MMM The Motorhomers' Magazine - 11 Sep 2025
Drive into autumn
FIRST-LOOK
Clever rear lounge, big touring appeal
Up, up and away in the Mendips
Norfolk in a nutshell
WHAT MOTORHOME EXPERT BUYING ADVICE INCLUDED INSIDE
Auvergne ablaze Volcanoes, valleys and vines in the fall
Poland, old & new
Motorhome hire: try it, trust it, trade up
ADVICE Driving licences explained
Welcome
FRANCE Autumn touring in the Auvergne takes in volcanoes, valleys and vines
SOMERSET High-flying fun and wildlife spotting in the Mendips
COVER NORFOLK Exploring the coast and countryside of this tourist hotspot in the off season
TECH HELP Answering questions on all aspects of motorhoming
MY MOTORHOME Choosing a fixed bed motorhome for longer, retirement tours
COVER BUYING ADVICE Try before you buy – why motorhome hire is a worthwhile investment
SOUTHERN SCOTLAND From the quaint town of Moffat to the bright lights of the capital, these newbies learn a lot on their first adventure
COVER BAILEY AUTOGRAPH We are the first to get our hands on the all-new Series 4 model
COVER POLAND Lively and picturesque, this much-overlooked country is worth a visit
COVER MEGA MOBIL CLASSIC A rear lounge campervan from Slovenia that’s perfect for the UK
COVER LANDSEER TOURNEO CUSTOM Using the car version for a high-quality campervan
WEEKEND TRAVEL A grand escape at the stunning stately home of Chatsworth
COVER TECH ADVICE Understanding licences, and motorhomes you can drive
SITES FOR… autumn escapades: 12 great sites to ‘fall’ for
YOUR SITE REVIEWS Reviewing the campsites you’ve stayed at
MY PROJECT Adding DIY central locking to kitchen drawers
ELNAGH BARON A quick look at an Italian ’van with a rear lounge
ACCESSORIES Gadgets for off-season escapes and more
LETTERS Having your say on everything from campsites to tolls
PUZZLES Solve our brainteasers to be in with a chance of a cash prize
MY VIEW Making comparisons between motorhomes and planes…
NEXT MONTH
FAVOURITE PHOTOS Lakes and wild visitors captured on camera
MY TRAVELS The hills are alive… in the Italian Tirol in autumn
NEWS The latest launches and more from the motorhome world
SHOW NEWS What to expect at our last outdoor event of the year
BACK TO BASICS Setting up for a morning cuppa
VINTAGE ’VANS Golden oldies spotted at a recent rally
Swift 2026 Motorhomes get Trekker style
Le Voyageur Héritage 7.9 GJL With diesel Alde heating
Bürstner 2026 Innovative new Merc camper
Incline Campers Adventurer Redesigned VW T6.1
Etrusco 2026 New interiors, more models
Auto-Trail 2026 Campervans from only £52k
Consort Duet Now with fixed single beds
Niesmann + Bischoff 2026 New mid-sized Arto
Buccaneer 2026 This famous name returns
Pilote Vega V630J Now with more storage
Elddis 2026 A whole new range
Ukraine the decade before
Wet wet wet
Back to the safety
Reliability recorded
Not as easy
Call for basic tips
Don’t forget to pay the toll!
Environment and motorhomes
App-y to recommend
Insurance search
Wrong or right
Keep on running
Motorhome or campervan
Avoiding the GO-Box in Austria
I’m still stranded
Your favourite photos
Back to basics
Public vote open for Motorhome Dealer of the Year 2026
FIVE-STAR GOLD STATUS FOR PREMIER PARK
California gets fitted with games console
Choose Leisure bought out by management team
4x4 motorhome announced
Multigeneration getaways on the rise
WEBASTO LAUNCHES NEW CONDITIONING UNIT
McLouis to be sold by Marquis
Cumbria dealer enters administration
Dometic partners with Arwinger
Trail Outdoor Leisure reveals six new driveaway awnings
INSURER RECOMMENDS PLANNING AHEAD FOR TRIP TO FRANCE
New play area built at Norfolk Premier Park
Lincoln Show is a paradise for shoppers and knowledge seekers
Huge Dealer Network
All’s Wells that ends Wells
All’s Wells that ends Wells
THE JOURNEY
ABOUT US...
INFORMATION
TOP TIPS
WE STAYED AT
INFORMATION
Gdańsk for the memories
Gdańsk for the memories
THE JOURNEY
THE COSTS
ABOUT US...
TOP TIPS
WE STAYED AT
Moffat missteps & midnight regrets
Moffat missteps & midnight regrets
THE COSTS
THE JOURNEY
ABOUT US...
WE STAYED AT
TOP TIPS
A land of lava
A land of lava
ABOUT ME...
THE JOURNEY
THE COSTS
INFORMATION
I STAYED AT
TOP TIPS
Go wild in the... Mendips
ABOUT US...
Cheddar
Chew Valley Lake
TOP TIP
Brean Down
THE CAMPSITES
Get away for... THE WEEKEND!
ABOUT US...
TOP TIPS
ESSENTIALS
Must see... The Painted Hall and the North Sketch Gallery in the house
THE CAMPSITE
INFORMATION
My travels
Sites for... An awesome autumn
THE CAMPSITES
Coombe Caravan Park, Wiltshire
South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park, Dorset
Laithes Lodge Caravan & Motorhome Site, Lancashire
Bodnant Caravan Park, Conwy
The Grange Camping & Caravan Park, Leicestershire
Byreside Caravan Site, Tyne & Wear
Oban Camping & Caravanning Club Site, Argyll & Bute
Erwlon Caravan & Camping Park, Carmarthenshire
Go Wild Camping Thetford, Suffolk
Harford Bridge Holiday Park, Devon
Cedar Gables Campsite, East Sussex
Ken Bridge Hotel & Campsite, Dumfries & Galloway
Stourhead Estate Motorhome Site, Wiltshire
INFORMATION
Peewit Caravan Park, Suffolk
Stephen Dunnett
Long Hazel Park, Somerset
INFORMATION
Westgate Carr Farm, North Yorkshire
INFORMATION
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Bunroy Park, Highlands
INFORMATION
Bloody Bridge Campsite, Co Down
INFORMATION
Sign language
BAILEY AUTOGRAPH 79-4T
THE MMM VERDICT
FACTS AND FIGURES
Silence is golden
MEGA MOBIL CLASSIC 600 LOUNGE
FACTS AND FIGURES
THE MMM VERDICT
Custom Made
LANDSEER TOURNEO CUSTOM 2.0
FACTS AND FIGURES
THE MMM VERDICT
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AT A GLANCE
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WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE
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FACTS AND FIGURES
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DISADVANTAGES
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