Motorhome & Caravan Show Opens At The NEC (10am – 6pm)
Show Opening DayOctober 11, 2016NEC Show opens to the public, and runs from 11 - 16 October. See you there.Welcome
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TV Licensing. Do We Need One When Touring?
TV licensing laws have changed, relatively recently, and this has not helped the ongoing confusion surrounding them, especially insofar as they relate to touring, as opposed to static caravans. When it comes to caravans and similar holiday accommodation, there are, … Continue reading
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Tagged caravan, Folding camper, static, tourer, TV licence
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Motorhome & Caravan Show Returns, Once Again, To The NEC.
This morning saw the opening of another Motorhome & Caravan Show at the NEC, and, as usual, I was there on the opening day, to take a look at what was on offer. The show is the UK’s largest motorhome … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, caravan, Folding camper, Motorhome, NEC, Trailer Tent
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The Layman’s Guide To Towing In The UK.
To date, my original article, and subsequent ‘Definitive’ guide to towing in the UK have received well over 250,000 views, however, it is clear from ongoing, online, discussions, that this is still a hugely misunderstood topic. To this end, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Sky, Driving, driving licence, Folding camper, Pennine, Towing, towing mirrors, towing weights
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Understanding The Basics Of Onboard Electrics
The vast majority of us will have some form of on board electrical system(s) in our units, be it 12 Volt, 240 Volt, or both, however, it is apparent that many users still don’t fully understand what systems power what … Continue reading
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Tagged 12V, 240V, Blue Sky, Electric Hookup, electrics, Folding camper, Pennine
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Model Review: Opus Camper
This week, Opus announced the forthcoming launch of their latest model, the AirOPUS, so I thought now would be an appropriate time to do a review of this innovative, and inherently cool, camper. The Opus Camper first gained mainstream recognition … Continue reading
Model Review: Pennine Pathfinder
The Pennine Pathfinder is the flagship model in the Pennine range, and has been since its introduction in late 1998. It came in various guises, including a number of other names, like the Trailfinder and the Pentium. The Pathfinder, itself, … Continue reading
Caravan Club Versus Camping And Caravaning Club. Either, Neither Or Both?
There are certain questions which we can guarantee will crop up over and over again. “What’s the best insurance company to use”? “Do I need towing mirrors”? and; “What can I tow on my current driving licence”? One of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping And Caravanning Club, Caravan Club, Folding camper
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Customising Our Camper. What Are The Options?
The current Pennine range are very much on top of their game, both cosmetically and equipment wise, but, for many of us, they are a little out of reach, or, perhaps, we would rather start out with an entry level … Continue reading
Digital Copies Of All Pennine Sales Brochures Now Available To Download
With huge thanks to Julie and Nick, at Pennine Outdoor Leisure, we have, now, been able to upload all available copies of the Pennine sales brochures from the first ever Alpine brochure, circa 1978, to the current 2016 brochure, and … Continue reading
Securing Our Camper Against Theft
It goes without saying that securing our camper against theft is an absolute must, and a certain level of physical security will often be a pre requisite of obtaining insurance with many insurance companies. When it comes to physical security, … Continue reading
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