As part of the thl global RV family, lucky holidaymakers will be the first to drive our new 2024 model Roller Team and Etrusco motorhomes fresh from the factory in beautiful Tuscany, Italy to our rental depots across the UK & Ireland.
This year, enjoy greater flexibility by making your own way to Tuscany, just 2 hours from Pisa airport. Our team will meet guests at our pop up depot where you can pick up your brand new motorhome.
Spend up to 40 nights touring through Europe on a one-way rental. Where you go, you decide! Wake up to the best views in your motorhome – stopping, shopping and cooking along the way.
Guests have up to 40 nights to enjoy their European driving holiday before returning the motorhome to thl’s depots in Greater London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin.
If you have ever dreamed of touring through Europe on a budget, now is your chance to grab a bargain motorhome hire deal!
PHASE ONE – SOLD OUT!
PHASE TWO – SOLD OUT!
Pick up dates (Monday – Thursdays throughout Spring): 22-25 April, 29 April-2 May, 13-16 May, 3 and 4th June 2024
FIRST 10 NIGHTS – £199 per motorhome
Additional nights: Up to 30 additional nights available! Please ask for pricing when making your booking.
FINAL PHASE – COMING SOON
>10 nights motorhome hire in one of our brand new, fully equipped Roller Team and Etrusco 2-6 berth motorhomes
>Opportunity to extend your rental to travel in Europe for up to 40 nights in total.
>Each motorhome will come fully equipped for your road trip including fixed beds, fridge/freezer, gas hob, sink, dining area, toilet, shower, media connectivity and reversing camera. We will also kit out the motorhome with many of the required home comforts including, kitchen kit & kettle, a full bottle of camping gas, electric hook-up cable, water hose etc.
>Flexible collection dates: pick up between 22nd April and 4th June 2024.
>Free European cover for your entire trip covering 24 countries
>Insurance for 1 named driver, aged 21-80 with a full, clean driving licence*
>24 hour European wide Roadside Assistance
>European travel pack including beam benders, warning triangle, 2 x high visibility jackets, spare fuse & bulb set.
>Full motorhome briefing and demo at the depot
>Easy Online Check in
>Unlimited mileage
>No one way hire fees
>Free Ferry Crossing from Calais to Dover for all rentals (Please note all vehicles must travel via this crossing on return to our depots)
>Free ferry crossing from Liverpool to Belfast, or Cairnryan to Belfast for Dublin and Belfast returns (Please note all vehicles returning to Ireland must travel via these crossings on return to our Belfast or Dublin depots)
>English-speaking staff on hand
->thl Vehicle support helpline
>Offer subject to availability
>Full payment is required at the time of booking
>Drivers must be between 21-80 and have held a full, clean driving licence (as per thl UK & Ireland’s terms and conditions) for at least 2 years
>Vehicles are booked by berth – Mystery 2, 4 & 6. Exact model is allocated on arrival
>Up to 30 extra nights can be booked (Subject to availability). Please ask for pricing when making your booking.
>thl UK & Ireland own and operate Bunk Campers and Just go Motorhomes. The guest may receive a motorhome from either brand
>The Hirer is responsible for all fuel costs, toll roads, campsites and all other costs incurred throughout the hire
>£2500 security deposit is required prior to collection of the motorhome in Italy. The security deposit is released on arrival at the thl depot (provided there’s no damage in line with standard thl’s terms and conditions)
>A collection time for your motorhome will be allocated to you prior to travel. The last collection on each day will be 4pm
>Motorhomes can be returned between 9am-4pm on the return date.
>All vehicles must travel from Mainland Europe into the UK and Ireland via the Calais – Dover ferry crossing. Travel from Cherbourg – Rosslare or any other route is not permitted.
>For guests dropping off in Belfast or Dublin, the ferry crossing from Liverpool to Belfast, or Cairnryan to Belfast is also included free of charge in addition to the Calais to Dover ferry crossing.
> All vehicles dropping off in Dublin must enter Ireland via Northern Ireland via the ferry crossings noted above.
>In the event of cancellation by the hirer, a 100% cancellation fee applies. All other Factory Relocation Terms & Conditions apply.
>Prices are correct at the time of publishing. thl UK and Ireland reserve the right to amend the pricing, vehicle specification, terms & conditions without prior notification
How do I book the Factory relocation deal?
For more information and booking, please call 01525 574271 or email [email protected].
Please note, this trip is so popular that we see families returning year after year to get their fill of European culture from the comfort of their well appointed and kitted out brand new motorhome. For this reason, availability is offered on a first come, first served basis. Vehicles cannot be held and a booking is not confirmed until payment has been received, therefore early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
What vehicles are available in the deal?
This year, the trip will include a wide range of brand new Roller Team and Etrusco coachbuilt motorhomes from both Bunk Campers and Just go Motorhomes. Motorhomes are booked by berth – 2, 4 & 6. The exact model will be allocated on arrival.
What is not included in the deal?
>Bedding and towels (can be added as an optional extra)
>Motorhome will not come equipped with TV/DVD player & aerial
>E-Vignette if travelling through Switzerland
>Child seats
>Flights
>Transfers to the depot
>Fuel
>Camping gas (A full tank/bottle is provided but should be returned full)
>Campsites
>Camping table and chairs
>Tolls
>Travel insurance
>Any other costs associated with the hire
Can I book additional nights?
Guests can book up to 30 additional nights allowing you to explore Europe at your own pace. Please ask for pricing when making your booking.
Can I book an additional driver?
Additional drivers can be added at the usual fee of £12.50 per night
What countries can I travel to?
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (entry into Ireland through Northern Ireland only via the Liverpool – Belfast or Cairnryan – Belfast ferry), Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland (including Liechtenstein), Sweden
Please note: Guests wishing to travel through Switzerland will need to purchase an e-vignette at the border. This costs approximately £36.
What additional equipment is needed to travel in Europe?
A European travel pack is included in the motorhome for your use, inside you will find the following items; beam benders, warning triangle, 2 x high visibility jackets, spare fuse & bulb set.
We can also provide you with snow chains but these do need to be requested and confirmed in advance.
What is the fuel policy?
Vehicles will be provided with a full tank of Diesel and you will be required to return the motorhome with a full tank.
What is the Gas policy
Vehicles will be provided with a full tank or bottle of camping gas and you will be required to return the motorhome with a full tank.
What is the return ferry crossing?
The return ferry crossing is included in the relocation deal and is from Calais – Dover. All motorhomes must arrive into the UK through this crossing.
For guests returning their motorhome to Dublin or Belfast, the Liverpool – Belfast, or Cairnryan – Belfast ferry crossing is also included.
All vehicles dropping off in Dublin must enter Ireland via Northern Ireland and via the ferry crossings noted above.
Ferry dates and times can be confirmed with thl UK & Ireland directly once the trip is booked and you have had a chance to plan your itinerary.
How do I return my motorhome?
>All motorhomes must be returned to the thl’s depots in Greater London, Edinburgh, Belfast or Dublin between 9.00am-16.00pm on your return date.
>Vehicles must be cleaned unpacked and ready to be handed over to a member of the team by 4:00pm
>We ask the motorhome is returned with a full tank of diesel and LPG gas
>We ask the motorhome is returned with an empty toilet cassette and grey water tank, please make sure grey water & toilet cassettes are only disposed at approved disposal points.
>Vehicles are expected to be returned in a clean and tidy condition – All floors clean – Food rubbish removed – Bathroom clean and tidy – Surfaces wiped
Where is the pick up location of the motorhome?
Pick up is from thl’s pop up depot in Tuscany, Italy.
Address: Valcanoro, Strada di S., Appiano, in the Municipality of Barberino Tavarnelle.
What is the nearest airport to the thl depot?
The nearest airport is Pisa (PSA).
Are there any tools I can use to help me plan a route?
->https://www.rac.co.uk/route-planner
->https://www.viamichelin.co.uk/
>https://www.google.co.uk/maps (you can select a toll or no toll road option)
>http://www.eurotripplanner.eu/ you can also download a mobile app
>https://www.mylpg.eu this is a website for finding LPG gas stations in Europe but also has a handy route planner
How long would you recommend driving per day?
With the large well kept roads throughout Europe it is easy to cover some miles, however in order to get the most out of your holiday we recommend you plan for no more than 200 miles per day which will be around 4hrs driving.
It is also a good idea to stay close to pop up depot for the first night so you can get stocked up and used to your new home, you can then set off fresh in the morning to arrive at your destination by lunchtime which leave you loads of time to explore.
Where can I find discounts for European campsites?
Bunk Campers and Just go are the official rental partners of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, the UK’s number 1 touring club offering access to 2700 campsites across the UK and Europe. Our guests benefit from access to Campsite+ which offers member rates and discounts at the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s sites, both in the UK and abroad. After booking, guests will be emailed details on how to avail of member discounts. In the meantime, you can research the Club’s European campsites here. The Caravan and Motorhome Club also have great information on European road trips and itinerary planning. View more details on the Caravan and Motorhome Club website.
Which camping association would you recommend?
ACSI – get the app too – http://www.acsi.eu/en/home/l2-n144/ The ACSI discount card is well worth having. You get two books listing thousands of campsites in Europe with a map book.
What other websites can I use to help find campsites?
>https://www.eurocampings.co.uk/
>https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/travel-abroad/http://www.all-the-aires.com/
>https://www.acsi.eu/en/https://www.pitchup.com/
>https://www.france-passion.com/en/
Would you recommend any camping books?
The Camperstop Europe book is invaluable, it gives the coordinates for every site. http://www.vicariousbooks.co.uk/.
What if some of the campsites aren’t open in March/Early April?
During previous years, where sites were not fully open we found they let us on site with reduced facilities. We recommend checking with the campsite owner prior to arrival.
Where can I find information about filling up with LPG gas while in Europe?
>LPG Gas or AutoGas is relatively easy to find in Europe
>You may need different adaptors for the filling port in different countries but these are already supplied with your motorhome from Just go and can be found attached to the gab bottle with a zip tie
->https://www.mylpg.eu/ is a great website to find stations and also has a handy route planning feature so you can plan your route around LPG stops
>http://www.fuel-prices-europe.info/map-europe.php
Where can I find out about Italian train times and book tickets?
Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html.
Can I travel into Clean Air Zones in France?
The French government rolled out The Air Quality Certificate – known as ‘Crit’Air’. It requires all cars driving into Paris and other major cities to display a ‘Crit’Air’ sticker. Critically, this includes foreign cars including rental vehicles. If you don’t have it, you could face a fine of up to £117 plus an admin fee of £50. The sticker takes up to 10 days to arrive so should you wish to travel into a clean air zone please contact [email protected] for your registration details. You can then purchase a Crit’ Air Sticker here prior to your departure – https://certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/.
