Practical Caravan

13/09/2024

If you own a light caravan, a small hatchback might be all you need to tow it. Here, we share some of our top picks...

If you own a light caravan, a small hatchback might be all you need to tow it. Here, we share some of our top picks.

13/09/2024

Good heating is essential for comfortable touring. Here, John Sootheran answers 21 key questions...

Good caravan heating systems are an essential for comfortable touring. Here, John Sootheran answers 21 key questions.

13/09/2024

Water ingress (aka leaky caravans) is serious and demands prompt attention. John Sootheran explores its causes, signs and solutions...

Caravan water ingress is serious and demands prompt attention. John Sootheran explores its causes, signs and solutions.

13/09/2024

A new exterior colour scheme contrasts well with the minimalist interior décor of the Adria Alpina Colorado, a well-equipped caravan...

A new exterior colour scheme contrasts well with the minimalist interior décor of the Adria Alpina Colorado, a well-equipped caravan.

12/09/2024

Sammy Faircloth addresses some common mistakes made when touring and suggests ways to avoid them...

12/09/2024

Caravan weights are a crucial factor in towing and touring, but they can seem quite complicated. John Sootheran explains all.

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12/09/2024

Well, it seems that summer might be well and truly over! Help cheer us up with pictures of your summer tours and sunny trips 🌞 😎

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12/09/2024

Bespoke caravan covers allow you to protect your lifestyle investment. John Sootheran finds out how the process works.

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12/09/2024

Nigel Donnelly shares his top tips for sourcing spare parts for an older caravan, so you can carry out any necessary repairs.

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11/09/2024

We share our tips on how to find a tow car that's perfect for you...

How do you choose the ideal tow car for your needs? David Motton is on hand to explain what you should be looking out for.

11/09/2024

Cars are one of the biggest purchases we make but they're also a magnet for criminals - this is where knowing how to protect a car from theft comes in.

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11/09/2024

Swift showcased models from its new Sprite Exclusive range at the Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show last week.

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11/09/2024

Visitors to the Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show got to see some of the latest models from Coachman, including vans from its refreshed Acadia range.

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10/09/2024

The Honda CR-V 2.0 Plug-in Hybrid 2WD Advance Tech is a practical family SUV, with a generous boot and high-tech features.

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10/09/2024

Knaus’s budget brand, Weinsberg, has also given its CaraOne Edition models corner steadies made of glass fibre reinforced synthetic material to save weight.

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10/09/2024

The Eriba Touring 530 offers all the style you’d expect from this iconic brand, and if you shop around, you might find discounts, too.

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10/09/2024

Bailey unveiled models from its new Alicanto Grande Deluxe range at the Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show last week (6th – 8th September).

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10/09/2024

Visitors to the Coachman stand at The Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show got to see the Acadia 675 Xtra, an 8ft-wide twin-axle tourer with a transverse island bed and an end washroom...

10/09/2024

Swift is launching the Sprite Exclusive range for 2025, which will replace all existing Sprite-based dealer specials.

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09/09/2024

There were new models to see at the Swift stand at The Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show, including tourers from its Sprite Exclusive range.

One such model was the six-berth Sprite Major 6TD Exclusive...

09/09/2024

The Mazda CX-60 Mazda CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D MHEV 254ps AWD Homura offers strong performance and good stability...

The Mazda CX-60 Mazda CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D MHEV 254ps AWD Homura offers strong performance and good stability.

09/09/2024

Lightweight and comfortable, this is an excellent buy for first-timers, says Andrew Jenkinson...

Lightweight and comfortable, the 2019 Lunar Quasar 560 is an excellent buy for first-timers, says Andrew Jenkinson

09/09/2024

There’s a great deal of hype surrounding portable power stations, but what are they, and do you need one? Peter Rosenthal takes a look...

There’s a great deal of hype surrounding portable power banks, but what are they, and do you need one? Peter Rosenthal takes a look.

09/09/2024

Who went to The Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show?

There were plenty of new tourers to see on the Bailey stand, including the Bailey Alicanto Grande Deluxe Evora, a twin-axle tourer with four berths...

09/09/2024

David Motton looks at luxury SUV towing options, featuring Mercedes, BMW, Kia and more...

David Motton shares his pick of the best luxury SUV towing options, featuring cars from Mercedes, BMW, Kia and more.

08/09/2024

Many campsites offer seasonal siting, where you leave your caravan pitched for the entire season, or even all year, says John Sootheran...

Many campsites offer seasonal caravan pitches, where you leave your van pitched for the entire season, or even all year.

08/09/2024

Have you been to a super green site recently or found a hidden countryside gem on tour? We want to see pictures of your 'Rural Getaways': the more remote, the better!

Drop a picture in the comments with a bit of info or email us at [email protected] 🌳🌿🌲

08/09/2024

Keep your van water supply flowing with a functioning filter, says Tony Brown...

Tony Brown explains how to change a caravan water filter, to make sure the water supply is flowing in your tourer.

08/09/2024

Choosing the right towbar, and using it correctly, are important aspects of towing your caravan safely...

Making sure you know how to choose a towbar, and using it correctly, are important aspects of towing your caravan safely.

08/09/2024

Nigel Donnelly encountered some unexpected problems while he was renovating his 1998 Bailey caravan - here's what he did...

Nigel Donnelly encountered some unexpected problems while he was renovating his 1998 Bailey caravan - here's what he did.