Explore Wales with Your Very Own Campervan in Six Easy Steps

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Wales is one beautiful country, but the best parts can be hard to get to. Driving is hands down the best way to explore all that the Welsh countryside has to offer, and a campervan is a perfect way to do it slowly and to your heart’s content.

If you haven’t owned your own campervan yet, then there are things that you may not have thought about that will trip you up. From where to park your motorhome, all the way to how to finance it, these steps will get you from dreamer to campervan owner in no time at all:

Find the Perfect Campervan

The best way to choose a campervan is by your own limitations. The first and most important is t what you feel comfortable driving, a smaller campervan will be easier to manage, but you will have less room to live out of, but a larger one might be more cumbersome to drive.

Get a Loan for Your Campervan

Once you have found the campervan you want, you’re going to want to finance it. Though it isn’t necessary to have a deposit on a campervan loan, deposits do help when securing a more favourable rate. You can learn more about financing and about buying a campervan in Buying a Used Campervan – What You Need to Consider!, a guide by Auto Finance.

Tip: If you can’t quite afford the campervan you are looking at, you can either go back on the market, save up for a bigger down deposit, or try to negotiate the campervan down.

Customise Your Campervan

Don’t be afraid to customise your campervan. It’s your summer home, and it should feel; like one. You can redo the interior, add modern features, and make it yours. Not only does this make it more personalised, but it also allows you to fix up problem areas and save on the overall campervan instead of buying it new outright.

Plot Out Highlights in Wales

Once you have your campervan and it is roadworthy, it’s time to start exploring Wales to its fullest. Book a few key points of interest to direct your travels, and always take the scenic route. The joy of campervan is that you can enjoy the best of road trips; the beauty of the road, while the continence of home right behind you.

Booking Your Spot

It is important to book the best camping spots as early as possible, as these get booked out early on, and many people stay for the entirety of summer. Though it isn’t the end of the world if you can’t secure a spot at a popular camp, it will improve your experience as you explore Wales.

Enjoy Slow Travel

Campervans allow you to enjoy slow travel to its fullest. If you can work remotely, you can properly go through and enjoy Wales. From stunning Snowdonia to the striking coast, you can set up camp and enjoy everything each town has to offer. Hike all the best trails, meet friends, and breathe in that fresh Welsh air.


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