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Everything You Need to Know About Motorhome GPS

Everything You Need to Know About Motorhome GPS

Every modern traveller knows that a good sat nav can mean the difference between a smooth, enjoyable journey and one where you wish you’d just stayed at home. So, if you’re looking to invest in a new sat nav for your motorhome or you’re a first-time buyer, you’re in the right place.

Everything You Need to Know About Motorhome WiFi

Everything You Need to Know About Motorhome WiFi

Choosing the best WiFi for your campervan can be a challenge. You can’t always predict how far off the beaten track your adventures will take you, and you won’t always be able to access the WiFi at your accommodation. If you’re looking to find out what the best mobile WiFi is, you’re in the right place. We’ve put together a high-level guide on everything you need about WiFi in motorhomes.

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Campervan TV

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Campervan TV

Choosing a campervan TV can be a confusing business. There are a lot of choices out there and you want to be sure your purchase will last you long into the future. With this in mind, we’ve hand-picked some of the top portable TVs for camping in 2022 so you can decide on the right one for you and have more time to plan the rest of your holiday.

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Campervan Awning

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Campervan Awning

Gone are the days when awnings require hours of your valuable holiday time and endless patience to put up and take down. Today’s versions are surprisingly lightweight and can be set up in minutes. From selecting the right type of awning for your motorhome to choosing the most durable fabrics, here is your complete guide to choosing a campervan awning.

How Can I Save Fuel on My Motorhome Trip?

How Can I Save Fuel on My Motorhome Trip?

Rising fuel prices can make you doubt whether a road trip is the best option for your holiday, or even possible. But we often overestimate how much fuel is required for a trip, especially if we take certain fuel-saving practices into account. So don’t let rising fuel prices impact your motorhome holiday, as with the right preparation, you’ll find it to still be the best option for your trip.

How Do I Start My Own Motorhome Hire Business?

How Do I Start My Own Motorhome Hire Business?

You may be wondering… how do I start my own campervan hire company? There are a lot of factors to consider and plenty to get arranged. You’ve got to think about insurance, costs, predicted income and more. But don’t worry, it’s really not as difficult as it seems! We’ve broken down the entire process, with our top tricks and tips for starting a motorhome hire business from home!

Finding the Best Motorhome Bike Rack

Finding the Best Motorhome Bike Rack

We’ve hand-picked 2022’s best selection of motorhome cycle racks to save you some time when preparing for your next multi-wheeled adventure.

Exciting New Campervans 2022

Exciting New Campervans 2022

With the summer coming to an end, meaning the peak of camper season is too, it is time to look forward to what campervan manufacturers have in store for 2022. Many companies have already revealed their upcoming models, giving us time to study their functions in detail and plan which camper will be the best investment. Here is a little overview of the new exciting campers and their improvement and eye-catching novelties!

Which Motorhome Should I Buy?

Which Motorhome Should I Buy?

Motorhomes come in every shape, size and spec. Finding the perfect motorhome for you can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Well, we’re here to help you through the motorhome maze. We’ll break it down and take you through everything you need to consider when choosing a motorhome—the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Campervan Stove

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Campervan Stove

Whatever kind of chef you are, your cooker is a crucial piece of kit, so it’s important to make the right choice about it. Whether you’re doing a conversion yourself and want to build in a fixed stove or just want something portable, we’ve researched and gathered all the information you need before buying the ideal stove for your van.

The Winter Motorhome Storage Checklist

The Winter Motorhome Storage Checklist

Autumn has started and soon it will start getting cold and it will be time to winterise your motorhome! To make sure you do not forget anything, we made a checklist for you. This list will help you put your camper in the stall so that you can use it in no time and / or rent it out to excited travellers. Handy, right? So check out this list, print it out and get ready for winter!

Everything You Need to Know About Setting up a Campervan Shower

Everything You Need to Know About Setting up a Campervan Shower

We’ve made a simple guide, compiling resources from some of the most trusted DIY campervan conversion blogs out there, to help you install the best camping shower for your motorhome. With your campervan shower ready, you can get clean any time, any place.

The Best Camping Coffee Maker for Your Campervan

The Best Camping Coffee Maker for Your Campervan

For many motorhome owners, having a camping coffee maker is a non-negotiable part of the vanlife bargain. Not only will you save money, but you’ll save time being able to brew it yourself. Whether you’re the type of person to sit and soak in the fresh smells and sounds of the morning with your hands wrapped around your favourite mug, or fill up a thermos and get straight up that mountain when the light breaks, coffee just makes everything better.

Everything You Need to Know About Setting up Solar Panels for Campervans

Everything You Need to Know About Setting up Solar Panels for Campervans

For any motorhome owner who cares about the environment, it can be disconcerting that these big, heavy vehicles we love to use to enjoy nature… run on those nasty fossil fuels which jeopardise a future where we continue to enjoy it. Luckily, if you want to decrease your use of fossil fuels on the road, you can do so considerably by installing solar panels in your motorhome.

Diesel in the Water Tank: What Now?

Diesel in the Water Tank: What Now?

It sounds terrible, but we promise it’s not as bad as it sounds, and it happens more often than you would think! Putting diesel into the water tank is a common mistake by new campervan travellers, and the most important thing is how you proceed after the mistake has been made. So what should you do if diesel is in your water tank?

How to Deal With Peak Season Bookings

How to Deal With Peak Season Bookings

Summer is truly upon us, with sunshine peeking through the clouds and rapidly filling calendars! This is the peak season when more travellers than ever wish to book your motorhome. It can be a crazy time, particularly if it’s your first summer hiring out your motorhome with Goboony. But here are our top tips for dealing with peak season bookings to ensure you get the most out of your motorhome whilst also finding time to enjoy the local pub.

Everything You Need to Know About Setting up Motorhome Electrics

Everything You Need to Know About Setting up Motorhome Electrics

The idea of wiring and installing the electrics, for most people doing a campervan conversion, can be daunting. There is, undeniably, quite a lot to think about when it comes to planning your DIY camper electrical system. Luckily, we have put a lot of time into researching and collecting all the information you’ll need into one concise, diagram-filled post.

The Complete Guide to Making a Motorhome Kitchen

The Complete Guide to Making a Motorhome Kitchen

For most people undertaking a van conversion, a working kitchen is essential on the list of things to include. Nothing beats being able to share a hot meal quickly and easily after a big adventure. The great thing about making your own custom kitchen one is that no matter what size space you’re working with, you can come up with an arrangement that suits you and your campervan.

A Complete Guide to Motorhome Toilets

A Complete Guide to Motorhome Toilets

Living on the road, you have to be accountable for the daily management of your toilet, waste, and water. Whilst this sounds tedious - you’re taking off to get away from everyday responsibilites, right? - these don’t have to be dreaded tasks. Motorhome toilets can be surprisingly low-fuss, if you install them, hook them up and maintain them properly. With this guide, you’ll find out how to do all that, so that your time on the road is a convenient, comfy breeze!

How to Ensure the Best Motorhome Security

How to Ensure the Best Motorhome Security

To new or even seasoned motorhome owners, the eventuality of your vehicle being stolen might seem unlikely. Sadly, motorhome theft does happen, and increasingly so. Read this to find out how you can ensure that a would-be thief takes one look at your motorhome and decides, nope, it’s not worth the risk!

The Ultimate Campervan Packing List

The Ultimate Campervan Packing List

There is no greater fear than leaving your house for a trip, and feeling like you’ve forgotten something? Was it your phone charger? Was it your toothbrush? So to ensure that you have everything you need, we’ve compiled a campervan packing list for you.