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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 |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
THE NEW SEASON SO FAR
With the NEC show fast approaching, caravan manufacturers are preparing to unveil their launches for the 2026 season. Here's what we now know about the major UK brands' plans
8 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
5 TOWING MISTAKES... & HOW TO AVOID THEM
Even experienced drivers aren't immune from errors, but you can get around them, says David Motton
4 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
ELDISS WHIRLWIND 868
This back-to-basics caravan should appeal to families who are shopping on a budget
3 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
Harold and Emily - one veteran, one newbie
Harold, in his early 70s, hopes to take new partner Emily on her first caravan holiday. She wants a fixed bed and a comfortable lounge, but is not too bothered about the kitchen, as they tend to dine out. But she does insist on a decent washroom, so she can use their own facilities.
1 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
HEART of DARKNESS
Steam railways, historic castles and a majestic cave system... Victor Charles finds more than mountains in the Brecon Beacons
8 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
Sandersons and Naylors - sharing a van
The Sandersons and the Naylors are two retired couples who are pooling their resources to buy a four-berth that they can use on their own, together, or to take grandchildren away Neither couple wants to upgrade their tow car, so they are a bit limited on kerbweight.
1 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
Caroline - touring with the kids
Caroline has always wanted to take her three children away on a caravan holiday, and isn't going to let her recent divorce get in the way. As part of the settlement, she gets to keep the car, an SUV with plenty of pulling power. But the separation has left her with a limited budget.
2 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
The fine art of levelling up
Levelling your caravan is one of those jobs that takes a bit of time, but is well worth the effort of doing properly - and one good way to speed things up is to get an auto-levelling system.
2 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
EXPLORING OLD Avignon
Touring overseas for the first time in six years, Nigel and Kay Hutson take in a World Heritage delight as they head to Provence
7 min |
October 2025
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Awesome outings!
Foodie fun and retro weekends
1 min |
October 2025
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SWIFT ECCLES X 880 (2020)
This stylish four-berth still looks bang up-to-date
2 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
48 Hours in ... SALCOMBE
Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit
3 min |
October 2025
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SWIFT ELEGANCE GRANDE 845
Minor design tweaks for the new season add to the huge appeal of this classy eight-footer
3 min |
October 2025
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Steady as she tows
Nigel Donnelly sets out to tame a twitchy tow with a secondhand stabiliser and a little help from eBay
5 min |
September 2025
Practical Caravan
YOUR OFF-GRID OPTIONS
The freedom of touring is even greater when you go off-grid, but you need to secure a good power supply beforehand
5 min |
September 2025
Practical Caravan
Make your bed more comfortable
Whether your caravan has a make-up or a fixed bed, there are steps you can take to get an even better night's sleep, says Peter Baber
4 min |
September 2025
Practical Caravan
KIA EV6 GT-LINE AWD
Increased range and towing capacity further enhance this superb tow car, says David Motton
4 min |
September 2025
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FORD FOCUS ESTATE (2018-present)
Some caravanners still prefer an estate to an SUV, and this is a good one, says Euan Doig
2 min |
September 2025
Practical Caravan
ELDDiS CRUSADER MISTRAL
The reliable, family-friendly four-berth boasts valuable extras in this 60th anniversary edition
3 min |
September 2025
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SWIFT CHARISMA 560 (2011)
These popular tourers make an excellent used buy, says Andrew Jenkinson
2 min |
September 2025
Practical Caravan
HOW TO...CHARGE AN EV WHILE TOWING
If you tow with an electric car, you'll need to plan trips carefully to keep it topped up, says David Motton
4 min |
September 2025
Practical Caravan
THE EASTERN ANGLE
Grand houses, vintage trolley buses and a classic pastoral scene - Victor Charles enjoys an East Anglian pick 'n' mix
8 min |
September 2025
Practical Caravan
ELDDIS CRUSADER MISTRAL
Price £35,699 Berths 4 MIRO 1507kg MTPLM 1660kg The reliable, family-friendly four-berth boasts valuable extras in this 60th anniversary edition
3 min |