Representing the current Heritage range of body shells at the recent Classic Car show at the NEC were an MGB roadster shell and a mini MkIV shell. Also making its first appearance for some years was a Triumph TR6 body, in order to assess the level of interest there might be in re-starting production. A rather special complete TR6 also graced the stand – it is the first TR6 to be re-shelled by Heritage, and the final assembly was carried out at an NEC Classic Car Show in May 1992. This superb car is normally on display at the BMIHT museum at Gaydon.

Demonstrating the potential of Heritage competition-prepared body shells were an MG Midget and an MGB, both built at the Heritage Witney factory. The Midget, set up as a fast road/sprint/hill climb car, is championed by David Savidge, Heritage IT Manager, while the MGB is a full FIA-specification competition car driven on the circuits by Heritage Managing Director, John Yea. Both cars have seam-welded shells and Heritage-developed roll cages, and helped to establish the proven competition/track day specifications now available to customers.

For a fantastic classic car insurance quote, then give our team at Sureterm Direct a call on 0800 999 2030.  They won’t charge you for the phone call but they will save you money on your classic car insurance.

Whether you are buying a motorhome from an auction or from a reputable dealer, you still have to take great care and spend a long time meticulously checking out all aspects of the vehicle.  After all, this purchase that could most likely be one of the largest in your life second only to buying your house. Don´t let yourself get rushed into anything and take your time making notes as you go. Anything that needs attention or replacing should be written down (there will always be something) and the cost of the repairs need to be taken into account when negotiating the final price.

Take a reputable and mechanic with you to look over the mechanical side of vehicle, preferably one who is experienced in RVs.

Here are some general points that the Sureterm Direct specialist motorhome team recommend you to look out for:

• Batteries: There are normally two lots of batteries in the motorhome. The house batteries for the living area and the vehicle batteries. The vehicle batteries should be able to hold enough charge to start the engine with little effort even from cold and after a period of non movement.
• Oil: Check out the colour and constancy of the oil. If the oil is burned then it is a sign that something is wrong with the engine. If the oil is thick and gooey and has white foam then this might indicate that additives have been used in an attempt to seal up leaky engine gaskets.
• Brakes: The brakes should be tested thoroughly on the test drive making sure that they are responsive and bearing in mind that when fully loaded the vehicle will be even more difficult to stop. Check the handbrake will hold the vehicle well too.
• Rust: Make sure that the frame of the vehicle is not rusted as this is a sure sign that the motorhome is nearing the end of its life. Occasional small rust spots on certain parts of the bodywork might be possible to repair without presenting further problems but beware of bubbling under the paint work as this signifies rust that has been painted over. At the first sign of rust you need to discover the extent of the damage and ask yourself how much work is involved in repairing it taking into consideration any paintwork that might need to be done at the same time.
• Paperwork: Ask to see as much of the paperwork as you can including the full service history along with receipts for any other work that might have been undertaken. Look for the number of previous owners and most important of all make sure that the VIN number of the vehicle itself matches that on the accompanying paperwork. Find out how much weight the vehicle can carry. There should be a notice inside (normally on the back of a wardrobe door) stating the net carrying capacity. This is the maximum weight the RV can carry. This is known as the CCC. There are actually many models that are so heavy in themselves that they leave very little margin for anything else and once loaded up with your family and their possessions there is a serious danger of overloading the vehicle.
• House batteries: The house batteries provide current for all of the internal electrical systems when an external hook up is not available. You need to discover if these are holding their charge. Check the battery terminals for corrosion. If the vehicle has solar panels fitted you need to discover exactly how much charge is being put back into the batteries.
• Propane system: Inspect the propane tanks, hoses, and regulators. There might even be certificates of safety for these. Make sure that the refrigerator switches over from gas to electric with no problems when an external hook up is connected.
• Toilet: The toilet needs to be able to hold water or the smell from the black water tanks will come back up into the bathroom.
• Flooring: Check over the floors very carefully especially around the sink and in the bathroom. Make sure there are no soft spots. Any damp or mould could lead to rotting of the wood or rusting of metal. Soft spots will most likely be as a result of a leaky plumbing system.
• Ceilings: As with the floors you need to check thoroughly for signs of damp or mould. This will most likely start to appear in hidden places, up the corners and at the back of the lockers. Any damp patches on the ceiling are more than likely a sign that the roof is leaking. A leaky roof can be extremely difficult and expensive to repair.
• Heating: Test out the heating system well making sure that there is enough power to heat all parts of the motorhome at once. Make sure that there are heating vents in all the rooms including that bathroom and that when on they blow enough hot air to keep the whole vehicle warm on a cold night as well as providing hot water.
• Air conditioning: As with the heating make sure that this is adequate and that it still blows cold air. Recharging an air conditioning unit can be quite costly.
• Insulation: Ask about insulation. How will it stand up to the cold nights? Are the water tanks insulated?
• Comfort: Spend some time sitting in the chairs and lying on the bed. You need to know if these are comfortable and positioned correctly. Can you lie on the bed without your feet hanging off the end? Can you see the TV from the chairs without straining your neck? Is there enough room to eat comfortably at the table? Are there enough stove burners? Is the kitchen counter space adequate?
• Overall check: Finally, make sure you do a thorough general check of everything. This includes tuning on and off everything you can. Make sure that all the lights are working, both inside and outside. Open every cupboard and locker, check all electric items and the electrical outlets. Are the electrical outlets located in sensible conditions and is there enough of them? Open every door, every vent, every window and panel, both inside and out.
• Insurance: Just before you make your purchase you should check that you are able to insure the vehicle by providing a specialist RV insurance company like Sureterm Direct with the exact make and model you will be purchasing.

If you’re looking for a fantastic motorhome insurance quote with loads of benefits, then call the team from Sureterm Direct on 0800 999 2030.  They won’t charge you for the phone call but they will save you money on your motorhome insurance policy.

Buying and using a motorhome is one of life’s great pleasures and for many people the search for the model of their dreams can be a long, but enjoyable, process. After all, it’s important to get the right vehicle for your needs. 

But for some reason, fewer people put the same effort into buying an insurance policy, believing life on the open road will be an endless joy. And, thankfully, it usually is.

But what happens when something does go wrong – especially major dramas like flooding, or an accident where legal complications develop? With the right insurance policy from the right company, virtually any situation can be managed quickly, efficiently and hassle-free.

However, with the wrong insurance, and a less than efficient provider, you run the risk of encountering heartache which could drag on for days, weeks or even months.

One of the easiest ways to get the very best motorhome cover is to use a company that specialises in bespoke motorhome insurance – like Sureterm Direct, for example – who understand exactly what’s required to guarantee a trouble-free life when accidents happen.      

They’ve been providing outstanding specialist cover to motorists for a decade, and have put together a list of the key dos and don’ts when insuring your motorhome. 

“When you look at the cost of a new motorhome, compared to the relatively small cost of insuring it, motorhome owners who don’t put in the legwork to get the right policy often live to regret it,” said Sue Hessom, the general manager of Sureterm Direct.

“You’ll only find the best product for you by talking to experts who understand which is the right motorhome insurance policy for your own circumstances.”

9 ESSENTIAL Do’s
DO consider exactly what your circumstances are likely to be over the coming year. Details like how much will you be using your vehicle, such as how many miles you will do – Sureterm will give a discount dependent on the mileage.  Also decide where you are likely to go.  You can get policies for Green Card included – some for the year, some for 90 days in any one trip

Do think about where you are going to keep your motorhome – discounts are given for keeping under your own watchful eye at home or at a CASSOA site – farmers fields are often frowned on by insurers as unfortunately most motorhomes are stolen from storage fields with no security.

BE honest when providing these details to your insurance provider. Being economical with the truth is rarely economical in the long run.

DO explore fully whether you need to make sure your policy covers personal effects and accessories that will be in the motorhome - and extras like awnings. Some large awnings, for example, can be expensive to replace. Specialists, team at Sureterm Direct, pick up on these little things when you’re discussing your requirements, where £5000 personal effects cover and £2000 for awnings is included for no extra cost at all.

DO ask if there are discounts available depending on the length of time you’ve owned your motorhome, or if you’re a member of a club or association. Many specialist motorhome insurers reward experience with better premiums.  Sureterm Direct offers a 15% discount to motorhome club members.

DO be clear about your No Claims Discounts (NCD). Many insurers will mirror the NCD you’ve accrued while driving your car.

DO try and seek out 100% totally impartial advice. Independent companies and nationwide operating intermediaries like Sureterm do not run or work at any other business, club or organisation, so the advice given is totally unbiased.  Sureterm for example, has access to 40 different underwriters – so calling them is the equivalent to making 40 different calls!

DO use insurance providers that are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. And do consider using specialist motorhome insurers. In some instances, particularly with household names, motorhome cover is just an add-on to a larger insurance business.
Specialist companies, like Sureterm, spend time training staff in their own training academy in the intricacies of motorhome ownership and identifying policies to make them as attractive as possible to motorhome owners.

DO make sure you understand the difference between the types of cover available – fully comprehensive (the best), third-party fire and theft (a mid-range), and third party (the most basic). Visit www.sureterm.com/motorhome-insurance.php for an explanation of some common insurance terms.

7 IMPORTANT DON’Ts
DON’T lie about your circumstances - be honest with your underwriter. If you cause a pile-up in Peru having claimed you were never going to leave Peterborough, be prepared for a nasty surprise!

DON’T make assumptions. For example, many motorhome owners tow a small car behind to make it easy to pop to the local shops. But don’t assume your Ford Ka, Smart car or little Fiat will be covered simply because it’s attached to your Winnebago or Bessacar. Some policies automatically give you third-party cover for your cover, but in other cases you might need to take out full-comprehensive car insurance too. Always check.

DON’T leave security to chance! A simple immobiliser or a tracking device such as the Phantom tracker (which retails at less than £500) can save you almost that in insurance every year and increase resale when you come to sell on your motorhome or RV.

DON’T fall into the trap of thinking that the larger insurance companies will offer the best policies. As motorhome insurance is not their core business, they often overlook factors that could make a huge difference once you’re on the road. Continental breakdown cover could be missed off, or you might be restricted on how much travel you can do in Europe within a calendar year.

DON’T make a claim for minor accidents. Small accidents to another person’s vehicle like a broken wing mirror are often best dealt with without involving your insurer. By paying for the repair yourself, you can protect your No Claims Discounts and ensure you continue to pay low premiums.  However, don’t get involved in an accident that’s more than a bump and fail to raise it with your insurance company about it at renewal time. There should be no secrets.

DON’T assume everyone offers the same policies. They don’t. But there are ways to quickly establish what suits you by using companies like Sureterm, who use over 40 different underwriters - so phoning them is the equivalent of phoning 40 direct insurers that you can think of in just one call.

DON’T rely on internet form filling to guarantee you’ll get what you want. While most insurance companies offer an online quoting system, a little extra time spent talking to expert insurers on the phone is a great way to make sure all eventualities are covered. Sureterm has one of the best teams in the country available for advice on 0800 999 2030.

Being spotted towing a caravan has always been about as cool as bumping into your ex-girlfriend while sporting your grandad’s carpet slippers. The fact that the most famous celebrity ambassador for the British caravanning holiday is Margaret Beckett tells you all you need to know about the caravan’s style status.

American Airstream caravans have always been different. Celebrity owners have included Jack Nicholson, Sean Penn and Matthew McConaughey. And these sleek, aluminum supermodels of the ’vanning’ world conjure up images of wide open American highways and the spirit of adventure, rather than a bank-holiday trundle down the M4 to a caravan park outside Weston-super-Mare.

Now the Airstream has come to Britain, and to drive home its cool credentials it’s been given a makeover. Shown for the first time at the International Caravan & Motorhome Show in Birmingham, the Ecostream, though just a demonstration model so far, may prove a hit with environmentally conscious politicians keen to demonstrate solidarity with their cash-strapped constituents by opting for a British camping holiday rather than a fortnight in Tuscany.

Until now, a caravan’s green credentials have been limited to the grass it’s parked on. The Ecostream is packed with planet-saving gizmos and recycled materials, from solar panels to a wood-burning stove. The custom-built display model also features an entertainment system salvaged from a Mini and a shower unit crafted out of a Harley-Davidson motorbike’s fuel tank.

The timing couldn’t be better for the Ecostream, arriving as it has in the middle of an economic squeeze and with almost two-thirds of Britons saying they are planning to switch to cheaper UK holidays during the next 12 months, according to a recent survey. It was unveiled in the National Exhibition Centre last month, by — of all people — Patrick Duffy, better known as Bobby Ewing in Dallas, the glamorous, money-loving 1980’s soap, who is a recent convert to caravanning.

However, it is the brainchild of Steve Berry, former Top Gear presenter and radio DJ, who pitched the idea to the Caravan Club. He had seen an exhibit called “caravan of the future” at a motor show and decided he could do better. “I thought it was a bit Flash Gordon,” says Berry, “but, as I understand it, we might well be living less sophisticated lives in the future, because we’ll have fewer resources.”

Berry started work on his own 1967 Airstream, but when Bob Wheeler, the chief executive of Airstream, got wind of his plans, the company donated a new 22ft, four-berth Airstream for him to overhaul. The Ecostream retains the original brushed aluminum shell, except that the shiny, dome-shaped roof is lined with four square metres of solar panels, removing the need to hook up to a mains supply. The panels produce the electricity needed by the master control unit, which in turn powers the low-energy LED lighting and water pump.

Above the seating area an original Mini dashboard has been fitted to the ceiling. This is eco-ICE — “in-caravan entertainment” — and runs off a Samsung Omnia mobile phone that sends sound to the speakers via Bluetooth.

Many features have been salvaged from reclamation yards. The wood-burning stove, which provides heat, hot water and cooking facilities, was reclaimed from a narrow boat. The flue running up the inside of the van adds a surprisingly homely feel.

The shower unit uses water that has been heated by the stove and stored in that Harley tank. The “compacting toilet”, originally developed for offshore powerboats, separates solids from liquids then compacts it all into natural compost. 

The floor has been laid with bamboo, chosen for its durability and the fact that the plant takes three to five years to mature (as opposed to 15-20 years for most other types of wood). Soft furnishings are made from hemp; chair backs and cushions are stuffed with straw or animal hair. The swivel-top table is made from plastic sheeting manufactured by Greenpac UK from old shampoo bottles, mobile phone covers and yoghurt pots.

“Wally Byam, who founded Airstream, thought caravanning should be about adventure, not parking up your tin box and watching EastEnders,” says Berry. “The Ecostream gets you back to that spirit. You can take it to the remotest places and be self-sufficient.” To prove his point, Berry plans to recreate one of Byam’s famous caravan journeys, taking his Ecostream on the road from Cape Town to Cairo.

“This kind of experiment can show us a way towards caravans that tread more lightly on the planet,” says Wheeler, who hopes to use some of the Ecostream’s innovations on future models.

It may seem an insignificant response to the potential destruction of Earth as we know it, but, as any seasoned caravanner knows, good things can come in small packages. Or to quote Duffy: “If you can make even just one small change to the way you live your life . . . you can always do something . . . and that’s really the message we’re trying to give people.

“The Ecostream is a remarkable feat of construction. I’d take it as carry-on luggage if I thought I could get it back home with me.”

For a fantastic caravan insurance quote with loads of benefits, then give the team at Sureterm Direct a call on 0800 999 2030.  They won’t charge you for the phone call but they will save you money on your caravan insurance policy.

Smaller, lighter, more fuel-efficient motorhomes are the trend for 2009

Imagine, if you would, a stroll through an RV show two or three years from now. There’s an abundance of motorhomes built on chassis with familiar names — Freightliner, Roadmaster, Spartan, DynoMax, Workhorse, Dodge, Ford and Chevy. But there are also a few that you’re seeing for the first time.

Although there are some traditional 45-footers decked out with granite floors, five slide outs and triple rooftop air conditioners, most have a smaller footprint and, in some cases, a different look and style. And almost every one that you walk by offers better fuel mileage than you were used to seeing in the past.

That scenario is not as far-fetched as it might seem as the 2009 model year heralds the beginning of what some in the RV industry see as a major shift — triggered by elevated fuel prices — toward smaller, lighter motorhomes that provide better fuel mileage.

“I call it a tectonic plate shift,” said Luc van Herle, marketing director for Fleetwood Enterprises’ motorhome division. “The RV industry is in the midst of changing and I think its forever.”

That doesn’t mean that Fleetwood’s 45-foot, quad-slide luxury American Coach diesel-pusher is going to be miniaturised anytime soon.

But major manufacturers that include Fleetwood, Winnebago Industries, Monaco Coach and Coachmen RV have all introduced Class B and/or Class C motorhomes on the high-mileage Dodge/Freightliner Sprinter chassis, powered by a 154-hp, turbocharged Mercedes-Benz diesel engine that Dodge estimates gets between 16 mpg to 19 mpg of fuel.

They join Airstream and Canadian B-van manufacturers such as Pleasure-Way, Leisure Vans and Roadtrek Motorhomes, who have been building on the Sprinter chassis for several years.

And in the big picture, that just might be only the beginning as others — including Monaco, Gulf Stream and Damon Motor Coach — have announced they are working with alternative C- and A-body chassis trying to achieve the same goal: higher fuel mileage.

If you would like a fantastic motorhome quote with loads of policy benefits, then call the team at Sureterm Direct today on 0800 999 2030. They won’t charge you for the call but they will save you money on your motorhome insurance.

Hundreds of vintage cars headed for the south coast as the 75th annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run got under way at the weekend.

Around 550 classic motors set off in waves from Hyde Park at sunrise on Sunday.

Organiser Jeff Carter said: “It is a quintessentially English event, we love to celebrate our heritage. These cars could have ended up in a museum gathering dust, but they have been loved, brought back to life and are out on the road where they should be.

“It is not a race, but a test of endurance.”

The annual rally commemorates the first “Emancipation Run” in 1896, held to mark the passing of the Locomotives on the Highway Act, which increased cars’ speed from 4mph and 14mph and scrapped the requirement for vehicles to be preceded by a man on foot carrying a red flag.

The vintage motors, including early models of familiar makes such as Peugeot, Renault, Cadillac and Vauxhall, crossed Westminster Bridge and followed the A23 via Croydon and Crawley, before travelling across country at a steady 20mph to Brighton.

By lunchtime around 40 breakdowns had been reported, but technicians lined the route alongside the crowds to re-start struggling cars.

Around 120 of classic cars, the oldest of which is 113 years, took part in a pre-run open air display in Regent Street on Saturday.

If you would like a fabulous classic car insurance quote with the most benefits, then give our team at Sureterm a call on 0800 999 2030.  We won’t charge you for the phone call but we will save you money on your classic car insurance policy.

Sheffield entrepreneur Charles Glover is back in business with a new motorhome hire company.

The former managing director of Attercliffe-based marketing agency Dig for Fire has joined forces with local Motor retailer Emil Berek to launch Voyager Motorhome Hire, based in Deepcar.

Mr Glover got the idea for the business after selling his shares in Dig for Fire two years ago and devoting some of his new found spare time to supporting his son, a promising sailor, who regularly competes at national and international levels. This involved serious mileage, using a motorhome to travel to competition venues so it was then that he identified a gap in the market for high quality accommodation that you can take with you.

“Research backed up my hunch and statistics showed that there had been a sharp increase in the popularity of motorhomes,” said Mr Glover.

“The growing desire for self-sufficiency and adventure, the rise of the so-called cashmere camper and the need to escape the so-called ‘Nanny State Lifestyle’ means more people are getting behind the wheel and heading for the open road.”

Now he and Mr Berek have invested in a number of state-of-the art motorhomes, including one that has a luxury double bedroom, complete with an island bed and bedside tables. All the motorhomes have central heating, shower rooms, digital TVs and DVD players, fridges, freezers and full size cookers.

If you’re looking for a fantastic motorhome insurance quote, then call the team at Sureterm on 0800 999  2030.  They won’t charge you for the phone call but they will save you money on your motorhome insurance policy.

Budget-conscious holidaymakers have fuelling a record four months of second-hand caravan sales, according to local firms.

The period from June to October saw a surge in sales compared with last year at one Finedon-based firm.

The company has seen its yearly sales increase by nearly 50 per cent, with 314 caravans sold so far this year, compared to 220 last year. The Caravan Company conducted a survey to find out what was behind the growth, and found that half of their sales in the period were to first-time buyers who were investing in a caravan as the credit crunch and the weak value of the pound began to make flying abroad more and more expensive.

The Caravan Company’s managing director Andrew Scott said: “Rather than risk paying money to fly abroad, only to find the airline has gone bust and they have lost the holiday, people are buying caravans so they can have unlimited holidays for the next few years.

“We have seen a massive swing towards the caravan holiday, especially since July.

“First-time customers normally come in after Christmas so they have the caravan for Easter, spring and summer, but this year over July, August and September we had a record number of first-time buyers.

“I have been in the business 30 years and I couldn’t understand what was going on, so we did the survey.

“Many second-hand caravans are around the same price as a family holiday abroad, with a reasonable model selling for around £3,000.”

Northamptonshire and Rutland Caravan Club honorary secretary Sharon Jenkins commented: “I’m not surprised people are getting into caravanning.

“We started because we couldn’t afford to take the children away to places, and the caravan was the only way we could take them on holiday.”

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They are the ultimate symbol of 1970s hippy cool, but one Highland tourism business is proving that VW campervans can still be groovy 30 years later.

Happy Highland Campers hires out the mini-motorhomes to visitors wishing to tour the far north.

For the past few months, their vintage vans have traveled the Highlands, attending the RockNess music festival and a summer wedding in Achiltibuie, among other similar trips.

The Evanton-based business, run by Flora and Tom Corbett, has just been shortlisted in the category for best new tourism business at this year’s Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards.

Mrs. Corbett, 33, combines running the business along with looking after the couple’s two-year-old twins, Grace and Harry. She said the Happy Campers idea grew after the couple tried to find a cheap way of touring the Highlands.

She said: “We wanted to go on a trip round the north of Scotland, but could only find motorhomes at a cost of £800 for a week. There was nothing cheaper. We had seen a similar idea in Cornwall and elsewhere, and decided to try it. VW vintage vans seem to be growing in popularity.” From buying their first van in September, the couple has added a further two to their touring fleet. A fourth van is being refurbished by mechanic Mr. Corbett, 33, who normally works with wind turbines in the area. All are pre-1979 vehicles with a double bed, gas hob and fridge, and are fully equipped with cutlery and linen.

The vans are about to be taken off the road at the end of the month for the winter, but will be available again for holidays, starting in April.

Mrs. Corbett said customers had fallen into two groups – those aged 25 to 45 who are too young to have experienced the VW the first time around and those in their 50s and 60s looking to take a trip down memory lane.

If you’re looking for a fantastic motorhome insurance quote or VW Camper insurance quote with loads of benefits, then call the team from Sureterm Direct on 0800 999 2030.  They won’t charge you for the phone call but they will save you money on your motorhome or VW Camper insurance policy.

The ultimate in miniaturised motorhomes has been launched from Romahome.

The company, based at Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, launched its new R10 Solo at the International Caravan and Motorhome 2008, at the NEC. It brings a fresh and innovative thinking for those who love their motorhome to be compact rather than colossal.

“We have based R10 on the Citroën Nemo, which is the new international van of the year, and I’m sure that Romahome fans are going to love it,” said Romahome managing director, Brian Bailey.

“Regular customer feedback showed that many people who buy our R20 conversions actually only wanted a single berth motorhome but still a vehicle that they could use for everyday transport.

“As a result, we created the R10. It has two seats in the front cab plus another sideways seat in the rear living area for which a seatbelt is available as an option.

“Engine choices are a 1.4 petrol injection and 1.4 HDi diesel and there’s also the option of the Sensodrive automatic, which brings R10 ownership to those who only hold a licence to drive automatic vehicles, widening its appeal considerably and also offering ease of driving to potential owners who are fed up using a clutch pedal.

“The design of the Nemo already includes a folding front passenger seat option so we have been able to capitalise on this to help create a single bed space that is 6 ft 4 ins long in a motorhome that is only 12 ft 7 ins in overall length!

“The overall height is also only 6 ft 3 ins, meaning the R10 will fit into many garages and multi-storey car parks. Yet the elevating roof gives an internal height of 6 ft 6 ins. If R10 had been around in 1963 when the Dr Who series launched, would the Tardis ever have been a Police call box? Probably not!

“There is a galley kitchen along one side plus a two burner hob. We have not stinted on the detail, so, like all Romahomes, the R10 has mains hook up. But, in keeping with a vehicle that starts life with a 119 g/km CO2 figure for the diesel model, we have also installed solar panels to power the LED rear lighting system in addition to the usual 12 volt battery lighting, too.

“A portable water carrier is also part of the standard specification and this is housed, along with the Camping Gaz bottle, under the sink unit. A Porta Potti is stored under the rear seating and blown air heating is offered as an option, as is a portable 12V cool bag.

“A freestanding table means meals can be taken in comfort and even in cool weather the insulation of both the van body and rising roof make the R10 a cosy place to be.

“Storage is always vital in a compact motorhome, so we have installed this under the bunk and via a small Luton area and R10 also has a clothes bag, too.

“Options include a rear awning to give extra sleeping and living space, a choice of trims, a lap belt on the rear seat, and a drop-down television.

“Even reversing sensors can be installed, although R10 is more compact than the majority of family cars so many people may not feel the need.

“A compact motorhome needs a compact price, so R10 has a list price of £18,995, which is great value.

“We are finding through our national sales network that enthusiasm for motorhome use is not waning at present. The current economic climate means that people are opting for more versatile vehicles that can be used as an everyday car and that has always been the thinking behind Romahome products.

“Romahome will continue with its forward-thinking policies and there is more good news to come from us where compact motorhomes are concerned, you can be sure of that.”

If you’re looking for a fantastic motorhome insurance quote with loads of benefits, then call the team from Sureterm Direct on 0800 999 2030.  They won’t charge you for the phone call but they will save you money on your motorhome insurance policy.