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New arrivals of vehicles for 2022 !!
We have good news for motor-home users :In sum, we have recently added 8 new camper-vans on our website Eurocampingcars.com, […] read more
Take in the Vendée Globe yacht race on your French motorhome trip
The legendary yacht race ‘Vendée Globe’ has just kicked off this week. It is an un-assisted, solo navigation of the […] read more
Podcast Episode #004 with Sebastien from Movera
A few days ago Sebastien from movera.com paid us a visit to talk about his catalogue and shop. As part […] read more
What is it like on a winter European motorhome trip?
Autumn has most definitely arrived here in France. With the disruptions to many camper’s trips this year, we still have […] read more
2021 Knaus 60th Anniversary editions
In 2021 Knaus will be celebrating their 60th anniversary with a limited edition campervan, motorhome and standard caravan model. They […] read more
Podcast Episode #003 with Hervé from Park4night.com
In this episode Sally took some time out to speak with Hervé from Park4night.com about this special little app that […] read more
Our travel heart lies firmly in France | Kerri McConnel Guest Blog
We first travelled in a motorhome in 1995, a small frolic “across the ditch” as we say in Australia, to […] read more
Podcast Episode #002 with long standing customer Debra
This week Sally chats to long standing customer Debra from the USA all about what made her buy an RV […] read more
We’re launching the Euro Camping Cars podcast!
Sally kicks off the Euro Camping Cars podcast with a short introduction outlining what is coming up. The Euro Camping […] read more
Travelling Europe in a Motorhome | Chris & Gill Guest Blog
Chris & Gill bought their motorhome Honu from us in 2017, they have been travelling across Europe for many years […] read more
We’re off to the Motorhome Expo in Germany – What do you want to know?
Now that things are tentatively opening up in Europe, we’re planning on going to the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf at […] read more
Motorhome Camping in France – Gone fishing in La Brenne
Spending time in France in a motorhome gives you the freedom to just sometimes put a pin in a map […] read more
Weinsberg ex-rental campervans for sale
This week we’ve added several ex-rental campervans for sale from the Apollo hire company here at our depot in Veron. […] read more
Campsites are open in France for Motorhomes
Good news! The campsites are now open in France to Motorhomes for the season and Sally went to visit the […] read more
Aire de Camping-car Parks | Frenchy Le Van Guest Blog
When I was approached by Euro Camping-Cars with a suggestion of writing a short article for their blog I happily […] read more
Introducing new owners and new services at Euro Camping Cars
We are proud to introduce ourselves as the new owners of Euro Camping Cars/SARL Direction France. Euro Camping Cars has […] read more
OK so you can’t come to France right now but you can still plan your next trip
This week France has started the process of getting back to normal with a staged easing of restrictions. We are […] read more
We are closed but your motorhomes are safe with us during the the COVID-19 crisis
At the time of writing this, France has just gone into full lockdown and borders have closed to visitors so […] read more
A dynamic duo has arrived here in Veron – a brace of 2020 model Knaus Live i’s
Wow! We have not seen the Knaus Live i fully integrated motorhomes since they took our breath away at the […] read more
Avoid public holidays when travelling to or from your European motorhome trip
It’s that time of year when all of our clients are firming up plans to come and collect their campervans […] read more
Puffed Rice and Muesli Bars, survival food for hikers, doable in any campervan kitchen
We are pretty committed cyclists to the casual observer and we never travel without our bikes but honestly, at this […] read more
Do you have any photos from your European campervan trip to share with us?
We live vicariously here at Euro Camping Cars with hundreds of great photos arriving from clients as they tour Europe […] read more
Astounding price drop for the best of family motorhomes makes it an incredible bargain!
The Weinsberg CaraHome 600 DKG was the most popular family motorhome ever to grace our rental fleet and we have […] read more
A visit to Oradour-sur-Glane will move you to tears but you should go anyway
Most of the blogs we write about visiting France describe the abundant charm, culture and stunning sights this beautiful country […] read more
Right now, we have some great ex-rentals to sell but they won’t be available for long!
We share our base, south of Paris, with Apollo Motorhome Holidays and have access to their pristine rental fleet when […] read more
Why refillable gas tanks are ideal for a European motorhome tour
European campers don’t typically come with refillable gas/LPG/propane as standard and most manufacturers don’t offer them as an option. Here, […] read more
An easy supper dish from our campervan kitchen
Comfort food is what’s needed on a January campervan trip so whether you are skiing in the mountains or sticking […] read more
Planning to buy a new motorhome for 2021? Plan a trip to a European motorhome show this year
In September and October of last year, during the big motorhome shows of Europe, we were reminded of how easy […] read more
Seasons Greetings from the ECC Team. We are now closed for a festive break
The ECC team are taking a well earned break over the festive season so our depot and office are closed […] read more
Rural Britain meets The Champagne Region in our seasonal cocktail recipe
Autumn Sloe Gin making is a well-established tradition in my family so I decided I’d make some myself this year. […] read more
Christmas gift ideas for campervan owners
Most people have practical Christmas gift ideas for campervan owners and I have received quite a few of these myself […] read more
Everyone should do this when selling their motorhome
Model clients Heather and Karl, who live in New Zealand, recently decided to sell their Blucamp Sky 20 having enjoyed […] read more
Why we (and our more experienced clients) think you should avoid French autoroutes when you can
Most of our newly arriving clients automatically assume that the French autoroutes (motorways or toll roads) are the best way […] read more
Do try Beaujolais wines but give that “Nouveau” stuff a miss!
Over the weekend I spotted a poster promoting an event to celebrate this year’s “Beaujolais Nouveau” on 21st November and […] read more
Why restrict yourself to just one RV if that does not fulfil your need?
Ron and Ton from Oregon, USA have taken an interesting approach to solve the dilemma of whether to own a […] read more
For the first time since spring, our used stock of campervans & motorhomes is growing rapidly
Regular clients will know that in March of this year we sold our rental operation to international motorhome rental firm, […] read more
A quick look at Toulouse from a campervan
On Monday we had an appointment in the city of Toulouse and as it is a seven-hour drive from us, […] read more
How to take a van-life gap year (no age limits apply)!
We have been enjoying this travel blog written by Australians Craig and Tanya. We love their view that a gap […] read more
An easy autumn motorhome mushroom recipe
Mushroom season is upon us so I here is one of my favourite, quick and easy mushroom recipes. We usually […] read more
Carrying a scooter in your motorhome garage locker
As promised, our intrepid Kiwi motorhome travellers, Peter and Denise have kindly written this great blog about their experience of […] read more
Introducing the Blucamp 2020 range – Italian style, unbeatable value for money
Here we outline some of the details on the Blucamp 2020 range. They have always been a firm favourite of […] read more
You need to plan ahead when you visit England in a motorhome
Being Brits with big families back home, we visit England frequently and pretty much always take our motorhome. We love […] read more
Some lesser-known Burgundy wines to discover on a short break near our base
There are many reasons you might like to explore our beautiful region, Burgundy but for most people, the name is […] read more
Knaus and Weinsberg 2020 Motorhome & Campervan Layouts, which one suits you?
There is range of 75 models from German manufacturer Knaus Tabbert for 2020. Here we go through a shortlist of […] read more
The Knaus fully integrated range has a new, very keenly priced member of the family
Our top German manufacturer, Knaus have always been synonymous with quality motorhomes and none more so than their beautiful, fully […] read more
Tour Europe then tour North America in your French motorhome!
Most of our clients are pretty adventurous travellers by nature but fearless Kiwis, Jan and Dave have set a new […] read more
Visiting London in your campervan
Having lived in London for some years, when we had reason to visit the city twice last year, we could […] read more
Can you travel with a CPAP machine for sleep apnea in an RV?
We think you can but we also think you should have a plan “B” and “C” if your life depends […] read more
It might be now or never if you want one of our used or showroom motorhomes in 2019!
Just over a week ago, we had 13 previously-loved motorhomes and campervans in stock but having recently reduced the prices […] read more
Brown Rice Salad, our favourite summer recipe to accompany a campervan barbecue
I thought this was a good time of the year to share a great make-ahead recipe and the perfect complement […] read more
Blucamp Lucky 521 sets off on a European tour with a Honda scooter in the locker
Recently arriving clients from New Zealand purchased this smart, new Blucamp Lucky 521 and also ordered a new Honda Scooter […] read more
Has the warm weather welcomed a monster into your grey water tanks?
At this time of the year, we receive emails from many clients to say their grey water tanks are suddenly […] read more
Weinsberg celebrate 50 years of building campervans with the best ever “Pepper Edition” for 2020
We recently attended the Knaus/Weinsberg dealer convention in Germany for the launch of the 2020 ranges and there is a […] read more
A clever question about European motorhome travel from an arriving client
Those new to campervan travel in Europe generally arrive with a long list of questions for us before setting off […] read more
Introducing the Lucky 650, a great family tourer from our Italian manufacturer, Blucamp
This lovely family motorhome set off on a grand European tour recently with an Australian family of four. We had […] read more
How far ahead do I need to order a new motorhome in France?
It feels to us a though we are always telling our clients to start planning their trip well before they […] read more
You don’t need an oven to make a great campervan birthday cake!
I discovered this recipe a couple of years ago when one of our housekeeping team was celebrating a birthday and […] read more
Some of our motorhomes are moving to The Republic of Ireland!
We have always had a steady of flow of clients from long-haul overseas destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada […] read more
Our Knaus 650 MX has a long list of assets but it’s mainly about the bed for me!
This bed is so comfortable and the black out blinds are so good, you forget you are in a motorhome […] read more
No speaka de lingo? No problem on a European campervan tour!
Despite there being 24 languages spoken in the European Union, travelling through Europe in a motorhome is still achievable if […] read more
Why touring in a motorhome is the easiest way to travel if you have special dietary needs
Travelling on a special diet can be a real challenge. If you are staying in hotels and dining exclusively in […] read more
Plan a tour of French vineyards in your motorhome
There are three major wine regions on our doorstep and we’d like to encourage you to take a tour of […] read more
Everybody wants our new Knaus display model!
Our new Knaus demonstrator motorhome is undeniably gorgeous and causing those who visit us to turn over the piggy bank […] read more
What if I have to postpone my European motorhome trip?
After a tricky couple of years of unexpected family health challenges which have completely shifted our best laid plans a […] read more
Vichyssoise, the perfect spring recipe for a campervan cook
The sun is making regular appearances here in France now and al fresco dining at lunchtime is possible once or […] read more
Spotlight on the Blucamp Sky 20 motorhome – a modern classic and a truly great all-rounder
In the same way that cars acquire labels – a “hairdresser’s car, a salesman’s car”, motorhomes generally become classified too […] read more
Do I need an International Driver’s Licence to drive in France?
We are often asked this question by clients arriving from outside the EU as they try to work out whether […] read more
The Tour de France 2019 is also a “Tour de Vin”!
We know some of you have ambitions to follow The Tour de France in your campervan this year (you and […] read more
Does syndicated or fractional ownership work for motorhomes?
We are sometimes asked if it is possible to split the ownership of a motorhome between a few couples or […] read more
Why bikes are essential equipment for a European campervan trip
If you want to fully exploit the freedom of motorhome travel in Europe, you need to take some bikes with […] read more
Finding great places to stay in your motorhome
France probably boasts the best facilities in the world for motorhomes. As well as over 11,000 campsites, there are thousands […] read more
Get connected & stay connected for your European motorhome trip
Shockingly, in 2018, only about 30% of our clients from overseas who set off for the very first time on […] read more
Sat Navs for motorhomes may warrant a second look
In response to my blog from a few weeks ago, explaining why you should never set off in a campervan […] read more
Campervan Crème Brûlée
I bet you thought it would be impossible to make Crème brûlée in a motorhome with no oven didn’t you? […] read more
A taste of what you might see on a European motorhome trip
Our lovely clients, a couple from New Zealand who purchased a Blucamp Sky 20 from us last year, have kindly […] read more
Don’t even think of setting off in your motorhome without any maps!
Most of us are now somewhat dependent on GPS units or our phones for navigating to new destinations and they […] read more
Why you need continuity when buying a motorhome abroad
All too often these days, buying something of high value is a disjointed and disappointing experience. How often do you […] read more
Can I stay in Paris in my motorhome?
The short answer is “No” because motorhomes are banned from parking in the city. However, The Paris Campsite at The […] read more
Let’s hear it for “Poulet Roti” and other easy ways to self-cater in France!
One objection we often hear from those who would rather stay in hotels than travel in a motorhome is they […] read more
A festive message from the Euro Camping Cars Team
Many thanks to all our clients for making 2018 our biggest year so far in motorhome sales, we look forward […] read more
What’s in a motorhome or campervan layout?
Well, everything actually! Clients who buy motorhomes and campervans fall into two categories – those who have owned or used […] read more
Enjoy the wine festivals of France
Wine tourism in France is huge and thousands of French wine enthusiasts visit our region of Burgundy every year to […] read more
Planning to pay for your motorhome by international bank transfer?
Most of us are now used to online banking and making quick, inexpensive payments directly from one account to another […] read more
Christmas presents for motorhome owners
Even when buying for birthdays, I find choosing gifts a bit of challenge but over the next four weeks there […] read more
Shani, Todd and mischievous adventure dog, Sebastian
The great thing about owning your very own motorhome in Europe is that you can head home for the holidays […] read more
Avoiding fines whilst touring the EU – we keep you informed
We have written about this topic before and each time we do, our efforts seem to turn from informative blog […] read more
Foraging for food in France to use in your campervan kitchen
With food prices rising all the time, I must admit that I find it increasingly pleasing to forage for free […] read more
Get over your jet lag before you pick up your campervan
We promised you more pearls of wisdom on how to get off to a good start on your first motorhome […] read more
Tips for visiting Switzerland in your campervan
Switzerland is among our closest neighbours and many motorhome owners visit this beautiful country every year. One of our clients […] read more
Chauffeured transfers from Paris to our depot
Most of our clients are from Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada so they typically arrive in France via Paris […] read more
That was The Paris Motorhome Show 2018
As usual after the show, our voices are hoarse from talking over the crowds and our feet are sore from […] read more
We’re off to the Paris Motorhome Show 2018
This week we head to the Paris Motorhome Show to spend a bit of time with our manufacturers and check […] read more
Don’t do that daft thing some people do when they pick up their campervan
As so many of you are now planning your 2019 trips, we thought now is a good time to steer […] read more
Probably the most comprehensive European motorhome travel blog ever!
Our Kiwi clients Ruth and Alan Gow have been touring Europe since June 2017 in “Besty the Blucamp Sky 25” […] read more
Is this the perfect motorhome for a couple?
The last of our compact, luxury, Knaus 550MF motorhomes are about to become available to buy. Perfect for couples, these […] read more
Planning a 2019 trip? Committing to it is a ‘now’ thing!
If you have plans to buy either a new or used camper for a 2019 trip, you need to act […] read more
Fully comprehensive campervan insurance is great value in France
If you are thinking of buying and registering a motorhome in France, you might be nervous about the likely cost […] read more
“France Passion”, a must-have for your French campervan adventure
The France Passion scheme is pleasingly simple concept – pay the annual membership fee of just €30 and you get […] read more
Living the European motorhome dream
Enjoying an amazing view of The Meteora Monasteries in Greece Eurocampingcars clients, Jan and Dave from New Zealand purchased a […] read more
Euro Camping Cars clients and 10,000 other motorhome travellers follow The Tour de France
In our last blog we talked about Jo and Jose from Australia as they headed to Ikea to equip their […] read more
Head to Ikea to equip your motorhome for your trip
If you have ever been to Ikea in any country, the thought of a heading there again will probably make […] read more
Now’s the time to plan your winter motorhome trip through Europe
Most clients who buy motorhomes and campervans from us take long trips through Europe in the spring, summer and autumn […] read more
Is it possible to register a used motorhome from another EU country in France?
Well, the short answer is “Yes”, provided it conforms to European regulations and you can comply with the French ownership […] read more
The Smith’s experience of hiring then buying a motorhome from us
The Smith family from the USA recently hired one of the family motorhomes in our “Prestige” rental range and toured […] read more
More tales from the road as our client tours Europe in his Blucamp Sky 20
“We will soon begin my fourth trip to Europe in as many years. We are lucky, living the dream. Anywhere […] read more
Our Client’s Tips For Those Planning A Long Term Campervan Trip
In act of incredible generosity, our dear clients, The Milwards from Australia (who purchased a Blucamp Sky 20 from us […] read more
A Big European Campervan Adventure Draws To A Close
Beth and Graham Milward have finished their two year European motorhome tour and their trusty “Special Edition” Sky 20 motorhome […] read more
Goodbyes and new beginnings for Eurocampingcars clients
Having launched our special scheme for non-EU based buyers a couple of years ago, some of the motorhomes we sold […] read more
European motorhome trips that exceed the 90 day Shengen Visa
One of our canny Australian clients found this interesting blog detailing how Australian visitors (and perhaps others) to Europe might […] read more
The Milwards from Australia who purchased a van from us last year continue their Eurotrip..
Our second trip to Europe in our motorhome is well underway. We feel like old hands at travelling now. This year we […] read more
Extras which make touring just a little easier
With the experience some of our buyers from overseas have gained in the last couple of years, we now have […] read moreCategories
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