We’ve Heard You: Real Answers to Real Campervan Questions

At Adavntures, we don’t just rent campervans – we help you have the trip of a lifetime. And that starts with making sure you feel confident and prepared before you even turn the key.

If you’ve ever thought about taking a campervan holiday around Scotland or tackling the epic NC500, chances are you’ve also had a few questions. You're not alone – we’ve been listening to what people are saying online, in forums, on Facebook groups, Reddit threads, and travel blogs. We’ve read thousands of comments and conversations from people just like you.

What we found? Everyone’s excited – but a bit unsure. There’s a lot of buzz, but also a lot of “Am I doing this right?”

👉 Someone asked on Reddit: “Do I need to book campsites in advance, or can I just wing it?”

👉 Another person on Quora said: “Is it even safe to drive a campervan on those tiny roads up north?”

👉 A worried traveller in a Facebook group posted: “I’ve never done anything like this before. I want to make sure I’m not ‘that tourist’ who ruins it for everyone else.”

These aren’t just one-off questions – we kept seeing the same themes again and again.

So, we decided to do something about it.

A Blog Series Based on What You’re Actually Asking

We’ve created a new series of blog posts designed to give real, honest answers to the things people are asking about campervan travel in Scotland – especially the North Coast 500 (NC500). No corporate waffle. No sales talk. Just useful advice from people who do this every day.

We grouped the most common questions into seven key areas:

Rank	Category	What it's about
1	Planning & Booking Essentials	What to expect, what to pack, and how to get organised
2	Route & Timing	Best time to go and how to plan your journey
3	Campsites & Overnight Stops	Where to stay, wild camping, and how early to book
4	Driving & Road Safety	Confidence on single tracks, fuel stops, and rules of the road
5	Seasonal Considerations	What the NC500 is like in different seasons
6	Wild Camping & Responsible Travel	Doing it right without annoying the locals
7	Local Tips & Hidden Gems	The secret spots worth the detour

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be publishing blog posts tackling each of these categories. They’re built around the real questions you’re asking, like:

• “Is the NC500 doable for someone who’s never driven a campervan before?”

• “How do I even find good campsites?”

• “What’s the deal with wild camping? Is it allowed?”

• “Are the roads too narrow for big vans?”

• “What’s the best time of year to go without getting eaten by midges?”

We’re Here to Help You Travel With Confidence

These blogs are for you  the advanturers, the planners, the dreamers, the first-timers, and even the nervous travellers who just need a bit of guidance. We want you to feel excited, informed, and ready to go.

Because once you get out there waking up to loch-side views, cooking breakfast with the Highlands in the background, spotting dolphins off the coast all the planning will be worth it.

And if we can help make that planning feel a bit easier? Then we’ve done our job.

Stick around for the first post in the series:

“Essential Planning & Booking Tips for Your NC500 Campervan Adventure” – coming soon!