Travelling as a pair by motorhome: 10 tips for getting along

A motorhome means freedom... in a small space. Travelling as a pair, whether with a travel companion you met recently or with someone you have known for a long time, takes a little organisation and a lot of goodwill. Here are ten tips drawn from the experience of many motorhome travellers.

1. Start with a short trial

Before leaving for a month in Spain, try a long weekend. Three or four days are enough to discover the other person's rhythm: when they get up, their need for quiet, how they drive, how they tidy up.

2. Set the budget together

Fuel, tolls, paid motorhome areas, campsites, groceries, restaurants: agree before you leave. Many pairs use a shared kitty for joint expenses and keep their personal spending separate. Simple and no arguments.

3. Share out the chores

Driving, navigating, emptying the tanks, filling up with water, cooking, washing up: a clear division avoids one person feeling they do everything. Taking turns on some chores also means each of you can do everything if needed.

4. Tidy up, always tidy up

In a motorhome, mess quickly takes over. Give each person their own cupboards and storage, and get into the habit of putting everything back after use. That is the secret of living together peacefully.

5. Plan time alone

Even when everything is going well, everyone needs some breathing space. A walk on your own, an hour of reading in the sun, a bike ride to fetch the bread: these little breaks make the shared moments even more enjoyable.

6. Build the route together

Each person suggests what they would like to do: a site to visit, a hike, a market, a beach. Alternate choices and keep some free days with nothing planned. The unexpected is part of the charm of travelling by motorhome.

7. Don't drive too much

Long days on the road are tiring and make people tense. Two to three hours of driving a day, with regular breaks, leave time to enjoy the stops. If you both drive, take turns.

8. Talk straight away about what bothers you

Snoring, music that is too loud, an annoying habit: it is better to talk about it calmly on the first day than to let irritation build up for two weeks.

9. Stay open to meeting people

Travelling as a pair doesn't stop you making new friends. Impromptu drinks with neighbours on the motorhome area are among the best travel memories, and they bring fresh air to your duo.

10. Review the trip when you get back

What did you enjoy, what could be improved next time? This little review, done in good spirits, helps you prepare an even better next trip.

Still looking for your travel companion?

On Camping-Car-Love, members share their next departure dates in their calendar. Browse the profiles in your region and suggest a short trial trip: it is the best way to start.