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Practical Motorhome
8 TOP MOTORHOME TV AERIALS
Not happy with your on-site TV reception? Here are eight aerials that could transform your viewing pleasure
6 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
To boost, or not to boost...
Back in the January issue (issue 305), I explained a fault that had occurred with our Ducato-based motorhome.
2 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
SAFELY CHANGE A WHEEL
Before you find yourself on the hard shoulder wondering where your spare wheel and tools might be, it pays to do a dry run at home. Peter Rosenthal shows you how
7 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
BROMPTON ELECTRIC G LINE
This UK brand flies the flag for British folding bikes, and its new ebike is even better thanks to bigger wheels and disc brakes
2 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
BURSTNER HABITON 6
With its sliding washroom the new Habiton 6 does a good job providing an all-round living space in a sub-6m 'van
3 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
WESTFALIA COLUMBUS
Each month Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand mainstream motorhome. He then reveals which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for
3 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
MAKE A MAGNETIC LOCKER/DOOR CATCH
If you are tired of poor quality door and locker catches that wear out too quickly, it's simple to make your own, says Sam Coles
3 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
Ferry travel to FRANCE
When it comes to travelling across the Channel, going by ferry remains special, says Peter Baber
3 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
FRANCE'S FABULOUS HERITAGE
Offering an immersive patchwork of cultural traditions and historic architecture, experience the best of Europe in your motorhome – all within France's borders!
4 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
Impressions of Normandy
Caroline Mills goes walking in Normandy, discovering the landscapes that attracted Impressionist painters
9 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
TOP 25 MOTORHOME GADGETS
From coffee machines to top touring tools, this is our take on some of the products out there that might just be your next must-have gadget.
10+ min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
WHITE CLIFFS OF FRANCE
In the first of our special French articles, Susan Taylor finds Normandy's Alabaster Coast a tempting mix of beach, baguettes – and Calvados!
7 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
PILOTE ATLAS A690GJ
Peter Baber takes a close look at the new Atlas, which would make a superb adventure 'van thanks to its rugged styling and large garage
3 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
EXPLORING THE LAND OF IRON
Julie and Tom Thorpe are on their mettle as they visit the fascinating and beautiful industrial coastline of the North East of England
8 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
A CAPITAL TIME!
London was calling for Nigel and Kay Hutson, so they hit the town and enjoyed a spot of 'Waterloo’
7 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
WATER WAY TO TRAVEL
Sally Hedgecoe finds the Canal du Midi to be wonderful touring country with great art and architecture, delicious cassoulet, wild horses and flamingos along the way
9 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
WHERE IN THE WORLD?
Route des Crêtes, Verdon Gorge, France
1 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
DAMP DILEMMAS
In his regular column, Motorhome Matt Sims looks at why damp is a motorhomer's greatest enemy - and how to beat it
4 min |
August 2026
Practical Motorhome
Stunning sunsets ranked
Summer may be a little way off, but that doesn't mean beautiful sunsets have disappeared.
1 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
AUTO-SLEEPERS ACTIVE FG635
A versatile family campervan with a big kitchen and clever washroom, this model would also make a good daily driver, says Peter Baber
3 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
BECOME A CONVERT
Have you ever thought about a DIY conversion? If so, you'll need some guidance, and where better than The Van Conversion Bible by Charlie Low and Dale Comley. Here, we feature an extract from the Design chapter
8 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
Inverter essentials
I've just read a rather sad story online of a German couple whose motorhome caught fire while they were using an air fryer via an inverter. Initially it was believed that the lithium batteries were the culprit, but I'm not sure that was the case. LiFePO4 battery chemistry, while still technically a lithium-ion variety, is much safer than the ones used for EV batteries. Many EV manufacturers are now switching to LiFePO4 because of this.
2 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
EASY ELECTRICAL CHECKS & FIXES
Knowing how to make some simple electrical checks could help keep your holiday on track and avoid a long wait for recovery.
10+ min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
FORECOURT
The latest from dealers around the UK
2 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
HOW TO SELL YOUR MOTORHOME
You'll want to get the best price possible for your vehicle when it comes to selling it on – here's our expert advice
5 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
WATER WAY TO GO
Frances and Michael Howorth follow Scotland's spectacular Caledonian Canal on a road trip filled with legendary lochs, engineering marvels and Highland hospitality
8 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
2015-2025 AUTO-SLEEPER SYMBOL & SYMBOL PLUS
Each month Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand mainstream motorhome. He then reveals the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for
4 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
On the SLATE!
Don't let the rain showers put you off, Snowdonia in North Wales is well worth exploring
6 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
RIBBLE CGR E AL SPORTFIT APEX XPLR
This ebike from renowned British brand Ribble makes an excellent motorhoming companion, writes editor Sarah Wakely
2 min |
May 2026
Practical Motorhome
BRIGHTEN UP DARK CORNERS
Former deputy editor Nigel Donnelly decides to cast a spell on the dark corners of his 'van's rear lounge
2 min |