How about hiring a motorhome for your next holiday?

The Mooveo C707, a lovely big motorhome!

You don't have to wait until you get to your destination to feel like you are on holiday. Often we see people hire motorhomes with no real plan of where they are going and there is nothing wrong with that is there? Is this typical of normal holiday? Having no plan whatsoever? Probably not, but isn't this what it is all about? It's so easy to book your motorhome hire holiday using the internet or even the phone! How many holidays are there that start even before you get to your destination.
Owning your own motorhome is just a dream for most people and an impossible one at that! For this reason, most of us will be more interested in hiring a motorhome. Even if you could afford your own vehicle, you would be saddled with all the associated running costs. It's best to rent one and see how you get on with it, before you make any big purchase decisions. So how does a motorhome hire company get a huge fleet together? Will they be able to get their money back on their investment by hiring out the motorhomes? Well it turns out that many hire companies don't own their own fleet. Rather than being bought, the motorhomes are often leased. After the leasehold duration finishes, it's common for the vehicle to become part of the company's ex rental motorhome stock. In other cases the vehicles are privately owned, with the owner entering into a self hire program with the motorhome hire company. This works when the owner doesn't use his motorhome as much as he thought he would.
So you can see that there might be some risks if you are looking for private motorhome hire. I personally think that any sort of cheap motorhome hire may turn out to be a false economy. Primarliy down to poor insurance arrangements. The owner will either put you on his own insurance or get you to arrange your own. This seems to work fine when it’s just a Piaggio scooter that you are hiring on some remote Greek island, but is it really want to be doing here in the Britain - is it really what you want?. Use a motorhome hire company that knows what they are doing.
Campervans are not just for the summer, it’s a perfectly reasonable idea to use them in mid winter. Some motorhome hirers like to take their motorhome out to The French Alps and have their skiing holiday based around the comfort and flexibility of motorhome.. It's always good to head for the place that has had the most recent snowfall and hit some powder. Make sure you take advantage of this if you hire a motorhome.The motorhome itself can be as warm as you want it to be, with the modern diesel or gas heaters that they have. Keeping warm is not a problem. Being cold in a motorhome is really not an issue
If you are holidaying in the summer months there should not be a problem with not being warm enough. If you are going to north end of Norway or we have a cold wet summer in the UK, then you might need a bit of extra warmth. Eitherway it is not a problem with the modern central heating systems that are fitted to modern motorhomes. At the the flick of a switch you have instant heating even when the engine is not running. Gas systems in motorhomes are very safe indeed. For example if the wind blows out a gas flame, the gas supply will automatically be cut. Some modern motorhomes are now using diesel heaters rather than gas heaters. These sort of heating systems are now standard in the Chausson Flash range of motorhomes. This is a popular selling point for them with customers who like the diesel system over a gas one.
I would love to think that you are more ready than ever for your first motorhome holiday. Before you do anything else, have a look at hiring a motorhome. Have a look on the internet and decide which layout would work best for you. Don't be afraid to ask any friends you have with motorhomes for a poke around inside! For some, motorhomes are not the answer, but that is there loss. They are the ones confined to the same view every day of their holiday, ha! You can change your view whenever you like.

UK Motorhome Hire

Well here we are, a brand new year: 2009, so first of all we wish you a very Happy New Year. We believe this is the year that UK motorhome hire is going to be one of the most popular kinds of holiday. The reason we believe this is because whilst our economy is falling to pieces, recent surveys have shown that people are still going to go on holiday just as much in 2009 than they did in 2008.
UK motorhome hire is an excellent way to control your spending whilst on holiday, there are no worries about having to consider where the cheapest places to eat and drink are, because you can do all that in your motorhome.
In fact the only things you really need to worry about are filling up with diesel (which is actually much cheaper at the moment than it has been for a long long time) and where you are going to pitch up. Campsites do vary quite a lot in price per night, but even so there are always deals to be had. In the UK if you avoid the campsites that are right on the beach and head slightly inland, bargains can always be found.
If you are planning on hiring a motorhome in the UK and then driving abroad there are some amazing bargains to be had. We always hear incredible stories of people finding bargains in Croatia and other less obvious countries, but even closer to home there are some little gems. My own personal favourite campsite is in Spain (Camping Vinaros on the Costa del Azahar) and costs just 10€ per night which includes 5 Amp mains hook up and some of the best shower and toilet facilities.
Wild camping is also an option when you are ‘en route’, which of course is totally free, but do be careful as it isn’t always the safest way to camp. If you are in France the Camping Municipal sites are always excellent value, you will always seem to find them next to a football pitch or a sports center.
At the time of writing the Euro is very strong making UK motorhome hire not such a bargain if you are planning on going abroad, but this may improve by the time your holiday comes around. If not, why not stay in the UK and explore England, Wales and Scotland like you never have before?
You can rent a motorhome in the UK by calling 0800 612 8719 anytime of the night or day.

Credit Crunch Holidays

Credit Crunch Holidays by Motorhome

Are you worrying about how to provide a fun alternative to expensive holidays for your family by making your own credit crunch holidays? Have you considered hiring a motorhome and travelling around the United Kingdom? Why could this be a good choice in the current unpredictable economic situation?
Poor sterling-euro exchange rate:
With the poor exchange rate of the pound sterling against the euro, British residents will get much less for their money in Europe unless the present situation improves. At the time of this press release, (December 16th 2008), we are seeing “parity” between the pound sterling and the euro for the first time ever.
As a result many United Kingdom residents will consider not going abroad for their 2009 holiday unless the situation improves.
This is why the smart money is on a motorhome holiday for 2009.
If the exchange rate does not improve before the summer then a motorhome holiday in the United Kingdom makes good financial sense.
If the exchange rate should improve in the pound sterling’s favour then you could still take your already hired motorhome to Europe and make the most of getting more euros for your money. Countries such as Spain and also the former Eastern block countries such as Croatia have great cheap campsites and meals out are inexpensive.
Better fuel prices:
It is worth noting that economic and political circumstances surrounding America and the Middle East have meant that fuel prices have stabilized during the autumn of 2008. Petrol and diesel are less expensive than they were a few months ago, a situation which looks likely to last into 2009 and a factor that is very important if you are considering a touring holiday.
Investing in the United Kingdom:
If you do “holiday at home” in the United Kingdom you will be helping to keep small businesses in your own country afloat. You may be helping other people just like you to provide for their families. You will be making a “greener choice” too by not flying to your holiday destination.
When you hire your motorhome in the United Kingdom and you pay in pounds sterling, you are not affected by fluctuations in the European exchange rate.
Families love motorhome holidays:
Children love camping holidays but sometimes Mums and Dads find the “under canvas” variety somewhat lacking in luxury!
With a motorhome you have warm, dry shelter if the British climate turns damp.
(Mind you I have been rained on more in Spain and France during camping and caravanning holidays than ever in Great Britain!)
You have your own toilet and shower facilities on board, especially useful if you have toddlers and babies. Older children actually like the novelty of using the campsite facilities.
You can pack everything you will need, including toys and games for the children, into your hired motorhome, to make it a home from home for your family. Flying abroad with young children and all their paraphernalia is becoming a nightmare in terms of baggage restrictions, surchages etc.
You can prepare cheap excellent meals in the motorhome kitchen with food bought from local supermarkets if you are trying to keep to a low budget.
Children make friends so easily on a campsite and often the bigger sites have events planned to entertain them too. You do not have to spend loads of money taking them to theme parks every day of the week.
Modern motorhomes are compact and easy to drive on most roads after a short practice.
You can carry bicycles on the back for light supermarket runs and simply for enjoyable family bicycle rides.
Most families have to accommodate each other’s varying tastes and enthusiasms. With a motorhome you are free to divide your holiday into different stops. You could spend a few days chilling on the coast, then travel to the one of the National Parks. You could stop off in one of the classic resorts such as Blackpool to satisfy the children’s yearning for arcades, slot machines, fun fair rides and candy floss!. Think of the possibilities of a motorhome adventure around Scotland or Wales.
Flexibility:
A real bonus is that if you end up in an area or on a campsite that just doesn’t suit you or your family’s needs, you can simply pay up for the time you have stayed and move on somewhere else. Just think of the times you have booked self-catering accommodation and descriptions have been misleading, equipment hasn’t worked etc., leaving you stuck somewhere that you don’t like for a fortnight.
On the road:
One of the joys of travelling by motorhome as adults or with children is that you can pull off the road or motorway, use your toilet, brew up a cup of tea or coffee, make some food without being held to ransom by exhorbitant service station prices.
When you feel you need a break from driving, you simply stop and park up.
While we are reluctant to encourage wild camping for environmental and safety reasons, a motorhome is well equipped to cope with an overnight stop of this nature should circumstances arise.
Motorhome hire for weekend festivals in the United Kingdom:
Enjoy the summer festivals in luxury!
Until recently many motorhome hire companies were reluctant to hire out motorhomes for these purposes. They were concerned about damage and the fact that often it was groups of younger people who hired motorhomes for these occasions. However the best motorhome companies are now more broadminded about this area of the market as they have very strict insurance policies in place to protect the interests of all parties. Indeed the motorhome hire company is likely to demand a large deposit against risk of damage and possible higher cleaning costs,
What better way to begin your summer than a June holiday in the West Country of England before the crowds become too much, culminating with a weekend at Glastonbury festival?
If you’d like to find out more about motorhome hire as an answer to your request for credit crunch holidays you can call 0800 612 8719 (This is a free call from the UK) anytime of the day or night to get a quote.

London Stansted Motorhome Hire

London Stansted is the official name for Stansted Airport. This airport is very popular with people arriving from Edinburgh, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, Glasgow, Nice, Malaga, Alicante, Brussels and Belfast. We do find that a lot of expats who are now living abroad in the South of France, Southern Spain and even Ireland now fly back to the UK to visit their familes and friends.
When this temporary repatriation happens there are always three problems they need to solve. Transport from London Stansted, accommodation and how to get about the UK to see everyone. You can kill all three birds with one stone by hiring a motorhome. You get a transfer from London Stansted to your motorhome hire pick up point and then you collect your motorhome. After a short familiarization with the vehicle you now have your accommodation sorted and you can drive it around between your friends places.
We currently have two different models of motorhome hire available at London Stansted airport, a smaller 2 berth Trigano Tribute and a larger Hymer 575 classic This motorhome is an integrated 6 berth camper with everyone enjoying space and privacy. Enjoy home from home comfort for all the family in our flagship model!

• Call 0800 612 8719 to arrange London Stansted Motorhome Hire

Campervan Rental Stansted

Campervan Rental Stansted can be arranged by calling 0800 612 8719. At the moment there are the larger Hymer Motorhomes available and for couples this fantastic Trigano Tribute Campervan.
The Trigano Tribute 550 is a luxury 2 berth campervan ideal for couples. Based on the latest Fiat Ducato, enjoy real home from home comfort for couples.
Equipped with cutlery, crockery, CD player, fully integrated kitchen, and very comfy bed. Fully winter proofed, insulated and double glazed, along with diesel fired central heating.
Self contained, the Trigano 550 campervan uniquely incorporates a flexible bed arrangement, configurable for either two singles or a double. Full heating and luxurious washroom, with a toilet and shower.

Technical Specification:

• Overall length cm 542
• Overall width cm 205
• Overall height cm 270
• Engine 2.3i Litre Diesel Turbo
• Mass in running order 2720kg
• Maximum permitted mass 3300kg
• Passengers 2
• Berths 2
• Middle bed : kingsize/ 3/4 double or 2 single beds
• 4 gas hob burners
• Grill
• Diesel Fired Air Heating
• Fresh water 80 litres
• Waste water tank 80 litres
• Living room battery Ah (20 h) K 20 (6)
• Sockets 12-V x 2
• Sockets 230-V x 3
• Sat Nav
• Radio/iPod Player
• Cruise Control
• 6 Speed Gearbox
• Alloy Wheels
• Engine Power 120BHP

Campervan Rental Stansted canalways be arranged by calling 0800 6... anytime.

Motorhome Rental Stansted

Motorhome Rental Stansted. Stansted Airport is now one of my favourite airports in the UK. It is really easy to get to in the UK, being just off the M11 which of course joins up with London’s Orbital Motorway, the M25. Stanstead Airport or London Stansted as it is officially called is in the county of Essex in England. It is just 40km from London and is a great place to start your motorhome hire holiday.
This is a lovely example of a Hymer 575 Classic Motorhome for hire in Stansted, Essex.

The 575 classic is an integrated 6 berth camper with everyone enjoying space and privacy. Enjoy home from home comfort for all the family in our flagship model!
Equipped with TV, cutlery, crockery, CD player, fully integrated kitchen, luxury washroom, hotel quality interiors and comfy beds. Fully winter proofed, insulated and double glazed, along with gas fired central heating.

Technical Spec:

• Overall length cm 604
• Overall width cm 227
• Internal width cm 212
• Overall height cm 295
• Engine 2.8i Litre Diesel
• Mass in running order 3020kg
• Maximum permitted mass 3500kg
• Passengers 6
• Berths 6
• Forward bed approx.208 x 145 cm
• Middle bed 185 x 124 cm
• Rear Bed 200 x 84 cm
• Cooker rings 3
• Forced air heating
• Fresh water supply 120 litres
• Waste water tank 100 litres
• Living room battery Ah (20 h) K 20 (6)
• Sockets 12-V x 2
• Sockets 230-V x 3
• Color TV
• CD Player
• Bike Rack
• Engine Power 127PS (93KW)

Mooveo Motorhomes

I just had this email from Steve Moss at Motorholme, it may be of interested to readers thinking about buying one of the excellent Mooveo Motorhomes that we personally find to be an excellent all round motorhome and also the perfect vehicle to hire out. Here’s Steve’s email:

Still “on the fence” about owning a buy to let motorhome?

Consider the recent news about the £ falling to a record low against the Euro….What does that mean? It means a lot more Brits and Europeans will take their holiday in the UK next year, which is great news for the motorhome hire business! Unfortunately, the cost of a new motorhome is also set to rocket by 10% - 15% more than this year’s prices. WHY? The vast majority of motorhomes are made in Europe, which means we buy them in Euros and sell them in £s.

• How can you “cash in” on next year’s hire boom and avoid being clobbered by the price increase?

We’ve already sold all our allocated Mooveo stock for 2008, but we were approached recently by another motorhome dealer about their last Mooveo model….

Pilote Mooveo C647

• Renault 2.5 turbo diesel
• Sleeps 6
• Rear bunks
• Air conditioning
• Comfort pack
• 3 year warranty & breakdown cover
• Brand new!

On the road price was £35,400 - subsidised buy 2 let price only £29,995. Low deposit finance - £1,000 down and monthly repayments approx £380 (subect to status). We also provide a rental income guarantee worth £7,500 over the next three years.
And finally, did you know that if you invested in a motorhome for hire purposes, you could claim up to 40% of its purchase price as a capital allowance against your income tax?
If you’re facing a hefty tax bill this year, perhaps from your salaried income or even capital gains from selling a property, this could be an ideal way to “offset” some of your money that you’ll otherwise have to pay over to the taxman.
As I mentioned, this is probably your last chance to own one of our brand new Mooveo Motorhomes at an amazing price and even offset some of your upcoming tax bill!