10 Top Tips For UK Drivers Hitting The Road In The EU

06 Jul 2015

European Caravan Trip Checklist It’s the time of year when everyone begins to look forward to their annual summer holiday, but that also means making sure you have all the practicalities covered. If you’re planning a trip to one or more of the other EU countries this year, there are a number of things you [...]

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12 tips to protect your caravan or motorhome from extreme weather conditions

05 Dec 2013

(Please note before reading on, that although the following photos accompanying this article might look like some crazy tropical storm in the Caribbean, they are in fact taken from UK Coastal locations on 5th December 2013.) ‘Extreme’ weather conditions are something we often take for granted in the UK, and although we don’t quite have [...]

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50 things for kids to do during caravanning bank holiday weekend

21 Aug 2013

The final bank holiday of the year is upon us and no doubt you’re planning on heading off for what could be the last getaway of the Summer. Your kids have been bundled in the back seat and you’re ready to go. All that remains now is to shoot off along that long and winding [...]

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Do I need a TV Licence for a Caravan?

19 Jul 2013

With summer holidays just around the corner, and plenty of reinvigorated interest in caravanning due to the current fabulous run of weather, the TV Licensing authority is planning a crackdown on caravanners and campers without the necessary paperwork. The Camping and Caravanning Club have published figures suggesting there’s been a 25% increase of visitors at [...]

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Camping Tips for First Time Campers

04 Jul 2013

Today on the C4 Caravans blog we welcome this first time campers advice piece kindly contributed by Nick from Silver Travel Advisor – a travel advice and holiday reviews website for over 50s. Organising, preparing and acclimatising to living in the great outdoors is often seen as quite a daunting task for most first time campers. [...]

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5 Activities for a Rainy & Cold Easter Weekend Away in the Caravan

27 Mar 2013

Weather can be a nightmare in the United Kingdom. Particularly during public holidays such as the Easter weekend. We spend the majority of our lives slaving away at our jobs, and then when some down time comes along, we get rained on, snowed in, blown off our pitch and end up sheltering inside from the [...]

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5 of the Best: Top Caravan and Camp Sites in Cornwall

24 Jan 2013

Cornwall has some truly stunning scenery with amazing coastal panoramas, inspiring moorland vistas and fantastic rolling countryside. Those looking for outdoor sports action, food and drink festivals, music events or a peaceful and relaxing break will be well served in the land of cider and cream teas. If you want to experience Kernow (Cornwall) to [...]

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Winter Caravanning: How to Heat a Caravan

22 Sep 2012

Winter caravanning doesn’t appeal to everyone but for those with a slightly more intrepid spirit than that required for summer camping, there are many bonuses. For starters, you can take your pick of camp-sites and, once there, your first choice of pitch too. All is quiet and solitude, the site itself is far cheaper – [...]

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Which Caravan Club To Join?

21 Aug 2012

To join or not to join? This is the question many caravan and motorhome owners ask themselves when considering membership to specialist clubs. There are a host of clubs to choose from aside from the big two, listed first, which most people have heard of. Many cater for the whole range of campers – tent, [...]

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Motorhome Holidays in France

05 Aug 2012

When planning a holiday, many UK motorhomers don’t even consider the continental option, presumably figuring that it will be either a) more expensive or b) more complicated/increased hassle. However, taking your motorhome to France is not only simple but thanks to the incredibly comprehensive network of motorhome friendly facilities known as ‘aires’, it can also [...]

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