The Van Club Becomes the First and Only Motorhome Matt Approved Club
Members enjoy 10 % off their first order at That Leisure Shop—plus VIP double-points status—quarterly gear giveaways, early-bird access to new product launches and more community-powered adventures.
The Van Club, a non-profit community for motorhome, campervan and van-conversion enthusiasts, has been officially recognised as the first—and so far only—organisation to earn “Motorhome Matt Approved” status. The partnership was sealed after productive discussions at The Warners Newark National Motorhome & Campervan Show earlier this month.
Matt Sims’ weekly Motorhome Matt podcast and YouTube channel have surpassed 190 episodes, attracting thousands of listeners who value his straight-talking, impartial advice.
Matt Sims — Motorhome Matt
“The Van Club captures everything I love about van life: genuine community spirit, affordability and adventures done the right way. I’m delighted to give them my stamp—and yes, you’ll see me at their rallies.”
James Forrester — Co-founder, The Van Club
“Matt’s nod is a huge boost for our non-profit. We run wallet-friendly rallies all over the UK where solo travellers, families and first-timers park up side-by-side and share the fun. An exclusive shop discount, quarterly prize draws and early access to new products all turbo-charge the good-times-on-the-road ethos The Van Club was built on.”
Member Benefits at a Glance
| Benefit | |
|---|---|
| 💸 | 10 % off your first order at That Leisure Shop + automatic VIP loyalty status (double points on every purchase) |
| 🎁 | Quarterly prize draws—four chances a year to win top road-trip gear from That Leisure Shop and Motorhome Matt partners |
| 🚀 | Early-bird access to brand-new products before the general public |
| 🎙️ | Live podcast experiences—“Ask Matt” Q&As and recordings at selected 2025 rallies |
| 📣 | Amplified exposure—member stories and events showcased across Motorhome Matt’s podcast, YouTube and social channels |
Perks for Motorhome Matt Listeners
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First-year membership discount when joining The Van Club via a Motorhome Matt referral link
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Welcome gift pack collected at a member’s first Van Club rally
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Access to value-packed rallies & events—weekends that bundle camping with family activities, expert talks and live music, often for less than a single night on a commercial campsite
About The Van Club
Founded in 2024, The Van Club is a non-profit membership organisation dedicated to making motorhome and campervan adventures welcoming and affordable. Annual membership is £35 per van (two adults and up to two children). Every pound is reinvested into national rallies, skills workshops and the creation of small Certificated Location campsites.
Website: https://thevanclub.co.uk
About Motorhome Matt & That Leisure Shop
Motorhome Matt (Matt Sims) is the award-winning host of the Motorhome Matt podcast and curator of the Motorhome Matt Approved directory of trusted leisure-vehicle brands.
That Leisure Shop—home of the podcast—supplies camping and motorhome accessories and underpins the partnership by offering exclusive benefits to Van Club members.
Press Contacts
| The Van Club | press@thevanclub.co.uk · +44 (0) 121 667 0444 |
| Motorhome Matt Media | team@motorhomematt.co.uk · +44 (0) 117 290 9000 |