Camping Equipment
Packing the right gear is essential to the success of any camping or caravanning holiday. Whether you’re creating a packing list for the first time, searching for sustainable options, gadgets for camping with pets or presents for the outdoor enthusiast in your life – check out our guides to the best camping equipment and must-have items.
AR Guide to: Camping Toilets
Rob Fearn | 6 Jun 2019 | Read time: 5m 27s
There’s no getting away from it… we all need to ‘go’. So it’s worth having a system in place so...
Read MoreAR Guide to: Caravan Motor Movers
Rob Fearn | 8 Apr 2019 | Read time: 4m 25s
They’ve been around for about twenty years but one thing is unchanged in that time: having a motor mover for your caravan is all about convenience. Motor movers are remarkably powerful, making a lot of grunt work and effort disappear. Especially powerful models are recommended for the heaviest caravans and for parking up on a steep incline, be it your driveway at home or a pitch on holiday.
Read MoreAR Guide to: Solar power panels for caravans and motorhomes
Rob Fearn | 3 Apr 2019 | Read time: 4m 39s
But for many, this freedom is only celebrated as long as there is access to an electricity supply to power...
Read MoreAR Guide to: Leisure Batteries
Rob Fearn | 25 Mar 2019 | Read time: 6m 6s
For many caravanners, choosing a caravan leisure battery is a simple matter of picking whatever is available in their local dealership. But with a little more thought you get a whole lot more for your money.
Read MoreA Dishwasher on a campsite? Why not?
Rob Fearn | 30 Nov 2018 | Read time: 1m 21s
You probably have a dishwasher at home, right? So why go on holiday and spend hours of your precious time washing dishes?
Read MoreA Quick and Cheap Way to Outfit Your Kids for A Summer Camping holiday
The Alan Rogers Team | 1 Aug 2018 | Read time: 3m 56s
If you are heading off with your kids on a summer camping holiday in and around the UK this summer...
Read MoreWinter Wonderland
The Alan Rogers Team | 20 Oct 2017 | Read time: 2m 9s
If your work commitments permit, why not travel whenever you can? You won’t be alone on your trips! Whether you...
Read MoreGearing up for low season
Ben Tully | 24 Aug 2017 | Read time: 3m 43s
With so many campsites and parks opening through the spring and autumn, there’s no reason to pass up a few...
Read MorePower For Pleasure
Rob Fearn | 11 Jul 2017 | Read time: 4m 21s
Let’s start with basics: caravans and motorhomes are fitted with equipment that runs on either gas or 230V mains electricity...
Read MoreAnyone for a free lunch…?
Ben Tully | 11 Apr 2017 | Read time: 3m 1s
It was a normal working Thursday at the Alan Rogers Oast. A day of meetings and routine tasks. Lunch looked...
Read MoreSafety and the law when touring abroad
The Alan Rogers Team | 20 Jan 2017 | Read time: 6m 31s
Safety issues are equally relevant at home and abroad, but legal requirements vary from country to country. Late caravanning expert John Wickersham gives us some points to consider when touring and towing abroad.
Read MoreComplete camping checklist: What to remember for your next trip
Rob Fearn | 19 Nov 2015 | Read time: 2m 38s
Camping of any nature will likely be a brilliant experience, no matter the time of year or location of your...
Read More10 camping essentials not to forget on your next trip
Rob Fearn | 5 Nov 2015 | Read time: 2m 3s
No matter who you are, camping can be the perfect getaway. You can shoot off for a quick weekend break...
Read MoreWinter camping: Five great tips for beating the cold weather
Rob Fearn | 23 Oct 2015 | Read time: 4m 9s
Winter camping can be truly amazing, but something you need to prepare for thoroughly in order to beat the chill...
Read MoreCamping in the Forest: A Survival Guide
The Alan Rogers Team | 14 Oct 2015 | Read time: 7m 48s
Camping is a fantastic experience for people of all ages. Whether you’re camping alone, with friends, your other half or...
Read More5 mistakes you don’t want to make when you camp
Rob Fearn | 1 Aug 2014 | Read time: 2m 0s
5 top tips for making your camping trip as hassle-free as possible.
Read MoreCaravanning with the kids
Rob Fearn | 5 Jun 2014 | Read time: 2m 5s
Keeping the kids happy on holiday means a more relaxing time for you. These are our top tips for ensuring the children are entertained on your caravanning break.
Read MoreDon't overlook the little things on your winter travels
Rob Fearn | 20 Nov 2013 | Read time: 2m 9s
At Alan Rogers, we’re firm believers that a little cold weather shouldn’t stop you from continuing your travels. Whether you’re...
Read MoreGearing up
Rob Fearn | 8 Oct 2013 | Read time: 3m 5s
High season is over and the Motorhome and Caravan Show is just around the corner, which can only mean one...
Read MoreA fond farewell to the VW camper
Rob Fearn | 25 Sept 2013 | Read time: 1m 17s
Although it’s perhaps not the first thing that springs to mind when talking about camping, the Volkswagen camper was once...
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