| Discussion
Forums |
http://www.motorhomefacts.com
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A new link! Lots of
information on this site, and several discussion forums. Worth a look |
| Motorhoming
for Families Discussion Group |
A new forum we've just set up. This is to try and provide a
forum just for the small number of motorhomers with children where we can
exchange details on child friendly sites etc. |
| Yahoo!
Motorhome List (busiest group) |
Extremely well used discussion forum via Yahoo |
| MSN
Motorhome Owners |
Motorhome owners discussion group on MSN |
| Motorhome Living
Discussion Group |
For those living in
their motorhomes full time,or much of the time. |
| http://www.mmmonline.co.uk |
MMM magazine online - includes forum. |
| Clubs |
| http://www.motorcaravanners.org.uk/ |
An excellent resource for motorcaravanners, by
motorcaravanners.....as the name might suggest! There's also a section
just for kids. |
| http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk |
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| http://www.gemclub.co.uk/ |
Club for owners of
Italian built motorhomes |
| http://www.cmca.net.au/ |
The
Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia
(CMCA) |
| http://www.ukmotorhomes.net/ |
Useful commercial site. An interesting french travelogue on
the site at the time of writing. |
| http://www.oakwood-village.com |
They say "The
home of complete information and expertise for camping, caravanning, motor
caravanning and holiday homes". Quite a useful page on manually
tuning in to satellite tv. |
| http://www.suntreckers.co.uk |
Want to combine
motorhoming with getting your kit off? This is a site for motorhoming
naturists, which isn't us......at least not yet!!! I must search out other
"niche" motorhoming sites! |
| http://www.gaycaravanclub.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ |
I think the link says
it all. |
| http://www.freedomclub.co.uk |
And another one for
gay campers. |
| http://www.ewhitwell.freeserve.co.uk/caravan.htm |
Christian campers?
Follow the link! |
| If you
have any links for inclusion here, particularly for organisations catering
for niche groups, send details to webmaster@ricksweb.co.uk |
| Accessories |
| http://www.motorcaravanning.co.uk/ |
Good source for
various accessories. Neill is a keen motorhomer, and always a sound bet
for advice. |
http://www.amperordirect.co.uk/index.asp
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Electronics equipment,
inverters, audio visual etc; - currently selling the Sharp Acquos LCD TV -
we have the 20" in our van partly due to the wide viewing angle (the
laptop view angle is hopeless so we got a proper TV!) |
| http://www.caktanks.co.uk |
Stock a wide range of
parts and spares for motorhomes, from gas pipe to sealant, and air con to
water tanks. Not the fastest for delivery, but reliable. |
| http://www.vanbitz.com |
Motorhome security by motorhomers for
motorhomers |
| http://www.safewaysltd.co.uk |
Manufacturers of deadlocks for motorhomes - reasonably
priced and seem popular if the chatrooms are to be believed. Regular
advertisers in MMM (Motorhome Motorcaravan Monthly). |
| http://www.agentfiamma.co.uk |
For
all things Fiamma (Italian for flame, apparantly). Fiamma is the
main producer of motorhome accessories, but don't forget the likes of
Omnistor as well (see http://www.motorcaravanning.co.uk) |
| New
and Pre-loved Vans |
http://www.camperforsale.co.uk
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Campers
for sale - Luxury Motorhomes plus selection of pre-loved vehicles |
| Owner's
Sites |
| http://www.xor.org.uk/ |
Now this is worth
looking at! This chap has a Mercedes Unimog ex army truck and goes all
over the world such as China, Siberia and Afghanistan. |
| http://www.ourwanderer.org.uk/ |
Loads of information
about what to ook for when buying a van. I haven't looked at the site in
depth yet, but looks interesting! |
| http://perso.wanadoo.fr/campingcar24/ |
I like this site -
it's all in French, which isn't my strong point but I managed to get the
gist of the tale of une voiture dans le canal à cinq mètres de notre
camping-car!!!!! |
| Steve
of Herefordshire's van build pages |
Some good tips here,
particularly regarding levelling the van, easy water filling, wild camping
etc; |
| http://www.bdauncey.ic24.net/ |
Lots of info on
European sites, incuding maps! |
| http://www.motorhomeandaway.co.uk/ |
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| http://www.motorcaravanning.co.uk/ |
Neill King's site includes owner reviews, and message forums - worth a
visit. Also has an online shop now. |
| http://www.buymeapint.com |
Does exactly what it says on the tin! Nothing to do with
motorhomes but you can buy our friend Paul a pint if you really want to. |
| http://www.motorhoming.com/ |
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| http://www.a-motorhome-on-tour.co.uk |
Includes downloadable checklist (MS Access) |
| Importing |
| http://www.motorhomeworld.com/MotorhomeImport.htm |
Summary
of vehicle import regs - but not revised since 1999 |
| Ricksweb's
importing page |
Not
very comprehensive but it's a start! |
| Services |
| http://www.cassoa.co.uk |
The Caravan Storage Site Owners Association - a must for
those requiring secure storage. |
| http://www.beenybox.co.uk |
Get skirt lockers
fitted underneath your van if you're short of space. |
| http://www.chrishodgetrucks.co.uk/ |
Comprehensive list of
weighbridges |
| http://www.knowsley-caravans.co.uk/caravan_breakers.htm |
Essex caravan breakers - for
spares |
| http://www.caravanbreakers.net/ |
South Wales caravan breakers - for
spares |
| http://www.motorhomes-repair-manuals.co.uk |
Haynes type manuals |
| http://www.moto-way.com |
Ever tried to find details of motorway services on the web?
Perhaps you need something from Boots or Halfords. This site lets you see
which eateries and retailers are at each Moto service station. |
| http://www.little-chef.co.uk/ |
In case of emergencies! Includes route planning and
locations. |
| http://www.practicalmotorhome.com |
Another magazine - although we prefer
MMM. [DID I WRITE TIHS????? I prefer Practical Motorhome these days - it's
well, more practical! |
| http://www.roadlincs.com/ |
Table of speed limits
- the bigger the van, the more likely you are to be restricted to 50mph on
a single carriageway |
| PSI
to Bar tyre pressure conversion table |
Find out what the
equivalent of 5 bar is in PSI, so you can check your tyre pressures. |
| http://www.caravanshows.com/ |
Details of trade fairs at Earls Court and G Mex |
| Places
to Visit |
| http://www.swscotland.clara.net/scotland.html |
Scottish sites - includes some sample itineries. |
| http://www.caravan-sitefinder.co.uk/index.html |
Search for sites across the UK |
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visited |
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