subject: Campervan Hire: Get The Feeling Of A Home Away From Home [print this page] Campervan Hire: Get The Feeling Of A Home Away From Home
Campervan hire or motorhome hire can easily confuse you into thinking you've taken your house on the road. You get a real sense of a home from home. A caravan merely provides accommodation for you and you will still add mileage to your car. There are many things you cannot do with a caravan and it must be packed carefully each time you move off to avoid road accidents. A motorhome is a self-propelled vehicle with an engine, releasing you from the burden of taking two vehicles on holiday. The majority are not large at all and can handle like a truck. They are often called Class B RVs (or recreational vehicles) or campers. Campervan rental is the perfect choice for an enjoyable holiday.
Smaller campervans come with pop-up roofs to provide extra sleeping room and head height when stationary. Medium and larger vehicles have a high fixed roof so you would not detect the ceiling in any way when inside. Whatever the model type or size, these vehicles come with a kitchen area for preparation and cooking of snacks and meals. This usually consists of a fridge, hob and sometimes an oven and grill. You can hire all kinds of models with different equipment, some even have microwaves. Your hire company will help point you in the right direction when you make an enquiry.
A leisure battery is invaluable in these recreational vehicles. The battery charges when the engine is running and can power small appliances for a period of time. A mains hook-up is beneficial at campsites to run more equipment. You might want to know some campervan history. In the UK, Class B recreational vehicles can be called Dormobiles or Caravanettes. The tradition of caravan and campervan holidays began in the 1950s. When Volkswagen (or VW) commissioned the Westfalia Company to use a version of their Transporter Kombi Type 2, the basis for the campervan was born.
Hiring a caravan and campervan in the UK or in wider parts of the EU has become more and more popular and there are many agencies and service providers offering a wide choice and selection of models. Initially, it may seem like an expensive choice when compared to a cheap package holiday from a travel agent, but with those deals you are stuck in one place for a period of time. Campervan hire offers you complete freedom and flexibility to roam where you please.
