BC MOTORHOMES
BC Motorhomes, situated in Ayrshire, is celebrating the new-found interest in campervanning and wild camping which has been gaining momentum across the country since the pandemic. In seeking healthier lifestyles and a better work/life balance, more and more of us are heading out on the road favouring time in nature and freedom of movement over other pursuits. It’s good news for the motorhome industry and in particular for John Frew who, after six years working as an employee with BC Motorhomes, took over as owner/operator in December last year. At the age of 36, he’s one of the youngest business owners in the industry and with two young sons keen to get involved (you may spot three-year-old Rory with his BC jacket on doing some hard selling at the weekend to help his dad) he’s in it for the long game, building a family business in a sector which, on a global level, is on the up and up.
As the only Scottish dealership stocking German brands Dethleffs and Carthago (amongst other international makes), BC Motorhomes prides itself on supplying premium, high-end motorhomes to discerning customers with an eye for quality. Hand selected by an experienced team, the motorhomes on display showcase German engineering at its best with superior fixtures, fittings and finishes to match. Home from home comforts in luxury surroundings have long since replaced caravanning as we once knew it and it’s one of the many reasons why a whole new target market is buying into the #vanlife that’s trending all over social media as we speak.
While hooking a shoogly caravan up to your car for slow trips round Scotland armed with a flask of tea and a tartan rug was once a retirement rite of passage, things have changed – remarkably.
Younger generations are very much behind the rise in campervanning and wild camping with an investment in motorhomes being favoured as a long term, sustainable travel option which not only offers endless freedom on the road but also an opportunity to reduce individual carbon footprints; the latter has significantly influenced the introduction of more environmentally friendly features in state-of-the-art motorhomes. For the climate conscious, staycations which allow time immersed in green space, enjoying the many health benefits associated with being surrounded by nature in all its’ seasons, are hugely appealing. Similarly, for those with the ability to work remotely, a motorhome with the necessary fittings and connectivity enables a work-on-the-go lifestyle. The right motorhome offers the best of all worlds in the most comfortable of surroundings.
John and his team will be heading off to the upcoming Motorhome and Caravan Show 2024 in the NEC in Birmingham (15th – 20th October), the biggest retail show of its kind in the UK, where BC Motorhomes will be represented on Dethleffs’ and Cathargo’s stands as their Scottish partner in a Europe wide network. With the latest innovations in motorhome engineering and high-tech manufacturing on display, it’s an event which promises to showcase the ultimate travel experience and inspire the range of vehicles on offer back in Ayrshire for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
For those who are new to the world of campervanning and keen to sample the lifestyle, Beyond Camping (another side of the BC business) offers a range of luxury motorhomes and campervans for hire. As a motorhome enthusiast himself, John, and his number one assistant, Rory, are keen to share the joys of life on the road, offering a specialised, personalised service with all the advice, recommendations, walk-throughs and demos you could ever need to drive off into the sunset with confidence. Whether buying or renting BC has you covered. You are warmly invited to visit the forecourt, step into the driver’s seat and let your imagination roam free.
