Motorhome Matt

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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Buying a motorhome: dealership vs private seller

Buying a motorhome can be a confusing process. One decision you need to make is whether to buy from a dealership or a private seller.
In this episode, Matt unpacks the pros and cons, the pitfalls and the risks involved. Find out both the merits and risks of buying privately vs from a dealership.
Get Matt's two cents based on years of selling motorhomes through his businesses, as well as insights from two long-established motorhome retailers; a smaller used dealer and a very established new and used main dealer.
Here is the insider view with some great tips and sound advice laid out in full to make your buying experience simpler and easier to navigate.
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Essentials to get for your first motorhome holiday

Have you just made the leap to purchase your first motorhome, caravan or campervan? Is your mind-boggling at the range of accessories spares and supposed "essentials" that you need to buy? Yup, it’s easy to be bamboozled by all the goodies you see in camping stores.
In this episode, Matt and Keith discuss what you actually need for your first motorhome or caravan holiday, what items are genuinely useful and what will help you as you travel. Matt unpacks everything from levelling up, hooking up to eating up!
Listen in to find out Matt's top suggestions and some legal requirements on spares, safety equipment and travel accessories you should keep in your leisure vehicle for UK travel.
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Not sure which gas you need? Read our handy guide here →
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Here We Tow: caravan vs motorhome

This week we start our episode with contentious news on Baltic Wharf Caravan and Motorhome Club campsite in Bristol. What is happening on the site and why?
Matt also met up with Karina from the YouTube channel 'Here We Tow'. Karina and her husband started out in a caravan and, after much consideration, made the jump to a motorhome!
Discussing the pros and cons of a caravan vs a motorhome and the journey they went on to make a decision to switch, Karina also shares a few of her top tips for booking campsites for adventures.
Check out Karina and Julian's adventures at www.herewetow.co.uk.
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Travelling solo with kids with Caroline Mills

Have you ever worried about travelling in a motorhome with young kids?This week we're joined by the inspirational travel writer, published author and editor of Touring Magazine, Caroline Mills.
Caroline's husband is a busy farmer who can rarely travel, which means she frequently goes on her motorhome adventures alone or with her kids. One of her first trips was a 15-month tour of Europe with her young children, her youngest being just 8 weeks old!
As a travel writer, Caroline has been to almost every corner of the UK and Europe. Listen in as she recalls her motorhome holiday to Canada with her children and shares with us some of the other destinations she has visited alone.
We discuss the impact this has had on her as a mum and the impact on her children, all of whom are now young adults - with travel bugs of their own of course.
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Ukraine: Can motorhome owners help?

The awful situation in Ukraine is one we are all deeply saddened by and concerned about. But is there anything we can do to help?
From donating money to driving aid to strategic locations, there are numerous calls for help from charities across the UK and beyond.
This is exactly what motorhome owner Jon Truscott did. Matt talked with Jon the day after he arrived back in the UK. He drove his motorhome full of aid and supplies, given to him by the charity 'Help from Bournemouth to Ukraine', to a village in Poland.
Hear how Jon organised and funded his trip, his plans when he got there and why he was unable to bring a Ukrainian family back to the UK, as he'd hoped.
A moving and sobering chat as Jon opens up and recalls the shell-shocked faces of the Ukrainian women and children he met.
But is there anything you can do to help? Listen in to find out how you can take action and do something.
RESOURCESVisit the Facebook page for UK Motorhomes for Ukraine here
Learn more about Help from Bournemouth to Ukraine here or head to their Facebook page
Read the Government's advice on other ways you can help here
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Prepare your motorhome for spring

Getting your motorhome ready for first use after winter storage may seem mundane and obvious, but there are a few really important tasks you should carry out to ensure your and your vehicle’s health, safety and well-being prior to the first use of the year. 
In this episode, Matt shares his top priority to-do list so you can safely spring (get it?) your motorhome or campervan back into action!
Get your pen ready to note the list down, or head over to www.thatleisureshop.com/spring to download the free eBook! You’ll find each essential task explained, as well as links to all the suggested products.
As a thank you, you will also find a discount code for an exclusive 5% discount in our online shop! It’s time to get your leisure vehicle ready for adventures with Motorhome Matt!
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Life Beyond Bricks with Tash and Jon

We caught up with Tash and Jon, otherwise known as the bloggers and YouTubers Life Beyond Bricks, the other week! The name really represents their story. Both were in the classic 9 to 5 lifestyle with a love of motorhome holidays in their spare time.
When Jon's mum sadly passed away it was a wake-up call for them to seize the day. They quit their jobs, sold the house and headed off in the motorhome for a new way of life.
Since then their travels have taken them all over the UK, using Instagram and YouTube to document their adventures. Listen in to Matt, Tash and Jon discussing their early adventures, the costs of their lifestyle and their experiences to date. Hear what it is like to pursue a dream to travel and get inspired by their story.
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