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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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