Buyer's Guides

Whether it’s art, fashion, classic cars, vacuum cleaners or even fizzy drinks, genuine articles carry considerable kudos. So too in campervans it seems. During my few days stay in a new VW California Ocean, I was constantly asked by passers-by: "Is that a real one?" Now there are dozens of excellent UK conversions on the VW van – many of them having great quality and finishing touches. There has also been a strong challenge in recent years from Ford-based campers with their car-like driving cabin. However the VW still occupies that special place in people’s hearts and none more so than ...

Here at Shield Total Insurance, we are constantly on the lookout for those handy additions that can make life on the road and on site both easier and more enjoyable. In a market that’s packed full of clever gadgets and gizmos, it can be difficult to choose which ones are the best. But don’t you worry; we’ve given it a good go! Here are the 15 must-have accessories and gadgets for your camping holiday this year, as chosen by the Shield Total Insurance team.

Pro-tec Towing Jacket

Launched at the NEC Show back in February (2018), the Towing Jacket is a unique two-piece construction th...

At Shield Total Insurance we’ve noticed that in the last few years, dash cams have grown rapidly in popularity. In fact, sales of dashboard cameras in the year 2015 had soared by more than 900% and the market has been growing steadily since then. With these handy devices becoming even more clever, affordable and portable, motorhomers such as yourselves are turning to tech in order to keep record of any incidents. So, which are the best dashboard cameras on the market today? We’ve picked our 5 favourites for you lucky campers …

Z-Edge Z3

As detailed in our 15 must-have accessories a...

From complete wraparound storage protection, through to handy products that shield vulnerable parts of your unit when pitched up or on the go, caravan covers come in various forms and have specific jobs to do.So what type of cover do you need? Here, we highlight the various types of product on the market and explain how they might be useful.

1. A full caravan cover

 

What is it?

A fabric covering that fits around your entire caravan. Especially if a caravan is exposed to the elements when not in use (on a drive, for instance), a full cover provides useful protection from all the ri...

In terms of caravan design, things tend to be a little different on the continent - especially when it comes to width. So should you take a closer look at European brands for your next purchase? Here are some points to consider…

European caravan brands and the UK

According to The National Caravan Council, the UK has the largest tourer manufacturing base in Europe, and 98% of all new tourers sold in the UK are homegrown. Look around a typical camp site in this country and you’ll find that British names still dominate. But increasingly, alongside the likes of Bailey and Elddis, you’ll prob...