Motorhome Matt

Living in a motorhome in retirement

This week, Matt caught up with friends Paul & Michelle Lacey, a married couple who took early retirement, sold up and headed off to pursue a new dream. And when we say sold up, we really mean sold up! The house, the cars, the appliances, all of it!
Their plan? Head off in the motorhome and travel for at least 3 years.
If you've ever had the same dream, these guys may just be the final piece of inspiration you need to do it. Learning as they go, this episode includes some great tips too. At the time of talking to Paul and Michelle, they are 2 months into the trip and having a whale of a time - feel fitter and healthier than ever before.
Thank you to Paul and Michelle for letting Matt drag them away from the pool, bike trips, wine and great food for a chat. Listen in and be prepared to get inspired to pursue your dream of freedom!
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The rising cost of living and the effect on holidays

We don't have to tell you twice: Life is getting more expensive. Fuel, energy, the weekly shop and general day-to-day living costs are all on the rise. But what impact is this having on tourism businesses?
Keith asks Matt about his experience as a motorhome hire business and camping shop owner. Is there really a slowdown? Are people changing their spending habits?
Matt looks into his crystal ball to see what this summer might look like for holidaymakers and tourism. For some families, a foreign holiday may be unaffordable, with the UK camping holiday as their chosen alternative.
Matt also speaks with Becky, a mum of 2 boys who regularly takes to the road with her caravan and kids whilst leaving dad at home. Becky, who you can find on Twitter @caravanolgy, is a real campaigner wishing to inspire mums to get out there and travel!
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The real costs of motorhome ownership

The freedom of the open road is beckoning! All you need is a campervan or motorhome, food and drink and a sense of adventure, right? Not quite. There's also the budget to use it.
So, what does it cost to own a luxury camper or motorhome? As always, Matt is on hand to share his expertise and first-hand experience.  Road tax, insurance, servicing and maintenance are just a few of the things you'll need to budget for - and that's not including all the stuff to accessorise and equip your leisure vehicle.
Is it affordable? This episode sheds some light on costs, savings and how to budget for affordable holidays.
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Motorhome power off-grid explained

Need to power your motorhome coffee machine? Fancy an off-grid movie night? This week, Matt and Keith talk through ways you can get maximum power from your motorhome battery.
Matt unpacks everything you need to know about leisure battery types, solar panels and inverters. Find out the applications and the considerations you need to know to ensure you can power up your motorhome electrics whilst off-grid.
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10 tips for greener driving

Rising fuel prices are making motorhome, campervan and caravan holidays more expensive. Are there any habits you can adopt to make the journey a little cheaper? Driving green is not only better for the environment, but it also saves you money and keeps your vehicle in better condition for longer!
In this episode, Matt gives his top 10 tips for greener driving, centred around fuel efficiency whilst on the road.
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New festivals, new trends and Find My Leisure Vehicle

The latest trends, a new festival and a website for campervan and motorhome fans! There are many exciting things happening in the industry right now and this week Matt is diving into the latest trends and events.
First up, Matt shares some insights into the new modern movement in camping equipment and accessories, including luxury furniture ranges that could have been pulled straight out of a designer catalogue.
A brand new motorhome and campervan festival? Sign us up! Matt chats with the organiser of the new vanlife festival, Vanlove Fest, to find out the highlights of its first year.
Matt also caught up with the man behind the new website findmyleisurevehicle.co.uk, Francis Doyle. It was built by the NCC, the organisers of the vast NEC Motorhome and Caravan show, and it is an online showcase of all the new caravan, motorhome and campervan models for 2022. The NCC have big plans for the website and Matt and Francis unpack what's in store.
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Should you join a motorhome or caravan club? With Simon McGrath

This week Matt caught up with an old friend and industry mover and shaker, Simon McGrath, who is one of the senior team members at the Camping and Caravanning Club. Matt talks with Simon about the rise in the cost of living and how this could impact camping and campsite use. Could it make campsite destination holidays more popular in the UK?
Have you ever wondered about joining a caravan, motorhome or campsite club? Simon gives the inside scoop of what clubs are and why it could benefit you to join one.
The future holds an inevitable change for campsites, with electric cars becoming more popular. Is this leading the way for electric motorhomes? Simon and Matt discuss how campsites can develop to accommodate this change.
Plus, Simon shares with us some of his own motorhome and campervan stories. He is the proud owner of a Wildax Campervan conversion and a published author of his book Camping with Kids.
A huge thank you to Simon McGrath from the Camping and Caravanning Club for joining us on this episode.
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The rise in popularity of glamping

Less camping and more glamping? It certainly seems to be a trend in the last few years as more people in motorhomes, caravans and campervans turn to UK campsites as a holiday destination.
There are huge changes taking place that Matt has found intriguing to observe, not least being the ever-expanding price range of tents and camping gear, with plenty of products coming to the market that wouldn't look out of place in a high-end retail setting.
Matt spoke with Wendy and Vanessa, two people in the know working behind the scenes at Anytime Booking managing over 17,000 pitches and 2,000 glamping units across the UK. Anytime Booking is a software company used by many campsites (even by our own motorhome hire business) to manage reservations and customer booking communications.
Wendy and Vanessa give their views on recent trends, what is changing in the industry and for consumers and what the future might hold for our campsite-based holidays.
Big thanks to Anytime Booking for joining us on this episode.
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Behind the scenes of the motorhome industry with Graham Powell

Like any industry, a lot goes on behind the scenes of the leisure and motorhome industry. And like any industry, it’s usually a small number of talented, gifted and experienced individuals that influence and impact what we, the consumers, see and hear. Graham Powell is one of those individuals.
Matt and Graham are old friends, having built numerous projects together and sharing much in common; from their passion for the travel industry, love for their kids and dedication to the consumer experience.
Graham takes some time out with Matt at the February Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2022 to give a helicopter view of recent and future industry trends.
Recorded on the floor of the show with no chairs available to sit on, listen in to find out what’s in store, what is happening globally and how this might affect our future buying decisions and choices. Luckily for you, listener, Matt hit ‘stop’ on the recorder before the painful groans as they both tried to stand up again.
A huge thank you to Graham Powell from Caravan Finder for joining us on this episode.
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Finding storage for your motorhome, caravan or campervan

What do you need to consider when finding storage for your motorhome, caravan or campervan? In this episode, Matt discusses everything you need to consider, including access, different types of storage and all the questions you should ask a storage operator. What are the risks of saving some money to keep your leisure vehicle on your drive, or even in a farmer's barn?
This episode is sponsored by MHC Storage, safe, secure and simple storage for your boat caravan or motorhome. MHC Storage is an award-winning CASSOA silver-rated storage facility based near junctions 20 and 21 of the M5, at the gateway to the southwest of England.
Learn more at www.mhcstorage.co.uk
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Six things that could ruin your motorhome hire holiday

From one customer’s M5 breakdown and absentee owner to another that lost hundreds of pounds in non-negotiable “extras” after signing their contract; you better believe Matt's heard many motorhome hire horror stories over the years.
To save you time, money and stress, he's here again for another episode to tell you the six common things that could ruin your motorhome hire holiday and, of course, to give his expert advice on how to avoid them! Taking from his personal experience of motorhoming and running a motorhome hire business, Matt explains the red flags to look for from a company when you want to hire.
To read the full guide and learn some of the real horror stories that people have endured, head to  motorhomeholidaycompany.com/ruin to download our free eBook!
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How to keep your motorhome secure

Leaving a leisure vehicle unattended is something we all do, but how do you keep your motorhome or caravan secure when it is parked in storage or even on your drive?
Matt and Keith dive deep into the best security devices that you might consider fitting to your vehicle. There are many commonly used solutions, as well as some recent innovative products. Listen in to hear Matt's top tips, suggestions and ideas on leisure vehicle security.
A big thank you to Tim from Vin Chip for contributing to this episode of the podcast.
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