Podcast · Leisure & Travel
by Matt Sims and Keith Gooden · English · Leisure & Travel
Avoid costly mistakes, make better buying decisions and get more from life on the road with Motorhome Matt. Hosted by Matt Sims and journalist Keith Gooden, Motorhome Matt is for motorhome, campervan and caravan owners who want straight answers, practical advice and a clearer view of what is hap
12 Oct 2026 · 51 minNew
Motorhome Matt and Keith reveal seven costly mistakes to avoid when buying a motorhome at a show, from tempting discounts and unsuitable layouts to payload limits and dealer pitfalls.
E260 · 5 Oct 2026 · 45 min
What should you check before buying a campervan conversion? Matt, Keith and their guests discuss safety, type approval, payload, build quality, warranties and the mistakes that can prove costly.
E259 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Are lithium leisure batteries becoming the new standard in motorhomes? Matt and Keith talk factory-fit lithium, lead-acid upgrades, off-grid power, gas-free motorhomes and 48V systems with Steve from Roamer.
E258 · 21 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Matt, Keith and Ripe’s Mel Savage look at motorhome insurance mistakes, theft, claims, lithium upgrades, European cover and the assumptions that can catch owners out.
E257 · 14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Motorhome Matt and Keith join a panel of van-life creators to explore the money, workload and personal reality of turning motorhome and campervan travel into online content.
E256 · 7 Sep 2026 · 27 min
Motorhome Matt and Keith unpack the tools, spares and emergency kit worth carrying in a motorhome, including tyres, batteries, plumbing fixes and the small items that can make roadside problems much easier to deal with.
E255 · 31 Aug 2026 · 47 min
Modern motorhomes are becoming increasingly self-sufficient, so Matt and Keith ask what makes a UK campsite worth paying for now, with Riverside Caravan Park’s John Marshall sharing how motorhome touring habits are changing.
E254 · 24 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Why are used motorhomes still so expensive? Matt and Keith look at prices and dealer pressures, alongside listener questions on air con, electrical safety, e-bike racks, winter insulation and C1 licence limits.
E253 · 17 Aug 2026 · 24 min
Devon Conversions is back after closing in 2025, and Matt asks its new owner how a 70-year-old campervan brand can attract a new generation without losing what made it successful in the first place.
E252 · 10 Aug 2026 · 31 min
How do you convert a van into a campervan without spending a fortune, and could you really complete a campervan conversion in just 24 hours? In this episode, Motorhome Matt is joined by designer, TV presenter and former Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Max McMurdo to talk affordable campervan conversions, clever small-space design and his move into the campervan world. Max shares the thinking behind Outlandish Campers, his modular campervan conversion system designed to make converting smaller vans more accessible. We get into micro campers, removable interiors, sustainable materials and why being…
E251 · 3 Aug 2026 · 53 min
Selling your house to live in a motorhome sounds like the ultimate dream, but what's it really like once the adventure begins? Is full-time motorhome living everything people imagine, or are there challenges nobody talks about? In this episode, Motorhome Matt is joined by Kat Bird from Wandering Bird, Tash Gooch from Life Beyond Bricks and Jackie Pickles from Early Retirement Wanderlust, who have all taken different paths towards full-time life on the road. Together, we explore the realities of giving up bricks and mortar, managing finances, finding work, travelling at a slower pace and…
E250 · 27 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
Can you safely hook up your motorhome at home? It's something thousands of motorhome owners do every day, but could your home hook-up be hiding a serious electrical risk? If you've ever left your motorhome plugged into the mains on your driveway, this episode could change the way you think about it. Motorhome Matt and Keith are joined by electrical expert Jordan Farley from Artisan Electrics to unpack the facts behind home hook-ups. What is a PME supply? Why do some homes have an earth rod while others don't? What is a PEN fault, and why does it matter to motorhome owners? Together, we break…
E249 · 20 Jul 2026 · 31 min
Save 10% with Warranty Solutions Group here → mhmp.info/wsg Are Ford wet belts covered under warranty, and what should every motorhome owner know before a major repair lands on the doorstep? Motorhome Matt sits down with Warranty Solutions Group to tackle one of the biggest questions facing owners today. From Ford wet belt failures and damp repairs to fridges, control panels and expensive mechanical faults, they explain what a motorhome warranty should cover, where many policies fall short, and what to look for before you buy. And in the Q&A, Matt answers your questions on: Can you get a…
E248 · 13 Jul 2026 · 20 min
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E247 · 6 Jul 2026 · 44 min
📲 GET THE BEST APPS FREE GUIDEmhmp.info/apps The best apps for motorhome travel can save you time, money and a great deal of reversing. But which motorhome apps should you actually trust when touring the UK and Europe? In this episode, Motorhome Matt and Keith put the most useful motorhome travel apps under the spotlight. From motorhome sat nav and route planning to campsites, stopovers, parking, fuel and life on the road, we look at which apps deserve a place on your phone, where their limitations lie and why relying on the wrong one can quickly make a journey rather more interesting than…
E246 · 29 Jun 2026 · 34 min
Can Datatag really help deter thieves and recover stolen motorhomes? Motorhome Matt and Keith take a closer look at Datatag's latest motorhome security system to find out whether it could become one of the most effective ways to protect your vehicle from motorhome theft. Joined by former NaVCIS (National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service) Leisure Vehicle Officer Tim Booth, we explore how motorhome theft has changed, why vehicle cloning is becoming a growing concern, and how modern identification technology could help deter criminals and aid vehicle recovery. This week's product feature is…
E245 · 22 Jun 2026 · 40 min
Are motorhomes becoming unwelcome in the UK? From ULEZ restrictions and overnight parking bans to height barriers, off-grid camping and growing pressure from local councils, many motorhome owners are asking if travelling around Britain is becoming harder than ever. Motorhome Matt and Keith are joined by veteran journalist Peter Vaughan to separate myth from reality. Are motorhomers really being squeezed out, or are there opportunities the headlines are missing? We explore the biggest challenges facing UK motorhome owners, the future of touring, and what it all means before you plan your next…
E244 · 15 Jun 2026 · 35 min
Thinking about taking your motorhome to Morocco? Is it safe for UK motorhome owners? Do you really need a 4x4 campervan, and what is it actually like driving through the Atlas Mountains and into the Sahara Desert? In this episode of the Motorhome Matt podcast, Matt Sims and Keith Gooden are joined by travel writer and adventure tour leader Marcus Leach to bust the biggest myths about motorhome travel in Morocco. Discover why more UK motorhome owners are heading across the Strait of Gibraltar, how Morocco fits around the Schengen 90-day rule, and why standard motorhomes are often perfectly…
E243 · 8 Jun 2026 · 50 min
What’s really happening behind the scenes of the motorhome industry, and what does it mean for buyers, owners and anyone thinking about their next campervan? Motorhome Matt and Keith Gooden are joined by industry experts Peter Vaughan and Tom Lower for an honest discussion on changing buying habits, rising prices, panel van conversions versus coachbuilt motorhomes, and the accessories that are genuinely worth your money. Is the market shifting, are motorhomes becoming too expensive, and which trends are here to stay? Tune in to hear the conversations happening inside the industry, not just…
E242 · 1 Jun 2026 · 37 min
It’s time for another full Q&A episode of the Motorhome Matt podcast, where Motorhome Matt and Keith hand the show over to your questions, the real-world problems, and technical head-scratchers that motorhome owners actually face. This week, we dive into one of the biggest debates we’ve covered in a long time: Is it safe to plug your motorhome into your house electrics at home? Listeners raise concerns around E&P levelling systems, grounding, lightning strikes and whether anyone truly understands the risks. We also hear from a listener struggling to recover a £2,000 motorhome deposit after…
E241 · 25 May 2026 · 27 min
Are campsites still fit for modern motorhome owners, or are they being left behind by a new generation of off-grid travellers? In this episode of the Motorhome Matt Podcast, Matt and Keith unpack the growing tension between traditional campsites and the rise of self-sufficient campervans, Brit Stops, Aires, and off-grid touring. With more motorhomers choosing flexibility over facilities, are campsites adapting quickly enough to survive? Joining Matt is industry journalist, reviewer and Out and About Live presenter Peter Vaughan, bringing more than four decades of motorhome experience to the…
E240 · 18 May 2026 · 36 min
Planning a motorhome trip to Italy? In this episode, Motorhome Matt and Keith discover what it is really like to tour Italy by motorhome or campervan, with Mark Bonito from Vanlife Eats sharing the food, roads, parking, campsites and travel tips he picked up on his journey through Tuscany, Puglia, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily. Italy sounds like the dream, doesn’t it? Beautiful mountain roads, proper pasta, vineyard stopovers, coastal views and gelato worth walking suspiciously far for. But what is it actually like when you arrive in a long-wheelbase van? How easy is it to avoid ZTL zones?…
E239 · 11 May 2026 · 33 min
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E238 · 4 May 2026 · 44 min
🎟️ WIN TRACKSIDE VANLOVE TICKETSmhmp.info/win Can you safely power your motorhome with a portable power bank, or could you be creating a serious electrical risk without realising it? In this episode of the Motorhome Matt podcast, Matt and Keith dig into one of the most talked-about motorhome power questions at the moment: can you plug a portable power station into your motorhome hook-up socket? It sounds simple enough. You’ve got a power bank, your motorhome has a hook-up point, what could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, as it turns out, especially when earth bonding, RCDs, inverters and…
E237 · 27 Apr 2026 · 34 min
Could your motorhome electrics be putting you at risk without you realising it? This week, Motorhome Matt and Keith get into one of the most misunderstood topics in motorhome and campervan ownership, earthing. If your van is sitting on four rubber tyres, where does the electricity go when something goes wrong? And what really happens when you plug into a campsite hook-up, run an inverter, or power the van from a portable power station? Matt is joined by Mark Street from BlueFix to explain the difference between mains hook-up, 12V systems, inverters and portable power stations. They cover…
E236 · 20 Apr 2026 · 39 min
Is VanGuardian the motorhome security product that owners have been waiting for? In this episode, Motorhome Matt and Keith take a close look at a new motorhome alarm system designed to stop thieves before they get into your van. Matt is joined by Mike Horsford from VanGuardian to find out how it works, why it is getting attention, and whether it could be the answer for owners worried about motorhome security, campervan security, break-ins and overnight peace of mind. Campervan Campout 2026 is nearly here, and Matt is also joined by Michael from Warners and Simon from Spartan Campers to look…
E235 · 13 Apr 2026 · 39 min
What are the best upgrades for the outside of your motorhome, and which ones will actually make life on the road easier? In this episode, Motorhome Matt and Keith get stuck into the top 10 best external upgrades for your motorhome, from awnings and bike racks to solar panels, security and levelling systems. If you're wondering what adds real usability, what improves comfort on the road, and what could quietly eat into your payload and budget, this episode is for you. Matt shares the upgrades he rates most highly, the ones he’d think twice about, and the common mistakes owners make when they…
E234 · 6 Apr 2026 · 23 min
Organising your motorhome garage. One minute your kit is neatly packed, the next your levelling ramps have vanished, the chairs are trapped, and you're lying three feet deep under bags of stuff, wondering where it all went wrong. This week, Motorhome Matt and Keith Gooden look at an innovative motorhome storage solution that could change the way you organise your van. Is this the answer to cluttered lockers, wasted space and garage chaos? Matt is joined by Mark Vincent from Starflex UK to explore a modular storage system that is already catching the eye of motorhome owners across Europe.…
E233 · 30 Mar 2026 · 33 min
Is the motorhome industry in its worst state ever, or are we worrying over nothing? Prices have surged, quality is under scrutiny, and new buyers are arriving with very different expectations. After years of disruption, from Brexit to Covid to supply chain chaos, has the market finally steadied, or are there bigger changes brewing under the surface? This week, industry veteran Peter Vaughan joins Motorhome Matt and Keith Gooden to separate perception from reality, drawing on over four decades of experience to answer the question many are quietly asking. Along the way, we explore how the…
E232 · 23 Mar 2026 · 55 min
Get the levelling comparison chart here → https://mhmp.info/levelling Motorhome levelling systems: are they worth it, what do they really cost, and how much difference do they make day to day? If you’ve ever parked slightly off level and spent the evening sliding towards the kitchen, you’ll know why this upgrade gets people talking. In this episode, Motorhome Matt and Keith take a practical look at levelling systems, how they work, what they weigh, and what you need to consider before fitting one to your motorhome or campervan. From payload limits and installation challenges to useful…
Avoid costly mistakes, make better buying decisions and get more from life on the road with Motorhome Matt. Hosted by Matt Sims and journalist Keith Gooden, Motorhome Matt is for motorhome, campervan and caravan owners who want straight answers, practical advice and a clearer view of what is hap
Motorhome Matt is a English leisure & travel podcast from Matt Sims and Keith Gooden. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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