The Camper Van Bible 2nd edition: Live, Eat, Sleep (Repeat)

by Martin Dorey

Overview

The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or 'would die for' a camper van.

In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert, presenter of BBC2's 'One Man and His Campervan' and author of the popular Take the Slow Road series, dives headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and camper vans. The book covers all aspects of the camper van life, including:

- Owning and living day to day with a camper van (LIVE)
- Cooking and eating in your camper (EAT)
- Sleeping in your camper (SLEEP)
- Keeping you and your van going (REPEAT)

This second edition has been fully updated with new text and photographs throughout, including an expanded section on environmentally conscious camping, new text about accessible camper vanning, lots of tasty new recipes, updated costs and figures and an expanded list of the best UK campsites. Packed with stunning photography, and oodles of vital, definitive and authoritative information, this book is an essential buy for both dreamers and do-ers alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781844866007
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	07/18/2023
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Martin Dorey is a writer, surfer and serial camper van owner. In 2011 he presented the BBC2 television programme 'One Man and his Camper Van'. He is the author of The Camper Van Cookbook (2010), The Camper Van Coast (2012), The Camper Van Bible (2016), Take the Slow Road: Scotland (2018), Take the Slow Road: England and Wales (2019), Take the Slow Road: Ireland (2020) and Take the Slow Road: France (2021), amongst several others.
@campervanliving; www.martindorey.com

Table of Contents

Introduction

LIVE
Introduction
Why a camper van?
What is a camper van?
Buying a camper van
Buying advice
Renting a camper
The cost of ownership
The eco-conscious camper
The secrets of happy camping

EAT
Introduction
My culinary journey so far…
What you need
Washing up
Cooking methods and heat sources
Cooling
Recipes

SLEEP
Introduction
How to get a good night's sleep
The camper van bed department
Places to spend the night

(REPEAT)
Introduction
Getting up in the morning
Safety
Keeping your spot
Sacred spots worth hanging onto
Keeping comfy and warm
Keeping our environment on repeat
Keep the motor running
Driving
Staying on for longer
Power
The other life

The illusion of freedom and the tyranny of teatime
Glossary
Acknowledgements
Index

Editorial Reviews

This is a cheery and enormously informative account of the pinnacles and pitfalls of owning a campervan. Conveyed in a lively, clear and entertaining tone, it's reassuringly honest.” —BBC Countryfile Magazine

“Want to know everything about 'van holidays? This fun new book by Martin Dorey covers the lot, from camper-friendly recipes to the best Euro campsites. It even explains how to buy a van, in case you're keen” —Sunday Times Travel Magazine

“perfect travelling companion for all your campervan adventures. Full of fantastic photography, essential info and delicious recipes for the great outdoors, this fun guide can fit in your glovebox ... Dorey will show you how to make your campervan dreams a reality.” —Coast magazine

“Martin Dorey's knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject is obvious. The book is presented in a lively, informal style with plenty of quality colour illustrations that reflect the fun and freedom of campervanning” —Caravan Club

“an attractive book filled with inspiring photos … not only is this book good inspiration, it's a good read too” —VWcamperfun.wordpress.com

“There is a lot in this book for everyone from experts to newcomers... A book with the open road running through it” —Devon Life

From the Publisher