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Q: Can I move around in a motorhome whilst it’s being driven?

No. If the motorhome is moving, every passenger and the driver must be seated and with a seatbelt on. The only exception to this, is when a passenger may need to use toilet facilities on-board the vehicle. For further information on this law, see the UK legislation website.

Q: What is the speed limit for motorhomes?

In the UK, the speed limits for motorhomes are not the same as cars. 70 mph is the maximum speed limit on motorways but on dual carriageways, the maximum speed is restricted to 60 mph and to 50 mph on single carriageways, unless there are signs which display lower or specific speed restrictions.

Q: Do I need a special driving license?

No. All of our vehicles are under 3500 kgs, so will only require a standard Category B license to drive. European licenses specify various maximum limits. Please check that you have a suitable license before booking, as the hire will be refused and cancelled without a refund should this not be the case. Overseas licenses: even if you have a C category license in your own country, by UK law you are only permitted to drive a vehicle up to 3500 kgs on the UK roads. For insurance purposes , the driver must be between 25 and 75 years old and have held a full license for at least two years. It is advisable to have your driving license with you at all times when driving a hire vehicle.

Q: How old do I have to be to drive a motorhome?

For insurance purposes, the driver must be between 25 and 75 years old and have held a full license for at least two years. Anyone aged between 23-24 can be insured at an additional cost and increased insurance excess.

Q: Can I have more than 1 driver?

Yes. As per our terms and conditions, you can have up to 3 drivers included on the insurance when hiring one of our motorhomes.

Q: Can motorhomes go in the ‘fast lane’?

Yes. When driving a motorhome in the UK, they are permitted to use the outside lane of the motorway for overtaking purposes, just like other vehicles.

Q: Can I sleep in a motorhome while driving in the UK?

No. It is illegal to sleep in a moving motorhome in the UK. If the motorhome is moving, it means that every passenger and the driver must be seated, with the seatbelt on. For further information on this law, see the UK legislation website.

Q: Are motorhomes easy to drive?

Campervans and Motorhomes are easy to drive, but different to a car. Take things at a steadier pace and try to anticipate braking and cornering to make the journey more comfortable and reduce the number of complaints from the navigators. There is no rush, keep your speed steady until you gain confidence. The following will help: We’ll send you a link for all the How-to videos specific to the vehicle you’ve hired. The first thing you notice is the high driving position which gives you every opportunity to anticipate road conditions ahead; to judge bends and to brake in good time. There is plenty of height and recline adjustment to the seats and you generally adopt a more upright and relaxed driving position. You are bigger than a car and need to move out a little to the middle of the road to avoid overhanging trees on the nearside and allow extra space to avoid cyclists and cars when overtaking. All our campervans have power steering and large mirrors to help with maneuvering. Take a bigger swing when maneuvering, but you will be surprised at the turning circle, which beats many 4×4′s. Reversing is always best done with a passenger on the ground or for you to get out to check the situation before starting.

Q: Do your motorhomes have seatbelts?

All of our campervans have high-backed seats fitted with three-point lap and diagonal belt seatbelts. These seatbelts can be used to secure most child seats.

Q: Do I need mains electricity to run the lights and electrics in the motorhome?

All our camp ervans are fully self-contained in that all appliances (such as hob, grill, oven, hot water, heating) will operate from the propane gas we include, whilst the onboard 12V leisure battery supplies the power to operate lighting, water pumps and so on. However, all our vehicles have at least one domestic style 3-pin 230V electric socket which may be used to power your own 230V appliances, such as a hairdryer, laptop, mobile phone charger, radio/CD player. These sockets can only be used if the vehicle is connected to a 230V mains electricity supply such as on a campsite (this is known as a ‘mains hook-up’), or connected to a generator providing 230V. If you wish to take and use your own 230V appliances and you are not going to have access to mains hook-up at your campsite location(s) then you will need to use a generator.

Can I move around in a motorhome whilst it’s being driven?

By Jonathan Wakeham|2025-05-09T17:40:11+00:00May 9th, 2025|Categories: Legal FAQ's|