STAY WARM

Even during cooler spring temperatures, your vehicle can still provide a comfortable home from home

- Peter Byrne

Touring during the early spring can be a highly enjoyable experience, with those quieter months offering you the ideal opportunity to enjoy more peaceful sites and the beautiful views of the season. However, a key factor in getting the most from your trip is making sure that you stay warm.

Here, we take a look at the heating options and some of the other tips and techniques you can use to keep cosy in your motorhome.

Buy a suitable heater

Modern vehicles that come fitted with dedicated motorhome heating, such as a blown-air system from Truma or Whale, or a wet radiator system from Alde (as seen in the Auto-Sleeper M-Star), should offer you the flexibility of controlling it remotely, which is a big bonus.

Thanks to apps including Truma’s iNet X, Whale’s iVan and Alde’s Smart Control, you can turn on the heating wherever you are, via your phone. This is particularly useful if you’re heading back to your ’van after a day outdoors in cold weather and are looking forward to returning to an invitingly toasty interior.