The Motorhomers’ Magazine – MMM

25 April 2024

Motorhomes and campervans offer the best opportunity to set off on a real adventure, off-grid so to speak, as they are mostly pretty self-contained. And the June issue proves you don't need a big or expensive overlander to do just that. We've got five great tours, including one to Scandinavia, with our off-gridders applying a strict daily budget in one of Europe's most expensive regions. There's also a weekend on the Dorset coast, a very ad-hoc adventure to Arran, a walking holiday using a motorhome and the Settle to Carlisle railway, and a low-cost trip to the French Alps using the aires network. All these have extra galleries at the end, exclusive to this digital issue. We also review two all-new campervans that are very different: - the Rolling Homes Darwin, based on the VW Crafter with a unique central lounge layout - Benimar Benivan 161 on a Fiat Ducato with fixed single beds Both have extra photos and embedded video reviews and we've even included a pop up video of alternative reviews for each. Then, there's three advice features on going off-grid - read our essential advice on upgrading your motorhome 12V system to be more independent from electric hook-up, along with two reader projects on what they did. Also in this issue - Campsites that are convenient for some of the UK's hidden gems, including attractions and destinations - Readers sites reviews - How one reader refreshed their Elddis motorhome and adapted it for full-time living - Tech Help Q&A answers everyday and not so common motorhoming questions - Latest e-bikes reviewed PLUS June issue of What Motorhome inside, featuring compact models for small lanes and about-town driving: Auto-Trail Excel 620G, Bailey Alora 69-4S, Chausson X550, Dethleffs Globebus Go T45, Etrusco 600 DB, Hymer Ayers Rock, PIlote Atlas A696G, Rapido C03, Yucon 63G. And, if you are wondering if you should be looking at Ford, Fiat, VW or Mercedes and more, read our base vehicles guide. MMM magazine is part of the Out&AboutLive family and is the only resource motorhome owners need — along with its website, outandaboutlive.co.uk — blending together the latest news, reviews and guides on the best routes and sites to take your motorhome. Packed into every issue, discover well written and engaging coverage of all of the motorhome topics that matter, as well as the latest motorhomes and inspirational landscapes. For over 50 years MMM has covered the UK, European and overseas travel, and is packed cover to cover with tips, tricks and advice on how to get the most from your motorhome. Regular featured articles, readers’ letters and competitions are just a few of the many highlights you can expect each month in your latest issue of MMM.