RV camping in England and the rest of Europe has become more popular in recent years, with facilities available for overseas visitors to rent a motorhome when they arrive. Many American travelers are naturally tempted to hire an American style of motorhome such as a Winnebago or Airstream model, rather than British and European makes such as Swift or Elddis motorhomes.

But it’s important to look before you leap. If you’re considering hiring a motorhome in England, it make sense to switch to a British motorhome if it’s a better solution for the circumstances. Here are some of the pros and cons of the American motorhome compared with the equivalent British model.