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Motorhome travel guides
What is worth knowing before you set off: your first trip, where to sleep, what to pack, travelling with a dog or in winter. Written by the team that prepares our motorhome.
GuideCaravan or motorhome: the differences before you rent
If you're looking for caravan or motorhome hire near Barcelona, it helps to know they are not the same thing. The licence you need, the car you must have and the way you travel all change. Here is a clear explanation.
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GuideMotorhome travel with a dog: a practical guide
A motorhome is one of the best ways to travel with your dog: you never have to leave them behind and every stop becomes a walk. It does, however, take some planning around heat, safe restraint on the road and where to stay.
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GuideHow to drive a motorhome: tips for a safe, relaxed trip
Driving a motorhome is not difficult, but it is different. More length, more height and more weight call for a new way of reading the road. These tips will help you feel at ease from the very first mile.
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GuideThe best time for a motorhome trip in Catalonia, month by month
You can tour Catalonia by motorhome all year round: the coast in spring, the Pyrenees in summer, colourful forests in autumn and snow in winter. Here is a month-by-month look at weather, crowds and rental seasons to help you pick your dates.
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GuideHow much does motorhome hire cost? Prices and 3 example budgets
Daily rates by season, minimum stays, included mileage, deposit and extras: using our published prices, we explain what motorhome hire really costs and work through three complete budgets, with estimates for fuel and overnight stays.
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GuideWhere to sleep with a motorhome in Catalonia
Campsites, motorhome areas or parking: each option has its own rules. Here is what is generally allowed, what to avoid and how to find a good place to spend the night with a motorhome in Catalonia.
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GuideMotorhome getaways from Barcelona: 7 ideas for 3 to 4 days
You don't need a whole week for a motorhome trip. With three or four days and a start near Granollers, you have mountains, sea, vineyards and even France within two and a half hours. Here are seven ideas, when to go and tips for a long weekend.
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GuideSkiing in the Pyrenees by motorhome: resorts and tips
Waking up near the slopes, a hot breakfast and reaching the lift before the queues: a motorhome ski trip in the Pyrenees makes a lot of sense if you choose the right resort, the right place to sleep and the right days.
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GuideMotorhome in winter: a guide to travelling in cold and snow
Winter is a great season for motorhome travel: ski slopes, mountain villages without the crowds and quiet campsites. With a properly equipped vehicle and a few routines, the cold stops being a problem.
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GuideLong-term motorhome hire: renting by the week or month
Two weeks in France, a month touring Europe or an unhurried winter: what changes when you hire a motorhome by the week or month, how to plan the trip, look after the vehicle along the way and ask for an accurate quote.
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GuideA motorhome trip for couples: ideas and practical tips
A motorhome for two is the easiest way to travel at your own pace: wake up by the sea, change plans without explaining yourselves and take your home with you. Here is what ours is like, which routes suit couples and how to organise yourselves.
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GuideYour first motorhome trip: a practical guide
Driving, filling up with water, emptying the toilet, managing the battery and choosing where to stop: everything worth knowing before your first motorhome trip, explained step by step and without jargon.
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GuideMotorhome packing list: what to bring
Before you empty half your house into the boot, check what the motorhome already comes with. This checklist separates what you will find on board from what you need to bring, so nothing is missing and you do not overload.
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GuideRemote work from a motorhome: power, internet and workspace
Working on your laptop in the morning and heading out for a walk in the afternoon is perfectly possible, but it pays to plan. Here is how to manage power, internet, your workspace and where to stop when working remotely from a motorhome.
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