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BEST LUXURY CARAVAN - Buccaneer Starliner Barracuda
The Barracuda was always the 'bling' model in what was already quite a glitzy range.
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February 2026
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BEST TOW CAR FOR A 2000KG CARAVAN - Land Rover Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography
If you can afford it, the Range Rover Sport D350 makes a superb tow car.
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February 2026
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48 Hours in WINCHESTER
Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit
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February 2026
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BEST 4-BERTH CARAVAN - Bailey Phoenix Black Edition 640
Bailey’s Phoenix range remains a family favourite, while its relatively light weight compared to the similar but wider Pegasus Black Edition lineup means they are more suited to regular tow cars.
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February 2026
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BEST SMALL CARAVAN - Barefoot Bothy
Barefoot Caravans, Cotswolds makers of multi-coloured monocoque caravans with ever so stylish interiors, have really been gaining something of a reputation this past decade.
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February 2026
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BEST 2-BERTH CARAVAN - Swift Conqueror 480
Swift's Conqueror range was always a good bet for those who wanted luxury but didn't fancy towing the large, 8ft-wide tourers that the Elegance range has become.
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February 2026
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BEST 6-BERTH CARAVAN - Elddis Avante Apex 840
We loved the old Avante 840 model because it was designed to be a proper family caravan, with sleeping spaces for six people nicely spread out and a comfortable bed for adults.
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February 2026
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BEST COUPLE'S CARAVAN - Coachman Laser Xtra 480
The Laser 480 Xtra is a unique van: it's the first 8ft-wide two-berth on the market.
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February 2026
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BEST FAMILY CARAVAN - Swift Challenger 590
Six-berth caravans that offer a pair of bunk beds at the back opposite a little lounge that can turn, when needed, either into a single bed or another pair of bunks are an ideal solution for families.
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February 2026
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VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS (2019-present)
For towing smaller caravans this small SUV is a stylish choice, says Euan Doig
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February 2026
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BEST CARAVAN FOR SEASONAL PITCHES - Bailey Pegasus Black Edition Bologna
For those looking to buy a seasonal-pitch caravan but unable to afford the likes of the Buccaneer or the Laser (both of which are runners up in this category), the new-generation Bologna is a very good bet.
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February 2026
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BAREFOOT BOTHY
Its cute looks make you smile, but it’s the clever design that really impresses, says Paul Critcher
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February 2026
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Caravans keep things simple!
I've spent much of the past month judging our caravan awards, and I hope you enjoy reading the results and details of all our winners over the next few pages.
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February 2026
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BEST TOW CAR FOR A 1500kg CARAVAN - Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 193PS 4x4 SE L (7st)
It's a tough call to choose between the Škoda Kodiaq and the Kia Sorento.
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February 2026
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BEST BUDGET CARAVAN - Sprite Major 4 SB
Sprites have made it into the lineup of almost every round up of budget caravans this magazine has ever produced.
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February 2026
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Angels & BEAMISH
On a northern tour around Durham, Nigel Hutson journeys into the living past and soars to angelic heights
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February 2026
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BAREFOOT BOTHY
Its cute looks make you smile, but it's the clever design that really impresses, says Paul Critcher
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February 2026
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Going Solo
Travel writer, dog lover, Eriba owner - this month Lottie finds that a broken tow car tests her resolve
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February 2026
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Mini-break, anyone?
I've just returned from a flying visit to Hamburg where I spent a couple of days seasonal shopping in the Christmas markets.
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February 2026
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WINNER BEST SMALL TOW CAR (UNDER 1500kg)
Nissan Qashqai DiG-T MHEV 158 N-Connecta
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February 2026
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SHINING A LIGHT
Transport research company TRL has published the results of its study into headlight glare, but does it shed any clarity on the issue? Here, Paul Critcher shares the key points
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February 2026
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SEVEN-SEAT HYBRID TOW CARS
Got a big family? These seven-seaters will carry the kids in comfort, and all tow well
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February 2026
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MUD, BEER & CLARKSON'S FARM
A bright and bracing February half-term is the perfect time to visit the Cotswolds without the crowds, finds Julie Thorpe
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February 2026
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DARK SECRETS
Guess where we went last summer?
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February 2026
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Grab a New Year used deal!
With the main season now over and the shows done for the year, the sale of used tourers will be slowing.
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February 2026
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Exhibition time...
From hip-hop to Turner and inside Le Carré
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February 2026
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Scottish campsite wins top award at DogFriendly Awards
A five-star campsite near Edinburgh is celebrating national success after being named the UK's most dog-friendly destination at the 2025 DogFriendly Awards.
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February 2026
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Can we slow down please?
I've reached the age when 'everything was better in my day'.
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February 2026
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Lights not so fantastic
Modern cars are fantastic, but one thing that's an issue for many of us is that of headlight glare from oncoming traffic.
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February 2026
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Lounge wizard
Nigel Donnelly decides to cast a spell on the dark corners of Penny's rear lounge
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