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Spring Tyre Checks for Motorhome Owners

tyre on motorhome

This winter has been a harsh one, there’s no doubting that, and with all sorts of snow, ice and rain taking its toll on our roads, the bad surfaces have, in turn, taken their toll on our motorhome tyres. Your tyres probably have more of an impact on the way your motorhome rides, handles and…

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Brake Maintenance for your Motorhome

motorhome on side of road

Your brakes are essential to the well-being of your motorhome, without well-functioning brakes not only will you be very unlikely to get an MOT or motorhome insurance, but you’re almost certainly going to be stuck with a motorhome that’s completely unsafe to drive. When it comes to brakes there should be no shortcuts taken; a…

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Motorhome Manoeuvring

parked motorhomes

You’d be amazed at the number of motorhome insurance claims we get for motorhomes and campervans that have been scratched or dented in the process of simple manoeuvres. The size of motorhomes unfortunately does make them tough to squeeze into small parking spaces or perform three point turns with. Unfortunately, due to many of the…

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Slow and Steady: Our Guide to Motorhome Parking

parked motohomes

There’s absolutely no shame in admitting you’re not one of the best at motorhome parking; it’s a tricky job! Motorhomes have steadily been getting bigger and bigger over recent years making them even trickier to park than ever before. Equally, motorhome parking requires a very specific skill set that doesn’t always get a lot of…

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Detectors for Motorhomes

fire detector

You wouldn’t dream staying in a house without a smoke detector and many of us won’t go out without setting the burglar alarm, but the rules that normally apply at home aren’t always transferred to practice when in your motorhome. The dangers of fire, theft or even carbon monoxide poisoning are all equally great in…

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Motorhome Maintenance Tips: Windows and Windscreens

crack in windscreen

Glass is a crucial feature for all motorhomes, not only does it let light in but it keeps the cold out, and it’s vital that the glass in your motorhome is properly maintained. However, maintaining your windows and your windscreen is one of the most difficult things to do as a motorhome owner and cleaning…

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Transport Minister boosts campaign for Volkswagen Campervan Safety

Volkswagen campervan

The VW campervan is one of the most iconic campervans in the world, which means that many members of the British public have already invested in these vehicles. However, most of the time when owners try to convert their new purchase they do not consider the safety implications, which is something the government’s transport minister,…

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Caravan Drivers Warned against Potholes over Christmas

pot holes in road

In the past couple of weeks it has been reported that those that are planning on spending the festive season in their caravans need to be aware of dangerous road conditions due to ice and flooding, however they are now also being warned against damage that can be caused to their caravans due to potholes…

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Motorhome Fire Safety

fire

  If your motorhome were to catch fire, would you know how to respond? With an oven, a petrol engine and so many electrics in the same place, it’s not uncommon for motorhome fires to start and we do get motorhome insurance claims every year about vehicles that have set fire. Though the reality doesn’t…

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