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Sammy Faircloth

Articles From This Author

Know-how…motorhome weights and measures

By SammyFaircloth
Published: May 26, 2020 ⋅ Updated: May 27, 2020

Visit a motorhome show to find stands selling anything and everything to do with all aspects of touring

Habitation Matters

Know-how… Tech Gadgets

By SammyFaircloth
Published: April 30, 2020

All you need to know about lighting your motorhome

Spotlight on motorhome lighting

By SammyFaircloth
Published: March 10, 2020

Going off-grid allows you to pitch up in any direction and have the best views at a campsite

Spotlight on Off-grid Touring

By SammyFaircloth
Published: February 20, 2020 ⋅ Updated: June 24, 2020

Look after your awning with these handy tips

Awnings & Accessories

Spotlight on Awning Care

By SammyFaircloth
Published: November 5, 2019

Discover these simple ways to avoid making some basic, common mistakes often made when touring

Spotlight on Common Errors

By SammyFaircloth
Published: October 14, 2019

Keep your tyres in good condition and make sure you're safe on the road with these useful tips

Base Vehicle Matters

Spotlight on Tyre Maintenance

By SammyFaircloth
Published: July 13, 2019

We take a look at hook-up; how to use it, what to look out for, and how to work out your power consumption

Spotlight on Hook-ups

By SammyFaircloth
Published: June 19, 2019 ⋅ Updated: June 4, 2020

Make sure your fridge is in tip-top shape with these tips from Sammy Faircloth

Habitation Matters

Spotlight on Refrigerator Care

By SammyFaircloth
Published: May 9, 2019

Planning to venture across the Channel in your motorhome? Here, we offer some expert advice

Spotlight on Your First Time Abroad

By SammyFaircloth
Published: May 3, 2019

Everything you need to know about leisure batteries

Leisure Batteries

By SammyFaircloth
Published: April 3, 2019

Check out our tips on window care and skylight repairs that you can do at home

Habitation Matters

Spotlight on Window Care & Skylight Repair

By SammyFaircloth
Published: March 27, 2019

A telescopic water-fed brush can be very useful for those hard-to-reach places when cleaning your motorhome

How to clean your motorhome

By SammyFaircloth
Published: April 16, 2018

A towbar can be a useful upgrade to enhance your touring, but fitting one can be fiddly – we explain more

Motorhome towbar installation and maintenance

By SammyFaircloth
Published: March 12, 2018

Make sure your motorhome is ready for the road before you head off on your holidays!

Essential pre-season motorhome checks

By SammyFaircloth
Published: February 12, 2018

After a busy day exploring or putting in the miles, you want a great night's sleep in your ’van – here's how!

Motorhome bedding – are you sleeping comfortably?

By SammyFaircloth
Published: January 30, 2018

Find out what's involved in your motorhome's habitation check – what's covered and what's not

What is a habitation service?

By SammyFaircloth
Published: January 15, 2018

Find out what it's like to have Whale's lightweight Expanse water heater in your ’van, long-term

On test: uprated hot water systems

By SammyFaircloth
Published: December 11, 2017

Here's how to fix a leaking tap in your motorhome

Fixtures & Fittings

How to replace a tap and cartridge

By SammyFaircloth
Published: November 17, 2017

With so many motorhome toilet cleaning products available, it can be hard to know where to start – we are here to help!

Showers & Toilets

Motorhome toilet chemicals and maintenance

By SammyFaircloth
Published: November 1, 2017

A fire-damaged motorhome is a sobering image – here's how to help prevent it happening to you

Fire safety on tour

By SammyFaircloth
Published: August 23, 2017

Make sure you understand how to load your motorhome, for safe and legal touring – read on!

Motorhome weight limits and sensible loading

By SammyFaircloth
Published: May 16, 2017