Caravan Times

1 month ago | caravantimes.co.uk | Emma Dodd

A motorhome insurance specialist has offered his advice on attaching solar panels after an incident that narrowly avoided serious injury. Dashcam footage captured the moment a solar panel came loose from a leisure vehicle and hit a family car, fortunately not harming anyone inside. The incident occurred when Philip Palmer was driving his Jaguar XF on the A17 near King’s Lynn and the motorhome was travelling on the opposite side of the road.

1 month ago | caravantimes.co.uk | Emma Dodd

This year’s edition of the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, which was held at the NEC in Birmingham last month, has been declared a success. Many of the exhibitors reported a significant increase in sales compared to previous years and a particularly well-engaged audience. Some 89,207 visitors attended the six-day event between February 18th and 23rd, exploring the latest leisure vehicle models and camping accessories.

1 month ago | caravantimes.co.uk | Emma Dodd

Whether you’re behind the wheel of your motorhome or towing a caravan, owning a leisure vehicle offers you countless opportunities to escape. While staycations are great, heading off to the continent is always an enticing option and there are a number of destinations that are easy to drive to. Ed Sharp, head of car hire at TravelSupermarket, has put together a list of the best of these places, with travellers able to choose between quick and direct routes or more scenic, leisurely journeys.

1 month ago | caravantimes.co.uk | Emma Dodd

It feels like it’s been a long winter, but now little signs of spring are starting to push their way up through the earth. A great way to celebrate the new season and embrace all the natural colour it brings is to take your caravan or motorhome to one of Europe’s most blooming destinations. Horticulture experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk have put together a list of cities that offer stunning floral displays at this time of year.

1 month ago | caravantimes.co.uk | Emma Dodd

The National Forest Walking Festival is now in its 16th year and is the perfect opportunity to get away and enjoy the countryside in your leisure vehicle. Caravans and motorhomes are perfect accommodation for those taking part in the annual event, which runs from May 16th to 26th in 2025. The National Forest is a project connecting two ancient forests – Charnwood and Needwood – spanning 200 square miles across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.