During the traveling with camper enjoy all the freedom that a motorhome trip has to offer. During this trip you can go and stand where you want. It is therefore super cozy because you live together on only a few square meters. This allows you to continuously enjoy the presence of each other. With a motorhome trip you are also able to combine adventure with comfort. This way you can taste the adventurous camping feeling that arises in nature. At the same time, you retain the necessary luxury and comfort by traveling with a motorhome. You have more space than a trip by car or plane!
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Preparing for a motorhome trip
We are happy to help you to start well prepared when traveling with a motorhome. We therefore think it is wise to go for an easy destination. One with a wide range of campsites. And where the roads are as well maintained as possible. During a trip you can alternate between different ways. Go for wild camping, a motorhome or just a regular campsite. Book a pitch. Or go on the spec with the camper. With the latter way you will more than once come across a beautiful place that you hadn't thought of before! This is recommended, especially outside the high season, so that you can always find a place to stay overnight.
Rent or buy a motorhome?
From our experience, you will only really find out what you need during a camper trip when traveling with a camper. That is why we also recommend that you rent a motorhome before you buy it. First of all, you will find out whether camping in itself is really for you at all. If that is the case, you can continue the choice for a camper. Check which facilities you do and do not want to have. And make the right choice between different types of motorhomes. The choice for the right motorhome starts with the number of people who are going on a trip. At a rent a motorhome 6 people you will eventually end up with a different type of camper. Then choose between a camper van, alcove camper, semi-integrated camper or an integral camper.
What are the requirements of traveling with a motorhome?
If you are going to travel with a motorhome, it is also important to check whether you meet the right requirements. It is therefore advisable to check whether you have the correct driver's license. With a B driving license you can drive a motorhome of a maximum of 3.500 kg. Ultimately, these requirements also play a role whether you go for a large or small motorhome. Depending on these choices, the luxury that you can expect from a motorhome also changes immediately. It is in any case very important that you know the camper. Especially if you go through small villages and narrow roads you need to know what the dimensions and weights are. It is also important to know where the water and fuel tanks are located.
You must also have the necessary documents when traveling with a motorhome. The first thing you should of course think of is a driver's license and identity card. Most travelers will think of this. However, it is also important to have a registration certificate, car insurance and green card arranged. Depending on the country you are traveling to, the necessary vignettes and environmental stickers are also required. So check carefully what the specific rules are in the country you are traveling to. And don't be faced with (unpleasant) surprises afterwards during a RV rental weekend.
Practical matters during a motorhome trip
With a motorhome trip, it is important to take extra costs into account. And by that we mean the costs in addition to renting or buying a motorhome. Below we have already made a nice list that you should take into account.
- Fuel
- Overnight stays
- Toll roads
- Vignettes and environmental stickers
- Groceries
In addition to the costs, we have also prepared some practical tips for you. First of all, it is important that you adjust the driving style on the road. You also need to have a good view of the road. In the camper itself, it is important that you store everything neatly and properly. Do not forget to close the boxes neatly to prevent everything from rolling through the camper. Also make sure that you connect the electricity and that the gas bottle opens and closes properly. It is also advisable to have an emergency kit with what you can eat. You also need to know what the traffic rules are at your destination. And if you go for a rent a camper with a dog then you should also think about this beforehand.
Tip: don't forget to put together your own favorite road trip playlist and turn it gray
Traveling with a motorhome: what do you need?
It stays for everyone camper holiday a dilemma: packing. If you are going to travel with a camper, you often have the necessary space to pack. Just avoid taking unnecessary things with you. And forget the important stuff. That is why we have a broad description that can already serve as the start of your packing list. Of course it is then up to you to add to this list…
- Sleeping gear (duvet, pillow and bed linen)
- Toilet paper (better a roll too much than too little…)
- Kettle
- Plugs for electricity at the campsite (so: including extension cord to charge your own electronics)
- Motorhome navigation system
- Towels
- Flashlight
- Safety parts (fire extinguisher, extra wheel, warning triangle, etc.)
- Camping equipment (folding table, camping chairs, complete camping set, pots, pans, cool box, etc.)
- Jerrycan
- Inverter (to make sure you can use electricity from the camper's battery)
