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Motorhome hire in the North West

Here at Easicampers Wigan we have motorhomes & Campervans to suit all your needs, from a small 2 berth right up to a 6 berth motorhome for all the family.

Easicampers Wigan has great transport links, we are really close to the M6, M61 & M60, its an ideal location to start your journey in your motorhome, below are some excellent options for you to plan your trip and make the most of your time in the motorhome.

The UK has many beautiful and interesting places to visit in a motorhome. Some top destinations to consider include:

  1. The Lake District: This picturesque region in northwest England is known for its stunning lakes, mountains, and forests. There are many campsites in the area, making it a great place to base yourself in your motorhome.
  2. The Peak District: Located in central England, the Peak District is home to rolling hills, picturesque villages, and charming towns. There are several campsites in the area, and it is a great destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.
  3. The Cotswolds: This area in southwest England is known for its charming villages, rolling hills, and beautiful countryside. There are many campsites in the area, making it a great destination for a motorhome trip.
  4. The Scottish Highlands: The Scottish Highlands are home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, with rugged coastlines, towering mountains, and serene lochs. There are many campsites in the area, and it is a great destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
  5. The Cornish Coast: The county of Cornwall in southwest England is home to a stunning coastline with picturesque fishing villages, beautiful beaches, and charming towns. There are many campsites in the area, making it a great destination for a motorhome trip.

All of the locations above can be reached from our Easicampers Wigan depot, with so much to see and do in all of the places, what are you waiting for? Call us today on 01942 778899 for your quote, we can’t wait to welcome you ready for your trip!!

Ford Zefiro Motorhome

Are you looking to hire a motorhome in Wigan. There are a lot of different ones that Easicamper’s have on fleet.

Do you have a large family, or do you want a bit of space just for the 2 of you but don’t want a small vehicle then the Ford Zefiro 675 6 berth motorhome is ideal for your trip.

Our 6 berth motorhomes are built in Italy in the region of Tuscany. They are built on a Ford Chassis and offer a 3 year breakdown cover and warranty. Our staff collect the vehicles in early April or May and drive them back to our depot in Wigan, ready for our busy summer season.

These vehicles have 6 seat belt’s meaning if you want to go away with the kids or another couple then there is enough space for you all. With a king size bed over the cab and a set of bunk beds in the rear these are beds that are already purpose built but with this vehicle the dining are turns in to a 4th bed for the extra two people travelling. This bed is ideal for the smaller members of your party ie the kids.

With a shower and toilet on board and large fridge/freezer unit this is ideal for a weekend away or for a long trip aswell. The 6 berth motorhome comes with heating, hot water and a 3 burner hob and oven and grill.

With toilet cartridge fitted as standard you will never get caught short. The vehicle has a 100l fresh water tank so great for at least a few short showers and a bit of washing up.

To hire on of our 6 berth motorhomes contact the Wigan depot who will gladly help you with any questions you have about camping in a motorhome, the contact number is 01942 778899.

CADDY CALIFORNIA MAXI

New to the Easicampers fleet next year this vehicle will be making an appearance from April 2023. Our booking system is live for this fantastic little campervan.

With sleeping space for 2 people but with seating for 5 this Easicampers campervan is ideal for exploring the Welsh hills or the Scottish highlands. Pack a tent away for the kids and they have somewhere to sleep while you enjoy the comforts of a warm van.

Whether you want to read your book during the day or enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep, with a fold out bed measuring approximately 2m x 1m and offers underneath storage, this vehicle is great for just having some you time. The sprung mattress offers total comfort and support.

When you open the tailgate on your Easicampers vehicle you will find the versatile pull-out mini kitchen allowing you to cook al fresco style while still being protected from the elements. With two metres of standing space, the kitchen come’s with a one-burner gas stove, and lots of storage, including a drawer for cutlery and utensils. With a foldaway table and 2 chairs fitted in the vehicle you can wine and dine whilst watching the setting sun overlooking miraculous views.

For More information Contact us on 01942 778899

Chirstmas In a Motorhome

Planning on visiting your family in UK over the festive period. Don’t fancy paying the over inflated hotel costs and then taxi fares to get you to their house, then why not hire one of our 6 berth motorhomes from our Wigan depot.

With great transport links we are located next to the mainline station at Wigan North Western. When you arrive in the country at either Manchester or Liverpool Airport we are less than an hour away on the train.

Our motorhomes have shower, toilet, heating and hot water and i’m sure your relatives will let you plug the electricity cable so you don’t feel the lovely British winter weather in your motorhome. For more information on our Christmas motorhome rentals please contact us on 01942 778899.

North Wales Motorhome Hire

Why not hire one of our 6 berth motorhomes and take a tour round the North coast of Wales. After collecting your vehicle from our location in Wigan, which is ideally located for the M56 motorway into North Wales. Make your first stop on the outskirts of the roman walled city of Chester on the Wales/England border.

After hooking up your motorhome and getting to know the in’s and out’s of motorhome life, take a walk in to the city and enjoy the great food and evening entertainment.

North Wales is a great place for your first motorhome experience, you could follow the coast road and visit the seaside towns of Rhyl and Llandudno, followed by the harbours of Conwy and Caernarfon where you might want to visit their famous castles.

If the forest route suits you better take the roads to Ruthin, Bala and Dolgellau towards the seaside town of Barmouth before swinging back up through Betwys-y-Coed through Snowdonia National Park.

Wales is perfect for all motorhome enthusiasts new and old.

Electric Vans

Advantages of electric vans

  • Popularity

The infrastructure of electric vehicles is growing rapidly. In UK, there are more than 4800 charging locations that provide more than 7500 charging points for individuals. This infrastructure is growing to meet the increasing numbers of electric vans. One day, petrol-based vans will be the minority and other electric vans will outstand in the community.

  • Performance

When electric vehicles where first produced, they were nowhere near the stranded that they are today. Now, you will find many vehicles with fast acceleration that reaches 60 mph in few seconds. Electric-based vehicles also provide smoother driving experience with little noise.

  • Low maintenance

All  petrol and diesel vans have  hundreds of moving parts that go wrong regularly and this can end up been very expensive .whereas  electric vans have a lot less parts that can break. So, electric vans will require less maintenance costs than conventional vans.

Manchester Summer RV Hire

British summertime is almost upon us and after two weeks of glorious weather over the Easter period who knows what type of weather we will get but that’s the fun of hiring a motorhome. Here at Manchester, we have 3 different styles of motorhome sleeping from 2 people all the way up to 6 so each motorhome suits all type of family.
After picking up your motorhome from Manchester after either getting our free shuttle service or using the local transport system you are off on your way to enjoying a fantastic holiday away in one of our luxury motorhomes.
The Manchester area has a long list of fantastic places to visit whilst on your vacation in the United Kingdom. If its hall’s and gardens you are after then you are in luck, within a 50 mile radius of Manchester there are numerous places to visit here are our top 3 to visit.
Tatton Park
Located to the South West of Manchester this is the ideal place to spend a summer’s day just relaxing taking in the breath taking views across the Japanese garden, or from the impressive 18th century Mansion which is located amongst a 100 acre deer park.
Take a stroll through the gardens or visit the working rare breed’s farm where the farm workers do daily demonstrations from milking cow’s to how the machinery works.
During the year there are numerous events on from the RHS flower show in July tickets must be pre purchased) to the Classic Car Spectacular in June.
Visit for more info and events that are taking placehttp://www.tattonpark.org.uk/home.aspx

Trentham Gardens
Just under 40 miles from Manchester so roughly a hour’s drive in your motorhome you will arrive in the leafy county of Staffordshire.
Trentham Gardens is located on the outskirts of Stoke on Trent famous for its famous pottery factories from times gone by, and has lots to offer the young and old.
If you have taken the children away with you they will love this place there is a hide and speak maze which will keep them entertained along with a sand filled playground or they could try to find the 14 fairies which call Trentham their home.
If it’s a more relaxed time you after then take a walk through the stunning gardens or visit Monkey Forest which is home to over 140 Barbary Macaques.
Take a trip on the the lake and hire a rowing boat or enjoy a cruise on a catamaran and let someone else do the hard work.
Please visit https://www.trentham.co.uk/trentham-gardens/ for opening times and prices

Walton Hall and Gardens
Set in the plush Cheshire countryside nestled alongside the Bridgwater Canal 26 miles from Manchester in your motor home. Walton Hall has lots to do but is mainly for walkers, take a trip through the gardens or take part in the many activities that take place. There are artisan markets on during the year and they have medieval jousting days on.
There is a small farm/zoo where you can see peacocks and donkeys . In the summer Walton Hall is the place to be with lots of room for picnics and space to have fun. There is a crazy golf course, a putting green and a 9 hole pitch and putt course. If you have children then there is a Thomas the Tank land train that takes you round the gardens for a small fee.
Visit https://www.warrington.gov.uk/info/201129/walton_hall_and_gardens
If your’e looking for a motorhome to hire from Manchester then why not give us a call on 01942 821080 for more information or you can book online at www.easicampers.com
We love to see our customers in their leisure vehicle and love receiving pictures from you if you do take any please share them on our many social media outlets including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Winter Motorhome Hire

Lots of people are looking to have a short break away in a motorhome or campervan over the winter months. With people having holidays cancelled, plans being cancelled due to the Covid restrictions, it’s one way to have a holiday and some valuable family time. Some people are put off by the thought of being cold or weather issues, however, the motorhomes if they are used correctly are really toasty warm. We have put some things together that should be a must when considering which campsites to use, these handy tips will allow your trip to be as fuss free as possible.

What to consider when looking for a campsite over winter:

The main thing that you should consider about the pitch in winter is checking that it is hardstanding. The reason for this is that when pitching up on a hardstanding pitch, the ground is much sturdier than on a grass pitch. This will prevent you from becoming stuck in a muddy puddle!

Another really good tip is to check that the site has electric hook up. This is great to have in winter, even though the heating & hot water will work on both gas & electric, it will be used much more over the winter months than in summer. With electric hook up it is a lot more cost effective, this way you can leave the heating & hot water on overnight. If you are going to run off gas only, you should make sure that you have at least one spare bottle in case you run out.

It is important that you know exactly how your motorhome works and if there are dump valves & how to isolate them. Most of the motorhomes or campervans have an automatic frost control valve that will automatically dump any water at low temperatures. This prevents water from freezing in pipes. This is a really good reason to have your heating on low whilst using the electric hook up. This would allow your vehicle to stay at a temperature where the dump valve will not be activated. Spend some time with the representative from easicampers that shows you around the vehicle & ask about trips they may have had in the motorhome, the staff are all very knowledgeable about the vehicles & will have used them at some point to get to know them better.

The larger motorhomes are self-contained and have showers & toilets on board so that you don’t have to nip to the shared facilities on sites, however, due to restrictions, you will find that many of the facilities (showers & toilets) may not be available in the current restrictions. If you plan to hire a VW California, it would be advisable to check the sites you are planning on visiting have facilities open. If they are not available you may want to add on one of the porta potties that can fit easily in the back of the vehicle.

You will also need to make sure that you pack appropriate clothing for your trip. If you are planning on taking a pet with you and having long winter walks, you should consider taking plenty of warm clothing and good dry footwear, also consider what items you will need to take along for your pet, for example blankets or wash items.

There are some really fantastic landscapes around the UK and there are campsites that open all year round so you will have plenty to choose from when hiring your easicamper from us.

Festival Camping in a Motorhome

What  you need to know, about festival camping in a motorhome?

You will have to buy a separate motorhome ticket in addition to your festival tickets.
Everyone staying in your motorhome will require a festival ticket.
In some instances it is allowable to park a car next to the motorhome.
Once settled in your designated  space you will probably be required to remain there until the end of the festival.
You will not have access to an electric hook up but your motorhome rental will run on the leisure battery and gas for all of its amenities (hot water, shower, fridge, cooker, heating, lighting) with the exception of the 240V plug sockets (remember to pack a car phone charger) Turning over the engine each morning will keep the leisure battery topped up throughout your stay. This is important as generators are usually not allowed.

But the best thing of all is, you will get to enjoy the atmosphere of the event,  but still have all your home comforts.

European Markets

Christmas market blog

With Christmas fast approaching and the big count down on, here at Easicampers we have some great ideas for you to get the festive season in full swing. Many people do want to experience the sights & sounds of traditional Christmas markets. If this is what you are looking for to get you in the mood, there are lots of Christmas markets in Europe for you to explore.

There are many Christmas markets, however from reviews & customer feedback here are some of the best you could visit this winter:

Nuremberg Christmas market is one of the most magical out there. With Nuremberg being the biggest Christmas market in Europe it has a fun & festive atmosphere, they choose a local girl to be “the face of Christmas” on the opening day of the markets she is the most important person there!! At Nuremberg Christmas market you will find many stalls ranging from beautiful wooden gifts to local food and mulled wine, what’s not to like?? The Christmas markets here start from November 29th – December 24th.

Dresden Christmas market is the oldest Christmas market dating back to 1434! Dresden has over 11 different markets to chose from and they all have different things going on, from glass blowers to bakers. You can see all the locals busy at work, making baubles, bakers decorating their goods and many more. This makes it feel so much more authentic. The Christmas market in Dresden start from November 27th – December 24th.

Strasbourg Christmas market is known as the “Capital of Christmas” If you are looking for that little bit of something special, this is the place for you! The Christmas market is set against the backdrop of the breath taking city and Strasbourg Cathedral. As far as the eye can see there are stalls and shops filled with ornaments, lights, decorations and gifts. The Christmas market in Strasbourg starts from November 22nd – December 30th.

Munich Christmas Market is spread out over several sites in the city, The main square is a great place to start as it has everything in one place. Stalls are filled with beautiful gifts, the most amazing food and beer. It has a great atmosphere for everyone to enjoy and the sights, sounds and smells of the market are out of this world. You can find the perfect Christmas gift or souvenir to take home with you. The Munich Christmas market starts from November 27th – December 24th.

Here are just a few for you to look forward to for the Festivities and with prices starting from £420.00 per week with Easicampers, it’s too good to miss. We will be more than happy to help with any queries you have, just give us a quick call on 01942 821080.