Practical Motorhome

I can still remember visiting my first NEC motorhome show as if it were yesterday – I couldn’t believe how many fantastic vehicles there were to see, and thoroughly enjoyed clambering in and out of as many different types as possible. That was 16 yea

This neat hand-held spice rack has three dual chamber sections with waterproof screwtops, so you can take up to six of your favourite seasonings wherever you go. Price £13.95 Web wildbounds.com This space-saving, phone-charging lantern has up to 50 h

I wonder what impact the energy crisis will have on our collective travel plans? Motorcaravanning has been going through a boom and while I can’t see that ending any time soon, undoubtedly we’ll have to adapt. I’m pretty sure visitors to the Motorhom

It was great to visit this year’s Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, but I must admit that I came away from the show needing no reminders about how we Brits make life a bit more tricky for ourselves by driving on the left. Time and time again, a spectacula

Prices for most types of pre-owned motorhome – from van conversions to A-classes – remain fairly high post-Covid. That’s great if you’re looking to sell; not so good if you want to buy. That’s been the message throughout this season, and personally I

IN ASSOCIATION WITH This July I took our long-term loan Bailey Autograph on its biggest test yet, driving it more than 1000 miles through France. This was both to cover a few new model launches and to explore two regions that I have often been intrig

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If you’re planning to visit the NEC show next month - something thousands of motorcaravanners do every year – it pays to do a bit of research before you go, to help you make the most of your day. Here, we’ve included a map of the venue, which clearly

Arranging finance for your purchase is often easier than paying in one lump sum, but you need to be careful not to spend more than you meant to. Think about your monthly income and outgoings. How much is left to pay for the motorhome? Don’t forget to

Searching for that perfect new motorhome can be a headache. You can trawl through endless brochures, magazines and websites advertising leisure vehicles for sale, but there’s nothing quite like getting inside the real thing and having a good look and

If you’re thinking about purchasing a campervan or a motorhome at a show in the near future, these two pages – which feature the results from our most recent Owner Satisfaction Survey, run in conjunction with our scheme partners, The Camping and Cara

I’ve seen all sorts of daft motorhome “design features” over the years, mostly involving equipment installed in difficult-to-access locations. I came across a new one a few weeks ago, though: a coachbuilt motorhome that was having battery and chargin

When we think of traction, we naturally think of the grip that the tyre can glean from the surface it is travelling on. Dry Tarmac provides plenty, while it rapidly diminishes in the approximate order of wet road, grass, snow, mud and ice. Specialist

We’ve organised our listings by layout, generally the most crucial aspect for buyers. Simply locate the floorplan you like in the guide; then, on the left of it, you’ll find details of every UK model with that layout. Simple! Note that TA in a model

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