Find what you’re looking for quickly and easily

Where to Find the Search Box​

At the top right corner of every page on MotorhomeFun, you’ll see the search icon (). Click it, and a search box will appear with some helpful options.

Basic Search​

Just start typing your keyword — for example, “solar panel” or “insurance.”
Press Enter, and XenForo will search the entire forum for posts containing that term.

But here’s where the real power comes in…

Advanced Search Options​

Click on “Advanced search…” (below the search box) to refine your results. Here’s what you can do:

Search Titles Only​

Tick the “Search titles only” box to find threads where your keywords appear in the title.
Perfect when you’re looking for a specific topic, like:

Posted by Member​

Want to find a post made by a specific member? Type their username in the “Posted by Member” box.

Search in Specific Forums​

Click “Search in forums” and select just the areas you want.
You can search only within:
  • Motorhome Chat
  • Tech/Mechanical
  • Continental Touring
Tip: Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) to select multiple forums at once.

Search Parameters & Tricks​

1. Use Quotation Marks​

Put quotes around a phrase to search for that exact phrase.

"solar panel installation"
— will only return posts with that exact wording.
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2. Use the Asterisk (*)​

This acts as a wildcard.

serv* — will return results like service, servicing, serviced, etc.
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3. AND / OR / NOT Operators​

These help refine your search:
  • AND: Both words must be present battery AND inverter
  • OR: Either word can appear Spain OR Portugal
  • NOT: Exclude a word France NOT tolls
(Note: These work best in Advanced Search.)

Filter by Date​

Use the “Newer than” box to find only recent discussions.
Great when searching for up-to-date info, like:

Motorhome ferry crossings — newer than Jan 2024
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Search Results View​

  • Threads with the search term will be shown with your keyword(s) highlighted.
  • You can sort by relevance or date, depending on what’s more useful.
  • Click into any thread to see the post in full context.

Bonus Tip: Use Google with Site Search​

Sometimes Google’s crawler comes in handy. Use this in Google’s search bar:
site:motorhomefun.co.uk "keyword here"<br>
Example:
site:motorhomefun.co.uk "French speed limits"<br>

Final Tips​

  • Try to be specific: “leisure battery charging” gives better results than just “battery.”
  • If your search doesn’t show good results, try synonyms or related terms.
  • Don’t hesitate to ask! If you can’t find what you need, post a question — someone will help!
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You can narrow searches easily​

Search in just a particular thread or forum

If you see the everywhere box above your seach you can click it and narrow the search

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