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Wheelchair accessible and adapted motorhomes

What constitutes an adapted motorhome and why are they so hard to find?
An adapted motorhome is one that has been altered or built to be accessible for a wheelchair user or someone with limited mobility and unfortunately, they can be expensive, complicated and fraught with red tape.
It is both a specialist area and each individual customer likely has specific needs in order to have the greatest mobility. So, if you're looking for an adapted motorhome, where do you start? Who can you go to for more information?
In this episode, Matt and Keith speak to Kate Birch from Coachbuilt GB, one of the country's leading specialists in motorhome adaptations. We discover some of the incredible and life-changing alterations they make to motorhomes so that owners facing mobility issues can continue or begin to enjoy life on the road. Kate also details the rules on VAT deduction and the help available for buyers.
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2022 Year in review

So that was 2022 and a whole year of Motorhome Matt! This week, Matt and Keith take a moment to reflect on year one of podcasting together. Take a stroll back over some of the highs... and some of the lows.
Matt unpacks the fluctuations in the industry this year, including in his own motorhome hire and leisure shop businesses, and makes some predictions for the year ahead. Will there be a British tourism boom post-recession as there has been in the past?  
2023 is set to be a very exciting year ahead for the podcast so if you have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover, get your suggestions in now! Head to www.motorhomematt.co.uk/askmatt.
All that's left for us to do is wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! A massive and heartfelt thank you from the whole team for listening to and supporting the podcast, we wouldn't be here without you all. Here's to 2023.
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Professionally cleaning your motorhome

How do you professionally clean your motorhome? This week Matt and Keith discuss best practices for cleaning your leisure vehicle, covering everything from chemicals, to tools, to the things you definitely shouldn't do.
Matt speaks to professional valeter and detailer, George Miles, owner of Miles Valeting Services and begins by asking why you shouldn’t use washing-up liquid on your motorhome or campervan. Find out how to remove black streaks, how to bring a shine back to your headlights and how to put life back into your bumpers.
We also speak with Lisa, Director of Paintseal Direct, about how they protect your vehicle and ensure the paint and interior stand the test of time.
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Electric motorhomes and smart motorways with The AA

This week, Matt speaks exclusively with the President of The AA, Edmund King OBE, who reveals worrying truths about SMART motorways. Edmund has long been critical of SMART motorways and he details a flaw in the technology that is putting motorists at risk.
As a result, The AA is encouraging government ministers to rethink how SMART motorways function and to launch a campaign aimed at the ‘middle lane hogs’ to teach safer and more efficient use of motorways.
Edmund and Matt also discuss the future of electric vehicles and the impact this will have on alternative fuel-powered motorhomes, especially with the looming 2030 deadline that requires all new vehicles to be a minimum of hybrid-powered. Does Edmund think this deadline is possible for everyone?
He also shares his own firsthand experience as an EV driver, the challenges of the electric charging network and the impact this will have on motorhome, campervan and caravan owners.
An insightful interview with an influential personality in the automotive industry, we would like to thank Edmund for joining us to discuss these critical topics impacting our industry.
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Christmas gifts for motorhome owners 2022

Looking for Christmas gift inspiration for the loved one in your life with a passion for the outdoors, motorhomes, campervans or caravans?
Matt and Keith have browsed the shelves at That Leisure Shop in search of top gift ideas for motorhome and caravan owners - from stocking fillers to big day-making gifts that will wow.
Matt shares his top tools for camping chefs, accessories for road-trip adventurers and the perfect kit for the tent-obsessed. Keith gets so excited about a log-shaped chair that he left the session with one under his arm. Merry Christmas, Keith!
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Wood burning stoves in motorhomes: Homely or hazardous?

Is it safe to fit a multifuel or wood-burning stove in your leisure vehicle? The Hobbit, a popular model from Salamander Stoves, is already fitted in many shepherd's huts, canal boats and bell tents, and now it is a popular choice for van conversions. Who wouldn't want to create a cosy home away from home in their van? However, fitting a stove in a moving vehicle is currently unregulated, with no official guidance issued by manufacturers or regulatory bodies in the UK and across Europe.
So, is it actually safe? Well, fitting a multifuel or wood-burning stove into any small space creates a risk of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. It is something that must be carefully researched, and you must know the facts of how to minimise risk before fitting one in your leisure vehicle.
In this episode, Matt visits Salamander Stoves and asked its Managing Director, Mark, about the realities of fitting a stove into a campervan. David Whitehead, Director of Technical Services at the National Caravan Council, talks to us about the risks associated with fitting such a stove. And lastly, Matt speaks to Calvin May, the Head of Technical Services at HETAS. HETAS is the government-approved regulatory body for biomass and other solid fuels and we ask them what regulations exist and what research should be carried out prior to fitting a stove. 
No joking around from Matt and Keith this week. If incorrectly fitted, a stove can kill you. Carbon monoxide is a silent, deadly killer responsible for many deaths and life-changing injuries every year. If you are considering fitting a stove into your mobile leisure vehicle then listen to this episode and get the facts.Read more about HETAS here →Read more about The NCC here → Read more about Salamander Stoves here →Learn about fitting a Carbon Monoxide alarm here →
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Motorhome WiFi: How to get good internet on the road

How do you get good internet whilst on the road? It's a question we've been asked a lot, so Matt and Keith are here to take a deep dive into getting the best WiFi in your motorhome or caravan, including what you need, top products and how it's installed.
We spoke to Adam from Motorhome WiFi at the Motorhome and Caravan Show 2022 to get the low-down on their high-tech products. We asked them about the technical side of mobile data so that you can consider the right products for you.
Another fantastic WiFi option is Avtex's new mobile WiFi router, which Matt and Keith unpack and discuss key features of.
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New products launched at The Motorhome and Caravan Show 2022: Part 2

It's part two of our look at some of the exciting new products launched at The Motorhome and Caravan Show 2022! Firstly, Matt caught up with Truma, who launched a new range of solar panels, plus a control panel that we will undoubtedly see in new motorhomes and caravans in the future.
Next, we spoke with Thule about an amazingly designed and thoroughly tested rooftop tent, The Approach - comfy enough that even Matt climbed the ladder for a quick in-between-interview snooze.
If you're planning your own van conversion, there's an ingenious new safety device from BCA and PowerPart that you should be looking at: a plug-and-play electrical wiring loom. This kit has everything you need for your van electrics, making it not only easier to set up, but much safer too. Visit thatleisureshop.com/electrical-kits to read about the kits available.
In the corner of the hall, you may have noticed a roped-off stand from Grove Products. This stand is for trade only, so Matt ventured in to find out about new products launching for 2023. Expect to see them at That Leisure Shop in-store and online soon.
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New products launched at The Motorhome and Caravan Show 2022: Part 1

Take a look back at The Motorhome and Caravan Show 2022 with us in this part 1 of 2 where Matt and Keith discuss some of the new products new released at the show - and Matt has a surprisingly different view of some of the highlights.
We joined Craig from Outdoor Revolution in one of their new inflatable awnings. Paul, from Moving Intelligence, gave us an insight into their new top-of-the-range tracker and we had a tour from Andrea of the award-winning star of the show from HYMER. Last, but certainly not least, we spoke to Matt from GasStop about our personal star of the show.
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In conversation with Andrew Ditton

Andrew Ditton, one of the motorhome industry's best-known vloggers and journalists, was recently awarded the John Wickersham Award at the Caravan Writers Guild. Matt got to spend a little time with him at The Motorhome and Caravan Show 2022 to discuss his award-winning moving video, My Caravan, My Sanctuary, made during a difficult time in his family's life.
Andrew shares what drives him to do what he does in an open and honest conversation that reveals the personality of one of the industry's loved spokespeople. On the industry side, Matt and Andrew also discuss one of the biggest challenges facing consumers: delayed lead times on new motorhomes and caravans. Thank you to Andrew for joining us and sharing your experiences.
This episode is sponsored by our wonderful friends at Avtex, Cabbunk, Creative Funding Solutions, Maypole, Towtal and The Ethicurean Restaurant.
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The Motorhome and Caravan Show 2022: Visitor Views

The Motorhome and Caravan Show is over! Matt and the team spoke to hundreds of visitors throughout the week and what a pleasure it was to meet so many of our listeners. In this special end-of-show episode, we hear from some of those attendees about their experience of the show.
Matt also caught up with a few industry friends to compare their views on the week, grabbing a moment with Inspiration Theatre host Rowland Rivron to ask him about his own caravanning experiences.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, asked a question on the stand and proudly showed off their Motorhome Matt tote goody bag! And to those of you who couldn't make it to the show, we hope these last few episodes have given you an insight into what's been going on. We have plenty of insights and advice from Matt and the exhibitors at the show, so stay tuned for future episodes.
Thank you to our sponsors Avtex, Cabbunk, Creative Funding Solutions, Maypole, Towtal, The Ethicurean Restaurant, The Motorhome Holiday Company and Vanlove Fest. 
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The Outjoyment Report: Does camping make you happier?

The results are in: happy campers really do exist! The Outjoyment Report is a new study that shows camping and outdoor enjoyment are good for your mental health and well-being.
Commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, the report was done by academics at Liverpool John Moores University and Sheffield Hallam University and included a survey of nearly 11,000 campers and non-campers. It assessed attitudes towards the benefits of all types of camping, including motorhomes, caravans, tents and even glamping. The results? It showed overwhelmingly that campers enjoy better well-being, feel more connected to nature and are less stressed.
Matt and Keith talk to Dr Adele Doran, one of the leading academics on the study, about her view of the importance of the results.
Simon McGrath, from The Camping and Caravanning Club, talks to us about why they felt it was important to commission the study. Candy Evans gives her view as an experienced journalist on how this study can influence the industry and beyond and what we can do to raise awareness of the findings.
Read more about The Outjoyment Report here.
Thank you once again to our sponsors Avtex, Cabbunk, Creative Funding Solutions, Maypole, Towtal, The Ethicurean Restaurant, The Motorhome Holiday Company and Vanlove Fest. 
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