Motorhomes for sale in the UK

When thinking about motorhomes for sale in the UK, spare a thought for the long and varied history of these now classic vehicles.

Should you wish to read up on motorhomes for sale in the UK Martin Watts, founder of the Classic Camper Club, recounts the history of all the Bedford based campervan and motorhome conversions, starting with the CA in 1952 right up to the Rascal in the mid 1990s in his book Bedford Camper Vans and Motorhomes: The Inside Story.

Watts has been involved with motorcaravans for forty years. He is regarded as one of the leading motorcaravan historians in the UK and today he writes a regular column for the specialist motorcaravan publication Motorcaravan, Motorhome Monthly. His two previous books, Classic Camper Vans: The Inside Story and Classic Dormobile Camper Vans [both published by Crowood] were very warmly received upon their release in 2007 and 2009 respectively, both titles gaining many excellent reviews from both the classic vehicle and motorcaravan press.

Motorhomes for sale in the UK is just the beginning of the story.

Buy to let motorhomes

Yesterday i.e. Easter Monday had the highest ever search for the phrase ‘motorhome hire’ – which is great news for people thinking of buying ‘buy to let motorhomes.  So I wonder why this was then? Well – there are quite a lot of folk going on about ’staycations’ which I really think is a crap term for not going anywhere!

The truth is, if you can’t afford to go on holiday then you can stay at home, but it is boring and your family will hate you and call you tight! So why not do a fairly low key staycation alternative and hire a motorhome and just not go too far.  You never know, you might get the bug and start thinking about buy to let motorhomes as a way of getting a free holiday and earning some cash at the same time.

I was watching Countryfile with John Craven the other week and it got me thinking about how lovely The Jurassic Coast in Dorset is. I remember having quite a memorable night illegally wild camping at Lulworth Cove (note: they really don’t like it!).

If you are interested in motorhome hire or the ‘buy to let motorhomes‘ scheme offered by Motorholme, then pick up the phone and call 0800 612 8719 now and talk to Sheena, Stephen and the crew – there is someone there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Best motorhomes for couples

When it comes to choosing the best motorhomes for couples, everyone has an idea.

Space is of course something to argue about – but you wouldn’t be a couple without something to argue about.

The Auto Roller comes highly rated as one of the best motorhomes for couples, with a combination of luxury and practicality, ensuring your motorhome holiday is one of the most relaxing and comfortable experiences you will have. Whether you are embarking on an adventure in the UK or venturing abroad this lovely motorhome will be a great base for you to return to as the evening draws in.

Whereas the Bessacarr E410’s bench seats are great for relaxing on, they add an air of spaciousness in the lounge area which is great for couples to just chill out in, or you can snuggle up in bed and watch the TV/DVD – the choice of best motorhomes for couples is yours.

6 berth motorhomes

If you’re searching for a wonderful, luxurious, top of the line motorhome with all the greatest amenities, look no further than Class A 6 berth motorhomes. The usual Class A motorhome is 30 to 45 feet in length, and can carry about six people at a time, if you pick the correct size and motorhome design.

You’ll be right at ease, from the feel of the beds to luxurious bathrooms! Usually, Class A Motorhomes will show upgraded tile in the kitchen along with real wood cabinetry, porcelain sinks, marble counter tops and recessed lighting. The living area can have a flat screen television, high quality surround sound speakers and high end electronics. No expense will be spared. To get the most efficiency out of the area you’re living in you can also expand it by pushing out the sides.

While new 6 berth motorhomes can be expensive, used Class A 6 berth motorhomes are a wonderful option; they usually have low mileage and the amount of wear and tear is very low. Researching used motorhomes instead of simply purchasing a new one immediately is very rewarding, and although it may take a bit of time, it will be a wonderful discount for your family.

While there are always used 6 berth motorhomes sold by their current owners, you can also go to pre-owned motorhome sales lots to get a much better deal and usually it will have been thoroughly checked out

Autoquest 400

The Autoquest 400 is the ideal, go-anywhere camper. Smart, compact and plenty of room for everyone! New to motor-caravanning? The 400 is a great introduction. Ideal for up to 4 adults, suits both couples or small families.

Equipped with TV & CD player, cutlery, crockery, fully integrated kitchen, luxury washroom, hotel quality interiors and comfy beds. The Autoquest 400 is fully winter proofed, insulated and double glazed, along with gas fired central heating.

Featuring an oven and an external awning/canopy, the rear U shaped lounge converts into a good sized double bed when required, with a further double bed over cab.

Self contained, you can literally park and enjoy the Autoquest 400 almost anywhere! Measuring the same “footprint” as a medium sized van, power assisted steering and economical 2.0ltr Turbo diesel engines makes the 400 very easy to drive and park.

Rent a Motorhome

It’s getting to one of my favourite times of the year now, Spring.  The clocks go forward next Sunday, which means lighter evenings, which I love. Even the phrase ‘British Summer Time’ makes me feel happy.  So picture this, you decide to rent a motorhome for a week away…you drive off to somewhere pretty and arrive at about 6pm. You have everything you need with you, so you can just pull out the awning, get your picnic table out and make a lovely evening meal in the luxury kitchen of your motorhome. Eating alfresco is always a lovely thing to do, especially when you have a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio in your hand and there is a beautiful sunset.

If you do decide to rent a motorhome, we can’t of course guarantee the weather, but the idea is nice isn’t it?  You can of course increase the probability of a warm summer evening by driving off into Europe and heading for the South of France, the east coast of Spain or Northern Italy.

What I love though is that wherever you start your holiday, your holiday begins there.  You notice straightaway that you are not limited to having expensive motorway service station lunches or making do with a few Tesco sandwiches, some crisps and a bottle of coke.  Instead you can pick a nice spot for lunch anywhere you like and have a chilled out lunch before you climb aboard and finish your journey for that day.  The key is that when you rent a motorhome, you don’t need to be in a rush, take your time.

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Motorhomes for sale

It is possible that when looking formotorhomes for sale you have stumbled across this site.  It is true that the most popular visitor we get to this site is those looking for motorhome hire and indeed this is one of the main services that we offer. If you are interested in motorhome hire, the most simple thing you can do is pick up the phone and dial 0800 612 8719 and speak to the lovely people at Motorholme who will be ready to help you anytime of the day or night.  But what if you are interested in buying a motorhome? Read on…

Motorholme have been coming up with some amazing videos about their motorhome franchise deals. Put simply, this means that you buy a ‘ready to rent’ motorhome, with or without finance (if you are loaded!) and then agree to put the motorhome into the self hire scheme that Motorholme operate. By doing this, you in effect set up your own motorhome hire business.  If you watch the video you will see that Steve Moss talks about the fact that they usually find that 1 weeks rental will pay for 1 months finance. Doing the maths on this means that if you just rent out for 12 weeks a year, you get your motorhome for free!  This may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it cerainly is something to think about when you are looking formotorhomes for sale.

Other motorhomes for sale include the bargain range of ex rental motorhomes.  The best thing to do is to give us a call and we can discuss your options.

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Motorhome Rental in the UK

Motorhome Rental in the UK is as easy as calling 0800 612 8719 (that is a free call from the UK) or clicking any of the appropriate links on this page.  This will give you access to the largest network of motorhomes and campervans available to rent in the UK.

The Motorhome rental in the UK service provides from small 2 berth vehicles up to giant 6 wheel, 7 berth motorhomes such as the Burstner Argos Motorhome, one of my personal favourites.

Most people starting out on their first motohome holiday like to take something not much bigger than their own car, but we don’t suggest this, you soon fill your motorhome up even if you are just a couple!

Anyway the decision is yours and with over 500 motorhomes and locations to choose from you are not going to be disappointed. The best thing to do is to get on the phone and have a chat with the friendly staff at Motorholme, who can help you with every aspect of motorhome rental in the UK.

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Motorhomes For Rent

If you are looking for motorhomes to rent in the UK, you won’t get a wider choice than what Motorholme have to offer.  Many customers start their internet search with some idea of roughing it in a an old VDub type 2  ‘hippy van’, but when you start to look into the whole motorhome deal more, you start to see that these marvelous vehicles have toilets, showers, full kitchens, gas central heating, air conditioning and in some cases, satellite navigation.

Motorhome have a network of over 500 motorhomes to rent, spread all over Scotland, England and Wales, so you can be sure that there will always be one in a convenient pick up point for you to start your motorhome holiday. You can either book online or call. Personally I’d favour calling, you get to speak to Sheena and the crew who are there 24/7 to take your call. By using the phone you can discuss your exact requirements, even better if you are in the UK, the call is free.

If this is the first time you have looked at the range of motorhomes to rent, you may like to think about the size. I have a family of 4, but I really like to use a 6 berth for my motorhome holidays. My actual favourite is the Burstner A 747 which is a nice big 7 berth with a garage section to it. The garage bit is great for chucking all the kids stuff in.

If you want to start planning your trip, call 0800 612 8719 right now.

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Efoy 1600 Fuel Cell Generator

The Efoy Fuel Cell generator is the “must have” accessory for any motorhome owner today. These things are amazing pieces of kit, but, are rather expensive – the price tag is £2995.

So if you want one, Andrew Hughes of Motorholme has decided to give one away. All you have to do is watch the video and answer 3 simple questions (the answers are in the video). This will enter you into the prize draw and you could be the lucky one.

The Efoy Fuel Generator has an output of 1,600 Watts and is the convenient way to satisfy high-energy demand in your motorhome. This is the latest model with improved efficiency, which uses less fuel for the same output.

You can happily enjoy the freedom of quiet, reliable power anywhere, at any time of the day or season and whatever the weather – even if you are a high energy user.

It is worth noting that old fashioned noisy, smelly petrol and diesel generators are banned in the motorhome field of Glastonbury Festival, but these eco-friendly fuel cells are not. This means that you can have mains electricity for the whole time you are at the festival.

Having an Efoy 1600 fuel cell on board your motorhome means you’ll have your own clean electrical power source, whenever you want, wherever you go.

An Efoy fuel cell generator is economical and produces no harmful emissions. The only things that the fuel cell produces besides electricity are water and carbon dioxide in amounts no more than a child’s breath.

All the conveniences of home – even high energy appliances are no longer a problem. Watch the video and win one!

RV hire in the UK

Your search for RV hire in the UK has lead you here to look at the amazing Hobby 725 AK.  Not strictly RV size by US standards, but it is as big as you would feel comfortable with on European roads. If you are looking for a vehicle for corporate work, please do call us on 0800 612 8719 and we will see what we can arrange. Most people looking for RV hire in the UK are quite happy with our largest 6 berth and 7 berth motorhomes.

The Hobby 725 is a truly spacious, 6 berth motorhome with everyone enjoying space and privacy. Fully equipped with all the extras, enjoy home from home comfort for all the family.

Equipped with cutlery, crockery, CD player, fully integrated kitchen, luxury washroom, hotel quality interiors and comfy beds. Fully winter proofed, insulated and double glazed, along with gas fired central heating.

Equipped with TV, cutlery, crockery, CD player, fully integrated kitchen, oven & grill, mircrowave, luxury washroom, hotel quality interiors and comfy beds.

Cab air-conditioning, towbar and awning fitted. Self contained, the 725 motorhome incorporates a rear bed and enjoys huge storage with a “garage” facility underneath. 2 further double beds and mid lounge area, providing flexible sleeping arrangements for everyone.

Power assisted steering and powerful 2.8ltr Turbo diesel engines makes the 725 very easy to drive and park.

The Hobby 725 is located at York, North Yorkshire, UK, please call us if you are interested in this particular vehicle or if we can help with any other RV hire in the UK enquiries.

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Eura Mobil Motorhomes

Eura Mobil Motorhomes are a quality motorhomes made in Europe.  With over 40 years as a top class motorhome manufacturer Eura Mobil are able to build and design, stable long lasting bodies supported by today’s most sophisticated CAD technology.

As well as being stylish with beautiful interiors, the Eura Mobil motorhomes are a range that is bursting with practical elements right down to the smallest detail. Style, quality and innovation sum up this brand.

If you are interested in buying Eura Mobil Motorhomes then you may like to consider renting one first.

An example of one available to rent is the Eura Mobil 656 Sport HS.

The Eura Mobil 656 camper represents true luxury in a 6 berth camper with everyone enjoying space and privacy.

Equipped with cutlery, crockery, CD player, fully integrated kitchen, oven & grill, luxury washroom, hotel quality interiors and comfy beds. Fully winter proofed, insulated and double glazed, along with gas fired central heating. Air conditioned and fully featured washroom.

The 656 motorhome incorporates a horseshoe rear lounge, double beds. Power assisted steering and powerful 2.8ltr Turbo diesel engines makes the 656 very easy to drive and park.

The Eura Mobil 656 is located at Thringston near Leicester. If you are interested in buying or renting Eura Mobile Motorhomes, please call 0800 612 8719 and talk to the team at Motorhlme who will give you all the help you need.

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Channel Crossings for Motorhomes

Using the Channel Tunnel or Cross Channel Ferries? Here’s a bit of info you might find useful about Channel Crossings for Motorhomes.

Due to their size motorhomes are often charged quite a substantial premium over cars on ferries and through the Channel Tunnel. All those tempting special offers widely advertised at anything from £20 upwards will say ‘cars only’ somewhere in the small print.

Typical list cross channel ferry prices for high season are £3-400 return for a short crossing and maybe £7-£800 for a return to Spain with a reasonable cabin. Eurotunnel have been very expensive until recently with peak fares in the £5-600+ range. The fierce competition back in early 2004 seems to have brought those fares down to around the £300 mark.

This whole topic is a bit of a thorny one since fares can vary enormously with the booking method and can also be very high compared not only with cars but also against caravans. Even worse the fares have been impossible to fathom in recent years as the ferry companies play strange marketing games with each other sometimes under somewhat concealed identities on the web.

SeaFrance Channel Ferries operate the classic Dover to Calais route which is the shortest crossing there is, which is ideal if you just need to get a ferry to France in the minimum amount of time.

Other than the ferry companies’ own websites some good deals are usually available from the Caravan Club, the Camping and Caravanning Club and the Motorhome Ticket Club. The best deals vary from club to club depending on the routes chosen. Shareholder deals can be attractive too but often pale into insignificance compared with the highly competitive short crossing discounts as above. The longer crossings are not subject to the same fierce competition and are not usually discounted by much, shareholder discounts can be quite significant here.

P&O now pretty much rule as the ‘500 pound gorilla’ in the channel crossings for motorhomesbusiness. However if you are looking at their Portsmouth – Blibao route do read this:

Closure of Portsmouth to Bilbao Route.  Please be aware that P&O Ferries has given notice that it is proposing to withdraw from the Portsmouth-Bilbao route at the end of September 2010 when the charter for the ship it uses for the service, the Pride of Bilbao, comes to an end.

The service will operate as scheduled up to and including the Bilbao-Portsmouth departure on Monday 27th September 2010 and any bookings up to this date will be unaffected. Any customers with bookings beyond this date will be contacted as soon as possible.

Norfolkline concentrate on commercial traffic and seem to charge less for motorhomes – maybe they’re babies compared with the trucks they mostly carry! They operate the Dover to Dunkerque route rather than Dover to Calais. On-board they are pretty much gimmick free, but who cares? Personally this is my favourite company for Channel Crossings for Motorhomes.