sun warming your face is the stuff of vanlife dreams, if we only ever went camping in those conditions – us UK campervan owners would find ourselves at home more than away. But camping in winter isn’t quite the same - especially if you have a smaller ’van. I speak from experience. As fledgling ’van owners, we valiantly tried a road trip around Scotland in the depths of winter, celebrating Hogmanay on the shores of Loch Lomond before bravely setting out for some wild camping in the Cairngorms. We were unprepared, naive and, as a result, it was a less than…

Nestled in the heart of the West Country, Somerset is an enchanting blend of natural beauty and historic charm. The undulating Mendip Hills offer an array of walking routes, and cyclists can explore scenic tracks and roads across the county. Wells boasts a stunning cathedral, Bishop’s Palace, shops, and dining. Discover enchantment in Wookey Hole caves, rugged grandeur in Cheddar Gorge, and mystique in Glastonbury. Trendy towns like Bruton and Frome offer a contemporary cultural vibe, while the traditional holiday resorts of Weston-super-Mare and Minehead offer classic British seaside pleasures. VISIT CHEDDAR GORGE Cheddar Gorge is a geological marvel. Towering limestone cliffs, winding caves, and stunning vistas make it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Explore its depths and soak in the beauty of this treasure. W…

We really are up the creek without a paddle. Well, two creeks to be accurate. Our forward view sees yachts moored in the Truro River and the Tresilian River, the two creeks of the Fal Estuary furthest from the sea. Behind us is the Heron Inn, Malpas, around two miles from Truro. Beautiful sunshine adds to this most wonderful scene, and a heron, stock-still in the lapping water, brings a sense of completeness to all. Being up the creek without a paddle isn’t so bad after all, unless you’re the fish that the heron is about to spear! On the opposite bank of the Tresilian creek is the Roseland Peninsula, perhaps Cornwall’s best-kept secret, and our base for 10 nights, Merrose Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club site, near Portscatho. We…

GROWING AND IMPROVING OUR BUSINESS HAS BEEN GREAT FUN How long have you been running your campsite? We bought the campsite in February 2014. The last nine years we have spent investing in and improving the park, to make it something very special. How did you first become owners of the site? We moved to Back of Beyond nine years ago, leaving north London. We’d owned businesses for several years in central London. We wanted a new start and to bring our children up in a nicer environment. After a couple of years of searching and visiting parks for sale, we found Back of Beyond and decided it ticked all the boxes of what we were looking for. When we bought it, the site was rundown but we could see…

Maintenance of your campervan, or indeed any vehicle, is important. Yet, it’s likely basic checks, such as oil levels and tyre pressure, are only done once a year at service or MoT time. Especially as modern vehicles have warning lights and clever sensors for when something requires inspection. Now, I’m not saying you should be under your ’van in overalls wielding a spanner, because I’m certainly not. I’m also not going to pretend I check my campervan every time I use it, especially for local journeys. It is good practice, though, to check your ’van periodically or before a big trip. Those that follow my adventures on social media will know I’m married to a vehicle technician. Jon has more than 24 years of experience in the motor and leisure…

BAILEY LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER CAMPERVAN Bailey’s long-awaited Endeavour campervan range will be unveiled to the public at the Motorhome and Caravan Show. The new Endeavour – Bristol-based Bailey’s first-ever campervan – is based on the Ford Transit and will have its public debut at the NEC in Birmingham between 17 and 22 October. You can read the first review of this all-new model on page 64 where you’ll also find details of how to watch our exclusive video of this important new British-built campervan. The first of the Endeavour range to be launched is the two-berth Endeavour B62 – which features a rear lounge with twin facing sofas that convert into beds at night. It’s expected to cost just under £70,000 (exact prices will be confirmed at the October show) and…

This is no ordinary motorhome launch. In fact, I drove this prototype of the long-awaited Bailey campervan back in March, months before its NEC unveiling in October. But our test is not in the environs of Bristol, nor even Britain. This test took place as part of the company’s Sahara Challenge 2 – a 19-day, 2,735-mile odyssey to Morocco and back. So it was that I stepped off a BA flight to Marrakech and battled through a melee of suicidal pedestrians and crazy mopeds to arrive at Ourika-Camp, where I met my home from home for four nights for the very first time – and in very unfamiliar surroundings. All I knew in advance was that Bailey’s first-ever campervan would be based on Ford’s Transit – this far ahead of…

If you’re after a Fiat/Peugeot panel van conversion with a fixed bed, there’s a huge amount of choice. Most of the major European motorhome brands will have a selection of models in their portfolio – and that’s before you include campervan specialists like Dreamer, Westfalia and, of course, Globecar. Then there’s everything from entry-level models to all-singing premium ’vans, so it’s best to take a look at a few before you decide. In the UK, Globecar already has its Elegance and Summit Prime ranges, with the Summit Shine further increasing choice. The new line-up includes medium-wheelbase, long and extra-long Ducatos. We’re testing the baby of the range, the 5.41m-long 540 – partly because it’s the first to arrive at importer, SMC, in Newark, and partly because the MWB version has…

LIFEVENTURE RECYCLED SOFTFIBRE TOWEL A towel might not be the sexiest product for your adventures, but it’s one of the most important. The original travel towel from Lifeventure has been a campervan staple for years, thanks to its light weight and drying qualities – it can apparently absorb nine times its own weight in water! It’s as effective as a towel from home but takes up far less space in the ’van. This latest version retains all the original’s qualities, but is made from recycled bottles. It’s also treated with odour control to keep it smelling fresh. PRICE £21.99 W lifeventure.com STANLEY ICEFLOW TUMBLER With its fancy flip straw, folding handle and bold range of five colours, the IceFlow tumbler from Stanley has quickly gained cult status among the TikTok…

It’s all too easy to overlook the attractions on your own doorstep. So, my husband and I decided on a trip near our home in Ashdown Forest. We figured what we'd save on diesel would leave us a little extra to treat ourselves while we were away. Most of the sites in Ashdown Forest cater exclusively for glamping, tents or Scouts and school groups. Fortunately, we discovered St Ives Farm campsite, near Hartfield, a mere eight miles down the road. It’s fair to say the site lacks the glamour of glamping, with extremely basic amenities. But what it lacks in luxury, it makes up for with location. It’s situated almost a mile down a narrow track off Butcherfield Lane. Consequently it’s remote, peaceful and a great place to unwind. We…

We first spotted this at the inaugural Campervan Campout event earlier this year, and it certainly stood out. It’s hard to be noticed when your neighbours are a pair of VW Transporter campervans, one in an extremely bold mauve and another featuring an equally unconventional duo-tone scheme of metallic blue and fire engine red. This isn’t the first time that CampAway has caught the eye with its colour schemes, but this ’van is not the brand’s usual T6.1 fare and it’s not here on account of psychedelic paintwork. The as-yet-unnamed prototype conversion here is, instead, based on the Transporter’s baby brother, the Caddy. It’s not the latest fourth-generation model (because CampAway hasn’t been able to source a roof for that), but the pre-2020 van in long-wheelbase Maxi form. Not only…

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