An alternative to buying privately or through a dealership is to use a motorhome broker, such as MotorhomeDepot. Organisations such as this will sell a motorhome on behalf of a private seller but will provide added peace of mind as they will have done various checks before agreeing to market the vehicle.

Motorhomes range in price from around £5,000 for a small second-hand model to over £100,000 for a top-of-the-range new one. Of course, your budget will also need to cover the ongoing costs of insurance, maintenance, and fuel. Camping fees will also add to the overall cost of your trip.

A campervan is typically a van that has been converted so you can sleep in it and cook in it as well as drive in it. A motorhome is a purpose-built home-from-home where comfort has been built in from the beginning. Typically it has a longer wheelbase which means it will be bigger than your average van.

Overview of Mercedes mobile homes and campers from HYMER The variety ranges from Class A (integrated mobile homes) to Class B+ (semi-integrated) and compact Mercedes camper vans (Class B).