MMM The Motorhomers' Magazine - 19 Jun 2025
ADVICE Downsizing tips
Welcome
NORTHUMBERLAND
SOUTH DEVON It’s all cream teas, coastal breezes and no rush at all
TECH ADVICE One of the most safety-critical systems in your motorhome, here’s what you need to know about gas
128 TECH HELP Experts answer questions on all manner of motorhoming topics, from steps to engine issues
SUSSEX A stretch of coast that tells many stories, from quaint seaside towns to modern architectural gems
MOBILVETTA ADMIRAL This Italian firm’s first UK-bound campervan is both stylish and clever
IRELAND Rain did not stop play on a colourful tour to discover the heart and soul of Ireland
GREECE Island hopping for souvlaki, sunsets and steering wheels
YOUR SITE REVIEWS Readers rate the sites they’ve stayed at
NEWS Special anniversary models, industry updates and campsite accolades
PUZZLES Solve our monthly brainteasers to be in with a chance of a cash prize
ACCESSORIES Kit for the beach or sunny days out on the hills
COVER BUYING ADVICE Tips to consider when downsizing or buying a compact motorhome
LETTERS Your motorhoming life, with woes and wondrous weekends
MY TRAVELS Unexpectedly finding a very nice site and shelving plans to travel around France
PAWS ON TOUR What to pack and where to go on a dog-friendly holiday
Chausson 798 Anniversary Special edition island bed model gains extra space
VINTAGE ’VANS From budget to beautiful, there’s sure to be a classic camper for everyone
Wheelhome Dashaway eRC The amazing roof camper conversion of a Tesla Model 3
Coachman Avventura 545 First Fiat-based motorhome from this premium brand
BACK TO BASICS To awning or not to awning, that is the question
YOUR PHOTOS Stunning views, day and night
Rimor Horus 12 French bed layout in only 5.41m
Hobby OnTour C 700 GQ Compact island bed low-profile
SHOW NEWS Searching for a bargain at an outdoor event
Rolling Homes Darwin FL Luxury VW Crafter campervan
MY VIEW Cycling from a satdown perspective
WIN The latest Cadac Safari Chef bbq
Hymer B-Class MasterLine Range review
Freedo RV 599 Vanlife style campervan
It’s all good on the Camping-Car Park front
Our weekend in pictures!
Backing the back box
Travelling the world for less
Is this common?
Campsite options
Warranty work woes
Swiftly does it
Watch out, parking restrictions are about
Ask about having these products installed on your motorhome at installation specialists and dealers all over the UK. Visit our Daventry showroom by appointment to see them in action. To find out more about our product range visit our website.
Morocco is like Marmite
Your favourite photos
Back to basics
Adria launches special edition models to mark 60th anniversary
TWO MAJOR MANUFACTURERS PREDICT GROWTH DESPITE DIFFICULT START TO THE YEAR
Sell your motorhome for free
Caravan and Motorhome Club expands training courses
NCC joins new UK towing safety group
Gold awards for two Premier Parks
Hybrid VW California now on sale
MORE ECOBAT BATTERIES NCC VERIFIED
Premier Park named as national finalist
Grantham’s expands with new workshop
Caravan and Motorhome Club wins international award
Why 2025 is a smart year to buy
Big names, live nights
LAST PITCHES REMAINING FOR RETRO FESTIVAL!
Shetland, no one-trick pony
Shetland, no one-trick pony
ABOUT US...
TOP TIPS
INFORMATION
TOP TIPS
WE STAYED AT
TOP TIPS
Coast hopping
ABOUT US...
TOP TIPS
Greece lightning faster than a ferry queue
Greece lightning faster than a ferry queue
ABOUT US...
WE STAYED AT
Serene coasts
Serene coasts
ABOUT US...
CAMPRA
Pub crawling and ferry stalling
ABOUT US...
TOP TIPS
THE JOURNEY
THE COSTS
WE STAYED AT
Bewitched, bothered bewildered and
ABOUT US...
THE COSTS
INFORMATION
TOP TIPS
WE STAYED AT
DON’T MISS
DID YOU KNOW?
My travels
Carlyon Road Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1JE | www.raymondjamescaravans.co.uk | Call 02476 474747
Sites for... Being beside the seaside
THE CAMPSITES
Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays, Cornwall
Trwyn yr Wylfa Caravan & Camping Site, Conwy
Leonards Cove Holiday Village, Devon
Porth Beach Holiday Park, Cornwall
Crows Nest Caravan Park, North Yorkshire
Cannon Camping & Caravan Park, East Sussex
Woodhill Park, Norfolk
St Monans Holiday Park, Fife
Camusdarach Campsite, Inverness-shire
Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, Cornwall
Harbour Lights Campsite & Holiday Park, Cumbria
Durdle Door Holiday Park, Dorset
Milton of Fonab Caravan Park, Perthshire, Scotland
INFORMATION
Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, Devon INFORMATION
Ashleigh Farm Caravan & Glamping, Lincolnshire
INFORMATION
Book online now at
Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Northumberland
Sunbeach Campark, Alicante, Spain
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Camping Le Moulin, Haute-Provence, France
INFORMATION
Camping Les Bas Carreaux, Normandy, France
INFORMATION
Slimming down
Seas the day
MOBILVETTA ADMIRAL K6.3
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
THE VERDICT
FACTS AND FIGURES
Cruise-ing around
TOURNE CRUISE 6.4
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
THE VERDICT
FACTS AND FIGURES
Our motorhome
WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE
WHY WE BOUGHT IT
FACTS AND FIGURES
FURTHER READING
TESLA CAMPERVAN
PERFECT FOR VANLIFE
ISLAND OF DREAMS
In this issue of
Wheelhome Dashaway eRC
FACT FILE
OUR VERDICT
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Many more campervans in stock Building quality campervans for over 48 years.
Chausson 798 Anniversary Line
FACT FILE
ADVANTAGES
OUR VERDICT
DISADVANTAGES
Coachman Avventura 545
Coachman Avventura 545
FACT FILE
VERDICT
DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
Freedo RV 599
FACT FILE
Freedo RV 599
OUR VERDICT
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Hobby OnTour C 700 GQ
FACT FILE
Hobby OnTour C 700 GQ
OUR VERDICT
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Hymer B-Class MasterLine
BUY A HYMER FROM…
T5/T6 VW 2kW AUTOTERM air diesel heater kit £509.25
Universal Campervan/Motorhome 2kW-4kW Autoterm air diesel heater kit £509.25
T4 VW diesel 2kW AUTOTERM air diesel heater kit £509.25
Rimor Horus 12
FACT FILE
OUR VERDICT
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Rolling Homes Darwin FL
FACT FILE
ADVANTAGES
OUR VERDICT
DISADVANTAGES
Crossword
Sudoku
Just for fun
£50 WIN
Q Will air suspension improve campervan access?
Tech help!
Hang on in there
Q Why does my engine run for a few minutes after being switched off?
Q Can I charge my vehicle battery in situ?
Q Is there an easy fix for my rattles and radio issues?
Q Can I treat rust to extend the life of my motorhome?
Q Are my glow plugs causing starting issues?
My project
What I spent
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