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USEFUL LINKS 

Here, we concentrate on links to other websites which themselves contain motorhome and travel-related links. There are many other useful links within articles on this website, particularly our 'A to Z of Long-term Motorhoming' and our writing about travel in Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Europe

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 Websites by Travellers

Produced by Cyclists, Motorhomers and other Long-distance Travellers, these non-commercial websites are recommended by cyclists and long-distance travellers. Make your recommendation!

40 Motorhome Insurers

Following a detailed introduction, 40 Motorhome Insurance Agents are listed here, along with links to their websites, phone numbers and, where available, details of what they have to offer. Please contribute your experience!

Websites for Campsites in Europe

Here are Eight Free Websites from Holland, Germany, France, Italy and Austria (almost all in English) detailing many thousands of campsites throughout Europe. We have also written a critique of the Caravan Club's expensive and inadequate non-web offerings. 

 Health-Related Websites

Links to Six Health-Related Websites for travellers with all you need to know about inoculation, illness, insurance, symptoms, medical supplies and keeping healthy around the world. But not for the hypochondriac! 

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Brownfools, the website of David, Prew and Connor, is the place to visit before you dream of visiting Brownhills, self-promoted as Europe's biggest. Biggest what? Supplier of motorhomes or supplier of arrogance, insult and bad service? You should also read our experience!

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Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly is the UK's premier motorhome magazine. The website includes a readers' forum, letters, on-line subscription, motorhome and accessory sales.

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Retired from professional life, Sheila and Paul Barker's travels in a VW camper have carried them through Hungary, Greece, the Pyrenees and Slovenia in the last 2 years. Exploring each country in depth, they report with text, images, maps, music and many useful links!

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Motorhome Medics of Cheltenham, (01452 856856) competently carry out every kind of Engine, Chassis and Living Quarters Servicing and Repair on all makes of British, European and US Motorhome. We recommend them!

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Online RV Spares Shop by Motorhome Medics. At the time of writing, there are 432 items for sale in this shop, under 23 headings, varying from essential replacements to useful gizmos and luxury accessories. Operating on EBay rules, you can use your skill to pick up a bargain.

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The Ultimate Guide to Demountables: Former US motorhome owner, Martin Wiltshire, now fully converted to the wonders of the demountable, has produced this excellent website. As well as writing from his own experience, Martin provides many links to other websites covering the whole field of demountable construction, purchase, insurance and use.

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RoadPro has the largest range of electrical and other accessories for the motorhome available online. Boss Andrew Harris will also send you a free catalogue which will include accounts of his far-ranging travel in the RoadPro motorhome.

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New Zealander Ivan's Travel Experiences. This is the richest, most wide-ranging of travel websites! Renowned photographer Ivan combines an abundance of images with words and links. Added to this, his wry sense of humour makes a visit to his site a wonderful journey in itself.

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The RV Owners Association (RVOA) was set-up to assist RV owners within the UK. There are full details on relevant legislation and information on user manuals, safety recalls, dealers, repair shops, insurance, parts and large pitches. Membership is free!'

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RV Full-timing is just what it says: a UK website for full-timers. Edited by 'Scot Jimland', you are asked to register (free - just provide a user name and password) to join their developing forum.   

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Motorhome Swap brings together likeminded people worldwide to exchange their motorhomes as and when they like. For an annual fee of ₤45, you register details of your motorhome, location, etc, in a database along with your hoped-for motorhome with its location.

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Motorhome Fun is the fun, friendly and informative forum for UK and Continental motorhomes and American RVs - reviews, facts, sales, campsites, news, links, travel blogs and useful motorhome chat.

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James Gamgee's new website markets a motorhomer's guide to Portugal, while France and Spain are on their way. There's a Gallery, a Corkboard for messages, a free Newsletter, 'Tales from the Road' and more.

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Chris Gage's new website helps you choose your new or second hand motorhome. Sections include a Beginner's Guide, Featured New Models, Used Motorhomes for sale and Motorhome Hire. Let Chris know what you are looking for and he'll find it for you.

UK Motorhomes

Andy Clarke's useful site for information on the UK motorhoming scene with practical articles and a wide range of good links.

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Free UK-based information and links relating to clubs, magazines, dealers, manufacturers, events, buying, hiring, financing and touring.

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Andy Clarke's UK-based mailing list for motorcaravan owners to discuss any topic relating to the ownership, use and enjoyment of motorcaravans, motorhomes or camper vans. Plus very many links & some articles by and for long-term motorhomers.

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Andy Clarke's new website which has motorhomes, motorcaravans, campervans and motorhome accessories for sale from private sellers and dealers in the UK and Europe. Place a low-cost ad when you come to sell.

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David Burley's online motorhoming community website with forums, reviews, sales, information and articles, a UK campsite database and rallies. It will eventually contain a searchable database of all manufacturers' motorhomes.

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Newquay-based Eric Randle sources and imports an RV from the USA if your ideal is not in stock. Itchy Feet is linked to Carvynick RV Park, open all year in Newquay which also publishes the online Roamin-Times with news, articles & features for RV owners.

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Caravan Bargain is Andy Teal's online service for buyers and sellers of motorhomes, tourers and static caravans. An advert with photo costs ₤21 and it stays online until there is a sale!

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Baddie the Pirate fitted her narrowboat out with 12v LED lighting, a great saving on battery power. It took a while to find products she was happy with. There seem to be a lot of not very good LED lights out there, and the really good ones were hard to find...hence this website.

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David Burley's Outdoor Bits aims to be the UK's premier provider of motorhome accessories and the only one with a nationwide chain of specialist fitting centres. The huge range of motorhome accessories grows daily.

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Contact J. A. C. Campers through this link to their website. They can provide you with one of their professionally built new and used camper vans, for sale or just for hire, as well as accessories and equipment.

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VW T4 Transporter Community website now contains 60+ pages of information on all models, 1990-2003. By VW T4 owners for VW T4 owners, there is free information and features on a monthly basis. Submit a feature, build a travelogue or join in a forum.  

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EZone 4 offer Camper van sales and conversions, kitchen and washroom equipment, water and air heaters, gas fittings, electrical, roof vents, furniture fittings and accessories.

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Amperor Europe Ltd supplies power appliances for 12 & 24-volt batteries including voltage stabilisers (useful for an LCD TV and saving on battery consumption), inverters, DC-DC converters and Flip DVD players.

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Neill and Dilys King's 6-year-old website with useful information for European motorhoming.

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FreeLine MotorHomes provide motorhome

rental, campervan hire, motorhome hire and

campervan rental services in the UK

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Worldwide Motorhome and Caravan Rentals, dealers, government tourism links, chat and free web-mail accounts (based in Vancouver).

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Motorhoming in France Alan Russell's new website is a valuable resource for British motorhomers visiting France. Growing all the time, it describes 824 Aires and 186 Campsites, with travel articles, motorhome tours, tourist information, news, letters, adverts, a forum, 3,000 images and much more! There is a small annual membership fee.

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Joan and Roger's Website promises, among much else, 5,820 images, largely of France and Spain, and over 2,000 links. Last updated on 1st May 2004. 

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Sheila and Steve Pyke welcome you to their website about their motorhoming in the UK and Western Europe, with many images and links.

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Among many other useful things, the website for the monthly Motor Caravan Magazine contains a very large number of UK motorhome-related links.

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The Motor Caravanners' Club website has a mass of information and links for non-members, as well giving the opportunity to join the UK's premier motorhome club.

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The UK Caravan Club gives you access to around 200 carefully landscaped club sites plus over 2,500 member-only 5-van rural sites. There are money saving offers on ferry crossings, access to technical information, a monthly club magazine, insurance and much more.

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The Camping and Caravanning Club offers nearly 100 UK Club Sites, over 1,200 smaller member-only sites, ferry bookings, local groups, monthly magazine, insurance, RAC breakdown, loans, weather forecasts, outdoor wear, accessories, equipment and a credit card.

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Over 500 Campsites in Scotland are fully described in Andy Thomson's multi-lingual non-commercial site and you can add your own recommendations and reviews.

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'Camping Connections' in Weymouth supply three invaluable guides for motorhomers visiting France: FFCC Guide Officiel Camping et Caravaning (11,000 sites), FFCC Guide Officiel des Aires de Services Camping Car (4,500 free sites) and the France Passion Guide (3,500 farms/vineyards) & Membership Card.

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The Cyclists' Touring Club is the UK's largest; its website contains much technical and touring information, some of it for members only (but you can join through the site). 

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Started by Neil Gunton in 2000, US-based Crazyguyonabike is a place for bicycle tourists and their journals. At the time of writing, it contained 2,975 journals and articles, with 336,206 pictures!

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The Tenby Aces Cycling Club's website has a forum, photo gallery, list of club runs, training schedules, history, links, contact details and a coach's corner with training advice. Of direct use to cyclists in Pembrokeshire, it is an excellent example of its kind for other clubs to follow.

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Experienced Australian Motorhomers, Glen and Bernice Kasbah, offer a free service to help you purchase the right vehicle for your tour down-under. They can also help with insurance, taxation, tourist information, etc.

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The biggest and best campervan and Motorhome Club in Australia, with its own magazine, informative website and hundreds of motorhomes for sale.

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Jacqui Young offers you holiday camping in Australia with a difference. Inspired by the popular France Passion scheme, you can now stay overnight in your own or rented motorhome at great Aussie wineries & farms.

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Motorhomes Australia aims to carry many services including rentals, accessories, advertising, sales, manufacturers, repairers, buy-sell. All this plus a lot of fun, including tips and story swapping along the way!

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This is Tony Wilson's Motorhome Rental Agency, based in Australia but offering deals world-wide. 

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The New Zealand Motorhome, Caravan and Camping Magazine is a great introduction to the NZ motorhome scene with articles, links & sales.

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These are Auckland-based Agents for the hire of Kea, Maui, Britz, Pacific Horizon, United, Econo, Backpacker & Eurocampervans late model campervans and motorhomes, from basic 2-berth Hitops to fully equipped 4- and 6-berth motorhomes. There are no booking or credit card fees for any of their services!

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The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has more than 26,300 members. It has a magazine, maps, guides, advice, sales  and a useful website with links.

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This American RV Dealer offers used RV sales including used recreational vehicles, motorhomes, and 5th wheels in areas including California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Alabama and Pennsylvania.

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A splendid resource for the RV Traveller in the USA. On the front page, you can send your email address to obtain regular, free (no obligation) copies of 'RV Travel' which is packed with practical information.

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You can sign up for this free email newsletter from the USA which is for Full-time RVers and Wannabe's. With a distribution to more than 30,000 RVers every other week, it brings you news, tips and information on the RV lifestyle.

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Family Motor Coach Association - a great resource for RV owners and users in the USA.