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New arrivals of vehicles for 2022 !!

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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?

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

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

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)!

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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!

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

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?

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!

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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?

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

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

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?

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”!

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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?

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!

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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?

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!

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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?

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’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

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

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

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

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

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..

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

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 more