Top Tips for Motorhome Travel in the UK
Many travel specialists have witnessed a rapid increase in demand for motorhomes and a growing attraction towards staycations in the UK. The UK is equipped with natural and expansive beauty, remote and open-road freedom and temperate climates, promising an unforgettable adventure. Below our expert team at Just Go have collated our top tips for motorhome travel in the UK.
It is important to plan your route, specifically assessing how far you would like to drive each day, inherently choosing an accommodation within close proximity. Many campsites are well equipped with showers and electricity points, ensuring a comfortable overnight stay. With the increase in domestic travel and camping trips, it is advisable to book in advance to ensure your place, which additionally proves to be cost-efficient.
Discussing with a member of our team will also allow you to choose the correct motorhome. Motorhomes vary depending on the number of people, how much time will be spent in the vehicle and your eating preferences. Motorhomes can also be equipped with showers, fully-equipped kitchens and bike storage solutions, based on individual preferences.
Exploring apps designed for travel and motorhomes can be advantageous when planning your trip. For example, Roadtrippers assists with finding restaurants, national parks and other scenic points of interests. Waze is another useful app, helping to estimate driving time and it simultaneously provides handy traffic updates. Leaving and reading reviews is a great tool to ensure you find the best stops, with apps such as Yelp and Trip Advisor equipped with extensive forums.
Familiarising yourself with how everything functions before setting off will prove to reap many benefits. Learning how to use the cooker, how to connect and disconnect the gas and how to replenish fresh water supplies are all new skills for beginners to learn and embrace.
Researching the terrains of your route is essential prior to departing, as it might be the case that some routes, particularly in remote areas, are not large enough or properly tarmacked for your motorhome.
More info on planning your tripKnowing your motorhome’s length, width and height is also essential as some campsites will require this information prior to parking. It is also useful to know if you come across roads with restricted height and width access.
Creating a detailed budget will allow you to create meal plans and allow for any extra costs regarding excursions and activities. It is a valuable use of time to work out the distance of your trip to estimate fuel costs, remembering fuel tends to be more expensive in remote areas.
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