If you’ve typed “vanlife festival” into Google lately, you’re not being fussy. You’re trying to work out which UK weekends are actually worth filling the water tank for. The calendar is busy. The names all sound slightly like bands that supported Shed Seven in 1998. And every event, quite fairly, will tell you it’s the […]
Vanlife Festival UK 2027: The Dates, and the One You Shouldn’t Miss Read More »
Put the kettle on and brace yourselves. Volkswagen has opened UK orders for the facelifted California, and somewhere out there a man with a 1990s T4 and very strong opinions is probably already typing “not a real VW” into a Facebook group. We love him. We also think he might be aiming at the wrong
New VW California Facelift: It’s Not a Ford, Purists (We Checked) Read More »
Ask a room full of campervan owners what their payload is and you’ll get a lot of shrugs. Ask what they’ve got on the roof, the back and under the bed, and you’ll get a very long list. The gap between those two answers is where overloaded vans come from. This guide is an owner
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Will the ID. Buzz get cheaper? It is the question we keep hearing from VW fans and families. The van looks the part, but the price puts many people off. Then VW’s boss said the current model is “on the wrong cost base”. Here is what has been confirmed, what has only been hinted and
Could the VW id Buzz get cheaper? What we know so far. Read More »
If you’re in any van groups, you’ll have seen the headlines this autumn. Residents packing out meetings on the south coast, overnight bans spreading along the Yorkshire coast, and councils trying to work out what to do with more vans than places to put them. The comments sections fill up fast, and they usually
Campervan Parking in the UK: Tensions, Bans and How to Be a Good Van Neighbour Read More »
Good news for pop-top owners. On 19 October 2026 DVLA updated its guidance on converting a vehicle into a motor caravan. A pop-top elevating roof now counts alongside a high-top roof, and side graphics and an awning bar are no longer on the list of external features. If you’ve been turned down before, DVLA says
Pop-Tops Welcome! How to Get Your Van Reclassified as a Motor Caravan Read More »
Every year, once the clocks go back, the same question pops up in the group: “Is it worth taking the van out in winter?” We think so. Quieter sites, crisp walks, dark skies and a pub fire at the end of the day all take some beating. Winter camping does need a bit more planning,
Winter Campervan Camping UK: Sites, Pubs and Safety (2026 Guide) Read More »
This week a simple question blew up on X: “Saving for a campervan, realistically how much do i need”. It pulled in 55 replies, and the answers ran from “a few grand” all the way to “70k”. One owner said to get one you can stand up in. Another bought a plain panel van and
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“Kick Off Your 2024 Camping Season with Dubbed Out VW Community at Hooton Lodge Farm!” Hello, wonderful members of the ‘Dubbed Out VW Community’! We hope you’re as excited as we are about the brand new camping season of 2024. After a successful year of camping events, we’re back with even more fun and
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If you’re among the countless individuals who have been captivated by the enchanting world of Harry Potter, with its heartwarming friendships, magical journeys, and unforgettable characters, then you undoubtedly appreciate the allure of the historic architecture and breathtaking landscapes featured in this Harry Potter Campervan Guide. Now, picture this: What if you
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