Common costly caravan and motorhome mistakes to avoid

On June 24, 2026, a gas cylinder exploded at a caravan site on Downash Road in Hailsham, East Sussex. The cause was record heat — 36.1 °C. No injuries were reported; an outdoor area of 5 sq m was damaged.

On June 24, a car towing a caravan overturned on the A34 in Whitchurch, blocking the southbound carriageway. No injuries were reported; delays reached 80 minutes with queues up to 10–16 km.

Aberdeenshire Council has deferred a decision on the expansion of Hillhead Caravan Park near Kintore, scheduling a site visit to assess road access concerns. The application by Sutherland Park proposes adding 12 touring pitches and 13 holiday lodges, plus a new amenities building. Neighbour Callum Fraser, whose property is surrounded by the park, argued the changes fail to address privacy and road safety issues. A previous proposal for 18 lodges was rejected in October 2024, and an appeal to the Scottish Government was unsuccessful.

Caravan owners at Suffolk Sands Holiday Park in Felixstowe report water tariff increases of more than 50% over the past year. One resident pays £805 instead of £520, exceeding rates at a neighbouring park.

Cosy Camping Suffolk in Bucklesham, Ipswich, has been listed among the most outstanding campsites in Britain by campsites.co.uk. The family-run site, established in 2017 on the Ramsey family farm, offers a converted grain silo, en-suite wooden pods, and tent pitches. It holds a 4.81-star rating, with 94% of visitors recommending it.

The AA warns that heatwaves cause a surge in breakdowns for caravans and motorhomes. Key advice includes checking coolant, oil, tyres and air conditioning before travel, avoiding driving during the hottest hours, carrying water and never leaving pets unattended in vehicles.