Automotive
Practical Motorhome
TOP TOURING TOOLS
Our resident tool geek, Peter Rosenthal, reveals his top-choice toolkits to keep your touring on track
10+ min |
August 2025
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UPDATE AN AILING AWNING LIGHT
A simple exterior light upgrade turned out to be a bit more involved than Nigel Donnelly first thought!
5 min |
August 2025
Practical Motorhome
LAIKA KREOS H 5109
The luxury brand's latest 'van is as stylish as you'd expect, says Peter Baber, but the standard spec is not hugely generous
3 min |
August 2025
Practical Motorhome
THE TALE OF A KOMET
Fiona lives with daughter Alice and partner Cal in the beautiful Eden Valley, near Penrith in Cumbria, a quiet, unspoilt area often overlooked on the regular tourist routes.
3 min |
August 2025
Practical Motorhome
48 HOURS IN TENBY
Tenby is a charming seaside town on the south-west coast of Wales, known for its harbour, beaches and medieval walls.
3 min |
August 2025
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SWISS ROLL
Caroline Mills follows Switzerland's Grand Tour, seeking out its lesser-known gems
6 min |
August 2025
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Local Authority HERTFORD
Looking for new touring destinations? Get the lowdown from the locals! This month, a historic town near the capital
2 min |
August 2025
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how to...TAKE KIDS ON TOUR
Touring offers all the comforts of home and all the fun of the great outdoors! Here's how to make your trips enjoyable for the whole family
6 min |
August 2025
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MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
Many motorhomers dream of running their own campsite, but what is it really like? Peter Baber finds out
9 min |
August 2025
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1998-2006 AUTOCRUISE VALENTINE & VISTA
Each month we focus on a great secondhand mainstream motorhome. We then tell you which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for
3 min |
August 2025
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Motorhome CLEANERS
The right cleaning products can help to retain your 'van's showroom sparkle! Here are six to consider
4 min |
August 2025
Practical Motorhome
AUTO-TRAIL EXCEL 620S
The well-appointed kitchen is just one of the highlights in this very appealing two-berth, says Peter Baber
3 min |
August 2025
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AVOIDING STOWAWAYS
This month, our regular columnist Motorhome Matt Sims takes a look at a topical problem that recently hit the national press...
3 min |
August 2025
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TRANSPORT MUSEUMS
You'll discover fabulous automotive history at these top touring destinations, says David Motton
4 min |
August 2025
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ELECTRIC HOOK-UP
Hook-up is a campsite essential for many motorhomers. John Sootheran examines the tech and the technique behind the ubiquitous electric post
4 min |
August 2025
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IS THE CAMPERVAN FUTURE ELECTRIC?
With the sale of new fossil fuel vehicles due to be banned in 2030, and hybrids in 2035, is it time to go electric? Electric vehicle owner Peter Rosenthal considers the pros and cons
10+ min |
July 2025
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COOL CAMPING
John Sootheran's top tips for keeping your Chardonnay chilled and your fish fingers frozen while you're on tour
4 min |
July 2025
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NEW GEAR
Our selection of brilliant kit that's sure to enhance your tours!
2 min |
July 2025
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PRACTICAL MOTORHOME'S TOP 50 EURO TOURING TIPS
Motorhoming in Europe is fascinating, fun and exciting. John Sootheran offers 50 touring nuggets that'll make it easy, too
9 min |
July 2025
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NIESMANN+BISCHOFF ARTO 78
This impressive vehicle boasts all the luxury and style you would expect from the upmarket brand, says Peter Baber
3 min |
July 2025
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New motorhome in The New Forest
Taking an inaugural trip to ensure that everything in her recently acquired vehicle is working as it should, editor Sarah opts for a stay at a campsite she knows well
3 min |
July 2025
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One final fling
It was time to return our long-term loan Bailey, with one last stopover at a hidden gem of a campsite not far from Stafford
3 min |
July 2025
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48 HOURS IN WORTHING
Although it is one of the largest seaside towns to be found on England's south coast, there's an understated charm about Worthing.
3 min |
July 2025
Practical Motorhome
MOBILVETTA ADMIRAL K6.3
There's plenty of Italian style and clever design to admire in this smart new camper, says Peter Baber
3 min |
July 2025
Practical Motorhome
BUDE NOT OBSCURE
Cornwall's north coast is the pride of the county, home to a magnificent array of wide beaches and sheltered coves and bays, as Susan Taylor discovers
7 min |
July 2025
Practical Motorhome
Little England
Lost villages, factory villages, tourist villages: these pieces of England tell their own story. Archaeologist Ben Robinson chooses his top 10, and we reveal a great place to pitch up
7 min |
July 2025
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HIGHS & LOWS
Marcus Leach and family find mountains and caves are equally appealing on a holiday in North Wales
7 min |
July 2025
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SEATBELT SAFETY
Regular columnist and our favourite podcaster Motorhome Matt Sims unpicks crucial topics for discerning motorhomers. This month...
3 min |
July 2025
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AXMOUTH & BEYOND
Wonderful wetlands, Jurassic fossil hunting and seductive Sidmouth get Susan Taylor’s approval on a tour of East Devon
8 min |
April 2025
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HOW TO GET CONNECTED ON TOUR
Internet access is a vital part of life these days. John Sootheran outlines how you can stay fully connected on the road
7 min |