thl UK & Ireland Factory Relocation Trip 2025
Love the idea of a motorhome holiday? Visiting all those countries throughout Europe that you have always wanted to visit, really experiencing the local culture, trying all the exciting foods that are on offer and getting off of the beaten track.
What better way to do this than in a brand new motorhome?
As part of the thl global RV family, we are excited to announce the return of our Factory Relocation deal for 2025! This April, lucky holidaymakers will be the first to drive our new 2025 models fresh from the factory in beautiful Tuscany, Italy. Enjoy popular favourites from our usual Roller Team motorhome range, plus, this year for the first time, our new fleet of compact Etrusco campervan will roll off the production line for guests to hire.
Let your imagination run wild while you plan an adventure of a lifetime! Tour Europe on a one-way motorhome rental. Where you go, you decide! Guests have the opportunity to travel through up to 24 countries on your journey before returning your motorhome to our depots across the UK or Ireland. If you have ever dreamed of touring through Europe on a budget, now is your chance to grab a bargain motorhome hire deal!
Factory Relocation Deal Details
Available vehicles: Mystery 2, Mystery 4, Mystery 6 (models include a range of campervans and motorhomes)
Pick Up Dates:
NEW DATES ADDED! 2, 3 & 4 April 2025
LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINING: 7-11 April and 14-18 April 2025
Duration: 10 nights (up to 60 additional nights available at the standard mystery rate)
Mystery 2: £525
Mystery 4: £595
Mystery 6: £700
How to book
Click here to register your interest and a member of our team will contact you.
What's Included
- 10 nights motorhome hire in one of our brand new, fully equipped Etrusco campervans or Roller Team motorhomes
- Transfers from Poggibonsi train station to the factory
- Opportunity to extend your rental to travel in Europe for up to 60 nights in total. Subject to availability
- Each motorhome will come fully equipped for your road trip including beds, fridge/freezer, gas hob, sink, dining area, toilet, shower, media connectivity and reversing camera. We will also kit out the motorhome with many of the required home comforts including, kitchen kit & kettle, a full bottle of camping gas, electric hook-up cable, water hose etc
- Flexible collection dates: pick up between 7-11 April or 14-18 April 2025
- Free European cover for your entire trip covering 24 countries
- Insurance for 1 named driver, aged 21-79 with a full, clean driving licence*
- 24 hour European wide Roadside Assistance
- European travel pack including, warning triangle, 2 x high visibility jackets, spare fuse & bulb set.
- Full motorhome briefing and demo at the depot
- Easy Online Check In
- Unlimited mileage
- No one way hire fees
- Free Ferry Crossing from Calais to Dover for all rentals (Please note all vehicles must travel via this crossing on return to our depots)
- Plus, Free ferry crossing from Holyhead-Dublin, Liverpool to Belfast, or Cairnryan to Belfast for Dublin and Belfast returns (Please note all vehicles returning to Ireland must travel via these crossings on return to our Belfast or Dublin depots)
- English-speaking staff on hand
- thl Vehicle support helpline
Optional Extras
- Bedding (Single £35/€40, Double £55/€65)
- Camping table and chairs (£45/£50)
- Liability reduction options including the Value Pack. Please contact the team for more information on our Liability reduction options.
Value Pack
£60/€65
per night
Our best seller for a reason! To help you get on the road, we've bundled together our most popular items to maximize your savings.
Security Deposit applies (£350 in the UK/€400 for rentals from Dublin).
- Our Highest Liability Reduction Cover (The High Road) to reduce your liability to £350/€400
- Windscreen, mirror and tyre cover
- Bedding and towels for the whole family
- Toilet chemicals
- 1 additional driver
The Small Print
- Offer subject to availability
- Full payment is required at the time of booking
- Drivers must be between 21-79 and have held a full, clean driving licence (as per thl UK & Ireland’s terms and conditions) for at least 2 years
- Vehicles are booked by berth – Mystery 2, 4 & 6. Exact model is allocated on arrival
- Up to 60 extra nights can be booked (additional nights are available on request- subject to availability). Please ask for pricing when making your booking
- thl UK & Ireland own and operate Bunk Campers and Just go Motorhomes. The guest may receive a campervan or motorhome from either brand
- The Hirer is responsible for all fuel costs, toll roads, campsites and all other costs incurred throughout the hire
- £2500 security deposit is required prior to collection of the motorhome in Italy. thl’s range of liability reduction options can also be purchased for your peace of mind on the road across Europe. Please ask our Reservations team about this when making your booking. The security deposit is released on arrival at the thl depot (provided there’s no damage in line with standard thl’s terms and conditions)
- A collection time for your motorhome will be allocated to you prior to travel. The last collection on each day will be 4pm
- Motorhomes can be returned between 8am-4pm on the return date
- All vehicles must travel from Mainland Europe into the UK and Ireland via the Calais – Dover ferry crossing. Travel from Cherbourg – Rosslare or any other route is not permitted
- For guests dropping off in Belfast or Dublin, the ferry crossing from Dublin-Holyhead, Liverpool to Belfast, or Cairnryan to Belfast is also included free of charge in addition to the Calais to Dover ferry crossing. The crossing date and time must be booked in advance with thl before you arrive at the factory
- In the event of cancellation by the hirer, a 100% cancellation fee applies. All other Factory Relocation Terms & Conditions apply
- Prices are correct at the time of publishing. thl UK and Ireland reserve the right to amend the pricing, vehicle specification, terms and conditions without prior notification
Deal FAQs
- How do I book the Factory relocation deal?
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For more information and booking, please call 01525 574271 or email eurelocations@thlonline.com.
Please note, this trip is so popular that we see families returning year after year to get their fill of European culture from the comfort of their well-appointed and kitted out brand new motorhome. For this reason, availability is offered on a first come, first served basis. Vehicles cannot be held and a booking is not confirmed until payment has been received, therefore early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
- What vehicles are available in the deal?
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This year, the trip will include a wide range of brand new compact Etrusco campervans as well as our standard Roller Team coach built motorhomes from both Bunk Campers and Just go Motorhomes.
Please note, for the first time, the trip will include a brand new range of campervans from Etrusco that you may be not be familiar with. These are the Aero 2 berth campervan and Vista 4 berth campervan models from the Bunk Campers fleet.
Vehicles for the Italy Factory relocation trip are booked by berth – 2, 4 & 6 and you could receive either a campervan or a motorhome. The exact model will be allocated on arrival and unfortunately due to the nature of production schedules at the factory, guests cannot request a specific model or vehicle type.
- What is not included in the deal?
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- Bedding and towels (can be added as an optional extra)
- Motorhome will not come equipped with TV/DVD player & aerial
- E-Vignette if travelling through Switzerland
- Child seats
- Flights
- Fuel
- Camping gas (A full tank/bottle is provided but should be returned full)
- Campsites
- Camping table and chairs
- Tolls
- Travel insurance
- Any other costs associated with the hire
- Can I book additional nights?
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Guests can book up to 60 additional nights allowing you to explore Europe at your own pace. Please ask for pricing when making your booking. Additional nights are available on request subject to availability.
- Can I book an additional driver?
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Additional drivers can be added at the usual fee of £12.50 per night.
- What countries can I travel to?
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Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (entry into Ireland through Northern Ireland only via the Dublin – Holyhead, Liverpool – Belfast or Cairnryan – Belfast ferry), Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland (including Liechtenstein), Sweden
Please note: Guests wishing to travel through Switzerland will need to purchase an e-vignette at the border. This costs approximately £36.
- What additional equipment is needed to travel in Europe?
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A European travel pack is included in the motorhome for your use, inside you will find the following items: warning triangle, 2 x high visibility jackets, spare fuse & bulb set.
We can also provide you with snow chains but these do need to be requested and confirmed in advance.
- What is the fuel policy?
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Vehicles may not have a full tank of fuel when they arrive from the factory. There is a petrol station close to the branch where you can fuel your motorhome.
- What is the Gas policy?
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Vehicles will be provided with a full tank or bottle of camping gas, and you will be required to return the motorhome with a full tank.
- What is the return ferry crossing?
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The return ferry crossing is included in the relocation deal and is from Calais – Dover. All motorhomes must arrive into the UK through this crossing. This ferry does not need to be booked in advance and guests can just arrive to the port. Further details will be provided post booking.
For guests returning their motorhome to Dublin or Belfast, the Holyhead- Dublin, Liverpool – Belfast, or Cairnryan – Belfast ferry crossing is also included. This ferry crossing must be booked with thl prior to your arrival at the factory in Italy.
- How do I return my motorhome?
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- All motorhomes must be returned to the thl’s depots in Greater London, Edinburgh, Belfast or Dublin between 8.00am-16.00pm on your return date.
- Vehicles must be cleaned unpacked and ready to be handed over to a member of the team by 4:00pm
- We ask the motorhome is returned with the same level of fuel and camping gas at collection
- We ask the motorhome is returned with an empty toilet cassette and grey water tank, please make sure grey water & toilet cassettes are only disposed at approved disposal points.
- Vehicles are expected to be returned in a clean and tidy condition – All floors clean – Food rubbish removed – Bathroom clean and tidy – Surfaces wiped
Route Planning FAQs
- Where can I find discounts for European campsites?
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Bunk Campers and Just go are the official rental partners of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, the UK’s number 1 touring club offering access to 2700 campsites across the UK and Europe. Our guests benefit from access to Campsite+ which offers member rates and discounts at the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s sites, both in the UK and abroad. After booking, details of how to register for Campsite+ and avail of campsite discounts will be noted on your booking confirmation email. In the meantime, you can research the Club’s European campsites here. The Caravan and Motorhome Club also have great information on European road trips and itinerary planning. View more details on the Caravan and Motorhome Club website.
- Can I travel into Clean Air Zones in France?
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The French government rolled out The Air Quality Certificate – known as ‘Crit’Air’. It requires all cars driving into Paris and other major cities to display a ‘Crit’Air’ sticker. Critically, this includes foreign cars including rental vehicles. If you don’t have it, you could face a fine of up to £117 plus an admin fee of £50. The sticker takes up to 10 days to arrive so should you wish to travel into a clean air zone please contact eurelocation@thlonline.com for your registration details. You can then purchase a Crit’ Air Sticker here prior to your departure.
- Where is the pick up location of the motorhome?
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Pick up is from thl’s pop-up depot in Tuscany, Italy.
Address: Valcanoro, Strada di S., Appiano, in the Municipality of Barberino Tavarnelle.
- How can I get from Pisa airport and Florence airport to Poggibonsi train station for the transfer?
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From Pisa airport take the train to Poggibonsi- S. Gimignano. There are usually 2 changes required. Travel from Pisa Airport – Pisa Centrale. Pisa Centrale – Empoli. Empoli – Poggibonsi- S. Gimignano. The train journey should take approx 1h 34 minutes in total.
From Florence airport take the train to Poggibonsi- S. Gimignano. First, take the tram at the airport directly to the main train station, Firenze S. M. Novella. From Firenze S. M. Novella, you can take a direct train to Poggibonsi-S. Gimignano. The train journey should take approx 1h 15 minutes in total.
If you are arriving into the Bologna, Rome, Bastia or Sant’Egidio Aiports, make your way to the main train station in Florence, Firenze S. M. Novella and take a direct train to Poggibonsi-S. Gimignano.
All tickets can be booked on the Trenitalia website: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html and on Trainline: https://www.thetrainline.com/
- What is the nearest airport to the thl depot?
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The nearest airport is Pisa (PSA) and Florence (FLR).
Other airports include Bologna, Rome and Bastia however the journey from these airports to our depot can last up to 5 hours.
- Are there any tools I can use to help me plan a route?
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- http://www.theaa.com/
- https://www.rac.co.uk/route-planner
- https://www.viamichelin.co.uk/
- https://www.google.co.uk/maps (you can select a toll or no toll road option)
- http://www.eurotripplanner.eu/ (you can also download a mobile app)
- https://www.mylpg.eu (a website for finding LPG gas stations in Europe with a handy route planner)
- How long would you recommend driving per day?
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With the large, well-kept roads throughout Europe, it is easy to cover some miles. However, to get the most out of your holiday, we recommend planning for no more than 200 miles per day, which will be around 4 hours of driving.
It is also a good idea to stay close to the pop-up branch for the first night so you can get stocked up and used to your new home. You can then set off fresh in the morning and arrive at your destination by lunchtime, leaving you plenty of time to explore.
Previous guests have stayed at Camping Il Boschetto di Piemma as a great first stop. Located around 20 minutes from the collection branch, the campsite has a great restaurant, shop, and access to a large swimming pool.
- Which camping association would you recommend?
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ACSI – get the app too – http://www.acsi.eu/en/home/l2-n144/. The ACSI discount card is well worth having. You get two books listing thousands of campsites in Europe with a map book.
- What other websites can I use to help find campsites?
- Would you recommend any camping books?
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The Camperstop Europe book is invaluable; it gives the coordinates for every site. http://www.vicariousbooks.co.uk/.
- What if some of the campsites aren’t open in early April?
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During previous years, where sites were not fully open, we found they let us on-site with reduced facilities. We recommend checking with the campsite owner prior to arrival.
- Where can I find information about filling up with LPG gas while in Europe?
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- LPG Gas or AutoGas is relatively easy to find in Europe
- You may need different adaptors for the filling port in different countries, but these are already supplied with your motorhome from Just go and can be found attached to the gas bottle with a zip tie
- https://www.mylpg.eu/ (a great website to find stations and also plan routes around LPG stops)
- http://www.fuel-prices-europe.info/map-europe.php
- Where can I find out about Italian train times and book tickets?