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#VINTAGE/CAMPERS: The UK’s Classic Camper Club & Some of Its Members

BY Richard Webber—During the pandemic, campervan madness swept across the UK with sales rocketing by more than 150 per cent. While that surge in demand has waned somewhat, a strong appetite for living the dream remains.

#OVERNIGHTING: Can You Park An RV At Truck Stops Overnight?

Trucks on parking, cargo transportation in European cities. Vehicles for for delivery of goods in Europe

BY Lynne Fedorick—Truck stops exist to cater to truckers, ensuring they have the necessities to transport goods across the country. These stops typically offer fuel, water, food, retail stores, showers, and parking areas for resting. Many also allocate parking for RVs, and some even feature a dump station.

#BUS/CONVERSION: Transit Bus Got a Complete Makeover and Became an Off-Grid Tiny Home

BY Mircea Mazuru—There are multiple reasons why people move into tiny homes on wheels. Some do it for convenience, some to save money, while others do it for pure pleasure. Regardless of the reason, everybody wants to feel as comfortable as possible on the road. One of the best ways of building a camper similarly equipped to a conventional home is by choosing a bus as a base vehicle.

#VINTAGE/CAMPER: The Vixen RV is Unlike any Other Motorhome You’ve Seen from the 1980s

BY Ben Dain-Smith & Benjamin Hunting—When muscle car pioneer Bill Collins decided it was time to move on from his design role at DeLorean (where he penned the original take on what would become the DMC-12), he turned his attention to that most neglected of ’80s market slots: the high-performance motorhome.

#CAMPERCONCEPT: Citroen Type Holidays Concept Recent Debut As Modern Camper With Retro Style

BY Christopher Smith—Campers and motorhomes were center stage at the 2023 Caravan Salon in Germany, and Citroen is there with a fresh concept that evokes the company’s past while pointing to the future. It’s called the Type Holidays, and beneath the ribbed-retro bodywork is a modern SpaceTourer van that previews a forthcoming line of adventure vehicles from the French brand.

#RVLIFE/CHOICES: Is the Motorhome or Camper Life for You?

BY Barry Ard—The RV life is a popular choice for many people who are looking for a way to travel and explore the world. But before you make the switch to living in an RV, there are a few things you should consider.

#SPRING/DEWINTERIZE: Top 10 Things to Do Before Hitting the Road this Spring

White Colour Motorhome Car Goes On Road On Background Of French Mountain Nature Landscape.

BY Barry Ard—De-winterizing your RV or camper van is an important part of springtime RV maintenance. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your RV is ready for the warm weather and all the fun camping trips that lie ahead.

#VANLIFE/STUDY: Ford (France) Commissions New Study on Vanlife

BY Various Sources—After more than a year of pandemic, the desires of the French have gradually changed: travel, teleworking, consumption… Disruptions that Ford wanted to study by carrying out a new study with the YouGov institute.* And the results are surprising.