Practical Caravan

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Enjoy the winter, on or off the road

s we enter the colder months, it’s tempting to put your caravan into hibernation until the spring. But this is a great time for the odd DIY job – for a great selection and top advice, take a look at. If you do continue touring during the winter, it’s important to stay safe on the road. Our Contributing Editor, John Sootheran, has a few tips to help you do just that (see right) – with care, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy just as many fantastic tours as you would during the summer months!

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