Save money on tour

Perhaps this is more about being a ‘better off’ rather than a ‘better’ motorcaravanner, but there’s no harm in trying to save a few quid. Here’s our pick of the money-saving tips:

Join a club

The Camping and Caravanning Club (£48 a year) and the Caravan and Motorhome Club (£63 a year) provide offers and benefits, including access to a network of parks, especially their low-priced CSs or CLs, particularly on weekdays.

Drive smart

That means keeping your speed regular and a little lower for optimum fuel efficiency – use cruise control and speed limiters to maintain an even speed. Be sure to set the correct tyre pressure, which will be safer and help to reduce your fuel consumption. Be aware that carrying a large tank of fuel will have an impact on consumption (do you really need to fill up to the brim?), as will roof boxes or racks. Shop around for fuel by seeking out the best prices using apps such as PetrolPrices.

Sign up for newsletters

Yes, you could probably do without yet more junk mail, but consider using a free email address from Outlook or Google, separate from your main email address, so that you can sign up to receive newsletters from travel companies, ferry operators (P&O Ferries and DFDS have run discount touring offers recently), tourist boards, organisations such as the National Trust, caravan parks and, of course, Practical Motorhome!

Cards count

Touring abroad? Then make sure you have an appropriate credit card or multi-currency account to avoid costly exchange rate charges. Consider buying an ACSI card, which offers you discounts of up to 60% on campsite fees at more than 3000 different locations across the UK and Europe.

Coupons, vouchers, deals

Sainsbury’s Nectar card, Boots Advantage card, Tesco Clubcard… they all add up!