Automotive
Practical Caravan
NEW EUROPEAN TOURING RULES EXPLAINED
David Motton guides you through the latest registration process for towing in Europe
2 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
48 Hours in... MATLOCK
Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit
3 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A TOW CAR
It's not easy to know if a car will tow well. Here are the features to look out for...
4 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
FESTIVE FUN! - 12 STAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Ever thought about a Christmas caravan trip? But where should you go and what should you do? We pick out a festive dozen!
8 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
JEEP RENEGADE (2015-present)
Affordable used, but make sure it fits your space and weight requirements, writes Euan Doig
2 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
Blind confidence
A rear-lounge glow-up starts with fixing some bothersome blinds. Nigel Donnelly gets stuck in
5 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
COACHMAN VIP 565
A more open living area and fixed single beds is a layout that still has appeal, says Peter Baber
3 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 D ESTATE
Effortlessly capable and desirable, but if you have to ask the price...
4 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
POPPING CORKS in St Ives
Susan Taylor celebrates New Year in Cornwall with bracing walks and fancy dress
7 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
CARDIFF at Christmas
Victor Charles finds the Welsh capital a dazzling place to enjoy the festive period, with Christmas markets, a wonderland and seasonal illuminations
7 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
What it's like to be a millennial caravanner
As a younger caravan owner Lottie thought she might feel out of place - she's finding the opposite is true
3 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
BAILEY PEGASUS BLACK ED. BOLOGNA
Bailey's new Pegasus twin-axle proves that an L-shaped lounge layout can work very well
3 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
VENUS 570 (2017)
Andrew Jenkinson finds lots to like about the lightweight 2017 Venus 570
2 min |
January 2026
Practical Caravan
TENWAYS CG0600 PLUS E-BIKE
Now with eight gears, this handsome e-bike is perfect for short, hilly adventures, says Peter Baber
2 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
Lock it or lose it: fitting a caravan safe
Nigel Donnelly wants to beef-up security for caravanning trips to festivals, so opts for a simple safe installation
4 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
Capping IT OFF
Completing his Gallic tour, Nigel Hutson revels in the wonders of southern France from Béziers and Narbonne to the Grotte de Clamouse and Cap d'Agde
7 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
A woman's best friend
TRAVELLING WITH DOGS is on the rise and has been for quite some time.
3 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
BAILEY PHOENIX BLACK 640
A cleverly designed washroom door and cool new graphics add to the appeal of the 640
3 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
COACHMAN LASER 480 XTRA
This 8ft-wide two-berth design makes for a spacious and stylish caravan that is relatively light in weight
7 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
VW Passat and Multivan take tow car honours
Volkswagen had a winning night at the 2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar Awards last month.
1 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN R-LINE 2.OTSI 4MOTION 265PS 7-SPEED DSG
IT SEEMED STRANGE to be towing with a fossil-fuel car a petrol-powered one at that after many tests involving hybrids and fully electric cars.
1 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
Sunshine on the HORIZON
While making plans and looking ahead to 2026, Victor Charles recalls a long spring weekend in sunny Eastbourne
7 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
HARRY REDKNAPP MAKES CAMEO IN DANNY DYER'S NEW CARAVAN TV SERIES
Harry Redknapp is to make a cameo in Danny Dyer's new caravanning TV series.
1 min |
December 2025
Practical Caravan
PC GUIDE TO...Levelling up
Automatic caravan levelling takes the effort out of pitching, and new entrants to the market are bringing prices down, says John Sootheran
5 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
Thetford & Spinflo
They are global brands in the leisure vehicle industry, but Nigel Hutson discovered even more about Thetford and Spinflo at the UK factory
4 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
Vision Plus Wi-Fi upgrade
Setting up Wi-Fi in your caravan can be a simple DIY project, says Nigel Hutson
4 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
BMW 5 SERIES TOURING (2017-2024)
If your budget will stretch to it, this superb estate makes an ideal tow car
2 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
GREAT expectations
The Garden of England provides Susan Taylor with a wonderful selection, from literary connections to good eating by the sea
7 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
Papering over the cracks
Caravan body repairs are unknown territory for many of us, but after Penny had a bit of a bump, Nigel Donnelly worked out how to repair a badly crumpled corner
4 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
SKODA ELROQ 85 SPORTLINE
This SUV has potential as a tow car, but only if your van is a lightweight
4 min |