Automotive
Practical Motorhome
TIME MACHINE
This Jennings Road Ranger Commer-based motorhome from 1970 has become a 50th anniversary showpiece for Spinney.
4 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
Causeways & castles
Vicki Lacy travels the Northumberland-Scotland border in search of rare goats, wandering monks and history galore
7 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
Upgrade your blinds
A rear lounge glow-up starts with fixing some bothersome blinds.
3 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
AL-KO KOBER
From humble beginnings in Germany, Al-Ko has grown to become one of the world's biggest manufacturers in the leisure vehicle sector. Here, we take a look at its history
3 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
NC500 – what's the impact?
A comprehensive assessment of the North Coast 500 road trip has been commissioned amid rising concerns about unsustainable use, with findings of the study expected this spring.
1 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
MAGIC in the MOUNTAINS
Marcus Leach and family head to the Bavarian Alps for fairytale castles, mountain lakes and the odd sausage or two
7 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
12V VERSUS 230V ALL ABOUT THE POWER
If you're new to motorhoming, the world of onboard electrics can feel like you've accidentally wandered back in time and into a university engineering lecture about watts, amps, volts, inverters, hookup, off-grid, split-charge relays, lithium batteries... It's enough to send anyone scrambling for the nearest campsite with full facilities and a pub!
4 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
WAXHAM lyrical
Susan Taylor sings Norfolk's praises as she finds a sweet spot between the sea and the Broads
7 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
2023 - present SWIFT VOYAGER
Each month Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand motorhome. He then tells you which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for
3 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
CHOOSE THE RIGHT LAYOUT
Choosing a motorhome layout that best suits your needs isn't easy, and there are lots of pitfalls to avoid.
10+ min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
DIY: know your limits!
As regular readers will know, I’m all for DIY in general but there is a caveat: make sure you know what you’re doing first.
2 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
HEATING UP in the CHILTERNS
Fiery chillies and a hellish cavern club bring a devilish delight to this southern beauty spot
7 min |
April 2026
Practical Motorhome
THE TECH OF TYRES
Choosing your next set of motorhome tyres might be the most important decision you ever make.
10+ min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
UPGRADE YOUR MOTORHOME IN FOUR WAYS
Want to take your 'van to the next level? Here are four upgrades to transform your motorhome
4 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
FIT AN INTERIOR GRAB HANDLE
Getting in and out of your motorhome can be much easier with a well-placed grab handle
2 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
Experiencing time travel
Sarah Wakely has a rockin' good time at Twinwood Vintage Festival, but is baffled by the return of a dashboard warning light
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
PERFECT PICKS
Our Reviews editor helps you find your ideal motorhome partner
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
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 |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
WILDAX EQUINOX
There's a quality feel to this Transit-based 'van which could easily stand in as a daily driver
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
BÜRSTNER ELEGANCE
Each month Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand mainstream motorhome, then tells you which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look for
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
THE RULE OF THREE
Let me share with you a golden rule that has transformed my motorhome travels: the Rule of Three.
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
Winter battery care
I see a lot of people having problems with batteries (leisure and starter) going flat during winter storage, and some are baffled because they have solar panels to maintain them.
2 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
CALL OF THE WILD
Spectacular sea stacks, leaping marine life and engineering masterpieces Wild Atlantic Way
7 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
SEATBELT SAFETY CHECKS
A spot of DIY maintenance on your motorhome's seatbelts might prove to be a life-saver for you and your loved ones on tour. Here's what to look out for
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
SWIFT VOYAGER 564
Freshened up for 2026, the four-berth 564 looks classy and has some welcome upgrades, writes Sarah Wakely
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
POPPING CORKS IN STIVES
Susan Taylor celebrates New Year in Cornwall with bracing walks and fancy dress
7 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
SMOKIES AND SUNSHINE
While Scotland's West Coast often gets the plaudits, Sue Greenwood heads east for historic sites, coastal routes and sunshine
9 min |
February 2026
Practical Motorhome
SWIFT CARRERA 144
Sarah Wakely is impressed by the most recent tweaks to this popular model, which offers a very practical floorplan for campervanning couples
3 min |
January 2026
Practical Motorhome
48 HOURS IN MATLOCK
Cradled in the rolling green hills of Derbyshire, Matlock is where Victorian spa-town elegance meets Peak District wildness.
3 min |
January 2026
Practical Motorhome
ALL THE STARS OF THE SHOW
At October's NEC Show numbers were up and the mood was positive, with many exciting new 'vans and motorhomes, report Peter Baber and Paul Critcher
7 min |