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Ard-Jan
Co-founder of Camproads
Ard-Jan is co-founder of Camproads. He works on the substance of the routes: which stops are worth the detour, what order makes a trip flow, and how to divide a stage so there is time left to actually stay somewhere. He writes about trip preparation, vehicle types and the choices you make before you leave.
Co-founder of Camproads · route composition and trip preparation
Search for the cost of a Norway trip and you'll find figures that are miles apart. Both are correct. The difference lies in four key choices you make beforehand.
Ard-Jan3 August 20264 min
On paper, a motorhome or campervan looks spacious. On a weighbridge, it often isn't. The difference between its unladen weight and maximum authorised mass is the most underestimated figure of your trip.
Ard-Jan3 August 20263 min
A motorhome or campervan uses a lot of fuel; there's no getting around it. Yet, the comparison with flying is more complex than either side admits—and the real sustainability gains are found in unexpected places.
Ard-Jan3 August 20263 min
In most of Europe, wild camping is prohibited. However, there's often a legal distinction between 'camping' and 'parking overnight'. Understanding this difference is key to avoiding fines.
Ard-Jan3 August 20264 min
Everyone goes in July. That's precisely why it isn't automatically the best month for a motorhome or campervan trip—and why mountain passes, not the weather, should guide your choice.
Ard-Jan3 August 20263 min