Experts Warn of Hidden Costs in Motorhome Ownership as UK Demand Grows

CaravanTimes has published five recommendations for solo motorhome travellers. They include sharing your route and overnight stops with a trusted contact, choosing well-reviewed campsites with secure gates and lighting, parking for a quick exit, using steering wheel locks, door alarms or dash cams, and trusting your instincts to move on if a spot feels wrong.

Deepdale Camping & Rooms in Burnham Deepdale on the north Norfolk coast has won the top title at the 2026 ACSI Awards, the only UK winner in this year's scheme. ACSI, a European campsite inspection scheme founded in 1965, visits thousands of campsites across Europe, with inspectors staying on-site and assessing all aspects of the experience. The site accommodates tents, campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents and roof tents, and also offers self-catering rooms, a visitor information centre and bike hire. It previously received the AA’s Small Campsite of the Year 2023/24 and TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, and was an honourable mention in the 2024 ACSI Awards, ranking in the top five in the UK and Ireland.

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has purchased an Airstream travel trailer released by Supreme as part of its Spring/Summer 2022 collection. The 22-foot (approximately 6.7 m) trailer was limited to 100 units and originally priced at around 122 million won. Haaland uses the caravan to store his Supreme collection and for travel.

Goboony, described as the 'Airbnb of campervans', lists thousands of vehicles across the UK for rent. According to Pinterest's 2026 Men's Trend Report, searches for road trip ideas are up 126% this year. The service is presented as an alternative to expensive trips abroad.

Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland announced on social media the purchase of a retro luxury Airstream camper customized by fashion brand Supreme. The Sun reports that such models can cost over £110,000, while this unit was priced at £67,000. Haaland said he plans to use the camper for road trips and overnight stays.

Footballer Erling Haaland has acquired an Airstream camper created in collaboration with Supreme as part of the brand's Spring/Summer 2022 collection. The vehicle measures approximately 6.7 metres long and was originally priced at around £67,000. Production was limited to 100 units. The camper features a kitchen with a stove, microwave and refrigerator, a separate bathroom, Ultraleather seating, a large bed and sleeping space for four. The exterior bears the Supreme logo and a large red awning. Haaland ordered the camper from the United States and had it shipped overseas; in a video on his YouTube channel, he said he would use it to store his Supreme collection.