UPGRADE YOUR MOTORHOME IN FOUR WAYS

Want to take your 'van to the next level? Here are four upgrades to transform your motorhome

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Modern motorhomes combine practicality, cosiness and even style in equal measure. Whether you spend £15,000 on a used bargain, or £100,000 on the latest luxury vehicle, you can be certain you'll have a warm and cosy home on wheels - the perfect environment for unlimited adventures. But only the most expensive 'vans come with a full range of useful appliances and gadgets, so many motorhomes are ripe for an upgrade or two that'll make touring life more comfortable. We've four tempting upgrades for you - read on for more info.

Air-conditioning

This is literally a very cool motorhome modification. Air con is the ideal mod, as more of us head south to Europe in the summer, and can even face four heatwaves in a single English summer!

I once toured during the summer in Nantes, France, with the family, when the mercury lurched up to over 40°C. It was a sweaty and uncomfortable weekend with whiny kids who couldn’t sleep. Air-con would have been perfect!

Habitation air-con systems have become a popular choice for motorhome owners who demand cool comfort on hot days and warmth on chilly nights.

As an example, Truma units are engineered in Germany and deliver quiet, efficient climate control at the touch of a button. Whether you're parked up by the coast or pitched high in the hills, they keep the interior temperature just right - making every trip comfortable, and sleeping that bit more easy.

Modern air-conditioning systems are cleverly designed for simple installation, fitting neatly into a roof aperture or under a seat, depending on the model. Their sleek controls and automatic climate management mean owners can set their preferred temperature and let the system do the rest. The result is hotel-like comfort wherever your journey leads.

Of course, as with any upgrade, weight must be taken into account - especially for those running close to their motorhome’s payload limit.