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Halloween is Saturday 31 October 🎃 Challenge for the van fam: carve your pumpkin into a camper. Splitscreen smile, bay window eyes, a T6 with a pop-top lid, whatever you drive. Kids' designs very welcome. Show us yours 👇🚐 dubbedout.co.uk/
ALT A carved jack-o'-lantern pumpkin with a grinning face, glowing orange from the inside, sitting on a brick step at night.
Big thank you to Howden (formerly A-Plan Insurance), main sponsor of the Dubbed Out Community and festival 🙌 Insuring a modified van? Ring their Thatcham branch on 01635 879910 and quote "Dubbed Out Community" for a special club discount 🚐 howdeninsurance.co.uk/person…
ALT Howden, formerly A-Plan Insurance, graphic: Contact the Thatcham branch and quote "Dubbed Out Community" to receive your special club discount. Office: 01635 879910. Shows a blue VW Caddy and a black VW Transporter.
Yellow wind warning for Friday 🌬️ Midnight to midday across southern England and Wales, with gusts of 50-60mph, 70+ on exposed coasts. Camping in the van? Awning in on Thursday night, guy ropes checked, kit weighed down and nothing loose on the roof. Stay safe out there 🚐
Tyres on a loaded camper take a proper beating. Check pressures weekly, rotate them, and watch for uneven wear before it turns into a roadside drama. What's your go-to tyre check ritual? #Campervan #Tyres #VanLife #VW
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Gales and heavy rain possible Thursday and Friday, says the Met Office 🌬️ Got a wind-out awning? Roll it in before the wind picks up, not during. Strap down the roof box, pack away loose bits and watch for crosswinds on open roads 🚐 weather.metoffice.gov.uk/for…
ALT A white VW T5 campervan with a roof-mounted wind-out awning parked on an open mountain car park in Snowdonia under a clear blue sky.
Amber engine light just popped on in the van? 🚐⚠️ The AA's rule of thumb: amber means get it checked soon, red means don't drive. If the engine light is flashing, ease off, stop when it's safe and call breakdown if it keeps flashing. theaa.com/breakdown-cover/ad…
ALT A dark vehicle dashboard with the amber engine management and battery warning lights glowing on the rev counter. Photo: Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0
Can your licence drive that motorhome? 🚐 Passed on or after 1 Jan 1997? Category B covers petrol and diesel vehicles up to 3,500kg MAM. From 3,500kg to 7,500kg you need C1. Passed before 1997? You may already have C1, so check before you buy big 👇 gov.uk/driving-licence-categ…
ALT A white motorhome driving away along a quiet country road between grassy verges and fields under a blue sky. Photo: Christine Johnstone, geograph.org.uk, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lakes walk idea for your next van trip 🚐 Buttermere's lakeshore path loops 4.5 miles round the lake, and the National Trust calls it relatively easy and level. Allow about 3 hours. With kids? Go anticlockwise for the tunnel on the way back 🥾 nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/l…
ALT Buttermere in the Lake District, with Haystacks and the fells reflected in still water and a row of trees along the far shore. Photo: Julian Herzog, CC BY 4.0
The clocks go back next weekend, but the van doesn't have to hibernate 🚐❄️ Our new guide rounds up UK campsites that open through winter, cosy pub stops, the wild camping rules and tips for staying warm and dry. dubbedout.co.uk/latest-news/…
ALT Campervan camping in winter in the UK
Heads up, ID. Buzz owners 🔋 VW UK is capping some vans at 80% charge while it checks batteries from one supplier (made 2022 to 2025), as charging above that may overheat. Switch on Battery Care Mode and keep an eye out for VW's letter. Details: volkswagen-vans.co.uk/en/own…
What's the smallest, cheapest van upgrade you'd never go back from? 🚐 Hooks, mats, a better torch? Share yours in the Dubbed Out VW Community group, we'd love to see photos: facebook.com/share/g/1CLMcFf…
Saturday job before winter 🚐 15 minutes, one word: FORCES. Fuel, Oil, Rubber (tyres and wipers), Coolant, Electrics (every light, even the number plate) and Screenwash that works to -15°C. Kettle on, job done. What's on your van list this weekend?
Buying your first campervan?
Answers on X ranged from a few grand to £70k — both can be right.
Real UK costs: DIY, older ready-made & newer builds + the running costs people forget.
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Slow roads, misty mornings and a cosy pub at the end. Autumn might be the best time of year for a van trip with no rush at all. What's the loveliest slow road you've ever driven in the van? 🚐🍂
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We asked what you'd never camp without, and one answer was a toastie pan that also does chicken, omelettes, pizza and even brownies 🍳 One pan, whole van kitchen. What's your go-to van tea on a cold night? Our top 10 one-pan recipes: dubbedout.co.uk/latest-news/…
Planning your first van festival in 2027? Start simple: a comfy bed, a way to charge phones, a kettle and a chair you'll actually want to sit in for four days. The fancy kit can come later. What's the one thing you'd never camp without? 🚐
Big thread on here this week asking how much you really need to save for a campervan. Answers ran from "a few grand" to "70k"! Our tip: decide how you'll use it first, then budget for insurance, MOT, servicing and kit on top. What did yours take to get on the road? 🚐
📅 The dates are out! Dubbed Out Festival 2027 is Thu 29 Jul to Sun 1 Aug at The Royal Cheshire Showground. Four days of family fun for the VW campervan community. Sign up to our newsletter at dubbedoutfestival.co.uk to hear when tickets are released 🚐
