Michelin CrossClimate Camping Tyres

Michelin CrossClimate Camping Tyres for an Elddis Motorhome in Halifax

One of the things I enjoy about running Pellon Tyre & Autocentre is hearing about the journeys our customers have planned. Sometimes it is a trip to the Yorkshire coast, sometimes a weekend in the Dales, and occasionally somebody has a much bigger adventure in mind.

That was the case with a gentleman who recently approached us with his Elddis motorhome, based on a Fiat Ducato.

He was planning to tour Europe during the winter months and wanted our advice about suitable tyres. It was a sensible question to ask before setting off. Preparing a motorhome for a long journey means thinking about more than packing your clothes and deciding where to stop for the night.

After some research, we recommended Michelin CrossClimate Camping tyres in size 225/75R16CP 118/116R.

We agreed a price, arranged delivery and fitted the tyres that same afternoon. A good job sorted, and another customer better prepared for the road ahead.

A proper adventure starts with proper preparation.

I must admit, there is something very appealing about travelling in a motorhome. Having your accommodation with you gives you the freedom to explore, stop for a few days and move on when you fancy a change.

Our customer’s plan to tour Europe through the winter sounded like a grand adventure.

However, winter touring brings different considerations from a summer run to Bridlington or Scarborough. Even if you are heading towards warmer weather, you still have to travel through whatever conditions lie between home and your destination.

That is why I was pleased he came to us for advice beforehand.

Here in Halifax and Calderdale, we know that a journey can start in drizzle and turn into something rather more wintry as you climb onto higher ground. Anyone who regularly travels over towards the Pennines will understand what I mean.

Choosing suitable tyres is one part of getting ready, and it deserves a little thought.

Why we recommended Michelin CrossClimate Camping

Michelin is one of my favourite tyre brands because of its quality. However, recommending tyres should always be about the particular vehicle and how its owner intends to use it.

For this gentleman, the important combination was motorhome use, long-distance touring and winter travel.

Michelin describes the CrossClimate Camping as an all-season tyre developed specifically for motorhomes. It carries the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake marking, often shortened to 3PMSF, which confirms that it meets a standardised snow-performance requirement. Michelin also gives this range an A rating for wet grip on the European tyre label.

Those are useful features for somebody who wants to keep touring when the summer crowds have gone home.

Of course, no tyre removes the need to drive carefully. Snow, ice and poor visibility still call for sensible speeds, extra space and sometimes a decision to wait until conditions improve.

For this customer’s intended use, though, we considered the CrossClimate Camping an excellent choice.

A camping tyre has a particular job to do.

A motorhome carries rather more than a couple of passengers and their shopping.

Depending on the vehicle and the trip, there may be bedding, food, water, outdoor furniture, bicycles and all the other bits that make life comfortable away from home.

Motorhomes can also spend long periods parked between journeys.

Michelin developed the CrossClimate Camping’s casing with these particular demands in mind. Its CP marking identifies a tyre intended for motorhome service, rather than simply being a passenger-car tyre in a larger size.

The tyres supplied for this job were 225/75R16CP 118/116R. That specification belongs to this particular fitting; it should not be taken as the correct size for every Elddis or Fiat Ducato motorhome.

Before ordering, the vehicle’s tyre requirements, load capacity and wheel suitability must all be checked. If you are unsure, ask us rather than guessing.

Elddis and the Fiat Ducato connection

Elddis is a familiar name to many British caravanning and motorhome enthusiasts. Its range includes different layouts and sizes, so owners can choose accommodation to suit the way they like to travel.

The Fiat Ducato also features in Elddis motorhome and campervan ranges. It provides the base vehicle, while Elddis creates the living accommodation that turns it into a home for the holidays.

I can understand why people become attached to their motorhomes. They are part transport, part holiday home and often the starting point for some lovely memories.

Whether you enjoy a quiet campsite near Hebden Bridge, a few days exploring the Yorkshire Dales or a longer trip across Europe, having your own place to put the kettle on has its attractions.

Our customer was thinking well beyond a local weekend away, and we were pleased to help with his preparations.

Yorkshire weather teaches you to think ahead.

Living and working around Halifax gives you a healthy respect for the weather.

We have steep roads, exposed stretches and bends where you want your vehicle to feel settled. A winter morning in the Calder Valley can be very different from an afternoon on lower ground.

That is one reason I like to see customers discussing tyres before they become an urgent problem.

A motorhome owner preparing for winter travel is asking the right questions. What sort of journeys will they make? What conditions might they encounter? Is the tyre suitable for the vehicle as well as the season?

Our winter tyre advice discusses why motorists around Halifax should give seasonal conditions some thought.

For European touring, owners should also check the current winter equipment requirements for every country on their route, including any requirements to carry or use snow chains. That deserves checking against the actual itinerary.

Delivered and fitted that afternoon

Once we had researched the tyres and agreed the price with our customer, we got on with arranging the job.

The Michelins were delivered and fitted that same afternoon.

That was the turnaround on this occasion. Availability varies, particularly with specialist sizes, but we always aim to give customers a clear answer about what can be supplied and when.

It is another example of the varied work that comes through our doors at Pellon. One minute we are helping somebody with an everyday car tyre; the next, we are discussing a motorhome’s winter journey through Europe.

I enjoy that variety, and I am proud of the way our staff approach it.

Motorhome tyre advice at Pellon in Halifax

If you are planning a motorhome trip, give your tyres some attention before departure. Their condition, correct pressures and suitability for the loaded vehicle all matter.

You can read more about tyre care before a holiday on our website, or call in for advice about your particular vehicle.

For Michelin tyre enquiries, ring 01422 351314 or 01422 362030. You can also browse tyres online and read our customer reviews.

We wish our Elddis owner a wonderful winter tour, with plenty of interesting places to visit and time to enjoy them.

From our beloved Yorkshire to wherever the road takes him, we were delighted to help get his journey off to a good start.

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