Category: Campers and RVs

Please welcome today’s guest author Isabella Ramos, a freelance writer from New York, who loves travel, books, family, and is ‘a little’ addicted to coffee.

I went on my first camper holiday in 1995, and I haven’t looked back since. Back then, my husband and I used to bring our kids along, but they’ve since grown up and left home; one day we hope to have some grandchildren to join us on our trips instead! For now, we go away monthly in our trusty old companion that we’ve had for the past nine years. She has served us very well so we like to treat her with the same respect. This involves keeping her in good condition both inside and out.

If you are thinking of getting a camper, my tips might be helpful so you can keep it looking clean and comfortable for many years. Here are my top picks:

Keep Clutter to a Minimum

Your camper will fill up quickly if you bring too many bits and bobs inside. Over the years, I’ve learned that going minimalist will give you the most space, and fewer things to clean. Many people like bringing along personal knickknacks including ornaments and cushions, but I’d advise keeping these at home. When we’re in the camper, we only have things with us that we need and that seems to be a very practical solution.

Take Away Rubbish

Another thing you can do is to reduce the amount of rubbish you have lying around. We recycle our bottles and packaging on-site and make the journey to the bins a couple of times a day. If you let it build up, it feels like more effort to shift, and it also doesn’t smell very good in a confined space.

Avoid Bringing in Dirt

Our favorite campground is right next to the beach, so it’s hard to avoid bringing in the outdoors when we step inside. Our rule is to take off our shoes outside the front step – in the last couple of years we’ve also left a watering can out so we can sprinkle some water on our feet to shift the sand. By taking off our dirty shoes we also avoid bringing in harmful bacteria.

Use Cleaning Products

In order to get a proper clean, we make sure to use antibacterial products like Zoflora; this one is especially good for caravans and campers as it smells good and has a number of uses. We also use bleach and limescale remover in the bathroom. Try and get some multipurpose products so you don’t take up too much space in the cupboard.

Get Vacuuming or Mopping

You should also get rid of the debris from the floor of your camper. Depending on whether you have carpet or laminate, choose a vacuum or a mop. Think about where you’ll store this as you’ll need to get one that will fit in your available space. We have a Henry as it fits inside the cupboard more easily than an upright model. Try and do a quick once-over each day of your trip so dirt doesn’t build up too much.

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Fly and drive vacations have been getting increasingly popular as people find they want more to show from their precious time off work or during their retirement. Many of these vacations include car hire and stopovers in hotels along the way, but traveling by motorhome is another excellent way to do it. You set your own agenda, including timescales and places you want to visit. You could also unpack your bags as you would be bringing your accommodation with you the next morning! If this type of adventure sounds right up your street, you’ll want to know where to go to have an amazing experience.

Here are the ultimate destinations to tour by motorhome:

United States

There is so much more to the USA than Disney World or the lights of Las Vegas. Whilst these can be great places to visit, you’ll see the real country if you take to the roads and stop at the camping grounds. Whether you love mountains, dusty plains, ocean views or vineyards bathed in sunshine, there’s surely something in the USA for each and every person.

One of the most helpful resources for a motorhome holiday in the States has to be www.reserveamerica.com. It’s full of inspirational ideas about where you should head to and why. You’ll also be able the check the availability of specific camping grounds, which is ideal if you need to pre-book for travel in the peak season.

Related: Check out these 9 Great Vintage Travel Trailer Campgrounds.

Canada

Alternatively, you could go further north to Canada and plan a trip that spans from east to west. You might find the Camping Canada website (www.camping-canada.com) helpful to identify campsites in all the provinces you wish to visit, but you’ll probably want to do a bit of research first to find out what each one can offer.

In the east you’ll find beauty in the maritime provinces, moving inland to lakes, forests, and plains. When you reach the west you’ll be spoiled with mountain scenery before you reach the Pacific coastline. If you’re finding it hard to pick, choose to see it all instead!

New Zealand

If the longer flight time doesn’t bother you, New Zealand is certainly a country that lends itself well to a motorhome escape. Have a look on www.nzcamping.co.nz to discover all of the campsites you could stop over at on your travels.

To see a lot of different landscapes during your stay in New Zealand, the South Island is the perfect place to tour. You’ll see snow-capped mountains, raging rivers, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests and beautiful vineyards.

For an amazing trip without any time in the air, choose to have a staycation and spend some time exploring England. You could even have a look on Travelworld Motorhomes and buy a new or used vehicle so you can get around many times in a year without needing to hire one.

You’ll be able to visit the places you never got around to seeing, as well as rediscover the beautiful landscapes you saw many moons ago. We have beaches, waterfalls, peaks, rivers and most importantly lots of tea rooms where you can get yourself a proper brew!

Guest author, Isabella Ramos is a freelance writer from New York, who loves travel, books, family, and is ‘a little’ addicted to coffee.

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Australian campers are very popular. A great way to travel the Outback or any part of Australia for that matter is with an RV or camper or caravan. An RV has a motor and living area, a camper can be a pop-up type or a smaller pull behind camper and a caravan is considered the medium to large sized mobile homes that can be towed with a standard vehicle with a large motor. I am amazed at the different shapes and manufacturers of popular RV’s in that country. Here are a few that I thought would intrigue you. They are all through a website that posts caravan sales.

First is the Grand Tourer Adventure Off Road Camper. Look at this beauty! You could take this anywhere and be traveling in style. I haven’t seen anything like this is the US yet but I sure hope it gets over here soon!

Here’s a standard looking caravan called a FlexiHome. These are used for camping mostly not permanent living. The interior is what will amaze you:

Here’s the modern, clean interior. You could haul your dirt bikes or your recliners in this and be set up for easy vacationing anywhere.

This final home is a Creative Caravans Tanami Off-Road Designer Series. It is a gorgeous camper! The tires are beefy enough to go anywhere you want and the interior is fit for a king. I am in awe!

Another pull camper that I like is called the Kimberly Black Caviar Kruiser. It’s very different from what you  see in the US.

I wanted to show you a couple of motorhomes I found, too. The first one is vintage and gorgeous! It’s a 1954 REGAL MARK III that is for sale for $27,000. It was once a Melbourne Tramsway that then became a disaster ambulance and now is a motorhome! I found it on a site that has motorhomes for sale.

Last but not least is a 1979 Denning Motorhome. I love the vintage ones!

I really just wanted to show Australia some more love. MMHL gets a lot of visitors from that country and I don’t want them feeling left out.