Camper Plans

Generally known as camper vans or dormobiles in the UK, recreational vehicles are a great solution for an unforgettable holiday; especially designed to solve both transport and accommodation issues. Camper rentals can give tourists a feeling of independence and the opportunity to explore at will. A motor home really is a "home from home", with all the conveniences you have at home and the benefit of mobility. A mobile home should offer the following facilities and if they don't, you may want to look elsewhere for your hire vehicle.

The kitchen should have a gas or electric cooking hob with two or sometimes three burners. You can create a quick meal in no time. So far so good, but you may wonder about lighting at night, well that's taken care of as well. Camper vans in general have dual batteries, one dedicated to the camper's engine and another that supplies you with accessory power.

Stop off for a night or two at one of the many camp sites, with most having the option of booking a serviced pitch. Electric hook-up points are included on serviced pitches, so you can hook up the vans electricity. It will also be close to or may even include a water supply tap.

Many of the more established camping sites in the UK offer cable television and wireless internet access in the UK. This new kind of travelling across the country has definitely reached a high level of development. However, most people who hire a campervan or motorhome as the perfect way to travel around, prefer to stay in remote rural locations or near regular tent campgrounds with basic facilities.

The appearance of the iconic modern day camper van began with the Volkswagen Company, a recognized leader in the recreational vehicle market aimed primarily at young adventurers, however in the UK, you'll find other well known vehicle manufacturers such as Ford, Fiat or Bedford among the first to appeal to the general public. Every year, Volkswagen organizes the Vanfest, held in Malvern. A lot of the exhibitors show off their lovingly restored and refurbished vans. If you've got a van and need to buy something for it, then this is the place to go.

Choosing the ideal camper for your needs generally depends on whether it is a full or partial family outing. The childrens ages can also play a big part in the choice as a van that has to accommodate teenagers will definitely need to be bigger than one for toddlers. Most family vans include one large double bed and two smaller single ones, or there is also the option of one double bed and a small bed in the van roof space. Such details need to be discussed with the camper van rental company you choose. Using dedicated child seats for toddlers are the law in the UK and they should be used at all times when in transit.

Hunters, fishermen, adventure lovers, or anyone who's after peace and quiet in isolated places, can choose to hire a truck camper. A truck camper is the off-road form of a campervan, that a few van hire firms offer at a premium price. However, it may be worth trying, particularly for a group of three or four people that need to get away from the world and find a temporary tranquility in the heart of the mountains. The design of this "off road" style camper is often space limited as the extra suspension ride height, takes up some cabin space.