Motorhome Touring Handbook

The Motorhome Touring Handbook - 2026 Edition
Practical Advice for Motorhome Travel, Campervans & the Vanlife Lifestyle

If you're dreaming of exploring the world on four wheels - whether in a motorhome, campervan, or by diving into the vanlife lifestyle - this book is for you. We're Julie & Jason, the couple behind the OurTour blog, and after more than a decade on the road and over 1,000 nights lived in our vans, we've learned a lot. Some lessons the easy way... and some the hard way. This handbook brings it all together for you.

This is the fully updated 2026 edition, refreshed with everything you need to travel confidently this year: new Low Emission Zone rules, toll systems, driving requirements, campsite options, and the digital essentials that keep modern motorhome ticking along.

What's Inside:

• Part 1 - Choosing & Buying: Skip the overwhelm and get clear, friendly guidance on motorhome and campervan types, layouts, water and heating systems, electrics, storage, and what to check before you buy.
• Part 2 - First Trips Abroad: Part 1 also covers touring the UK. Part 2 offers a practical guide to heading into Europe for the first time - ferries, route planning, parking, staying legal, and all the tiny details that make travelling in a van stress-free.
• Part 3 - Living the Vanlife: Thinking of spending months - or a whole year - on the road? We cover budgeting, finding great overnight spots, staying connected, navigating 2026 LEZ updates, and what day-to-day motorhome life is really like.

Why You'll Love This Book:

• It's based on real experience - we've travelled through more than 30 countries in our motorhomes and campervan.
• It's up-to-date - the 2026 edition reflects the latest European travel and motorhome life realities.
• It works for everyone: total beginners, new motorhome owners, seasoned travellers, and anyone curious about long-term vanlife or full-time road living.

The Motorhome Touring Handbook (2026 Edition) is your friendly, down-to-earth guide to buying your van, learning the ropes, and enjoying the freedom of motorhome travel and modern vanlife - without the guesswork.