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How Do I Write the Best Acceptance Message for My Bookings Requests?

How Do I Write the Best Acceptance Message for My Bookings Requests?

Congrats! A traveller has not only found your listing on the search page, but has placed a request on your motorhome! If you can, and want to, accommodate this booking, it’s time to accept their request. But this traveller may have made requests on multiple listings to ensure one goes through, so you need to craft the perfect acceptance message to convince them to choose yours!

5 Best Campsites on the Isle of Mull

5 Best Campsites on the Isle of Mull

Campsites span the length and breadth of the Isle of Mull, leaving you plenty of time to explore all its nooks and crannies whilst knowing there’s a lovely spot to set up camp in the evenings. To help you know where best to stay, we have included our top five Mull campsites for motorhomes, plus some crucial info about pitching up elsewhere along your journey around the island.

Help, I Have Received a Bad Review! What's Next?

Help, I Have Received a Bad Review! What's Next?

You are proud of your vehicle and do everything you can to ensure that the traveller has a nice trip. Unfortunately, not all travellers might agree and may leave you a bad review upon return. Don't worry, it isn't the end of the world! In this blog, you will find advice on what to do if you receive a bad review and on how to avoid getting bad reviews altogether.

How Does Hiring Out Work for Small Businesses?

How Does Hiring Out Work for Small Businesses?

Are you a small business owner and considering hiring out on Goboony? Let’s break down how hiring out works for small businesses.

How Do I Create a Handover Video For My Hirers?

How Do I Create a Handover Video For My Hirers?

Creating a handover video for your motorhome is one of the most helpful things you can do for hirers and your future self! How do you create a handover video for your hirers? Let's break it down for you.

How do I Create a Motorhome Manual For My Hirers?

How do I Create a Motorhome Manual For My Hirers?

There is so much to tell your traveller during a handover. It’s difficult to keep track of it all, and what’s even harder is for them to remember all that information. This is where a motorhome manual comes in handy. Here’s everything to include in your motorhome manual.

How Do I Start My Own Motorhome Hire Business?

How Do I Start My Own Motorhome Hire Business?

You're thinking about starting your own motorhome hire business. That's great! You wonder what factors to consider and how to get started. There's insurance to think about, potential income, and a risk of damage, but don’t worry, setting yourself up for hiring out isn't as complicated as it seems. We’ve broken down the entire process, with our top tricks and tips for starting a motorhome hire business from home.

Why is Hiring Out My Motorhome Sustainable?

Why is Hiring Out My Motorhome Sustainable?

As motorhome owners, we still want to enjoy the freedom our home of wheels provides, while remaining sustainable in our choices. Hiring out your motorhome can be a way to achieve exactly that. Why is hiring out your motorhome sustainable? Let's break it down for you.

Best Motorhome Campsites in the Brecon Beacons

Best Motorhome Campsites in the Brecon Beacons

Everyone needs to go camping in the Brecon Beacons at least once in their life, but preferably many, many times. There are so many things to do in the Brecon Beacons, or Bannau Brycheiniog, which are beloved for their incredible natural beauty, abundance of wildlife, and cultural heritage. To start your mountain adventure, we've rounded up the best motorhome campsites in the Brecon Beacons for you.

What Are Reasons to Hire Out My Motorhome?

What Are Reasons to Hire Out My Motorhome?

You may have heard of people who hire out their motorhome to other travellers. At Goboony, thousands of motorhome owners are doing exactly that. Why? You may wonder. Well, there are countless reasons! Let's break it down for you.

7 Mistakes You’re Making When Cleaning Your Motorhome

7 Mistakes You’re Making When Cleaning Your Motorhome

Here are the seven things to absolutely avoid when cleaning your vehicle, whether it’s a 5-minute wash or your dedicated post-winter storage clean. These mistakes will cost you in the long run and are easy to avoid once you know.

Free Campervan Parking in the UK: Everything You Need to Know

Free Campervan Parking in the UK: Everything You Need to Know

True freedom comes with four wheels, travelling uninhibited in your motorhome. In this complete guide to free campervan parking in the UK, you'll find ample options for motorhome wild camping spots.

How to Clean Your Motorhome in 30 Minutes

How to Clean Your Motorhome in 30 Minutes

You’re waving goodbye to your hirers, who have just told you all about the wonderful week they had in your motorhome. But no time to relax just yet, as you’ve got another set of hirers coming to pick up the vehicle this afternoon! But don’t stress, as we’ve got a cleaning routine that can get everything sorted in thirty minutes. We’ll get your motorhome sorted from top to bottom so that you’ve got plenty of time to enjoy a cup of tea before the next hirer arrives.

Itinerary for a Pembrokeshire Road Trip in a Motorhome

Itinerary for a Pembrokeshire Road Trip in a Motorhome

It is widely acknowledged that Pembrokeshire is one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, and yet it is so underrated. Too few of us take the time to go and explore Pembrokeshire. To properly soak up this incredible region, we recommend embarking on a full Pembrokeshire road trip in a motorhome. You’ll spend a lot of time on foot as well, exploring the beloved Pembrokeshire Coast Path, so be sure to pack your best walking boots!

The Great Goboony Wrapped 2023: This Year’s Highlights in Numbers

The Great Goboony Wrapped 2023: This Year’s Highlights in Numbers

Another year is about to bite the dust, which means it’s time for the great Goboony Wrapped 2023! It’s been a very exciting year for Goboony, as well as for all travellers and motorhome owners who use our platform. We love that we’re able to play a part in creating an ever-growing campervan community, and are delighted to share some of the numbers that excite us most.

The Best Campsites With a Hot Tub in the UK

The Best Campsites With a Hot Tub in the UK

A rub dub, just relaxing in the tub! There's nothing quite like warming up the old bones in some therapeutic hot water — and bubbles! — after a day of exploring the outdoors, especially in winter. Does the idea sound enticing? Turn your camping trip into a glamping trip at these best campsites with a hot tub in the UK.

Itinerary for Driving the South West 660 in a Campervan

Itinerary for Driving the South West 660 in a Campervan

Following the dramatic and diverse curves of the English coastline, the South West 660 is a newly-plotted road trip stretching from Poole, Dorset to Watchet, Somerset. The South West 660 route has been broken down into 12 unique sections, each around 50 miles long. It covers all four counties in this lovely area, each with its own unique character. This guide to a great South West 660 road trip will cover the highlights from each section, with recommendations for motorhome campsites along the way.

Top 10 UK Food Events

Top 10 UK Food Events

As exciting as cultural events, music shows, theatre plays or art exhibitions can be, there is nothing quite like food events. A really cool experience during which you also get to taste the most delicious food or drinks. Yes, please! Since most big and exciting food events happen only once a year, it’s always good to plan ahead so you don’t miss out — your taste buds will thank you. Here is a list of the 10 coolest, most unique food events happening in the UK!

5 Best Places to Ski or Snowboard in Scotland

5 Best Places to Ski or Snowboard in Scotland

Forget the Alps or Pyrenees, you don’t need to even leave the UK for great skiing and snowboarding! There are excellent ski resorts right here in Scotland, which offer both beginner and advanced routes, and can provide a wonderful winter sports holiday. Choosing to go skiing in Scotland is ideal for shorter holidays, and will be far more budget-friendly. Not only will you not need to book any flights, but the prices of the regions tend to be far cheaper than their counterparts in Switzerland, France or Austria.

Everything You Need to Know About Campervan and Motorhome Warranties

Everything You Need to Know About Campervan and Motorhome Warranties

What is a motorhome warranty? How much do they cost? What do you need to look out for in picking a campervan warranty? Today, we're going to cover all of those questions and more.

A Complete Guide to Cleaning Your Motorhome Water Tank

A Complete Guide to Cleaning Your Motorhome Water Tank

Nothing beats getting a cold drink after a long drive. We're accustomed to safe tap water in the UK, but it's important to keep in mind that your motorhome's water tanks require some attention from time to time, to ensure the water quality is at its best. Here is everything you need to know about cleaning the water tank of your motorhome, including draining the boiler, water tank and pipes thoroughly.