Maintenance

What to do if your motorhome breaks down on a trip

What to do if your motorhome breaks down on a trip: how to prevent breakdowns, what to carry and how to act so it doesn't ruin your trip.

Cleaning and exterior care for your campervan

Exterior cleaning and care for the campervan: how to wash it, look after the seals and protect the bodywork so it lasts longer.

Motorhome maintenance: seasonal check-up and checklist

Motorhome maintenance: a seasonal check-up checklist before and after the season so your camper lasts and doesn't leave you stranded.

Motorhome Tyres: Care and Safety

Motorhome tyres: why they age even when unused, pressure, wear, age limits and safety advice.

Leaks in a motorhome: spotting and preventing them

Leaks and damp in a motorhome: how to spot them in time, reseal and prevent your camper's worst enemy.

Winter layup: how to store a motorhome over winter

Winter layup for a motorhome: how to prepare and store your camper over winter to avoid damage from cold, damp and the battery.

How to remove mould from a motorhome

How to remove mould from a motorhome and stop it coming back: causes, safe cleaning and preventing interior damp.

Changing a wheel on a motorhome: doing it safely

How to safely change a wheel on a motorhome: tools, steps and tips given the weight of the vehicle.

Gas inspection in a motorhome: what you need to know

Gas installation and inspection in a motorhome: regulations, expiry dates, safety and how to keep it in order.

Roadside assistance for motorhomes: what to know

Roadside assistance for motorhomes: why it's essential, what it should cover and how to choose one that will get you out of any tight spot.

Oil changes and basic servicing for your motorhome

Oil changes and basic servicing for your motorhome: how often, what engine maintenance involves and what you can check yourself.

Reinforced Suspension and Stabilisers: Do They Improve Your Camper?

Reinforced suspension and stabilisers for motorhomes: what they are, when they improve driving and stability, and whether they're worth it.

The timing belt: the replacement you should never forget

The motorhome timing belt: what it is, why it expires by time and not only by mileage, and why its failure is so serious.

Tyre pressure and TPMS sensors in your motorhome

Tyre pressure and TPMS sensors in a motorhome: why pressure is critical on a heavy vehicle and how to keep track of it.

AdBlue in your motorhome: what it is and how to manage it

AdBlue in your motorhome: what it is, what it's for, how often to top it up, and tips to avoid being stranded because of it.

The diesel particulate filter (DPF) and short trips in the camper

The campervan's diesel particulate filter (DPF): what it is, why short trips clog it up, and how to look after it to avoid breakdowns.

Caring for a motorhome engine left standing for a long time

How to look after the engine and mechanics of a motorhome when it stands unused for long periods: starts, fluid levels, tyres and tips.

Caring for your motorhome's upholstery and fabrics

How to care for and clean your motorhome's upholstery and fabrics: stains, damp, smells and tips to make them last longer.

The water heater anode: the small detail that extends your boiler's life

The sacrificial anode in your motorhome's water heater (boiler): what it is, why it protects the tank, and how often to check it.

Looking after your campervan's seals and sealant

How to look after the rubber seals and sealant of your campervan to avoid leaks, noise and loss of insulation.

Pests in the motorhome: mice, ants and how to avoid them

Pests in the motorhome: how to avoid mice, ants and other insects, especially in storage, and what to do if they get in.

Rust and corrosion in the campervan: how to prevent them

Rust and corrosion in the campervan: why they happen, critical areas like the underbody, and how to prevent them so it lasts longer.

Maintaining your motorhome fridge

Maintaining your motorhome fridge: cleaning, sensors, ventilation and tips to keep it cooling well and lasting longer.

Locks, hinges and the garage door of your motorhome: look after them

How to care for the locks, hinges and garage door of your motorhome: lubrication, adjustment and preventing faults and break-ins.

Snow chains and driving in snow with a motorhome

Snow chains and driving in snow with a motorhome: when they're compulsory, chains or winter tyres, and how to drive safely.