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LEISUREDRIVE RENOIR
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LEISUREDRIVE RENOIR

Leisuredrive is one of the oldest UK van convertors, and its experience shows in the latest generation of this smart camper, says Andrew Jenkinson

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3 mins  |
September 2023
AUVERGNE ready
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AUVERGNE ready

Peter Baber solves the 'riddle of the middle' as he journeys through the heart of France

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7 mins  |
September 2023
HEADING WEST TO WALES
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HEADING WEST TO WALES

Glorious coastline and a historic cathedral city are just part of the attraction for Sue Greenwood on a brief tour of peaceful Pembrokeshire

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9 mins  |
September 2023
SIX TOP SITES FOR getting back to nature
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SIX TOP SITES FOR getting back to nature

Pitch up and settle in for wildlife watching!

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2 mins  |
September 2023
CAPTURING OUR WONDERFUL BIRDS on camera
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CAPTURING OUR WONDERFUL BIRDS on camera

Keen to snap a brilliant bird? Matthew Stadlen has practical tips and destination advice for your next tour

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4 mins  |
September 2023
THE GREAT British safari
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THE GREAT British safari

It's easy to forget the rewarding diversity of wildlife the British Isles offer - if you are patient, quiet and warmly dressed! Here, Kate Green suggests some splendid creatures to look out for when you're on tour

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10 mins  |
September 2023
THIS MONTH
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THIS MONTH

News and events to put in your diary

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September 2023
UPGRADE YOUR TV AMPLIFIER
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UPGRADE YOUR TV AMPLIFIER

TV reception can be a bit hit and miss when you are pitched up, but there are simple ways to improve your viewing xperience

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4 mins  |
Summer 2023
NEW NAME, SAME SECURITY
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NEW NAME, SAME SECURITY

Phantom may have changed its name to Moving Intelligence, but it continues to offer its popular tracking systems

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2 mins  |
Summer 2023
ESTARLI E20.8 PLAY
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ESTARLI E20.8 PLAY

This competitively priced ebike has plenty to offer

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2 mins  |
Summer 2023
Mercedes MAGIC
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Mercedes MAGIC

Our first tour in Coachman’s impressive Travel Master TM 565

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3 mins  |
Summer 2023
CAMPAWAY CASA
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CAMPAWAY CASA

Innovative designers have packed a surprising amount into this eye-catching camper, including a toilet

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3 mins  |
Summer 2023
NEW 'VANS
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NEW 'VANS

The latest from the forecourts and the factories

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2 mins  |
Summer 2023
LAND OF THE GODS
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LAND OF THE GODS

Marcus, Kim and the children fulfil long-held ambitions to explore Greece's legends and landscapes

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6 mins  |
Summer 2023
LIVING HISTORY IN WORCESTERSHIRE
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LIVING HISTORY IN WORCESTERSHIRE

Stourport, on the Severn Way, provides the-perfect early spring educational eséape for Sue Greenwood

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9 mins  |
Summer 2023
THE COAST OF LIVING
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THE COAST OF LIVING

With Yorkshire’s east coast beckoning, Nick Harding, partner Lin and dog Bonnie find new attractions to explore and enjoy in a familiar region

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8 mins  |
Summer 2023
GOING SOLO
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GOING SOLO

Motorhomes are becoming increasingly popular with female drivers travelling on their own. John Evans interviews his sister Faye to discover the appeal

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6 mins  |
Summer 2023
ASK THE EXPERTS
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ASK THE EXPERTS

Burning questions about motorcaravanning? Our expert team can help! Simply email one of the addresses below or contact practical.motorhome@futurenet.com, and we’ll do our best to answer it in an upcoming issue

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2 mins  |
Summer 2023
DOUBLE TROUBLE!
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DOUBLE TROUBLE!

What can you do with a mobile farm in a bus, permanently halted by the pandemic? Time for a second conversion!

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5 mins  |
August 2023
2015-2019 LUNAR LANDSTAR
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2015-2019 LUNAR LANDSTAR

Each issue, Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand motorhome. He then reveals which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for

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3 mins  |
August 2023
Motorhome MONEY MATTERS
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Motorhome MONEY MATTERS

Looking to finance your next 'van purchase? John Sootheran outlines your options

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4 mins  |
August 2023
AN AFRICAN DETOUR
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AN AFRICAN DETOUR

Crossing to Africa at last, Kim, husband Marcus and the children discover the marvels of Morocco

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8 mins  |
August 2023
A NEW NOMAD'S ADVENTURE
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A NEW NOMAD'S ADVENTURE

Full-timer Natty Lilja is one of the new generation of motorhomers taking advantage of digital technology and foreign visa schemes to explore the world. Here she reports on her Portugese adventures...

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5 mins  |
August 2023
MIGHTY YOSEMITE
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MIGHTY YOSEMITE

California's Yosemite National Park is an incredible natural spectacle. Accommodation is costly, so an RV is a great way to see the landscape - John Sootheran explains how to plan your trip

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8 mins  |
August 2023
Starry starry NIGHT
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Starry starry NIGHT

Amateur astronomer Stuart Atkinson shares his love of the night skies on a Star Camp in Kielder Forest

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6 mins  |
August 2023
DREAMY DORSET
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DREAMY DORSET

Susan Taylor enjoys welcoming hostelries and world-class scenery

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7 mins  |
August 2023
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
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POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

There's a great deal of hype surrounding portable power stations, but what are they, and do you really need one? Peter Rosenthal delves beneath the surface of these fancy - but handy - boxes

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9 mins  |
July 2023
WHY YOU NEED A MOTORHOME COVER
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WHY YOU NEED A MOTORHOME COVER

New or pre-owned, your motorhome is a major investment, so it makes sense to protect it from the elements, says John Sootheran

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6 mins  |
July 2023
TALKING TOILETS
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TALKING TOILETS

Confused about which chemicals you should (or shouldn't) be using in your motorhome toilet? Here we explain the various types and how to use them

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2 mins  |
July 2023
TAKING CHARGE OF ELECTRICS
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TAKING CHARGE OF ELECTRICS

Nigel Hutson goes behind the scenes at the leisure vehicle specialists BCA

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4 mins  |
July 2023