Motorhome Essentials

New Autocruise website

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:43:55 +0000

One of the things that Swift have done since taking over Autocruise is to create a new :: website ::. Designed by the :: White Agency :: it is very clear, and attempts to comply with accessibility guidelines.

Auto-Sleepers new range

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:10:56 +0000

Auto-Sleepers will be showcasing their new range of models at the Boat and Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

Auto Sleepers new Chief Executive

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:08:30 +0000

A-S have appointed a new Chief Executive. Geoff Scott (who also retains his position as Chief Financial Officer) replaces Ian Capes after seven years in the post.

Auto Sleepers pleased …

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:06:26 +0000

… with their High Top of the year Award at the MMM awards. So pleased, they wrote about it on their website :: HERE ::

2008 MMM Awards

admin — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:08:37 +0000

Early in December, the magazine Motorcaravan and Motorhome Monthly hosted their lavish annual awards celebration (strange that they hold the 2008 awards before 2007 is done and dusted, but then they are monthly publishers with their strange schedules).

THE 2008 WINNERS

MMM Motorhome of the year: Bürstner Nexxo t660
Dealer of the year: Marquis Gloucestershire
Manufacturer of the Year: Swift Group
Northern Dealer of the year: Todds
Southern Dealer of the year: Southern Motorhome Centre
Eastern Dealer of the year: Simpsons
Western Dealer of the year: Marquis Gloucestershire
Midlands Dealer of the year: Don Amott
Park of the year: Poston Mill Park
Product or Service of the Year: Van Bitz
Coachbuilt of the Year: Compass Avantgarde 180
A-class of the Year: Laika Rexosline 680
High Top of the Year: Auto-Sleeper Symbol
Low Profile of the Year: Bürstner Nexxo t660
Rising Roof of the Year: Westfalia Nugget
Base Vehicle of the Year: Ford Transit

Lunar ownership

admin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:00:16 +0000

Following the difficulties that its Dutch owner, Tirus, got into, Lunar is back in UK ownership.Lunar’s Managing Director, Brian Mellor, has been negotiating hard to split it from its parent company, and is looking forward to continuing profitable trading in its Xstar, Telstar Fivestar, Moonstar, Goldstar and the luxury Roadstar ranges.Check their website: HERE

Dometic Fridge / Freezer recall

admin — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:47:06 +0000

Dometic are aiming to recall motorhomes fitted with the following double door fridge freezers: RM7601, RM7605, RM7651, RM7655, RM7801, RM7805, RM7855, RMT7651, RMT7655, RMT7851, RMT7855
Model numbers can be found on the data plate inside the fridge.

Apparently, ‘inferior screws’ were used (reports suggested that they were too short) to retain the devices in the motorhome, and could break loose, with subsequent potential damage to gas pipes.

Brownhills “Aim to improve”

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:52:18 +0000

CEO of motorhome retailer The Brownhills Group Tom Booth has admitted that customer service at his company may have suffered do to a rapid growth, and has announced a 7-point improvement plan, including a “Talk to Tom” facility.

More details :: here ::

Death of DG of Camping & Caravanning Club

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:47:26 +0000

The Director General of the Camping and Caravanning Club, David Welsford, has died after a protracted illness.

After the Lord Mayor’s show …

admin — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:43:27 +0000

The Caravan Club is taking part in the Lord Mayor’s show, in London on the 10th of November. They will be tugging three inflatables from their float.

Interesting.

More details (if you really want them) from the Caravan Club website.