December 2011 issue
In the December issue of the magazine we’re celebrating our readers’ and contributors' tours of 2011. You’ll find inspirational stories of trips to Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Denmark.
Elsewhere in our Touring section, we focus on lovely Anglesey. We’ve visited, reviewed and rated ten great sites in the area, to help you stretch the touring season.
In our Tested section this month, you’ll find our full live-in test of Adria’s end-lounge Coral 670SU, and we get behind the wheel of Auto-Trail’s brand-new Tracker FB fixed-bed coachbuilt. We’ve also brought you a round-up of the highlights from the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, and an investigation into motorhome warranties.
Those considering buying a pre-owned motorhome soon should take a look at our expert advice on how to buy a two-berth starter coachbuilt for £15,000, and at our guide to buying a 1996-2006 Hobby 750.
For practical-minded enthusiasts, don’t miss our guide to keeping your motorhome’s windscreen clean and clear, and part eight of our Project Sherpa sees our ’van’s rear door cards replaced.
Enjoy the issue and remember: you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news between issues of the magazine, as well as exclusive images and videos.
TALK
Your letters and more
Your shout, on on a life-changing desision, conquering bumper rust and praise for a tyre-safety system
Ask Jack
Our sage advises on newbies and returners in this basics special
TOURING
Tour smarter
Sarah Wakely's travel news digest: join us on a Christmas tour to Paris, and two new Nightstop locations
Tours of the year: Luxembourg
Nick Harding enjoys a cost-friendly tour away from the crowds
Tours of the year: France & Switzerland
Irene & Doug Sergent embark on a motorhome and cycling grand tour
Tours of the year: Christmas markets
Karen McCulloch visits northern Europe for a spot of Xmas shopping
Tours of the year: Denmark
David and Karen Allcock discover a motorhome-friendly haven
Tours of the year: Northumberland
Rob Ganley and family tour England's unspoilt north east
Your tours: North York Moors
Alan Kidd explores this lovely area in a VW California 4Motion ’van
Good sites guide to... Anglesey
Ten top island sites visited, reviewed and rated by our team
Tours that change lives
A windy site convinced Geaorge Davidson ’vans were for him
TESTED
Tested column
Jeremiah Mahadevan on his testing month in motorcaravanning
Tested: Auto-Trail Tracker FB
The Grimsby-outfit's new low-profile comes under the spotlight
Live-in test: Adria Coral 670SU
An end-lounge Slovenian three-berth is tested by our expert team
Gear: cleaning products
Keep your ’van sparkling with our selection of cleaning products
TECHNICAL
Workshop
Our team answers your questions. This month, mystery power sockets, fitting on-road accommodation heating, and extending Wi-Fi range
Watching your wipers
Follow our guide to ensuring that your motorhome's windscreen stays clean and clear
Project Sherpa: part VIII
Our Gentleman Jack makes and trims rear door cards on a budget, for our project ’van
Self-build spoltlight
One reader's Vivaro van conversion, plus Doug King on underslung gas tanks
BUY & OWN
Marketplace news
Our buying and owning expert Nick Harding on VW's Beach, and a bold acquisition for Choose Leisure
Düsseldorf round-up
We reveal all the highlights and must-sees from the enormous annual Caravan Salon in Germany
Examining tachographs
Will motorhomes ever need to be fitted with tachographs? john Parsons investigates
Personal shopper
Finding the right motorhome for Practical Motorhome readers
PMH investigates
Are warranties worth the paper they're written on? We tell you everything you need to know
Secondhand challenge
Nick Harding hunts down a pair of £15,000 starter coachbuilts, including a CI Riviera and an Autohomes Wanderer Equipe
Used-’van buyer
Follow our guide to buying a Hobby 750 low-profile motorhome, from 1996-2006
