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Importing a Motorhome from France to Ireland: Costs Explained
Practical Tips·25 September 2025

Importing a Motorhome from France to Ireland: Costs Explained

Bringing a motorhome from France to Ireland can be an attractive option, but it's important to understand the costs and taxes involved.

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Handover day: what to expect when picking up your motorhome in France
Practical Tips·15 September 2025

Handover day: what to expect when picking up your motorhome in France

Taking delivery of your motorhome in France is an exciting milestone — but it's also a day that requires a bit of planning to ensure things go smoothly.

Understanding French Toll Classifications
Practical Tips·23 October 2024

Understanding French Toll Classifications

When driving on French toll roads, your vehicle type and size determine how much you pay. Here's a guide to the classifications for campervan and motorhome drivers.

Hit the road for the adventure of a lifetime
Inspiration·25 September 2024

Hit the road for the adventure of a lifetime

Do you dream of shaking off the shackles of conventional package holidays? Perhaps it's time to take the plunge and head out on the motorhome trip of a lifetime in Europe.

Reclaim Your Freedom on Motorhome Trips with a Charly Scooter
Accessories·12 December 2023

Reclaim Your Freedom on Motorhome Trips with a Charly Scooter

Add a touch of adventure and flexibility to your motorhome travels with the Charly All Automatic EFI Injection EURO5 — the perfect companion for exploring at your stops.

Understanding Customer Service and Cost Expectations
Practical Tips·6 December 2023

Understanding Customer Service and Cost Expectations

France is one of the most welcoming countries to motorhomes but expectations of English-speaking clients are sometimes challenged when it comes to customer service and costs.

How much payload do I need and what are the rules?
Practical Tips·21 November 2023

How much payload do I need and what are the rules?

A common concern when buying a motorhome, especially for an extended trip, is the payload. We discuss average payloads and what this means for staying within the limits.

Why France Motorhome Sales (mostly) does not negotiate on price
French Culture·20 November 2023

Why France Motorhome Sales (mostly) does not negotiate on price

Purchasing a motorhome remotely as a non-resident necessitates a reliable dealer to make it happen. Here's why we don't negotiate on price in most cases.

Tips for fellow Americans driving an RV in France
Client Blogs·2 August 2023

Tips for fellow Americans driving an RV in France

An American client who purchased a motorhome in France with our help recently finished their trip and wanted to share a few notable points for others following in their footsteps.

Rent out your space for motorhome storage in France
Marketplace·23 May 2023

Rent out your space for motorhome storage in France

If you have a barn, shed, large garage, or spacious solid-floored area that's just sitting idle, we've got an exciting opportunity for you.

Exploring France on Wheels: Your Guide to a Motorhome Adventure
Inspiration·22 May 2023

Exploring France on Wheels: Your Guide to a Motorhome Adventure

Are you ready to embark on a memorable journey through the charming landscapes of France? Discover the freedom and adventure of exploring France at your own pace.

A year in review from this traveling crew!
Client Blogs·9 January 2023

A year in review from this traveling crew!

The Kayler-Popper crew looks back on a year of motorhome life across 12 countries — and wraps it all up in verse.

Time to Get to Work!
Client Blogs·21 November 2022

Time to Get to Work!

How do you escape 'vacation'? You find work! The Kayler-Popper crew discovers Workaway and Wwoof — and what it means to find community on the road.

A Vacation from our Vacation??
Client Blogs·31 May 2022

A Vacation from our Vacation??

After nearly 2 months of camping-car life, the Kayler-Popper crew stepped into an Airbnb for 3 weeks. Would they miss life on the road? Spoiler: yes.

The dog days of motorhome life!
Client Blogs·19 April 2022

The dog days of motorhome life!

Have you mentioned our dogs yet? Midnight and Lefty are the beating heart of the Kayler-Popper crew's European adventure — and the source of equal parts joy and chaos.

You've Got to Be Kidding Me!
Client Blogs·4 April 2022

You've Got to Be Kidding Me!

Nearly every day on the road there's a 'You've got to be kidding me!' moment. Some bad, most good. The Kayler-Popper crew shares two of the more memorable ones.

The Plan is No Plan!
Client Blogs·28 March 2022

The Plan is No Plan!

One of the Kayler-Popper crew's mottos: 'the plan is NO plan.' A horse show, a new French friend, and an invitation to dinner prove why.

Making your camping-car your home
Client Blogs·23 March 2022

Making your camping-car your home

Two people, two large dogs, and a 6.99m Benimar Mileo 282. The Kayler-Popper crew breaks down how they've made every square metre of Beni work for them.

European adventure – We made it!
Client Blogs·1 March 2022

European adventure – We made it!

The Kayler-Popper Crew has just arrived in France to start their European adventure — and they brought two very large dogs across the Atlantic to prove it.

Midnight & Lefty's European road trip
Client Blogs·1 January 2022

Midnight & Lefty's European road trip

Before their European adventure begins, Midnight and Lefty road trip across America — from the Grand Canyon to the London Bridge in Lake Havasu.