How To Guides
Whether you’re camping at your first festival, heading out and about with the kids, searching for an eco-friendly getaway or taking your perfect pooch on a caravan trip – it always pays to be prepared. For expert “How To” guides as well as the latest advice and camping tips, Alan Rogers How To Guides ensure you can camp with confidence.
How To Have A Socially Distant Camping Holiday
The Alan Rogers Team | 2 Jul 2020 | Read time: 6m 18s
There is no doubt about it, 2020 has been a strange year for us all and the first half of...
Read More5 Reasons To Choose A Camping Holiday In The UK
Rob Fearn | 10 Jun 2020 | Read time: 5m 22s
In recent weeks and months the world has seen a dramatic shift and with changes to how we live and travel likely to be in place for some time to come it is only natural that people are now considering how to get the most out of their time while still staying a little closer to home.
Read MoreRise & Shine - a guide to camping breakfasts
Stepahnie Young | 27 Feb 2020 | Read time: 7m 54s
Camping meals can be just as good as a homemade weekend breakfast or brunch. The right appliances and cooking implements...
Read MoreBest Things To Do While Camping in The Lake District
Ben Tully | 29 Jan 2020 | Read time: 5m 12s
The Lake District is undeniably one of the most picturesque locations in all of the United Kingdom, and perhaps even all of Europe.
Read MoreBest last minute Christmas presents for outdoor lovers
Ben Tully | 18 Dec 2019 | Read time: 5m 14s
Buying presents for outdoor lovers, activity junkies and camping enthusiasts is surprisingly easy. There are plenty of things one might...
Read MoreCommon Camping Mistakes
Ben Tully | 21 Nov 2019 | Read time: 5m 38s
If you are planning on taking a camping trip, it’s important you avoid some common mistakes. The wrong decision can...
Read MoreChoosing the right site
Rob Fearn | 31 Oct 2019 | Read time: 5m 7s
Here, we’re going to look at the factors you should be considering when making your choice, as well as some...
Read MoreAR Guide to: the best tents under £250
The Alan Rogers Team | 23 Oct 2019 | Read time: 9m 49s
From one-person bivvies to eight-person gazebos, there are hundreds of thousands of tents out there to choose from.
Read MoreAdvice for planning a first caravan or motorhome trip to France
John Corrall | 17 Oct 2019 | Read time: 19m 54s
Our long term campsite assessor John Corrall has been travelling to the continent with his caravan for over 30 years...
Read MoreThe First-Timer’s Guide to Camping
Rob Fearn | 1 Oct 2019 | Read time: 6m 17s
Are you thinking about going camping for the first time? Here are some of the frequently asked questions and the...
Read More20 Fun Facts About Caravanning
The Alan Rogers Team | 19 Sept 2019 | Read time: 5m 23s
Are you curious about caravanning or heading off on your first caravan trip? Here are a few fast facts you...
Read MoreBeginner's Guide to: Campsite Life
Ben Tully | 1 Aug 2019 | Read time: 4m 47s
We assume at this point that you have the kit sorted: your tent is the right size for your party...
Read MoreHow to save money with your motorhome
The Alan Rogers Team | 23 Jul 2019 | Read time: 6m 42s
There are many ways to stretch the budget, some very simple, though this is not an exhaustive guide to money-saving...
Read MoreAR Guide to: Outdoor activities when camping
Ben Tully | 1 Jul 2019 | Read time: 7m 39s
Time spent on a campsite lends itself to outdoor activities of all sorts, from ‘conventional’ sports like tennis, to activities...
Read MoreAR Guide to: The Nature of the Rhône-Alpes
Russell Wheldon | 18 Jun 2019 | Read time: 5m 11s
Centred around the historic city of Lyon (France’s second city and since Roman times a crucial regional capital), it’s a region of contrasts: from the pristine peaks and pastures of the Alps to the bustling cities and fertile fields of the Rhône Valley.
Read MoreAR Guide to: Camping Toilets
Rob Fearn | 6 Jun 2019 | Read time: 5m 23s
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: Campsite cuisine
Peter Stannett | 30 Apr 2019 | Read time: 4m 53s
Whether discovering exciting new tastes or simply enjoying a family meal al fresco, campsite life has always been the perfect...
Read MoreAR Guide to: Preparing your Caravan for Spring
Rob Fearn | 24 Apr 2019 | Read time: 5m 20s
If your caravan or motorhome was parked up for the winter there are always practical jobs to do before getting...
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...
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