Hi
I have had MotorHomes/Campervans since the late 1990s
Would NOT be without ne.
Our latest iteration is in the attached photo.
Were it not for the vans I doubt I would have seen every British species in 2012? (can't quite remember the year)
In the UK we very rarely use campsites, relying on two excellent (now) Apps
https://wildcamping.co.uk/app.php#
https://www.motorhomestopover.co.uk/
The first is locations of "wild camping" sites - mostly lay bys etc.
The other is pubs that allow you to overnight for free in their car park (obviously the expectation of some beer and food expenditure is there, and seldom disappointed!!)
We have been to France, and it is excellent. The have a system of Aires, that allow you to stop in many villages and fill with fresh water, dump grey and black waste, and plug into the mains.
Over the years we have become more and more self sufficient.
We carry 4 5L bottles of drinking water.
We have a big solar panel on the roof charging the vehicle and our 2 leisure batteries.
We have a minimum liquid input to the loo (work that out for yourself), and need find fresh water/loo emptying evry 5/6 days or so. Not always campsites!
I have spent the night in the drives of quite a few members of this list!
There is also something wonderful about waking up in the morning actually IN the reserve car park!!!
I can offer tons of advice - contact by PM
Rogerdodge
Roger Harding