Does the UK have an issue with breakdown service level disparity? This week, Matt recounts his awful breakdown service experience, being stranded on a dimly lit 60mph road and waiting anxiously for 15.5 hours for the patrol to arrive. Matt and Keith unpack various encounters with breakdown services in the UK, reflect on the stark difference in response times and discuss whether more could be done to regulate this. Seeking additional insights, we reached out to the RAC for comment, but they declined to respond. However, the AA and Caravan Guard provided their perspectives.  Matt also gives valuable advice on essential items to carry in your vehicle, including a new LED beacon that serves as a replacement for the mandatory warning triangle in Spain.  What's your experience with breakdown services? Let us know at www.motorhomematt.co.uk/askmatt Find Matt's breakdown kit essentials here 👇 www.thatleisureshop.com/product-tag/breakdown-safety-kit/ 📹 WATCH THE PODCAST Watch and subscribe on YouTube @MotorhomeMatt LISTEN🔸SUBSCRIBE🔸REVIEW🔸SHARE Help grow our community by leaving a review and sharing on your favourite app. The Motorhome Matt podcast is brought to you by That Leisure Shop, camping and leisure vehicle accessory specialists, ready for the adventure. Get £10 off your first order over £100 with the code MOTORHOMEMATT. Thanks for listening!

Get ready to dive into the maze that is where you're allowed to park your motorhome or campervan. Join Matt as he manoeuvres through the dos and don'ts of park ups, unpacking local restrictions, understanding signage, and whether you are allowed to stop in a lay-by. Did you know that there are rules that may even restrict parking on your very own driveway? We are also joined by Darran, The Urban Motorhome, who shares invaluable insights on parking up overnight based on his years of living in a motorhome. 🔶 ASK MATT YOUR QUESTIONS Have you got a question about motorhomes, travel or the leisure industry? Ask Matt and hear the answer to your questions on an upcoming podcast. www.motorhomematt.co.uk/askmatt 📹 WATCH THE PODCAST Watch and subscribe on YouTube @MotorhomeMatt LISTEN🔸SUBSCRIBE🔸REVIEW🔸SHARE Help grow our community by leaving a review and sharing on your favourite app. The Motorhome Matt podcast is brought to you by That Leisure Shop, camping and leisure vehicle accessory specialists, ready for the adventure. Get £10 off your first order over £100 with the code MOTORHOMEMATT. Thanks for listening!

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types and colours of gas bottles? Or why propane is commonly used in motorhomes and campervans? And what's the deal with the cost of patio gas? Join us this week as we journey into the different types of gas you can buy for your motorhome and caravan. Plus, we unpack the recent update from Calor, who made the decision to discontinue two popular gas bottles, affecting thousands of campervan and marine owners.  🔶 ASK MATT YOUR QUESTIONS Have you got a question about motorhomes, travel or the leisure industry? Ask Matt and hear the answer to your questions on an upcoming podcast. www.motorhomematt.co.uk/askmatt 📹 WATCH THE PODCAST Watch and subscribe on YouTube @MotorhomeMatt LISTEN🔸SUBSCRIBE🔸REVIEW🔸SHARE Help grow our community by leaving a review and sharing on your favourite app. The Motorhome Matt podcast is brought to you by That Leisure Shop, camping and leisure vehicle accessory specialists, ready for the adventure. Get £10 off your first order over £100 with the code MOTORHOMEMATT. Thanks for listening!

In this special episode recorded LIVE on stage at Campervan Campout 2023, Matt delves into what the future holds for electric motorhomes with industry experts Paul Kirby, The Electric Van Man from EV Essentials, and Ryan Bowdidge, Leisure Vehicle Manager at Ford Pro Special Vehicles. With the imminent 2035 deadline, where all new vehicles must be zero emission, we ponder whether electric motorhomes are truly the way forward. Will any new leisure vehicles be prepared for 2035, or are other alternatives worth exploring? We scratch the surface of this vast topic and answer your submitted questions about range anxiety, the environmental impacts of battery manufacturing, the state of production, the capability of infrastructure, and the effect on payloads. Plus, we gain insights into Ford Motor Company's plans for the future and uncover an intriguing revelation regarding the VW transporter. 🔶 ASK MATT YOUR QUESTIONS Have you got a question about motorhomes, travel or the leisure industry? Ask Matt and hear the answer to your questions on an upcoming podcast. www.motorhomematt.co.uk/askmatt 📹 WATCH THE PODCAST Watch and subscribe on YouTube @MotorhomeMatt LISTEN🔸SUBSCRIBE🔸REVIEW🔸SHARE Help grow our community by leaving a review and sharing on your favourite app. The Motorhome Matt podcast is brought to you by That Leisure Shop, camping and leisure vehicle accessory specialists, ready for the adventure. Get £10 off your first order over £100 with the code MOTORHOMEMATT. Thanks for listening!

A big family holiday - it doesn't need to cause stress and panic! Utilising his many years of motorhome holidays with his young kids, Matt unpacks his top tips on travelling with kids. Joined by his third youngest, Reuben, they chat about the unforgettable memories motorhome holiday create.  From the "rule of three", what to do when it rains, rules and regulations and the importance of not over-planning, Matt and Keith cover a range of crucial topics that will help make your family holiday a success.  Matt also heads down the road to visit Bailey of Bristol to discuss their recent Sahara Challenge. Matt's first question is what drove them to the decision to take a range of caravans and motorhomes to Morocco? And, most importantly, were they up to the task?  Plus, in the news this week we revisit the topic of smart motorways after some significant changes announced by Government.  🔶 ASK MATT YOUR QUESTIONS  Have you got a question about motorhomes, travel or the leisure industry? Ask Matt and hear the answer to your questions on an upcoming podcast.  www.motorhomematt.co.uk/askmatt  📹 WATCH THE PODCAST  Watch and subscribe on YouTube @MotorhomeMatt  LISTEN🔸SUBSCRIBE🔸REVIEW🔸SHARE  Help grow our community by leaving a review and sharing on your favourite app.  The Motorhome Matt podcast is brought to you by That Leisure Shop, camping and leisure vehicle accessory specialists, ready for the adventure. Get £10 off your first order over £100 with the code MOTORHOMEMATT.  Thanks for listening!