A Motorhome holiday is always fun regardless if it is just you and your friends, your other half or even the whole family. At Easicampers Wigan a lot of families have hired our motorhomes and campervans and they all had a fab time and the kids love the outdoors. However, if you are considering taking the children you need to ensure you are fully prepared for the journey ahead of you and have done everything you can to save you a stressful experience further down the line.

Space
Even though an Easicampers motorhome is always a specious environment for your getaway, bringing little ones requires even more space. This comes as children love to be able to run around, play together and need more storage space for bringing things such as clothing or gadgets. This In turn means that getting a more spacious motor home could work in your benefit, especially when you consider that within a bigger motorhome there are more births to be able to sleep in and you will not have to disturb the furniture when it comes to bedtime. This may seem like a strange benefit but when you consider you will be probably staying up a little later than the children will and they will probably be awake slightly earlier than you will.

Pack Snacks
Little ones can be bribed with snacks very easily and in turn, this can keep them calm on long journeys, in the evening before bed and in a range of other situations. Although it is not the healthiest of options, if it is given to them in small amounts and only every so often, it can be a great way to calm them down and keep them quiet. Children often prefer different foods to adults so packing their favourite foods and packing some more mature food is always a good idea if you want to be able to keep everyone happy, including yourself.

Use a Site
Children love to be able to mingle with other children and in turn, opting for a site over a wild camping experience always works out more beneficial to yourself. A variety of sites come with things such as parks, children’s crèche’, childcare and a whole load of other attractions for the little ones to be able to mingle with other children and have fun. Therefore, opting for this over a normal wild camping experience seems like a no brainer with children.

Book Activities
Booking activities for your child on the getaway is very important as if you do not, you will simply get complaints about boredom and monotony. Try booking things such as stop off locations along the way in various castles or small theme parks to be able to tease the fun nature into the children. There are thousands of small locations across the country that you can visit and spend an hour or two to keep the children happy for a few more hours on the road. Things such as Jump Nation, Water world or Silver Blades Ice Rink can be amazing places to be able to kill a few hours and keep the children quiet for the day.

Organisation
Organisation in a motorhome holiday is key. Things such as planning a few rainy day backups, planning the route and organising the things you pack all require a level of skill and perseverance, as something is bound to go wrong and it is important to know that you’ve planned ahead to prevent it. Remember to plan things such as board games, indoor activity backups such as the cinema, Eden Project, water world and other variations as these activities can go a long way in ensuring the children don’t complain if something falls through due to the British weather.

If you are thinking of taking your children along with you on your motorhome break, then take a look through our range of motorhomes and campervans to be able to select one with sufficient room to be able to suit your needs for your family. Our friendly team at Easicampers Wigan will be more than happy to help you make that decision

If you wish to book or for any further information please do not hesitate to contact the team over at Easicampers wigan on 01942 821080.

Looking for a break away this summer we still have availability on our VW California campervans at Easicampers Wigan, Preston and Blackburn. I have listed some of the best road trips around Europe to go in you’re Campervan.

Easicampers knows that the best road trips in Europe are something of myth and legend with more and more people heading out to the European coast every year to be able to see what is available. Therefore, it makes sense that we bring you the best VW campervan road trips we could find that allow you to be able to get lost exploring the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe.

Monaco to Genoa – Beautiful Scenery

Monaco to Genoa takes you across the coastline of south east of France over into Italy through the cities of Nice, Toulon and Savona and takes around 3-4 days to complete if you stop along the way to explore. This route sees you follow the north coast of the Mediterranean and in turn is a warm route during the summer months whilst having a chilly climate in the winter months. Well worth visiting if you love warm weather and amazing views.
The view also has a wide variety of small picturesque Italian and French seaside villages for you to be able to overlook from the main road and even pull over to explore in some cases, well worth looking at if you are a lover of south European culture.

Perpignan to Corunna – Mountainous Coast

This is a trip that sees you take to one of the more mountainous regions of Europe through Andorra and over the Pyrenees and along the northern most coast of Spain to the city of Corunna. This in turn sees you take to France, Spain and Andorra all in one trip along two coasts. Although not the entire road trip is on the coastal roads, the majority is and the small amount that is not sees you taken through the breath taking north Spanish mountains as you see views over the snow-capped peaks and the deep snow covered valleys below.

Sicilian Coast – Beautiful Scenery

The Sicilian coast is an amazing location that offers some of the best scenery in the entire world and is located right here in Europe making it very accessible to a wide array of people. You can reach it by heading over to Italy and catching the ferry in your Easicampers Motorhome meaning that you have the chance to be able to enjoy the west coast of Italy on your journey down the coast. Whilst at the same time having the availability of stopping in the Alps for a day to two to be able to explore the natural beauty of this location. Sicily is world famous for its rural nature and beautiful scenery making it well worth the journey when you do the full lap of its coastline.

Scotland – NC500

The NC500 is the British answer to route 66 and has been opened in northern Scotland to be able to give people a taste of Scottish culture. The route starts at Inverness castle, which is a signature point for Scottish culture, and lasts around 516 miles which gives it an impressive length and makes it well worth following if you want to feel the true highland culture. The route its self-follows the entire northern Scotland coast around the highlands and has a huge array of small cafe’s and picturesque villages and hamlets along the route. This in turn makes it amazing if you are looking for a location you can explore this summer.

Bodo to Bergen – Nordic Road

Bodo to Bergen is for the people who are prepared to be able to take the more Nordic and scenic route and to travel on a road trip over the faster and more sunny routes of the south. This route will see you pass through many snow-blanketed valleys and through many mountains, before you reach your destination, which in turn makes it a friend to the hardcore explorer. This road trip can take up to a week depending how much you drive every day so it’s worth taking a look for yourself and shortening it if you need to before undertaking it.

If you are considering any of these campervan getaways then why not take a look through our range of VW California t5s and t6 to see if we have anything that interests you? Please do not hesitate to give the Wigan Easicampers team a call on 01942 821080 or email easirent@wigan.com

Looking at hiring a Motorhome or Campervan then why not hire one from Easicampers we have VW California’s or ford Zefiro Motorhomes, our motorhomes are 6 berth and our VW campers are 4 berth. Both types are brand new vehicles and come complete with all you will need for your trip.

Day One
Depart from Wigan and travel to London and stop over at a Kent campsite.

Day Two
A lunchtime departure from Dover, disembarking in Calais France and make the short drive to the campsite near Mons in Belgium. This Gives you a chance to stock up at your local supermarket, a supply of some of the wonderful Belgian beers on offer for you trip south.

Day Three
Today you have a good 4 ½ hr drive ahead of you so a nice early start after breakfast heading southeast towards Germany, you cross over the border and straight into Germany and on to the campsite near Baden Baden there are plenty around this area. Relax here for the evening with a campsite meal and maybe a bottle of that fine Belgian beer you picked up the previous day.

Day Four
Now we head directly south into Switzerland with an easier drive today of about 2 ½ hrs. Parking up near Lucern there are some spectacular views of the Urner mountain range and a nature walk encircles the lake with various shops and restaurants nearby. This campsite will be a good base for you to travel around and take in the views or take the cable car up Mount Pilatus. The mountain is the mythical home of a race of good natured dragons with magical powers of healing.

Day Five
Free day in Lucerne

Day Six
From Lucerne we head south today toward the beautiful Italian lakes and drive the 2 hrs or so to Lake Lugano near Milan, Italy. Here you can either relax and enjoy the peace and scenery or maybe take yourself on a boat cruise across the lake itself.

Day Seven
Free day to explore some more around Lake Lugano

Day Eight
Today we now head north to Raron in Switzerland, a spectacular drive of 100 miles or so over the Simplon mountain pass taking us to the valley at Raron. A good place to try some of the local wines and cheeses available from the area whilst relaxing and taking in the scenery or walking along the river Rhone to build up an apatite for dinner.

Day Nine
Free day to explore Raron

Day Ten
Today is a short drive to Martingny where once again to will be treated to beautiful views of the surrounding tranquil area. Here you can also take the Mont Blanc express across the Trient Gorge or simply get out on foot to explore the area.

Day Eleven
A short 2 hr drive now north to Lauterbrunnen at the foot of Jungfrau. Here you are on the doorstep of the Bernese Alps where you can take a spectacular train journey to the highest train station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch, at an elevation of 3,454 meters. See the Eiger north face, the Eiger glacier and the Eiger sea ice, definitely worth bringing your camera. Also remember that you will need warm clothing and suitable footwear for walking in snow.

Day Twelve
Free day in Lauterbrunnen

Day Thirteen
Lauterbrunnen to Nancy in France as we begin our trek back home which breaks up the long drive back and gives us a chance to take stock of our trip over a glass of wine and maybe a campsite BBQ.

Day Fourteen
Nancy to Calais but not before stopping off at one of the local supermarkets near the port to stock up on some of the favourite wines or beers you may have enjoyed on your travels. Prices are considerably cheaper than UK mainland and the cheeses are to die for. Across the channel and park up at our campsite in Kent.

Day Fifteen
Kent campsite to base in Wigan arriving between 10 – 11am

Please do not hesitate to contact the team over at Wigan Easicampers to make a booking or for any further enquires.

The free Wales National Air show will be returning to Swansea Bay on Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3 2016. Breath-taking aerobatic displays, state-of-the-art aircraft and vintage planes from the past will again be thrilling hundreds of thousands of visitors in the skies above Swansea this summer. So why not pop along to Wigan Easicampers and book one of our amazing motorhomes or campervans to take to the show there are some fantastic campsites nearby to pitch up on.

It’s the first time the Air Show will have been held on two consecutive summers as the council aims to make it an annual event and this year’s event is shaping up to be the best ever show.
Displays confirmed so far include the Red Arrows, the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Bronco Demo Team, Static Chinook, Team Yakovlevs, Team Raven, Tigers Parachute Display Team, The Breitling Wing Walkers, Gerald Cooper and the MiG 15.

If you would like any further information on our campervans or motorhomes please give the team at wigan 01942-821-080.

I have been talking to some of our customers, who have hired our motorhomes and campervans and a lot of them have gone up to Scotland so I thought it would be a good idea to put together some useful tips for wild camping and a few other bits to help you plan your trip. Camping in Scotland can be one of the most beautiful and amazing experiences of your lifetime, with endless, mountains, picturesque hamlets and an endless array of ore inspiring valleys and loch’s; it’s easy to see why people can get lost in the aesthetics of such an amazing landscape. However, there are a few things you need to understand about this vast country before you can take it head on. Take a look for yourself.

Take Extra Fuel
Scotland can be a very rural country and in turn, some stretches of road may not have fuel stations for over 50 miles. The west coast is especially infamous for this, simply as there are not many people living there so fuel stations simply are not in demand. It is always best to stock up on fuel where you can and whenever you can.

Wild Camping is Amazing
Wild camping is one of the many amazing things about Scotland. Unlike staying at a camping site or motorhome park, wild camping allows you to be able to find untouched locations and camp in the Scottish wilderness. If you want to be able to wake up to a view of the mountains, view of the coast or simply want to sleep within the forest, wild camping could be your new best friend. Unlike England, Scotland allows wild camping and more so actually encourages it, so you won’t get into trouble camping in Scotland and you’ll find many car parks open overnight that boast amazing views over the Scottish highlands.

Take the Four Legged Friend
Scotland has endless forestland and mountains to be able to give your entire family the most enjoyable time possible and luckily for dog lovers, this means including the furry friend. Taking your dog along with you in a rental motorhome is made possible with Easicampers Motorhome Hire @ Edinburgh and in turn, you can really make the most of your get away. Simply let us know you are bringing your pet when you book your campervan or motorhome.

Single Lane
There is an array of back country roads north of Inverness that are all single lane, due to this you’ll need some confidence in driving if you’re going to stay calm whilst navigating a motorhome around single lane roads. There are alternatives however these alternatives to the back country roads can add hours onto your journey so to be able to reach the heart of rural Scotland and ensure a smoother trip, build your confidence in larger vehicles before taking to the open roads.

Pack Right
Packing right for a motorhome get away is usually very simple, clothing, bedding and a few optional extras. However, motorhome camping in Scotland is not this simple. Scotland can be a very unforgiving place so it is important to pack everything you will need in case of an emergency.

A first aid kit is included within the motorhome, however things such as extra blankets in case you run out of fuel and become stranded, extra food in case the weather does not permit movement to the local shops and other precautions should be taken.

With more and more people coming to Easicampers Wigan to book there motorhome or campervan for this year’s holiday, they seem to want to be able to take a motorhome into the heart of Europe to some of the more well-known beauty spots on the continent. However, these well-known spots can often be a little over exaggerated or spoilt with the hustle and bustle of tourism; therefore Easicampers Wigan have brought you some of the most remote and beautiful locations in Europe to be able to help you find peace and quiet within the heart of Europe.

Hallstatt, Austria
This is a tiny town in the heart of an Austrian valley, sat on the coast of Hallstatter, the picturesque town offers amazing historical importance, alpine culture and beautiful views of the mountains surrounding the lake; especially in the wintertime when the whole region befalls a blanket of snow. The small town was founded in 800 BC as a small salt mine and in turn still has a wide range of buildings and other attractions from its medieval past. These range from medieval salt works all the way to the medieval and Iron Age buildings, which dot the surrounding mountains and add to the overall aesthetic image that the location gives to the user. This city truly represents everything Europe stands for.

Dinant, Belgium
Dinant has been made famous for its beauty within Europe, the city itself is situated on the River Meuse and has been there for over 1000 years. The city is home to a huge cathedral and boasts some of the quietest and most beautiful views in Belgium. The gothic church of Notre Dame de Dinant calls the city its home along with the Citadel of Dinant and a small museum dedicated to music as the city was the birthplace to the invention of the saxophone.

The Mont Saint-Michel
This is a small island town based half a mile north of the French coast and is arguably one of the most amazing places in Europe. The town is walled off from the outside world in a citadel like manner and in turn has a very mystical and magical appeal to it, especially in the winter when the snow befalls the castle or in the height of summer when the grass banks around the castle come alive..

Lucerne, Switzerland
This city is less accessible than the other locations due to its seat in the heart of the surrounding mountains and one of Europe’s biggest lakes to its sides. The drive to this picturesque city will take you around 13 hours so it’s worth considering if you’re stopping somewhere along the way and turning it into a touring road trip as it’s well worth the journey.

Tunnel of Love, Ukraine
This is a huge attraction for young lovers and has the same sort of significance as the Paris Love Lock Bridge. The tunnel is a train track on the edge of Europe, which cuts through a forest and in turn gives the appearance of a magical whole cutting through the dense forestland. The tunnel is hard to reach due to its very rural nature and distance, however if it is something you have been wanting to visit before it could be well worth a visit in one of our motorhomes. The drive takes 26 hours overall so it’s worth taking the trip as a road trip and stopping at various European locations along the way.

If you wish to book a motorhome or camper van to make a trip to Europe please contact the team at Easicampers Wigan on 01942 821080.

Just a few safety tips when hiring your Campervan from Easicampers wigan, many of you will be driving a large vehicle for the first time on the other side of the road. This requires you to be mindful of the different skills required to stay safe while driving even if you are an experienced driver. During your check in, we will advise you on how to handle the campervan on the road. When you are on the road in your campervan, your safety is your responsibility. Here are some of our campervan safety tips to help you along the way.

Plan your journey.
Give yourself time to get to your destination. Call ahead if you are going to be late so you are not under pressure. Aim to set off and arrive at your destination in daylight.

Give yourself extra time.
Enjoy the scenic routes but give yourself extra time in rural and coastal locations in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Short distances on a map may take longer to travel in reality. There is an excellent network of motorway and A roads for long distances.

Stay awake.
Always remember to take regular breaks whilst driving especially when travelling long distances. Try to avoid early morning and late night drives.

Always wear a seat belt.
Don’t relax your attitude to safety because you are on your holiday. The same rules apply wherever and whenever you are driving.

Believe lower speed limits.
They are there because of hazards ahead.

Ignore speeders.
Don’t be put under pressure by the vehicle behind you. Maintain the speed that you are comfortable with that keeps in control of the campervan. Pull in and let them overtake you.

Keep your distance.
Don’t be tempted to tailgate to make the driver in front go faster. If the traffic needs to break suddenly you may require a longer stopping distance than your normal vehicle to avoid a collision.

Mobile phones
It is illegal to use a mobile phone for calls or texting while driving in Scotland and Ireland. If you need to make that call, pull over somewhere safe. No excuses. Maintain your concentration and enjoy the drive!

To book your campervan or motor homer please contact the wigan Easicampers team on 01942 821080