New To Motorhomes Part 4 - Arriving At A Campsite

If you are new to Motorhomes (or Motorcaravans) then join me for a look at arriving and staying on a campsite.
The two main clubs are The Caravan and Motorhome Club and The Camping and Caravanning Club, I look at what is involved when arriving at a campsite.
Our Motorhome is a Swift Kon-Tiki Sport 574, based on a Fiat Ducato, one of the most common vehicle bases for Motorhomes. If you've just bought your first motorhome or, you're planning on getting a motorhome and want to know what it might be like, watch this video.
For people who are not new to Motorhomes, please share any tips you have in the comments below.
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Start (0:00)
Booking In (1:35)
Choose Your Pitch (2:40)
Shown To Your Pitch (3:27)
Fill Up Before Pitch Up (4:00)
Reversing In (4:43)
Which Way To Pitch (6:14)
Service Pitches (6:37)
Waste Water Disposal On Pitch (7:08)
Levelling Ramps (7:44)
Screen Cover (9:17)
Plugging In Mains Cable (10:00)
Using An Aquaroll (10:47)
Using A Wastemaster (13:30)
Using A External Sat / TV Point (13:59)
Leave A Pitch Marker (14:24)
Emptying The Toilet Cassette (14:41)
Motorhome Waste Water Point (17:21)
Moving Off Checklist (17:47)
End Titles (19:17)
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Thanks for watching!

[@chrissyann65]

Thank you once again for these videos for us newbies! 👍

[@anpj2006]

Once again Bob shows us newbies how it should be done. Thank you Bob.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

You are welcome

[@gogotour4037]

Bob, these tutorial videos are invaluable. I've never owned a motorhome or caravan but I'm seriously considering buying a motorhome. These do's and don'ts are a massive help. Thanks.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Great to hear!

[@Doubleoseven502]

Bob gave me the confidence to hire a motorhome. His tips were brilliant as it can be a wee bit intimidating if your not used to it. There is definitely an art to using a site, etiquette etc.

[@gereshomeE]

DID you get your motorhome? ☺

[@greginnocent438]

Great video Bob. These films are invaluable to someone who is new to motor homing. When I got my first van a couple of years ago , I had no clue about anything! Then I discovered Bob! I confidently drove to my first Caravan and Motorhome site and pitched up with ease! These video's should be compulsory viewing with new van sales for those who require them. Brilliant and keep them coming Bob!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you very much!

[@WaggiesTravels]

You are without doubt Mr Motorhome Bob, for the first timer you are making things easy to understand. Keep up the excellent work.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks Rich.

[@gereshomeE]

I am so THANKFUL that you made these videos, Bob. I am SO excited and nervous at the same time! I keep going back to WATCH them again!! ☺

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

You are so welcome

[@yiy3429]

I have never gone camping in a motorhome before and I'm thinking of doing one in two months. And here I happen to be watching your New To Motorhomes series. Your videos have really helped me a lot. Awesome videos. Thank you so much.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

That's great to hear, enjoy your trips.

[@williamchanning9055]

I wish I had been able to view such a useful introduction on 'how to do' when using your motorhome/campervan for the first few times - this should be on every newbies must watch list. Thanks Bob

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Sam-ch9mn]

Although I’ve caravanned for decades, your videos are really useful as my wife and I add a motorhome to our stable in two weeks time. Your advice and tips are brilliant as I find I’m still feeling like a complete novice. Thank you and keep them coming... please!

[@alexmansuroglu]

Honestly these videos are both so informative and captivating…I would genuinely love to see you on Daytime TV…phenomenal

[@steveharding9365]

Bob, you are an absolute star. considerably older we have camping history going back 60 years and like you and Jennie we are now MH ers. During lockdown we have spent many hours watching and re- watching your vlogs. SO the latest re run has been the Fiamma Privacy room ,from one who is generally very even tempered ,except where hosepipes and awnings are concerned , I congratulate you on your stoicism and amazing good humour when erecting this instrument of torture. If we ever cross on our travels I would be delighted to buy both you and Jennie a large beer. happy Vanning Steve and Pauline

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you very much. That privacy room certainly tried my stoicism.

[@busterboy7505]

Thanks again Bob, some great tips there, check list great idea, 👍👍.

[@dafydddavies9256]

Well done Bob, makes the steep learning curve for new owners of a campervan like me much less daunting. Much appreciated.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

You're welcome.

[@stuartgallagher8337]

We are caravaners thinking of getting a motorhome and found this introduction very helpful indeed. So thanks Bob.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andrewholloway231]

Invaluable advice. Have never owned a motorhome so this has been a huge help.

[@barryharper5358]

Thanks Bob. I find your how to videos very informative - with just the right amount of information.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad to hear it!

[@G.J..Journeys]

Great review of Strathclyde Country Park, thanks for showing us around Bob.👍

[@richardtrainor65]

We finally have a cast iron collection date for our first motorhome next month,so these guides are invaluable,already purchased a taylor made and colapz waste pipes on the back of watching you and Jenny.Thanks both of you

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you. Enjoy your new Motorhome.

[@johnhall4917]

Loving these videos, Bob. Thank you for the time and effort in making them.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad you like them!

[@jenfranklin1118]

Thanks Bob! We’ve just bought our first Motorhome and are getting ready to pick it up in a few days! Your videos are so helpful :)

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you very much!

[@janicebradbeer9874]

Thanks Bob! Needed a refresh because not used motorhome in an age!!! Looking forward to the day when we can get back out on the road!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@penguinpeter6912]

Thanks Bob, You are the man for all new motorhome owners.i really enjoy your content 👍👍👍👍❤️ Cheers Anthony 🍺

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you kindly

[@pablozorro3507]

Excellent tips especially for newbies like me. Thanks Bob

[@juliehobbs7584]

New to motorhoming this is big help thank you . First venture tomorrow

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Enjoy yourselves!

[@Robertonnz]

A brilliant video Bob. Really well paced and explained. Thanks a lot

[@martingeordie]

Great video Bob, I'm looking forward to seeing you all out and about on your travels again. 👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

More to come!

[@BobbyBobbyBoy26]

Another great video Bob. I’m setting out for the first time next month and this video has reassured me no end. Thank you. Happy travels.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, you too!

[@philhumphrisvwadventures]

Great video Bob. I love this series. It's a great help. Thanks again

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Very welcome

[@jasondodson4200]

I am new to Motorhoming Bob, we bought our first one (Hobby Optima T70f) in December 2020 and haven't had a chance to use it yet, your videos have proved to be a fantastic help and I am so glad that I found your pages. Thank you for showing and explaining things so calmly and patiently, you are helping to get me through lockdown.

[@jamesflynn8930]

Thanks Bob.

[@garyvoysey9636]

Thank you for the video and your knowledge. I'm in the process of trying to purchase my first motorhome and looking forward to some amazing times with it. Please keep the videos coming.

[@Doubleoseven502]

Brilliant! Great advice. Love all your tips. Really useful because it can be a bit bewildering when you are new to it all and also a wee bit intimidating when you go to a site when your a novice. The moving off list is inspired.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Great to hear!

[@garrywalker117]

Thanks Bob, great vid.

[@suejones2071]

Thanks Bob, really useful

[@HereWeTow]

Not long until you’re back out now, thanks for another informative vlog Bob and Jenny 😊

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, twelve days. Not that I'm counting....

[@Dallycrest.]

Your video will help me loads. Just brought my first motorhome. I need to learn so much

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad I could help

[@Dallycrest.]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo we pick ours up Friday. So excited.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Excellent, have a great time.

[@adrianpipe3323]

Thanks Bob. This has been a great series so far, and so useful for us newbies. Its just the sort of thing I spent hours hunting for in the lead up to when we first hired for a two week tour around Scotland, where we stayed everywhere ranging from a quite wild camp in a forest to a serviced pitch at Englethwaite Hall. Simple, sensible and useful advice was really hard to find and this series ticks every box. Thanks very much!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you very much!

[@lukeowenray]

Great Video Bob a lot of people will learn a lot from these instruction series Wish I had them when we first went out. Thanks for All the hard work.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks 👍

[@2452mitch]

Thanks buddy this has helped me as a newby 👍🏻👌🏻

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Great

[@patrickclifford2223]

Thanks Bob. Just bought our first motorhome here in NZ. Your videos are so helpful. Thanks heaps!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Congratulations, a great country to have a motorhome, have fun!

[@alistaircartwright4485]

Thank you Bob. Currently a caravan owner looking to switch to a MH. Your videos are very informative .

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, glad they help.

[@cornishblue2595]

Thanks for these videos Bob - have really got us as ready as we'll ever be for first MH adventure tomorrow.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Have fun!

[@johnwilliamson3190]

Very good information for some one new to motorhome . We have been caravanning for about 30 year . Just started with a motorhome so very helpful has we have got the same motorhome has you . Thanks for the help Bob .

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

You're welcome

[@timjames2055]

Just the video I was looking for. Nice one.

[@davidmeadowcroft7626]

Great video Bob. Easy to follow, plain common sense.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks

[@rogerlathbury9860]

Well done Bob. Another usual video, take care and stay safe

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you!

[@mccartney2]

"simply the best" informative and clear videos.... bravo Sir Bob

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you kindly!

[@FergusNCasey]

Bob, thanks again for a very informative and helpful video.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

You're welcome

[@banntheman7925]

GOT ALL THIS TO LEARN AGAIN BOB THANKS AGAIN

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, it's going to be different.

[@bobcole85]

Thank you Bob for this series, we have just purchased our first MH which we collect next week and found your information most useful and I have to say excellent clear presentation.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you very much.

[@louisesmith4370]

Hi there you three,another really invaluable video with really good practical tips a really good reference video..take care xx

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jacquelinetaylor8683]

Very good video for people who are considering Motorhoming. As usual very comprehensive.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad you think so!

[@lonanman]

Great video as ever Bob, you should have added, when filling Aqua Roll Men of a certain age must “cross their legs”

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Great point!

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Great video, we forget there are newbie's out there, this will help them a lot. 👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad you think so!

[@paulbell3723]

Excellent advice. Thanks for the info.

[@antoinettecastle4739]

Brilliant thanks Bob :)

[@helenspicer4246]

Huge help bob and Jenny....bought my motor home recently and have avoided booking a campsite obviously not able to either for the last 3 months but also because I didn’t want to look stupid not knowing how it all works.....thank you so much. To a new owner these are invaluable. Xx

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you, glad it helped.

[@romneymarsh]

Thank you Bob & Jenny for these great videos, Jan and I will be collecting our first motorhome on the 25th of this month. We have been looking for a number of months and your videos have been so helpful. Though our motorhome is 8 years old I'm sure it will give us many happy years in her. After looking at many different layouts we found that what worked best for us was the autosleeper burford duo. At least after watching all your videos I have some idea of visiting a site though I will probably still make myself look silly and a total novice. Thank you again and we always look forward to watching your new videos

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad you found them useful

[@rickc322]

Another cracking video. Thanks Bob.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks again!

[@tonygymer8212]

We are about to embark on our Motorhome journey, with the help of your experience and knowledge we have equipped ourself with all the necessary must haves. Thank you for your guidance, and looking forward to July 4

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Great to hear!

[@stephenprickett7584]

Brilliant thank you Bob for the series so far. I feel like a pro MH owner without ever driving one at least not for a few months yet.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Here's hoping you get your motorhome soon!

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Well explained to show how its done...stay safe.....thanks for sharing

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, you too!

[@MrLeighroybrown79]

Great video Bob. About to go on our first Motorhome trip in two weeks. All the things I was stressing about explained really well in less than 20 mins. Many thanks.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davecooke914]

Bob video really helpful were not getting are motor home till nx year but video was great at things need to get things to do many thanks safe travels 👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks

[@steveallen4589]

This is just brilliant! We pick up our new motorhome on Tuesday and my wife and I have learnt so much watching your videos especially this one. Thank you very much. We also have a Westie called Bonnie so should be fun to take her too!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you!

[@iannewton9622]

Bob your a legend

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you ☺️ 👍

[@neilswalwell1070]

Very Informative as always, well done. 😊

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@goeurope3653]

Thanks for this series Bob. Went to start our van for the first time since lockdown and couldn’t due to a flat starter battery. Fortunately I watched the first in the series so I knew exactly where the battery was on Fiat based vans. Without the vid I’d still be looking!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad it was useful!

[@MrG.42]

When Emptying the toilet cassette, always remove your glasses before emptying. Speaking from experience. 😂😂

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Oh no, that horrible!

[@jasonward6723]

excellent series of videos learnt so much from your channel, so thankyou BOB the motorhome master! lol take care guys

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for watching

[@fionapitts4047]

Bob videos are great, so helpful!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks

[@peter.russell]

I know you've had a few comments like this but just to say a big thank you for your tips and advice. This series is very helpful for the uninitiated. Both easy to watch and informative 👍

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad to hear it!

[@MrToastietone]

Hi Bob, my wife and I have decided to buy a motorhome and aim to purchase one in the spring of 2021. I'm currently doing as much research into the pro's and con's of owning one and also picking up as much knowledge as we can in readiness for the big moment when we spend a shed load of money to get one. I have watched many of your (and Jenny's) video's and I have found them extremely informative. Every one I have watched has taught me something I didn't know before. I just simply want to say 'thank you both' for taking the time and making the effort to teach 'newbies' like my wife and I such a lot and give us the confidence and inspiration to forge ahead with our plan to own a motorhome. You now have an additional subscriber.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you for your kind words, glad I've been of help.

[@teresatimms1358]

Another really informative vlog, Thank you so much for these, we have been caravanning for 30 years, but some things are going to be different for us with a motorhome. Pleased to see you pointing out the 5MPH limit on CMC sites, sadly we have witnessed too many people not observing this, including some wardens doing a lot more than that on the Gaitiors and jumping over the speed humps, and even going the wrong way on a one way system! Not a good example. Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing you, Jenny and Poppy on your first post lockdown adventure. Take care.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

thank you

[@mgroarke]

Thanks for the video. We are getting our first motorhome in a weeks time. We are total novices. Your videos have really helped us. Thank you!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, that's great to hear.

[@alioconnor4269]

Thanks Bob, this is great x

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad you like it.

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Bob, another very informative video, so helpful. I bet it took some time getting all the footage together, fantastic job xx

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, yes it took a bit of work.

[@juliehowarth9565]

Thank you Bob. Very useful.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnmarshall7362]

Learnt a lot from that Bob , thank you !

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad to hear it!

[@bigalb1913]

Very informative, Bob - I had a motorhome for 5 years ( I'd like to get another one soon!) and even I picked up several pointers from your video. For newbies, I'm sure it would be a great help. Well done.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you

[@julianfester3104]

As a newbie motorhomer, your videos are really useful

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad you like them!

[@jjensen4096]

Useful, thanks Bob! :)

[@kevinhughes9801]

Another great video thank you

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jrhunt78]

Bob / Jenny, we’re in our early 40s and picking up our first motorhome in early September (Bailey Autograph 81-6) - beyond excited. Just to say a massive thanks to both you and Jenny for the education. I now really feel that out first test outing booked for September should be a bit more of a breeze. Keep the videos coming - learning every day. Best wishes!!!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you very much, we started Motorhome in our 40's too! A beautiful motorhome!

[@63melvyn]

Great video lots of help thank you

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad it helped

[@adrianpipe3323]

Revisiting these new to Motorhome videos now, having finally taken the plunge and bought one! I've been absorbing all these over the last couple of years so hopefully I should be ok with the basics thanks to these excellent videos. I am now watching through to see how long water hose I need, I'm sure its within this goldmine of useful videos somewhere. These things you don't really think of at first!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

You'll find some details on my blog under essential accessories. I think I thought a 10m hose was long enough, but not if you're on a serviced pitch.

[@adrianpipe3323]

Thanks Bob, I shall take a look. My fear is looking silly at a service point attempting to get the hose to the tank and being 5 inches short! The one I bought doesn’t have anything with it so need to kit out with ramps, electricity cable etc. so it’s ready to go. The essential accessories one will be really handy to look back on, thanks.

[@thatsreality5673]

These videos are great for newbies Bob another video idea for you what not to do when motorhoming

[@paulhooton3682]

Very helpful to a newcomer like me - thanks very much

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

You are welcome.

[@JimRYoung]

Thanks Bob... our first ever mh we pick up on 8th July 2020...so helpful, Jim n Sue...l

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you, exciting times!

[@thomaswatt1658]

Another great vlog bob.very informative.if i could add one thing,when you have emptied your toilet is to put some water in when adding your chemicals.not too long until we can get out.im off to moffat on the 15th for a couple of nights.then bunree then new england bay.cant wait.all the best

[@yvonne..]

Another excellent video Bob👍 Very useful for anyone that hasn't been on cmc or c&cc site before (like me.) I joined both in January so haven't had a chance to yet.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Good, glad you found it useful.

[@andrewgiles1]

Thanks Bob once again very informative I haven’t got my motor home yet not getting it until the terrible pandemic has gone hopefully the end of the year 😀

[@davidlee9024]

Many thanks planning a Motor Home trip to the UK from NZ, subject to Covid-19 in 2022? Your advise is very valuable.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks!

[@Tom-852]

1st Really enjoy that.

[@Tom-852]

Hi Bob Would you consider doing a live KZbin stream?

[@michaelhartley11]

started getting stressy with my cheese sandwich when you started to empty the cassette. Phew, a demo only, was preparing to press the forward button for a second.

[@leetaylor5348]

Hi .MR&MRS , E .... Jolly good video , as normal ..

[@danielmunt3336]

Great video really helpful stuff thank you. Quick question the waste water grey pipe you used to get rid of your waster water did that come with the van or was it a extra purchase? Thanks

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yhank you, it's a Colpaz flexi pipe here's the link Colapz Caravan Accessories - Flexi Waste Collapsible Flexible and Extendable Caravan Waste Pipe System amzn.to/31jZnJ1

[@HomefromHomewithLinRich]

Wish we had a video like this when we first started caravanning. We now have the Motorhome and as you know have yet to venture out for the first time. It's really good to have a refresher course and you have explained everything so clearly to any newbies out there so well too. I suppose my only anxiety is to where to park the Motorhome when visiting places of interest. Do you plan ahead or just go and take a chance on the parking? It would be very interesting to hear your views.....maybe Jenny has a spreadsheet on this and if not why not cos I'd love to see it lol - Lin xx

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, Jenny usually checks ahead, google parking or looks on street view.

[@elpresidente8730]

Emptying the bog box is the low point of my stay, but I do wish Thetford would make that extending handle just a little bit longer as at 5'10" I still have to stoop a little when doing the walk of shame.

[@billtait9728]

Hi Bob You should get your self a good kneeling pad, for all those rough surfaces you have to kneel down on, or you will end up with knees like mine, and you wouldn't want that believe you me Cheers Bill

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes I should really, my knees aren't brilliant.