A heads-up: I’ve been working on something for a while…

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A heads-up: I’ve been working on something for a while…

Over the past year, I’ve been putting together a book that’s come directly out of this community, and I wanted to let you know about it before it appears anywhere else.

The book is called Motorhomer Wisdom, and it will be available shortly on Amazon (hardback, paperback and Kindle). I’ll post the link here as soon as it’s live.


What makes it a bit different is how it’s been produced.


I anonymised and extracted approximately 1.2 million posts from the forum related to motorhome ownership, use, problems, and day-to-day questions, spanning 23 years and contributions from well over 100,000 members. That data was then analysed using an AI tool solely to identify patterns and determine the community consensus on the recurring questions.

The AI didn’t write the book.

What it did was sort an overwhelming amount of opinions, arguments, experiences, and repetition into something usable. I then reviewed all of that output myself and, drawing on my 30+ years of motorhoming experience, pulled it together into a structured reference book—organised so people can find the answers they’re looking for.

It’s not meant to be a storybook (although you can read it that way if you want). It’s a reference book. Something you dip into. Something you keep. There’s also a Frequently Asked Questions section at the back that covers questions asked hundreds of times over the years.

I’m fully aware that many long-term members here will already know most of what’s in it — but that’s kind of the point. It reflects the advice most of us would give to a new motorhomer, and there’s still plenty in there that even seasoned owners will recognise, re-learn, or nod along with.

I’ve deliberately kept each topic to a single chapter, so it doesn’t turn into a technical manual — it’s about the important things, not every possible thing.

I’ve put a lot of work into this, and more importantly, it felt right to preserve the knowledge this community has built over 23 years. We’ve lost members along the way, but their experience and wisdom still live on in the conversations they left behind — and in that sense, this book feels a bit like a memorial to the forum itself.

If people do end up buying it and feel it’s valuable, I’d really appreciate an Amazon rating or review — that genuinely makes a big difference in whether other motorhomers ever see it.

For now, I’m just curious:

👉 Would this be something you’d be interested in reading or owning?

If so, post below so I have a sense of interest, and I’ll update the thread as soon as the Amazon listing is live.

Phil
 
If it follows the typical thread pattern on a motorhome forum, it will start off being "Motorhome Wisdom" and by chapter 4 will be about how to install Linux on a 25 year old PC and chapter 6 will cover if it is better to get a Westie or a Great Dane if you live on the Isle of Wight. :)
 
Great idea but for me personally I am not sure its something I would read. I never read motorhome related books, magazines or watch blogs online apart from occasionally yours Phil. You are a victim of your own success you see. I just ask on here and you get a 100 page thread! :D I would say given the boom in motorhome sales all that knowledge over 23 years will be invaluable to some though.
 
drawing on my 30+ years of motorhoming experience

Good to see a newbie giving it a go.

We got into the game in early '73 to avoid the implications of the April introduction of VAT.
I changed jobs and that nice Mrs Thatcher gave anyone moving out of an high unemployment region a grant of £1,200 to help with moving expenses (the only good thing she did).
My new employer met all my expenses, guess what my grant was spent on.
 
I'm like Barry, well more like his older, more adept, better looking and fitter brother, I'd probably not read it, however it should become a searchable reference aid in or for the WC app, where you can search for answers to issues.
 
Great idea but for me personally I am not sure its something I would read. I never read motorhome related books, magazines or watch blogs online apart from occasionally yours Phil. You are a victim of your own success you see. I just ask on here and you get a 100 page thread! :D I would say given the boom in motorhome sales all that knowledge over 23 years will be invaluable to some though.
I thought you'd published your own motorhome guide Barry?
The Cava Cork Camping Companion.
 
so shall ye follow ....


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