The Motorhome Blog

Welcome to the motorhome blog from Comfort Insurance!

As motorhomers ourselves, we are constantly learning new tips from and sharing our own experiences with the wider community and with new friends we meet while out on the road.

That's why we started this motorhome blog - as a place for our customers to find useful resources which can help them to get even more out of the motorhome lifestyle.

Here at Comfort, we understand that there will be some reservations with taking your family away on a motorhome trip for the first time, but they are actually fantastic because of the freedom and flexibility they give. Our blog posts will cover everything you need to know about motorhoming with the family and kids.

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Using Trackers

  Anything is liable to theft these days and most criminals are incredibly sophisticated; far from the old days of opportunist crime. The rise of online shopping and second hand trading also means it’s very easy to get rid of stolen merchandise and all too often campervans and motorhomes end up being traded illegally on…
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Motorhome Maintenance

  Buying a motorhome is expensive especially when there are extra that go along with them such as motorhome insurance. This means taking care of your investment is essential so you don’t have to forking out money unnecessarily. Maintaining your motorhome can be done in any season so by just doing a few simple checks…
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Motorhome Owner Shocked by IKEA Car Park Policy

Motorists who drive vehicles typically covered with campervan or motorhome insurance may be in for a shock when they visit famous furniture store IKEA if the experience of campervan owner Luke Massey is anything to go by. Luke, who has owned a mobile home for many years was left dumbfounded when he was stopped at…
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VAT on Static Caravans

  Amongst all the Jubilee celebrations, you might have noticed a news story late last week about the government’s intention to take a ‘U-Turn’ on their plans to increase the VAT on static caravans to the standard rate of 20%. The changes will affect all of the camping industry and whether you’re interested in static…
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Campervan for your Prom – Turn up in Style

With prom season right around the corner, what could be better than turning up to prom in a campervan! If you want to stand out from the crowd and make the day extra special, then be original, think outside the box and rent a campervan for the evening. Advantages The retro van will offer unique…
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Motorhome Rust

Heat, water and mud can all cause problems for motorhome bodies and if you’re taking on only a low mileage every year, rust is likely to be a major long term threat to the longevity of your motorhome. There are a good number of things you can do to protect your motorhome so here’s a…
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Scrap or Sell?

  There have been reports of problems, particularly on the Isle of Man, with old motorhomes being left and abandoned on the roadside. It is claimed that one of these motorhomes, presumably with a tank full of petrol, spontaneously exploded last month. Fortunately the explosion happened in a quiet area and nobody was injured, but…
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Try Before You Buy

  Choosing the right motorhome is a massive decision and if you’re looking to spend twenty or thirty thousand pounds on a new motorhome then you need to make sure you get it right – it’s not like you can get a receipt and an exchange if you don’t like it. However, the Camping and…
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Motorhome Finance

  The price of motorhomes vary drastically between different models but whatever the price you end up paying, a motorhome is likely to be one of the most expensive things you ever buy. For many people, the upfront cost of the right motorhome is prohibitive and so plenty of people look towards finance. There are…
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Motorhome Blogs

Here at Comfort, we have plenty of blogs full of helpful tips and advice covering everything from travel guidance to staycation suggestions, motorhome buying to vehicle maintenance. Browse the categories below to help find blogs on the subjects you’re interested in.

Motorhome Living

Motorhome Living

143 Posts
Motorhome Travel

Motorhome Travel

66 Posts
Motorhome Driving

Motorhome Driving

64 Posts
Motorhome Insurance

Motorhome Insurance

44 Posts
Motorhome Seasonal

Motorhome Seasonal

43 Posts
Motorhome Safety

Motorhome Safety

42 Posts
Motorhome Maintenance

Motorhome Maintenance

41 Posts
Motorhome Buying Advice

Motorhome Buying Advice

37 Posts
Motorhome Travel Europe

Motorhome Travel Europe

32 Posts
Motorhome UK Holidays

Motorhome UK Holidays

29 Posts
Motorhome Legal

Motorhome Legal

29 Posts
Motorhome News

Motorhome News

28 Posts
Motorhome Accessories

Motorhome Accessories

27 Posts
Motorhome Finance

Motorhome Finance

26 Posts
Motorhome Security

Motorhome Security

23 Posts
Motorhome Weather

Motorhome Weather

16 Posts
Motorhome Storage

Motorhome Storage

14 Posts
Motorhome Gadgets

Motorhome Gadgets

13 Posts
Motorhome Manufacturers

Motorhome Manufacturers

12 Posts
Motorhome Events

Motorhome Events

12 Posts
Motorhome Where to Stay

Motorhome Where to Stay

10 Posts
Motorhome Health

Motorhome Health

8 Posts
Motorhome Travel Outside Europe

Motorhome Travel Outside Europe

8 Posts
Motorhome Hire

Motorhome Hire

7 Posts
Motorhome Travel with Pets

Motorhome Travel with Pets

6 Posts
Motorhome Campervan and Caravan Clubs

Motorhome Campervan and Caravan Clubs

5 Posts
Motorhome Shows and Exhibitions

Motorhome Shows and Exhibitions

3 Posts

Campervan Blogs

Search through our different categories to find blogs to help you. Whether you’ve recently purchased a campervan or you’re a seasoned traveller, we have you covered with helpful information, recommendations, and guidance to assist you along the way.

Campervan Living

Campervan Living

123 Posts
Campervan Driving

Campervan Driving

49 Posts
Campervan Insurance

Campervan Insurance

37 Posts
Campervan Travel

Campervan Travel

30 Posts
Campervan News

Campervan News

26 Posts
Campervan Hire

Campervan Hire

9 Posts
Motorhome Campervan and Caravan Clubs

Motorhome Campervan and Caravan Clubs

5 Posts