Winchester Caravans' Blog

Keep up-to-date with the latest news, promotions and events with our very own blog. Updated weekly.

• Customer story - Mr & Mrs Bartley

  
  James Mainwaring
  03/01/2024
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  Mr & Mrs Bartley have been caravanning for 32 years and have always bought from Winchester Caravans. They say the customer service is second-to-none and wouldn’t go anywhere else!

  
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• Meet Kevin Jukes, External Valeter/Dispatcher

  
  James Mainwaring
  17/10/2022
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  Kevin joined the team in August 2021 and is enjoying the role, especially dealing with the customers. Outside of work he enjoys socialising, playing the keyboard and caravanning with his wife and beagle.

   

  
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• Top 10 caravan security and safety accessories

  
  James Mainwaring
  13/06/2022
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  Keeping your caravan or motorhome safe and secure is extremely important to protect it from damage, theft and vandalism, and to keep you and your family safe.

  When you look at all the products on the market for leisure vehicle security, it can be overwhelming! There are so many items to choose from that it’s hard to know which are really needed and which offer the best options.

   

  
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• Our guide to buying a pre-owned caravan

  
  James Mainwaring
  06/06/2022
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  Choosing your first or next caravan is an exciting experience! Buying a pre-owned caravan is cost-effective as you won’t experience the depreciation of the first year and if you buy nearly new, you’ll still get all the advantages of a new caravan!

  Stock levels of new caravans have been limited since the pandemic began which makes buying pre-owned an even more attractive option. Production was reduced in 20/21 due to lockdowns and social distancing, and in 2021/22 due to the challenges the industry faced getting the materials they needed for manufacture.

  
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• Meet Russell Farrington, Sales/Technical Executive

  
  James Mainwaring
  10/05/2021
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  Russell has worked in the caravan industry for 42 years and is known amongst his colleagues as the experts’ expert!

  Outside of work Russell enjoys paddle boarding and long walks with his dog Mango, the Spinone Italiano. He is also a keen wildlife photographer and can often be found in the South Downs photographing animals such as deer, foxes and birds of prey.

  
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• Meet Lou Chase, Aftersales Administrator

  
  James Mainwaring
  26/10/2020
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  Lou joined the Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes team almost five years ago and loves the variety the role offers.

  Outside of work Lou enjoys quiz nights with friends, mini breaks with her partner and spending time with her grandsons, who usually end up staying overnight!

  
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• Meet James Mainwaring, Sales Manager

  
  Zoe Hall
  21/09/2020
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  James has worked at the Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes site for 20 years, (under previous ownership prior to 2015) working his way up from sales assistant to sales manager and is now the unofficial second in command.

  James is a self-confessed cake lover and outside of work he enjoys the odd round of golf to unwind.

  
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• Our guide to upgrading your caravan

  
  James Mainwaring
  22/06/2020
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  If you’re thinking of upgrading your caravan, read our helpful blog to ensure you’ve considered every aspect. Keep in mind that this year is a little different to most others due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the manufacturing industry.

  As many of the big manufacturers had to halt production in March when lockdown started, fewer new caravans have been produced as a result. Some manufacturers - Bailey and Swift included - have decided not to produce any more 2020 models, so what is out there right now is all that is going to be available for the rest of the season.

  
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• What berth caravan should you go for?

  
  James Mainwaring
  01/06/2020
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  Caravans come in a range of different sizes. ‘Berths’ are essentially sleeping stations, so the number of berths you will need to go for will very much depend on how many people will be sleeping in the caravan.

  What size is your travelling party? Are you going on your own, as a couple or in a family/group? The higher the number of berths, the bigger the caravan will be.

  
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• Meet the team: Pete Southwood, Sales Executive

  
  James Mainwaring
  20/04/2020
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  Pete has worked for Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes for the past few years; originally joining the sales team in 2015.

  In his spare time he follows American football. He played for the team that is now known as the Solent Thrashers from the age of 16-18, before leaving to set up the Portsmouth Dreadnoughts, a team he played for until he was 23. Now retired, Pete religiously watches the NFL on Sunday nights and lists the Superbowl as one of his annual highlights.

  
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• Meet Linda Peckham, Sales Administrator

  
  James Mainwaring
  23/03/2020
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  Linda has worked at the Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes site for 16 years and loves being part of the close-knit team.

  Outside of work, Linda’s two sons keep her busy and she enjoys spending family time with them and her husband. They are Marwell Zoo annual pass holders and enjoy visiting National trust places and meeting up with friends.

  
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• Meet the team: Steve Bartlett, Senior Sales Assistant

  
  James Mainwaring
  23/12/2019
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  Steve has worked for Winchester Caravans for over 13 years and during that time he has become a valuable member of the team as well as the resident awning expert!

  Outside of work, Steve is a keen golfer and a black belt in taekwondo. He is also an avid follower of the Grand Prix; this year he travelled to Italy to watch the Italian Grand Prix live and has followed the sport all over the world in previous years.

  
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We are passionate about caravans, which is why we have created our very own Winchester Caravans blog. If you want to keep up-to-date with the wonderful world of caravanning and are always looking for tops tips and handy hints, then why not check out our regular blog posts?

What's more, our blog is the perfect opportunity to share your caravanning stories. If you have a story to tell, send us an email (marketing@winchestercaravans.com) and you could see yourself published on one of our blog posts. We want to hear about your journey!