Ask Steve, in writing
Questions people ask us
Since launch, visitors have put thousands of questions to Ask Steve, our on-site chat trained on every video we have made. These are the 50 we get asked most, answered properly and kept up to date. If yours is not here, the chat will happily take it.
Buying a van
Buying and choosing a motorhome
- We are caravanners looking at our first motorhome. What should we look for?
- What motorhome do you drive now?
- What was your first motorhome?
Weight and licences
Payload, weight limits and driving licences
- Is weight really an issue in a motorhome?
- What licence do I need to drive a motorhome?
- How do you manage payload with a big family?
Electrics
Solar, lithium batteries and motorhome electrics
- How much solar do I need on a motorhome?
- Why do you have so much battery capacity?
- Can I fit a lithium battery myself?
Portable power
Portable power stations
- EcoFlow or Bluetti: which do you prefer?
- What size power station do I need to run something overnight?
- Do you still need a power station if the van has a lithium bank?
Hot weather touring
Keeping a motorhome cool in summer
- Is air conditioning essential in a motorhome?
- How did you keep cool in Morocco?
- We are off to Spain in August. How do we stay cool at night?
Staying connected
Internet, data and staying connected
- How do you get internet in the motorhome?
- Can you use Starlink while driving?
- What do you use for mobile data abroad?
Where to stay
Campsites, aires and wild camping
- Campsites or wild camping: which do you prefer?
- How do you find overnight stops?
- Where is the best place to camp in the UK?
Destinations
Where to go: routes and destinations
- What is your favourite country in the motorhome?
- What would you recommend in Scotland?
- Where would you recommend for a Germany road trip in a campervan?
Insurance and security
Insurance, breakdown and keeping the van safe
- Which insurance do you use?
- Do modifications invalidate your motorhome insurance?
- What do you do about losing the van keys while away?
The kit everyone asks about
The kit we get asked about most
- What is the folding shelf on the side of the motorhome?
- What are the best pegs for hard standing pitches?
- What do you cook on outside the van?
Filming and the channel
Filming, editing and running a YouTube channel
- Can you earn a living from a motorhome YouTube channel?
- What do you film and edit with?
- Would you recommend starting a YouTube channel?