Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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This week I’m at the NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show 2025 in Birmingham, checking out all the latest motorhome gadgets, heating upgrades, and must-see products for vanlifers.
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While running around the show, I bumped into Kat from Wandering Bird and we ended up having a really interesting (and completely unplanned) chat about something we’re both thinking about… switching our gas heating/boiler systems over to diesel! Sounds simple, right? But there’s a lot to think about – cost, finding gas abroad, peace of mind, and whether it’s actually worth the upgrade.

I also found a few other cool things worth showing you – the new TomTom GO Camper Max V2 (faster, USB-C, and slicker graphics), a NOCO jump starter that doubles as a 100 PSI tyre inflator (yes, really), and a brand-new tiny 280×280mm MaxxFan that’s perfect for smaller roof vents.

Massive thanks to everyone who came over to the Park4Night stand this week to say hi to me, Tash and the Team, grabbed a sticker, or picked up a book or calendar, you honestly made our week.

👉 Let me know in the comments – would you switch your motorhome heating from gas to diesel, or are you sticking with what you’ve got?

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⏰ Video Timecodes ⏰
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00:00 NEC Show
01:11 I Love My Heating
01:47 Alde’s New Diesel Water Heater
02:11 Chat With Kat
04:21 Is The Upgrade Worth It?
06:15 Europe Gas Refill Reality
11:06 What's your Thoughts?
11:25 TomTom GO Camper Max V2
13:36 NOCO AX65
16:27 NEW MaxxFan!
18:32 Massive Thank you!


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