Notes
Notes from the road.
Routes, gear, and the boring stuff that makes a trip work. Bridges, fuel, where to park overnight.
Notes, page 2
- planning
How to plan a last minute campervan trip
Forty-eight hours, good weather, no plan. How to put a sensible campervan trip together fast, without cutting the bits that matter when time's tight.
4 min read
- reference
Reading campsite reviews before you book
A campsite with 400 reviews and 4.6 stars still tells you almost nothing. Here's what to actually look for before you book.
5 min read
- reference
What to pack for a campervan trip that you'll actually use
An honest campervan packing list for UK trips. What you'll use every day, what earns its space sometimes, and what comes home untouched.
5 min read
- perspective
Why May and September beat August for a van trip
August is the busiest month to take a campervan out, and rarely the best one. Why May and September do more of the same work with fewer of the crowds.
3 min read
- travelling
Planning a campervan trip in a large van
Over 2.5m high, over 6m long, heavy. Half the lanes on the map are out. How to plan a UK campervan trip that actually fits the van you drive.
4 min read
- reference
How long should you actually drive per day in a campervan?
The "300 miles or 3pm" rule is American. Here's what actually works on UK B-roads, Highland single-tracks, and French aires that close at 6pm.
4 min read
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