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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.

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

The Right Site

Ben Tully | 19 Dec 2018 | Read time: 3m 30s

You’ve bought the tent, the airbeds, the camping stove. You know which country you’d like to go to. You’ve even...
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Tents on campsite

Introduction To Motorhome Aires

The Alan Rogers Team | 28 Jun 2018 | Read time: 8m 50s

At Alan Rogers we're often asked about Aires; whilst we're the experts when it comes to campsites, we have to...
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Aire de Service

First Time Touring Abroad

Ben Tully | 11 Jul 2017 | Read time: 3m 59s

Many first-timers see the rugged coastlines and pretty fishing villages of Brittany and Normandy something of a...
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Touring abroad

Beginner's Guide to: Tent Camping

Ben Tully | 23 Feb 2017 | Read time: 4m 26s

The days of waking up to find yourself somewhat damp from the elements are all but over for many campers...
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Finding the right tent

Seven amazing tips for family camping trips

Rob Fearn | 10 Dec 2015 | Read time: 3m 6s

There’s nothing better than a family camping trip to bring everyone together. If you’re planning to take a break in...
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Motorhome trips

5 amazing health benefits of a spa camping holiday

Rob Fearn | 26 Nov 2015 | Read time: 2m 30s

People holiday for many different reasons. Whether it’s to experience the local culture and cuisine, participate in adrenaline sports, or...
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Hot Tub

How to keep your kids entertained when camping abroad

Rob Fearn | 29 Oct 2015 | Read time: 3m 50s

Camping with children can be great fun. However, at the same time it can also be stressful if you haven’t...
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How to keep your kids entertained when camping abroad

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

Beginner's Guide to: Festival Camping

Peter Stannett | 22 May 2014 | Read time: 2m 16s

If it’s your first time, there are some basics to bear in mind if you want to make the most of your experience. Luckily, our camping pros have some advice to get you through unscathed.
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Festival Camping
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