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A Toyota Proace Matino camper by Wellhouse Leisure, worth £49,000, is included in a ‘text-to-win’ “Campervan and Staycation Goodies” competition prize for the BBC Children in Need’s 2020 Appeal. The campervan sleeps four people and is powered by a 120bhp turbo-diesel engine. The campervan is part of a “Campervan and Staycation Goodies” prize which also...

Top Gear (episode 3) featured two KNAUS Sport&Fun caravans being towed by a Lamborghini Urus and an Audi RS6 Presenters, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris, competed to see which car would be the quickest to tow a caravan up to 120mph Both KNAUS Sport&Fun caravans completed the challenge successfully – and remained perfectly stable The...

Bailey of Bristol is continuing manufacturing operations during lockdown period in order to meet the surge in demand for its leisure vehicle products. The company says it is fully supportive of the Government’s decision to take the measures required to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus across the country and the need to keep...

A generous Budget with business incentives and wage subsidies announced on 7 October by the Australian Government aims to give a boost to the country’s business community. Jayco Caravans owner, Gerry Ryan, is reported in The Australian newspaper as saying they will use the budget business incentives to speed up investments and generate more jobs....

Last minute rush to book trips as many anticipate half term lockdown Outdoor accommodation is socially distanced by nature so less impact than other hospitality businesses Those seeking a ‘change of scene’ may look to book ‘working trips’ Venues losing revenue due to new restrictions look for new ways to drive revenue Only 0.7% of...

West Yorkshire based Duvalay – a BBC Dragons’ Den success story – has purchased a new £1.2m factory, as it looks to deliver on its ambitious growth plans. Renowned for its sleep products across the home and leisure markets, the company has purchased a four-acre site on Station Lane in Heckmondwike in response to rising demand across...

In response to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic and the recent government announcements It is with regret that NCC Events announces the postponement of the 2021 Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, scheduled to take place from 23-28 February 2021 at the NEC in Birmingham. The organisers say that the decision has been made due to the...

Whale has announced that Nova Leisure has been appointed as a new aftermarket distributor for Whale RV products in the UK, effective from July 2020. Nova Leisure offers an extensive portfolio of complementary RV products, supplying motorhome and caravan dealers, manufacturers, repairers and workshops through a nationwide distribution network. Mark Walmsley of Whale commented: “This...

Lippert Components is to promote slide outs for motorhomes and campervans in a new campaign aimed at educating motorhomers across Europe about the benefits of slide-out systems. In the US, these features are common across motorhomes, caravans and fifth wheel trailers. However, in Europe, their use is more limited. Lippert, which makes the Smart Room 2.0...

Thetford and Thule RV Products are to start a distribution partnership in the Chinese RV market. Both companies “have a shared ambition to claim pole position in their product range in China” and are aiming at sustainable growth of their businesses in the country. Stéphane Cordeille, CEO at Thetford, states: ’We believe in a solid...