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How Much Does it Cost to Live in a Caravan at a Campsite?

Myth Busted: How Much Does it Really Cost to Live in a Caravan Full-Time in the UK? This is the most popular and burning question we get: How much does it actually cost to live in a caravan full-time? The romantic idea of cheap, carefree living is often shattered by the reality of campsite costs.

BUYING a second hand CARAVAN – WHAT TO CHECK? What to look for when buying a used caravan?

Buying Your First Caravan: An Essential Inspection Checklist (Don’t Get Scammed!) Buying your first caravan is thrilling—it’s the start of a great adventure! However, the used caravan market can be a risky business. In my experience, many older caravans do not match their description, and some ruthless sellers will exploit a first-time buyer’s lack of

CAMPSITE EHU explained: How many appliances can you use while you’re camping?

How does electricity work on a campsite, and how many appliances can I use at the same time? It’s a tricky subject, and to avoid nasty surprises (like tripping the whole site’s power supply!), you need to understand the difference between your home electricity and the Electric Hook-Up (EHU) on your pitch. As someone who

Full Time Caravanning in the winter?! What it’s like to live in a caravan?

We get asked this question all the time: “How are you going to cope in Winter? What is life like living in a caravan full-time when the temperature drops?” Well, we just had our first serious cold snap, with temperatures dropping to -6°C this morning. And trust me, being on an island, that feels more

Living on Campsite in UK all year round… Whats it really like?

The reality of full-time caravan living—whether you’re in a holiday park, residential park, or working on a touring site—is that every aspect has a silver lining and a cloudy one. It’s the ultimate expression of Ying and Yang. I’ve identified five key aspects of my everyday life here. Each is like a single coin (like

Full-Time Caravanning in the UK: How to Embrace Caravan Life Legally?!

Back in 2017—years before the pandemic, the dramatic cost of living crisis, and the hike in mortgage rates—my partner Mark and I realised something sobering: our money was slipping through our fingers like water. Living in our house and just keeping a roof over our heads was costing us too much time, money, and energy.

The Unspoken Truth: How to Deep Clean Your Caravan or Motorhome Toilet Cassette (Our Bleach Hack!)

Hi, hello, and welcome! Thank you very much for stopping by. If you’re new here, my name is Kat. I live, work on, and travel in a caravan. Today, we’re getting serious about a topic every caravanner or RVer faces: the toilet cassette. It’s an awkward necessity, but a hygienic, smell-free cassette is essential for