Automotive
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 |
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
Practical Caravan
Awesome outings!
Foodie fun and retro weekends
1 min |
October 2025
Practical Caravan
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
Practical Caravan
SWIFT ELEGANCE GRANDE 845
Minor design tweaks for the new season add to the huge appeal of this classy eight-footer
3 min |