Storm Chandra has caused extensive flooding across the UK. Authorities evacuated 80 residents from a caravan park in Dorset under a severe danger-to-life warning and declared a major incident in Somerset, where around 50 properties were affected. Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place nationwide, with further rain expected.

A UK resident halved her working hours after moving into a motorhome. Sherry Smith, 62, purchased the motorhome for £20k following a divorce and now saves £900 monthly on rent. She parks for free on clients' properties and saves £400 each month.

Residents near the Sandown Castle Community Garden in Deal are complaining about campervans parking in front of their homes and blocking driveways. The local council is currently examining possible solutions to the issue.

BLUETTI introduced the Charger 2, a unified car and solar smart energy hub, at CES 2026. The device integrates alternator and solar charging with a total output of up to 1,200W, offering a charging speed 13 times faster than standard 12V outlets. It is designed for installation in various vehicles, including pickup trucks and camper vans, and will be available from January 7th.

Tim Knight, 37, has saved over £20,000 since moving into a converted LDV Maxus minibus in October 2022, cutting monthly housing costs by more than £400. He purchased the van for £1,800 and spent an additional £2,000 converting it. Knight cites freedom from neighbors as a benefit but acknowledges the lifestyle complicates his love life.

Planning permission has been granted for overnight stays and electric vehicle charging at Silecroft Beach Car Park in Millom. The Lake District National Park Authority approved five overnight spaces for camper vans and motorhomes, along with three EV charging points, on December 17. The proposal from Whicham Parish Council also includes waste disposal facilities. No physical expansion of the existing car park is required for the change of use.

A British couple was found dead in their motorhome after attending a cider festival in Burley. Police suspect carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas heater used in the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and a public fundraiser has collected over 300,000 kronor for their four children.

An inquest has determined a Dorset couple died from carbon monoxide toxicity in their privately owned campervan. The incident occurred at the New Forest Cider Festival in Burley on October 12. The coroner adjourned the full inquest until July 2026.

A campervan holiday is presented as a method for visiting off-the-beaten-track locations in Cumbria, UK. This mode of travel facilitates access to areas less reachable by standard transport. The context relates to tourism seeking solitude and natural scenery.

Custom roof covers for caravans have been introduced in the UK. The silver-colored covers are waterproof and UV-proof. They are available in sizes ranging from 12 to 25 feet.

Cornwall Council has launched a public consultation on new parking measures. The proposals include allowing overnight stays for self-contained motorhomes in ten additional car parks, while banning them at several other locations, and introducing charges at some currently free sites. The consultation is open until February 4.

Cornwall Council plans to ban motorhomes and camper vans from popular beach car parks between 11pm and 8am. Exemptions will apply to fully self-contained vehicles with their own toilet and waste disposal systems, allowing overnight stays at 10 designated car parks for a fee of £10-£20. The restrictions aim to improve road safety and reduce congestion.

A 39-year-old woman left her London PR career to live in a campervan in Devon. She purchased a converted Volkswagen Caddy and now spends around £10 on weekend activities, compared to £200 previously spent on dinners. Her primary income comes from renting out a guesthouse she also acquired.

Dacia has created a temporary Million Star Hotel by converting a fleet of Bigster SUVs into campers using a Sleep Pack accessory kit. The hotel will open in February 2026 in the UK's Galloway Forest Park, a designated Dark Sky Park. Bookings will be allocated via a lottery system on February 25–26, 2026.

Dacia has announced the development of a camper van based on the Bigster crossover. The vehicle will feature a special Sleep Pack for overnight stays. The model presentation is scheduled for 2024.

In the show's episode, the team purchased a Volkswagen Campervan at an inflated price. The central question is whether they can break even after restoration and sale at auction. The episode aired on January 14 on the U&Yesterday channel.

Torfaen County Borough Council has approved several planning applications, including the discharge of conditions on existing developments. Key approvals involve biodiversity enhancement measures, loft and garage conversions, and window replacements. Notably, a detached garage in Blaenavon, large enough to accommodate a campervan, was approved with a requirement for bird boxes and native planting as part of the development.

A motorhome was engulfed in flames on the A30 at the Devon-Cornwall border. The fire ignited around 8:15 PM on Monday, January 13, on the westbound carriageway between Lifton and Launceston. Two fire appliances from Launceston Community Fire Station attended the scene and extinguished the blaze.

The second episode of the series 'Scrapyard Dynasty' airs on Discovery Channel HD. In this episode, Terry attempts to profit from a vintage motorhome, Jemma hires a female mechanic, and Jon is given a chance to prove his skills.

A motorhome flipped onto its side following a crash with a BMW on the A179 near Hartlepool. Emergency services closed the road for approximately 90 minutes on Sunday evening, and two individuals were transported to the hospital for treatment.

A man in his 50s died in Cornwall after a tree fell onto his caravan during Storm Goretti. The incident occurred on Thursday evening in the Helston area under a red wind warning, with gusts up to 100mph. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.

A 30-year-old man in east Kent moves his caravan without a towing vehicle by attaching it to a shopping trolley. Ben Smith, who has been homeless and struggled with addiction, says the caravan provides stability after years in hostels and rough sleeping. He has been drug-free for a decade and aims to find private land to settle permanently.

An Italian woman living in the UK converted a 2001 Renault Kangoo van into a mini motorhome for traveling with her dog. The two-month DIY project involved stripping the interior, adding insulation, and building a kitchen and bed. The base vehicle can be found on the used market starting from 8,500 Brazilian reais.

The new compact motorhome Auto-Trail F-Line F60 measures 5.99 meters in length. Despite its compact size, it features a full bathroom at the rear and offers up to four sleeping berths with an optional electric drop-down bed. The base starting price is approximately 77,500 euros.

Glencoe Mountain Resort has publicly criticized some campervan owners for not paying the requested £5 nightly donation and improperly disposing of waste. The resort stated that during the festive period, only about 25% of the approximately 50 vans staying nightly paid the fee, and staff reported vans sharing a key to avoid a separate waste disposal charge. The resort's social media post, which gained significant attention, described the behavior as disrespectful and incurring extra costs for the business.

A traveler site in West Malling, Kent, built without planning permission on green belt land, has been granted permanent approval. The decision by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council cites a lack of available traveler pitches in the area and follows a 2024 national policy change that introduced a more permissive 'grey belt' classification for such developments.

A residential house has been built in the UK by combining two old caravans. The total project cost was around 16,000 pounds (approximately 18,000 euros), including 1,200 pounds for transport. The house features three bedrooms, central heating, and is classified as a mobile structure.

A petition in the UK is calling for the standard car driving license (category B) to allow driving motorhomes up to 4,250 kg, instead of the current 3,500 kg limit. The proposal, which has gathered over 6,000 signatures, follows an EU regulation change and argues the current limit restricts market choice. The UK government has already eased the rule to 4,250 kg, but only for zero-emission vehicles.

Dorset Council is issuing a mixed set of approvals and refusals for temporary campsites and caravan pitches for the 2026 season. Key decisions include approval for a Burton Bradstock site to host 90-150 units per night during specific summer windows, while a long-running site at Bredy Farm was refused a certificate of lawfulness. Other approved sites range from a small five-pitch motorhome site in Worth Matravers to a 50-pitch programme in Swanage, alongside refusals for proposals in Corfe Castle and Osmington.

The article previews a motorhome and caravan event in the UK's North-East. It also includes a route suggestion along the South Downs' Seven Sisters cliffs and notes a visit to Luxembourg.