Going to a music festival has a logistical side that can sometimes be a hassle: where you'll sleep, how you'll get back after the gigs, the heat inside a tent... A motorhome solves all that in one go: it's your comfortable accommodation and your transport in one. A real bed, your own bathroom, your fridge and shelter from sun and rain. Here's how to enjoy festivals in a camper.
Why the camper wins at a festival
- You actually sleep: your own bed instead of a tent on the ground, coping with heat or damp.
- Your own bathroom and fridge: cold drinks and no need to rely on the site's toilets.
- Shelter: from the blazing sun by day and rain or cold at night.
- A place to recharge (yourself) between gigs.
Before you go: check this
- Motorhome area: many festivals have specific parking or camping for campers (sometimes with its own entrance). Book ahead; these fill up.
- Facilities: is there water, waste disposal, electricity? It's normal for there to be NO mains hookup, so you'll need range for the weekend.
- Site rules: access times, whether you can leave and re-enter, what's allowed.
Range, key for the weekend
Since there's rarely electricity, your battery has to last several days: fridge, lights, charging phones (plenty of them) and little else. Arrive with the battery full and manage your consumption. A good system with a solar panel gives you peace of mind for the whole festival. Work out your range with how much battery you need and squeeze out battery-saving tricks.
Community and security
- Respect your neighbours: a sense of community forms in the camper area; be friendly and respect quiet hours.
- Security: in a crowd, watch your belongings and always lock up (see security and anti-theft).
- Hydration and shade: an awning and plenty of water are your allies at summer festivals.
In summary
The motorhome is ideal for festivals: comfortable accommodation and transport in one, with your own bed, bathroom and fridge; you just need to book the camper area and bring enough range for a weekend without mains power. The step to take today: if you're heading to a festival in your camper, book the motorhome parking as soon as possible and arrive with a full battery; that way you enjoy the music without worrying about logistics.
