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As we approach the colder Autumn and Winter months, we've compiled a short list of easy steps to show you how to maintain your campervan to ensure it stays in tiptop shape, at a time when you might not be using it quite as much.Water MaintenanceIf you’re going to park the campervan up for a while, it's best to do a drain-down on your water. You can either do this manually …
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Plan aheadAs the saying goes, ‘failure to plan is planning to fail’. So, adhere to the old adage and make sure you’re paying attention to weather forecasts. High winds will often herald some incoming big and ugly meteorological event.Look upIt seems almost ridiculously obvious, but pitching near trees is remarkably dangerous in high winds – largely for reasons that don’t n …
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Anyone can suffer from condensation in tents and it's not uncommon.On many occasions, people have woken up to see a pool of water in their tent thinking it’s a leak, but in fact it’s a pesky case of condensation. As OLPRO tents are made from high specification waterproof materials (the fabric is 5,000 H/H), condensation will often be the biggest battle in keeping your tent dry. …
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Gearing up for the road-trip season, Scottish car leasing comparison site, LeaseFetcher, have published a list of the top 10 ‘safest’ locations in England and their best-rated campsites and campervan parks.With data from the UK Government (COVID-19 infections), the ONS (population data) and Google Locations (Campgrounds), LeaseFetcher has built a nifty table where keen road tri …
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OLPRO have launched an international partnership with France-based Cabanon, allowing OLPRO to supply Cabanon tents in the UK.OLPRO will now be supplying 7 new ranges of Cabanon tents which are all 100% cotton canvas, waterproof and feature breathable and lightweight designs. All of Cabanon’s tents are included within OLPRO’s 2 Year Warranty for all tents and awnings.Cabanon hav …
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Now more than ever, it’s incredibly important to look after yourself. Camping in the garden can be the perfect way for you to enjoy the outdoors while also maintaining your self-isolation and social distancing. As we’re supporting this Spring’s ‘Great Garden Inside or Outside Camp’, we’ve put together some reasons why your next holiday location is in fact in your own back garde …
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