Adventures in your Motorhome

Utilising a Motorhome, is the ideal way to tour around Britain and Europe in your own time. You can experience the freedom of the open road, but still have a self catering holiday that doesn't break the budget. Britain is full of holiday parks that offer campsites, caravan and Motorhome pitches close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, so there's no need to limit yourself when it comes to achieving the perfect self catering holiday. However, before you set off, you will need to think about the kind of Motorhome you need. If you don't want to buy one there are many companies who offer Motorhome hire. Here are some factors to consider when making your choice.

First of all, think about how many people will be travelling with you. This will determine the number of berths you will need. A berth is like a bed, except that a double bed is two berths. Most Motorhome hire companies cater for between two and six berths, and you will need to decide whether you need a particular configuration of berths to suit your family or travelling companions.

Second, think about the facilities you will need. Just like a self catering holiday cottage, a Motorhome will include a toilet, shower, kitchen and heating facilities. You'll need to think about the size of water tanks and the number of gas cylinders on board, as this will determine how often you need to top up your Motorhome. The larger the Motorhome, the less often you are likely to need to service it.

Third, think about the size and type of Motorhome. In a campervan, you may need to fold up the bed to create your lounge and it may be difficult to get to the shower or toilet when the bed is down. If you don't like space restrictions, then a larger model is probably preferable. However, there's another issue to consider with the larger models. If you are planning to spend a lot of time on the road, then think about your route. Some Motorhomes, such as the coach built ones, are too wide for narrow country lanes, so a van derivative might be better. Finally, consider whether your Motorhome will be easy to drive.

Once you've decided on your ideal Motorhome, it's time to visit some companies to see what's available. Chariots Motorhomes operate from both Essex in England and South Lanarkshire in Scotland and offer camper vans and motor homes of up to seven berths. They have modern, fully equipped Motorhomes that are perfect for a self drive, self catering Motorhome holiday. Based in the historic city of Lincoln, Lincoln Motorhome Hire offers four and six berth Motorhomes which can be collected or delivered. If you want to tour the Scottish Highlands, then fly to Edinburgh Airport before visiting Lothian Motorhomes, located nearby, with a range of four and six berth Motorhomes. For something extra, check out Just Go Motorhomes in Hertfordshire. Its Motorhomes come equipped with an Xbox, DVD, CD player and microwave. You can even get Just Go Motorhomes in New Zealand – perfect for a self catering Motorhome holiday abroad.
Depending on your journey destination there are many Motorhome hire companies around the country who can get you on your way.
Happy touring !!