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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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