National Motorhome & Caravan Show Birmingham NEC 18-23 October 2022 - Tickets, Tips, Where To Stay & Who's Going?

[SpeedyDux]

Some of the cute small caravans mentioned above - some motorhomers might want to tow one?!

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Our Budgie would love one.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Things selling like hot potatoes!

Cadac E Braii https://www.cadacuk.com/product/e-braai-40/ this sold so well that we couldn't even get to see one on the stand early in the week - presume that especially with it being electric with all the functions of other Cadacs & the 5 minute heat up time it's ideal for those who camp on EHU pitches



Melamine dishes that look like stoneware - various versions including the Brunner ones https://www.brunner.it/en/117-stone-touch-2 which have some mineral content plus a rubber grip ring on the back of the plate too:

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The anti slip thing is amazing, I bought some melamine cheap plates from Wilko at but they spin around on my camping table so you kind of have to chase your food around like a Lazy Susan. The anti slip thing works a treat. Its just a bit of getting used to your mug not moving when u hold it

 

[Wombles]

I am sure I’ve seen that pop top coach built Burstner a few years back . I think it was Minxy that posted it ?

We both did https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...o-gallery-coachbuilt-with-pop-up-roof.256739/ but first time we have seen one in the flesh

 

[Wombles]

Not sure about these

Space saving gas tank holder in a Westfalia Amundsen 540D used instead of a locker:

New from Fiamma - had to check that this tiny section was really a thing!

 

[Wombles]

Adria were the manufacturer who stood out as having developed their models including adding this one https://www.adria-mobil.com/motorhomes/supersonic

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[Wombles]

If ordering from Van Comfort over the phone we are pleased to report that they will still give 5% discount to Funsters on request On their stand noticed these grip mats https://www.vancomfort.co.uk/product/heavy-duty-mud-traction-mats-per-pair/ with neat cover with carry handle £35 for the pair which seems a fair price for this sturdy option.

 

[Manic]

We arrived a little after 10am this morning.
We come from the East on the M6 and come the back way to the NEC on the A446 to avoid the queueing on the M42.

Did you have a good visit to the show.

 

[Two on Tour]

Did you have a good visit to the show.

It was okay Nick, but not much there that excited us and as usual we would look around a van, then look at the spec and price and go "How much".

 

[Wombles]

Went to LNB Towbars stand to hopefully see one of these https://www.myelectricvehicle.org/mev-city but it didn't arrive in time for the Show so not on display this time - think it might have caused a bit of interest as a potential electric tow car:

Instead spotted this folding trailer https://www.lnbtowbars.co.uk/motorhome-products/motorcycle-trailers/ :

 

[Wombles]

Did post about the seat version of these some time ago & they were somewhat popular - there is now a table version (Seaflo stand) but don't know how useful that might be?!

Alternatively maybe just Velcro on a flat top or tray on top of the original stool so dual purpose - something like this:

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[Wombles]

Posted about VIN CHIP Broken Link Removed an additional security measure in 2019 but it has been revamped & improved for the motorhome market so the price has gone up too but there's a discount code for £10 off until the end of December if I can dig out the paperwork from the mountain of stuff that we brought back from the Show!

 

[Wombles]

Towsure 5% discount code NEC22 (some awnings are exempt) for online orders https://www.towsure.com/ valid until 30 October & enter their £500 voucher draw here https://www.towsure.com/win500 by 27 October

Teeside Caravans 10% discount code NEC2022 off accessories on their website https://www.youcancaravan.co.uk/ valid until 1 November

Protec Covers http://pro-teccoversonline.co.uk/protec-motorhome-covers.html are offering around £50 off orders for covers until 1 November if you mention the MC Show on ordering & request their discounted rate.

 

[Wombles]

Posted about VIN CHIP Broken Link Removed an additional security measure in 2019 but it has been revamped & improved for the motorhome market so the price has gone up too but there's a discount code for £10 off until the end of December if I can dig out the paperwork from the mountain of stuff that we brought back from the Show!

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£10 discount code leaflet found! The code is MCS22 when calling VIN CHIP on 0333 212 4746 & is valid until 31 December 2022 - please note it can't be used for online orders.

 

[Wombles]

Going through our photos - liked the flip down towel rail in this bathroom but shocked at how unstable the white plastics with several shades of "white" already visible on this new model. This was also the same especially for the exterior plastics on many other makes & models - sometimes it would have been better to use grey or black to contrast rather than yellowing grilles etc - bit disappointing for such expensive motorhomes.

 

[Wombles]

Quest Screen House Pro Update

Chasing how long it would be before the high tunnel extension would be available for the Quest Screen House Pro to buy with the Quest Product Manager on their stand - despite timescales being quoted before they are having difficulty with the design as so far they have been unable to get a working prototype to fit the varying heights of taller motorhomes - Mr Wombles did make a few creative suggestions which included a hoop & how to improve on the draught skirt! The lower height tunnel is reported to be working & selling well. China being pretty much closed to overseas business since the pandemic has also affected both prototypes & production for many manufacturers. Will keep chasing this when possible & reinforcing the potential demand as know many on here want the tall tunnel option.

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[Wombles]

For anyone considering Peggy Peg (original German brand now selling direct to UK) type fixings https://uk.peggypeg.shop/ there is also now the Ezipeg (sold on Mirrorguard stand & online) as an alternative https://www.ezipeg.co.uk/ - no idea which is best as haven't tried either but sure some on here could advise & always good to have more choice.

 

[Wombles]

Picked up a leaflet for Pintrip https://pintrip.eu/en/ which looks like it's the equivalent of Britstops in Denmark so may be of interest to anyone travelling there.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

For anyone considering Peggy Peg (original German brand now selling direct to UK) type fixings https://uk.peggypeg.shop/ there is also now the Ezipeg (sold on Mirrorguard stand & online) as an alternative https://www.ezipeg.co.uk/ - no idea which is best as haven't tried either but sure some on here could advise & always good to have more choice.

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Peggy Peg were a better price when I looked.
Have Peggy Peg and find them very good.

 

[Wombles]

Saw the bright, modern Joa Camp range from Pilote Broken Link Removed for the first time & thought it was their budget brand so the prices from £58600 for the 60 model van conversion seemed high - doing a Google search found that last year it was planned to be priced at £42000 https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/m...hes-new-entry-level-campervans-and-motorhomes - shocking but true that some motorhomes have gone up by that much but that seems to be the norm for most brands now!

 

[Wombles]

FREE road trip planning website - have a look at https://www.wildertrips.com/ which is a new product for planning & sharing our motorhoming adventures - it's early stages so still being developed but maybe some on here could try it & give feedback to help the young entrepreneurs, Harry & Beth, who have set this up? It was voted one of the best new things at the Show

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[Go_buddy_go_]

Did post about the seat version of these some time ago & they were somewhat popular - there is now a table version (Seaflo stand) but don't know how useful that might be?!

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Alternatively maybe just Velcro on a flat top or tray on top of the original stool so dual purpose - something like this:

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Bought one of these…thought it would be ideal as a neat quickie table for the beach,festival’s etc

 

[Wombles]

Bought one of these…thought it would be ideal as a neat quickie table for the beach,festival’s etc

Please post how you get on with it at some point - as we've got the seats going to try a diy version next summer!

 

[Wombles]

Hopefully this GasStop gas safety device https://gasstopglobal.com/ will fit with the pipework in our locker - it will automatically shut off if there is a leak or regulator failure & with a 5 year warranty think it's a worthwhile addition. Cheapest place to buy online looks like here https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/gasstop-gas-valve using our Fun discount code Link Removed makes it £37.29 including delivery although also sold here if you are a member https://shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1998466/gasstop-emergency-gas-shutoff-valve

 

[Wombles]

Not cheap but Colapz https://colapz.co.uk/ do produce some excellent products - here are a couple of the latest ones that were on their stand:

Suggested by many there's now the spout extension (£3.99) for the watering can but have to admit we added a bit of food grade hose a long time ago!

The space saving version of the Aquaroll - coming soon - the collapsible 20L container is expected to be £80 & the trolley will be £40 but designed to exactly fit the container & folds flat. There is a Fun discount code for their website Link Removed but always worth shopping around online too.

 

[Wombles]

Now our FirePal extinguishers are out of date we have been looking for a suitable/better portable replacement that leaves no residue - this Italian Fire Safety Stick version https://firesafetystick.com/ was selling well at the Show & should fit the bill. Looks like Two on Tour previously found the best price https://www.cactusnav.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=fire+safety+stick&x=35&y=15 but will post again if the UK distributor can offer anything better. Again not a cheap option but the 10-15 year maintenance free life claimed should cost in eventually.

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[Wombles]

Thought that using the Thetford or Dometic green toilet tabs was relatively eco friendly but whilst they may be marginally better than some other toilet products it turns out that they aren't as environmentally green as their colour! Before anyone asks we've tried almost everything ever suggested on here & none so far are ideal.
On both recommendation from other Funsters & having thoroughly quizzed the manufacturers on their stand at the Show, Solbio https://www.solbio.co.uk/ seems like a good natural alternative to try. Know that fans would stock up on it when on the continent but now it's easy to buy it online in the UK & was selling well at the reduced Show price:

Looking forward to also using it to get rid of grey waste tank smells which have been difficult to totally eliminate. It can also be diluted in a spray to keep the toilet bowl clean or in a stronger concentration for cleaning the cassette tank. It is a clearish liquid with a pleasant but light smell which we like as have used Bio D cleaning products based on eucalyptus oil for years now. Unfortunately whilst the packaging is recyclable in some European countries it's not in our part of the UK yet. For ease of use we will probably decant it into a small bottle for trips. Fingers crossed this is the product that really works for all these applications & hoping to have a discount code for Funsters for the Solbio website for anyone else who wants to give this a go!

 

[hja]

Thought that using the Thetford or Dometic green toilet tabs was relatively eco friendly but whilst they may be marginally better than some other toilet products it turns out that they aren't as environmentally green as their colour! Before anyone asks we've tried almost everything ever suggested on here & none so far are ideal.
On both recommendation from other Funsters & having thoroughly quizzed the manufacturers on their stand at the Show, Solbio https://www.solbio.co.uk/ seems like a good natural alternative to try. Know that fans would stock up on it when on the continent but now it's easy to buy it online in the UK & was selling well at the reduced Show price:

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Looking forward to also using it to get rid of grey waste tank smells which have been difficult to totally eliminate. It can also be diluted in a spray to keep the toilet bowl clean or in a stronger concentration for cleaning the cassette tank. It is a clearish liquid with a pleasant but light smell which we like as have used Bio D cleaning products based on eucalyptus oil for years now. Unfortunately whilst the packaging is recyclable in some European countries it's not in our part of the UK yet. For ease of use we will probably decant it into a small bottle for trips. Fingers crossed this is the product that really works for all these applications & hoping to have a discount code for Funsters for the Solbio website for anyone else who wants to give this a go!

I wish it was in single dose capsules. I don’t like carrying the liquids around and having to pour them out. Capsules are just so much easier. We use Thetford aqua Chem green

 

[Wombles]

For anyone reading this thread & wondering why there are links missing ( Broken Link Removed or Link Removed) these are down to a technical problem affecting many links that Jim has in hand & have not been removed because of the posted link or content! Correct details for those affected:
Post 101 VIN CHIP https://www.vinchip.co.uk/motorhomes.html
Post 109 Joa Camp Broken Link Removed
Post 113 link to Funster subscriber discount Broken Link Removed
Post 114 link to Funster subscriber discount Broken Link Removed

 

[Fdhadi]

Thanks Wombles for all of your time and effort supplying this info
Much appreciated

 

[Wombles]

Thanks Wombles for all of your time and effort supplying this info
Much appreciated

Good to hear that it is of interest to you

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