Copyright © 2008Locate Caravan Finance Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:02:01 GMT Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:02:01 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/ The latest caravan and motor home news http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/ en 60 http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18169264/Caravan+Channel+stresses+local+value+of+the+pastime/ A new edition of the Caravan Channel - the UK's only TV programme dedicated to caravanning and motorhomes - will highlight the economic benefits of the pastime when it is broadcast tomorrow (June 5th). Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:03:37 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18169264/Caravan+Channel+stresses+local+value+of+the+pastime/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18168429/Caravanners+%27waste+two+weeks+in+traffic%27/ UK caravanners have to spend up to two weeks of the year stuck in traffic jams, new figures suggest. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:09:54 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18168429/Caravanners+%27waste+two+weeks+in+traffic%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18167831/Caravan+Club+boss+in+TV+interview/ The chief executive of the Caravan Club has revealed that he believes the organisation has a strong future, after it celebrated its centenary in May and June. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:03:21 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18167831/Caravan+Club+boss+in+TV+interview/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18166923/Peace+and+quiet+for+caravanners+with+teenagers/ A camping and caravanning site operator has introduced a new offer for the summer to make it easier for caravan lovers to holiday with their teenaged children. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:42:58 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18166923/Peace+and+quiet+for+caravanners+with+teenagers/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18166248/National+caravanning+week+comes+to+a+close/ Today (June 1st) marks the end of this year's National Camping and Caravanning Week, in which caravan lovers have gone out and enjoyed their pastime. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:18:29 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18166248/National+caravanning+week+comes+to+a+close/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18165400/Caravanners+%27help+local+economies%27/ The UK's millions of campers and caravanners contribute to the local economies of the areas they visit, a new study has revealed. Thu, 31 May 2007 14:04:48 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18165400/Caravanners+%27help+local+economies%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18164785/Caravan+website+scoops+award/ The website of the group which claims to represent the interests of nearly one million UK caravanners has won a major award. Thu, 31 May 2007 09:06:01 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18164785/Caravan+website+scoops+award/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18163811/Kids+turn+caravans+into+drinking+dens/ Caravan owners in Essex are being advised by the police to make sure their vehicle is secure when it is being stored, after reports that local children are breaking into them. Wed, 30 May 2007 12:32:02 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18163811/Kids+turn+caravans+into+drinking+dens/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18163421/Caravanners+retrace+original+route/ As part of the celebrations planned to mark the centenary of the Caravan Club, enthusiasts will retrace the first ever caravan journey. Wed, 30 May 2007 09:56:57 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18163421/Caravanners+retrace+original+route/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18162528/Birthday+Stone+%27rolling%27+in+new+caravan/ Legendary Rolling Stones and Faces guitarist Ronnie Wood woke up recently to find his wife had given him a slightly unusual 60th birthday present - a beautifully restored, £40,000 gipsy caravan. Tue, 29 May 2007 14:41:20 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18162528/Birthday+Stone+%27rolling%27+in+new+caravan/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18162328/Caravanners+threatened+by+UK+motorists/ Caravanners think other British drivers are far more aggressive towards them than motorists on the continent, new data shows. Tue, 29 May 2007 12:24:36 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18162328/Caravanners+threatened+by+UK+motorists/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18161928/Children+%27distract+caravan+drivers%27/ People who travel in their motorhome or caravan with young children are more likely to be distracted and possibly have an accident, new research suggests. Tue, 29 May 2007 10:03:54 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18161928/Children+%27distract+caravan+drivers%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18160220/Caravanners+face+traffic+congestion+this+bank+holiday/ Caravanners planning on heading out over the Whitsun bank holiday face long delays because of traffic congestion, according to a new report. Fri, 25 May 2007 09:04:03 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18160220/Caravanners+face+traffic+congestion+this+bank+holiday/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18160210/France+%27proves+popular+with+summer+caravanners%27/ More and more British caravanners are planning on heading over the Channel to France for their holiday this summer, new figures suggest. Fri, 25 May 2007 08:59:25 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18160210/France+%27proves+popular+with+summer+caravanners%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18159637/Bullseye+star+given+caravan+by+ex-con/ Tony Green, the co-host of the popular television darts quiz Bullseye, has revealed that a devoted fan once gave him a caravan made out of matchsticks. Thu, 24 May 2007 15:57:17 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18159637/Bullseye+star+given+caravan+by+ex-con/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18159301/Caravan+parks+hosts+summer+party/ A Somerset caravan park will host this year's annual Party in the Park, with bands and entertainment to suit everybody's taste, according to reports. Thu, 24 May 2007 12:52:51 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18159301/Caravan+parks+hosts+summer+party/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18158786/Caravan+maker+%27confident+of+strong+year%27/ The introduction of a new wheel-base design on its caravans contributed to a leading manufacturer posting poor figures for the first half of the year. Thu, 24 May 2007 09:27:15 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18158786/Caravan+maker+%27confident+of+strong+year%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18158074/Caravanners+wish+campsite+happy+70th+birthday/ A caravan site in the west Midlands is celebrating 70 years in business, according to reports. Wed, 23 May 2007 15:25:08 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18158074/Caravanners+wish+campsite+happy+70th+birthday/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18157856/British+weather+%27could+spoil+bank+holiday+for+caravanners%27/ It's an all too familiar story, but it looks like the weather is set to soil the upcoming bank holiday for the UK's caravanners. Wed, 23 May 2007 13:38:15 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18157856/British+weather+%27could+spoil+bank+holiday+for+caravanners%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18157277/Caravan+park%27s+planning+application+rejected/ A controversial caravan park in Somerset will not get the go-ahead after local planners turned down the owner's application to build on the greenfield site. Wed, 23 May 2007 08:58:21 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18157277/Caravan+park%27s+planning+application+rejected/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18156709/Quality+of+caravan+insurance+adverts+improves/ The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has revealed that companies have improved the standard of advertising for car and caravan insurance, since concerns were raised earlier in the year. Tue, 22 May 2007 16:07:40 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18156709/Quality+of+caravan+insurance+adverts+improves/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18156262/Oxfordshire+%27prepares+for+the+National+Caravan+Rally%27/ Over 10,000 caravanners are expected to converge on Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, over the bank holiday weekend as part of the Caravan Club's centenary celebration. Tue, 22 May 2007 12:13:22 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18156262/Oxfordshire+%27prepares+for+the+National+Caravan+Rally%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18155817/Caravanners+%27well+catered+for+in+Denmark%27/ Caravanners looking further a field for the destination for their next adventure would do well to consider Denmark. Tue, 22 May 2007 09:12:17 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18155817/Caravanners+%27well+catered+for+in+Denmark%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18155376/Insurance+%27vital+for+new+caravan+owners%27/ As caravanning becomes increasingly fashionable, would-be caravanners are being advised to make sure they have adequate insurance on their vehicle before setting off on holiday. Mon, 21 May 2007 16:48:14 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18155376/Insurance+%27vital+for+new+caravan+owners%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18154858/Kent+%27is+popular+with+caravanners%27/ Residents in Kent are gearing up for a busy summer, as hoards of caravanners are expected to descend on the area during the warm months. Mon, 21 May 2007 14:05:06 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18154858/Kent+%27is+popular+with+caravanners%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18154392/Caravan+%27takes+passengers+to+the+skies%27/ It might not be to everyone's taste, but Niall Paterson found an interesting use for a disused caravan - turning it into a flight simulator. Mon, 21 May 2007 10:11:04 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18154392/Caravan+%27takes+passengers+to+the+skies%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18153554/Caravan+park+helps+out+local+wildlife/ The wildlife which lives on and near a caravan park in north-east England has been helped out by the Environment Agency. Fri, 18 May 2007 15:52:25 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18153554/Caravan+park+helps+out+local+wildlife/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18153088/Public+consolation+over+travellers%27+caravan+sites+launched/ Residents in the east of the UK have been asked to air their opinions about where caravan sites for gypsies and travellers should be located. Fri, 18 May 2007 12:08:03 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18153088/Public+consolation+over+travellers%27+caravan+sites+launched/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18152710/Health+and+safety+course+for+caravan+park+workers/ Workers at caravan parks in north-east England have been learning how to safely install and look after static holiday homes. Fri, 18 May 2007 08:59:11 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18152710/Health+and+safety+course+for+caravan+park+workers/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18152100/%27Pimped%27+caravans+%27could+be+hard+to+insure%27/ People who plan to modify existing vehicles to create unique caravans could struggle to find insurance for their motorhome, an insurance expert has warned. Thu, 17 May 2007 15:44:45 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18152100/%27Pimped%27+caravans+%27could+be+hard+to+insure%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18151754/Millions+of+people+%27plan+to+holiday+in+the+UK%27/ Millions of Britons plan to abandon unenvironmental foreign holidays in favour of tours round the UK, suggesting that caravanning is set to become even more popular. Thu, 17 May 2007 12:44:00 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18151754/Millions+of+people+%27plan+to+holiday+in+the+UK%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18151402/Insurance+premiums+%27will+not+increase+for+speeding+drivers%27/ Caravan drivers who are caught speeding and receive points on their licence may not necessarily see their insurance premiums increase in the future. Thu, 17 May 2007 10:03:12 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18151402/Insurance+premiums+%27will+not+increase+for+speeding+drivers%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18150551/Air+intake+filter+%27boosts+motorhome+power%27/ A US autoparts manufacturer has launched a new intake system designed to boost the power of large motorhomes. Wed, 16 May 2007 15:01:01 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18150551/Air+intake+filter+%27boosts+motorhome+power%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18150304/Caravanners+%27want+fly-drive+options%27/ Many UK caravan owners would like to be able to store their mobile homes near their favoured European destinations, according to reports. Wed, 16 May 2007 12:53:42 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18150304/Caravanners+%27want+fly-drive+options%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18149808/Funk+singer+takes+delivery+of+motorhome/ Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay has been revealed as a caravan enthusiast. Wed, 16 May 2007 09:25:10 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18149808/Funk+singer+takes+delivery+of+motorhome/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18148937/Iconic+US+caravan+tours+UK+summer+shows/ UK caravan enthusiasts will be able to check out the brand new European incarnation of an iconic US caravan over the summer show season. Tue, 15 May 2007 14:19:00 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18148937/Iconic+US+caravan+tours+UK+summer+shows/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18148732/Hidden+past+%27makes+cars+unfit+to+tow+caravans%27/ Nearly one in three of the used cars towing caravans around the UK this summer could have an adverse history which could affect their safety, a leading insurer has warned. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:09:48 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18148732/Hidden+past+%27makes+cars+unfit+to+tow+caravans%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18148347/Caravan+Design+and+Drive+winners+announced/ The Elddis Autoquest 115 has scooped the overall prize at this year's Motor Caravan Design and Drive Competition. Tue, 15 May 2007 09:23:03 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18148347/Caravan+Design+and+Drive+winners+announced/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18147762/Survey+reveals+traffic+hotspots/ A new study has shown caravan owners what roads they should avoid if they hope to reach their holiday destination as quickly as possible. Mon, 14 May 2007 16:26:12 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18147762/Survey+reveals+traffic+hotspots/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18147360/Caravan+action+at+this+summer%27s+music+festivals/ This summer caravans will form an integral part of one of the season's most exciting festivals, according to reports. Mon, 14 May 2007 13:35:51 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18147360/Caravan+action+at+this+summer%27s+music+festivals/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18146888/Hot+weather+%27drives+caravan+sales+upwards%27/ The unseasonably warm weather over April and the prospect of a scorching summer have lead to a dramatic increase in the sales of caravans in the UK. Mon, 14 May 2007 09:44:00 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18146888/Hot+weather+%27drives+caravan+sales+upwards%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18145761/Busy+May+points+at+super+summer+for+caravanners/ Caravan sites up and down the country have reported that the fine weather over the May bank holiday lead to high numbers of happy campers. Mon, 14 May 2007 12:34:41 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18145761/Busy+May+points+at+super+summer+for+caravanners/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18145340/Caravan+firm+%27gets+the+Badger+treatment%27/ She might have just lost out in her bid to become Sir Alan Sugar's apprentice, but Norfolk caravanners will be hoping that Ruth Badger will prove a winner as she tries to revamp a local caravan shop. Mon, 14 May 2007 09:32:26 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18145340/Caravan+firm+%27gets+the+Badger+treatment%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18144250/London%27s+beauty+spots+revealed+to+caravanners/ The Forestry Commission is launching a new scheme to show London's caravan lovers where they can find tranquil green space without having to drive miles out of the capital. Mon, 14 May 2007 12:11:36 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18144250/London%27s+beauty+spots+revealed+to+caravanners/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18143945/Caravanners+come+to+Buckingham+Palace/ The Queen has agreed to allow members of the Caravan Club - a group representing the interests of over 900,000 caravanners in the UK - to celebrate its centenary in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Mon, 14 May 2007 10:07:20 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18143945/Caravanners+come+to+Buckingham+Palace/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18142593/Caravanning+%27greener+than+air+travel%27/ Caravanning is a far greener method of holidaying that flying to a traditional tourist destination, a television programme has claimed. Mon, 14 May 2007 11:08:33 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18142593/Caravanning+%27greener+than+air+travel%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18142393/Lancashire+police+enlist+community+to+crack+caravan+crime/ A new police-backed scheme should cut caravan crime in the Fylde district of Lancashire. Mon, 14 May 2007 09:41:39 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18142393/Lancashire+police+enlist+community+to+crack+caravan+crime/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18141266/Big+Brother+%27will+feature+a+caravan+of+love%27/ Contestants in the newest series of Big Brother will be able to carry out their amorous liaisons in a caravan in the house's garden, according to reports. Mon, 14 May 2007 12:27:26 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18141266/Big+Brother+%27will+feature+a+caravan+of+love%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18140874/Caravan+site+%27threatened+by+Olympic+expansion%27/ Residents of a caravan park in Dobbs Weir in Hertfordshire could be kicked off their site because a quarrying company needs that land, according to reports. Mon, 14 May 2007 09:45:14 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18140874/Caravan+site+%27threatened+by+Olympic+expansion%27/ http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18137270/Caravaners+advised+to+check+insurance+before+visiting+Europe/ As the bank holiday approaches, a leading consumer website has warned people thinking of taking their caravan to Europe over the long weekend to make sure their insurance is up to scratch. Wed, 02 May 2007 16:58:17 GMT http://www.locate-caravan-finance.co.uk/news/18137270/Caravaners+advised+to+check+insurance+before+visiting+Europe/