Poging GOUD - Vrij
THE RULE OF THREE
Practical Motorhome
|February 2026
Let me share with you a golden rule that has transformed my motorhome travels: the Rule of Three.
-
This simple yet effective principle advocates for driving no more than three hours, staying parked for at least three days, and if it's raining on day three, either moving or heading home.
It sounds simple and it is but this little rule has transformed how I travel. It's kept my trips more relaxed, helped me actually enjoy the places I visit, and, perhaps most importantly, stopped me from turning a motorhome holiday into a military exercise with too many miles and too little fun.
Why three hours?
We've all done it - the “let’s just keep going” marathon drive, chasing the next destination. And what happens? You arrive frazzled, tempers are short, and you’ve seen more motorway than the countryside you came to enjoy.
Three hours of driving is a practical limit. It’s enough to feel like you've made progress without being exhausted. It’s also the point where your passengers - whether they’re kids, pets, or your partner - start asking, “Are we there yet?”.And don’t forget, three hours in a motorhome is very different to three hours in a car. You’re bigger, slower, and more exposed to crosswinds, traffic, and the general stress of piloting what is, let’s be honest, a small house on wheels.
Why three days?
Dit verhaal komt uit de February 2026-editie van Practical Motorhome.
Abonneer u op Magzter GOLD voor toegang tot duizenden zorgvuldig samengestelde premiumverhalen en meer dan 9000 tijdschriften en kranten.
Bent u al abonnee? Aanmelden
MEER VERHALEN VAN Practical Motorhome
Practical Motorhome
THE TECH OF TYRES
Choosing your next set of motorhome tyres might be the most important decision you ever make.
11 mins
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
UPGRADE YOUR MOTORHOME IN FOUR WAYS
Want to take your 'van to the next level? Here are four upgrades to transform your motorhome
4 mins
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
FIT AN INTERIOR GRAB HANDLE
Getting in and out of your motorhome can be much easier with a well-placed grab handle
2 mins
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
Experiencing time travel
Sarah Wakely has a rockin' good time at Twinwood Vintage Festival, but is baffled by the return of a dashboard warning light
3 mins
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
PERFECT PICKS
Our Reviews editor helps you find your ideal motorhome partner
1 mins
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
CAPPING IT OFF
Completing his Gallic tour, Nigel Hutson revels in the wonders of southern France from Béziers and Narbonne to the Grotte de Clamouse and Cap d'Agde
7 mins
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
WILDAX EQUINOX
There's a quality feel to this Transit-based 'van which could easily stand in as a daily driver
3 mins
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
BÜRSTNER ELEGANCE
Each month Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand mainstream motorhome, then tells you which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look for
3 mins
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
THE RULE OF THREE
Let me share with you a golden rule that has transformed my motorhome travels: the Rule of Three.
3 mins
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
Winter battery care
I see a lot of people having problems with batteries (leisure and starter) going flat during winter storage, and some are baffled because they have solar panels to maintain them.
2 mins
February 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size
