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Converting a campervan (Part One)
With the planning completed, it's time to begin the hands-on work of converting Andy McCandlish's van into his dream camper
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The pros and cons of electric motorhomes
The sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles is set to be banned by 2030, with plug-in hybrids phased out by 2035. Peter Rosenthal...
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Towing Tips for Motorhomes
A towbar is more than a device for hauling a trailer - it's an attachment point for all sorts of gear. Peter Rosenthal outlines...
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40 years of the Fiat Ducato
Gentleman Jack celebrates the Ducato family's ruby anniversary with a look back at the vehicle's development and its predecessors
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How to choose a base van – Part One
Camper conversions have huge potential, offering the best in bespoke design. Andy McCandish guides you through the process. First up: base vehicles
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How to choose a base van – Part Two
Camper conversions offer the very best in bespoke design. Andy McCandish guides you through the process of purchasing your base vehicle
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The pros and cons of owning a classic campervan
Taking the first step on the motorhome ladder is expensive and can be daunting. If you have a limited budget, an older 'van offers...
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Best kit to pack for a motorhome toolkit on tour
A well-planned motorhome toolkit makes you more self-reliant on tour and saves precious holiday time. Peter Rosenthal explains the best kit to pack for...
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Cambelt Replacement: Technical Workshop
It's time to belt up as we find out about cambelt replacement intervals, and the importance of cambelt maintenance. Diamond Dave explains
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Fitting alloy wheels to your campervan
Alloys are one of the easiest ways to give your vehicle an instant style upgrade, but what do you need to know before bolting...
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How to Choose a New Campervan Conversion
You've decided on a van conversion, but the next question is, which vehicle, and which converter? Tony Brown outlines how he made the crucial...
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How to give your motorhome wheels a facelift
Prepare now and you can give your alloy wheels an all-new look when you're back on the road, says our tech expert David Terence
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Spotlight on Tyre Maintenance
Your tyres are a crucial factor in safe touring.. Sammy Faircloth offers some important tips for maintenance and problem-solving.
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Spotlight on: AL-KO AMC chassis
David Terence explains essential points that those who own an AL-KO AMC chassis-motorhome need to know about its maintenance, care and service.
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Cambelt neglect could cost you dear
Don't skip your engine cambelt service – if it breaks, you'll need a new engine, warns Practical Motorhome's workshop guru Diamond Dave
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Firm foundations?
If you're looking at coachbuilt motorhomes for sale, you should compare the different models’ chassis foundations before buying, explains John Wickersham
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Air-assist suspension explained
Practical Motorhome's expert Diamond Dave explains how workshops add air-assist suspension, new coil springs and wheel-bearings to improve your motorhome
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How to save money on motorhome servicing
Take Practical Motorhome's workshop expert Diamond Dave's advice on how to maintain your motorhome engine and save money on vehicle and habitation services
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VW T2 | Common Problems
VW CAMPER VANS come with an assorted list of potential problems that can result in a roadside breakdown. We list some of the common...
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Check your motorhome’s cooling system
There are plenty of simple checks we can make to keep the engine coolant system running trouble free. But before doing that, it’s important...
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Maintaining your windscreen
It’s easy to take screen wipers and washers for granted because they always switch on when they’re needed and, provided there’s some screen wash...
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How to change the oil in a Fiat Ducato (with video)
Rob Hawkins explains how to perform an oil-change on your motorhome if it's built on a Mk 3 Fiat Ducato RENEWING THE ENGINE oil on...
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Take care of your turbocharger
Turbochargers are fitted to all modern diesel engines and can be expensive to repair. You can avoid trouble with these top tips
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Your essential guide to air con maintenance
Your vehicle’s cab air-conditioning system is a great comforter on hot days, but it also plays a big safety role in helping to prevent...
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Checking your brakes
Checking your motorhome’s braking system will help keep it safe on the roads and keep repair costs down.
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New season preparation 10-point checklist
With spring just around the corner, make sure your motorhome is in tip-top shape for the touring season with our practical checklist
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How to weigh your ’van
Staying within your motorhome’s weight limits is critically important. If your vehicle is overloaded, you can be prosecuted and fined, but more importantly (and...
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Touring away from hook-up
You don’t need electric hook-up to enjoy a good holiday. In fact, equipping your van to survive without it gives you greater freedom and...
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Know your base vehicles
Fiat DucatoThis is the most important motorhome base vehicle by far. Built at the Sevel factory in Italy, as a collaboration between Fiat and...