Our Motorhome Was ILLEGAL! 😳 What We’ve Stopped Packing (and Why It Matters)

We were shocked when we took our motorhome to the weighbridge and discovered we were seriously overweight. This month’s vanners collaboration is all about packing smart — what we always take with us, what we’ve stopped bringing, and why.

After doing a full sort-through, we realised how easily the weight creeps up — from tow bars and spare tables to rarely used kit. In this video, we show you exactly what made the cut, what we’ve left behind, and how we’re preparing for a longer journey later this year without compromising comfort or safety.

🧳 Whether you're new to vanlife or have been touring for years, this is a practical look at streamlining your packing and making the most of your payload.

👉 Don’t forget to check out the other creators in this month’s collaboration — loads of great ideas on what to bring (and what to avoid). You can find the playlist here:    • Packing Smart: What we ALWAYS bring and wh...  

📦 We’d love to hear from you: Have you weighed your van? Were you surprised by what you could ditch?

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** The Vanners Who Collaborate Are ** #vannerscollaborating

The Beckwiths
   / @thebeckwiths  

Bob Earnshaw
   / @bobearnshawmoho  

Crafty Campervanners
   / @craftycampervanners  

Desmond’s Donders
   / @desmondroams  
EurostylingUK
   / @eurostylinguk  

Gallivanting Galante's
   / @gallivantinggalantes  

Grape Soda Travels
   / @grapesodatravels  

Ian & Antonia’s Escapades
   / @ian-and-antonias-escapades  

Lang and Sara
   / @langsara  

Mark & Hazels Motorhome Adventures
   / @mark-hazelsmotorhomeadventures  

Motoringmasons
   / @motoringmasons  

Poshcats Camping
   / @poshcatscamping  

Ttxela
   / @ttxela