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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...
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Family camping

AR 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.
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Remote controlled motor mover

AR 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...
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Portable solar panels

AR 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.
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An example of verified and categorised battery labelling

A 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?
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A Dishwasher on a campsite? Why not?

A 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...
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Stand up paddle boarding is becoming increasingly popular

Winter 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...
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Refrigerator covers

Gearing 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...
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Wake up warm and cosy

Power 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...
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Camping Gas

Anyone 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...
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Firepod

Safety 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.
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On the Road

Complete 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...
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Camping checklist

10 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...
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10 camping essentials not to forget on your next trip

Winter 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...
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Winter camping

Camping 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...
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camping in the forest

5 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.
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Spotty tent

Caravanning 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.
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kids playing

Don'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...
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Gordes

Gearing 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...
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Campsite

A 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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VW Camper
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