Finding a motorhome travel companion: the guide

You have the motorhome, the urge to leave and your head full of destinations... but you no longer want to hit the road alone. Good news: you are far from the only one. Many motorhome travellers, often recently retired, widowed, divorced or simply single, are looking for someone to share the miles, the drinks on the motorhome area and the sunsets with. Here is how to find the right person, step by step.

1. Know what you are really looking for

Before searching, ask yourself a few simple questions. Are you looking for a companion for a specific trip (three weeks in Portugal, a tour of Brittany), or someone to travel with regularly? A simple travel friendship, or more if things click? Do you prefer to travel in one vehicle, or each in your own in convoy? There is no right answer, but being clear from the start avoids many misunderstandings.

2. Choose the right place to look

Encounters on motorhome service areas or campsites do happen, but they are a matter of chance. General groups on social networks are numerous, but it is easy to get lost in them. A dedicated site like Camping-Car-Love has a decisive advantage: all members already share the same passion for travelling by motorhome, campervan or van. You can search by age and by region, and look at everyone's photos and calendar of upcoming departures.

3. Take care of your profile

Your profile is your business card. A few tips that really make a difference:

• A recent, smiling photo, preferably outdoors. A photo of you in front of your vehicle works very well.
• A sincere description: your favourite destinations, your pace (wild spots or campsites?), your passions (hiking, cycling, fishing, photography, food...).
• What you are looking for, said simply: a companion for a specific trip, or someone to share the adventure with for the long term.
• Your calendar: add your next dates and destinations. This is often what triggers the first contacts.

4. Get to know each other before leaving

You don't leave for three weeks with a stranger. First exchange messages, then talk on the phone. Then meet in a public place: a cafe, a market, a busy motorhome area. A short first outing, a weekend or a few days near home, lets you check that your pace and habits are compatible before setting off on a long trip.

5. Talk openly about practical matters

The best road stories are built on clear foundations. Discuss from the start how to share costs (fuel, tolls, campsites), how to divide the chores, the rhythm of the day, each person's space in the vehicle and the need for time alone. It isn't romantic, but it is what lets you fully enjoy the trip afterwards.

6. Stay careful, without being suspicious

Don't share your address or bank details too early, tell someone close about your meetings and departures, and trust your intuition. The vast majority of members are sincere enthusiasts, but these simple reflexes let you travel with peace of mind.

Ready to stop travelling alone?

Hundreds of motorhome travellers all over France, Belgium and Switzerland are also looking for someone to travel with. Discover the members in your region, create your profile in two minutes and add your next dates to the calendar: your future travel companion may be just a few miles from your home.