Restored 1973 Airstream trailer available for rent in Scottish village of Dull

Motorhomes have been included in the UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) basket of goods for the first time, reflecting increased consumer spending on touring holidays. Demand for motorhomes and campervans on Gumtree has risen by 133% since the start of the year. A Safeguard survey found that 40% of drivers were unaware that a separate insurance policy is legally required for a motorhome.

Brownhills Motorhomes, the UK's largest single-site motorhome retailer, reported a pre-tax loss of £961,000 for the year to September 30, 2025, compared with a profit of £1.12m the previous year. Directors cited an industry-wide oversupply of new motorhomes following the surge in demand during the post-pandemic period.

Manimal Van Rental (MVR) has opened a new branch in Basingstoke, located at Access Storage. The site offers van rental for removals, business use, and European travel, and has created local jobs. The expansion is part of MVR's growth strategy across the UK.

More than 30,000 campervan and motorhome trips are made to the Scottish Highlands every year, many to the Isle of Skye. Locals report litter and waste left by tourists, including chemical toilet waste.

Residents near Norwich Camping and Leisure have raised concerns about plans for a two-storey cafe at the Blofield garden centre. Neighbors fear the building will block light and affect privacy. Blofield Parish Council requested shielding for nearby properties. The proposed cafe includes a kids' soft play area and glass roof.

Thea Naylor, 26, from Kingsbridge, Devon, turned a 1970s caravan bought for £200 on Facebook Marketplace into a mobile matcha business. Match-A-Maker launched in spring 2025 after the couple renovated the caravan with no prior experience. Videos of the transformation gained millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, leading to queues at events. Naylor is now seeking a permanent pitch in Plymouth but plans to keep the caravan for pop-ups.