Advice
In depth guide to solar panels
Solar panels are a useful automatic fit-and-forget product that can help supply additional charge to your motorhome batteries - but understanding how to get...
Electrics
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Winter Battery Care
During periods of cold winter weather, you'll need to keep a close eye on your batteries to ensure they're powered up. Peter Rosenthal offers...
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Need to Know… Easy Electrics
Almost every habitation device in your motorhome relies on electricity to function, but checking for faults is simple, as Peter Rosenthal reveals
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Television on Tour
If you watch TV in your motorhome, you need to know how to get a perfect picture, whenever you pitch. John Sootheran has the...
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Spotlight on Leisure Batteries
A steady power supply is a touring essential, and how you choose, use and care for your batteries helps ensure enjoyable adventures. Here's what...
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How to upgrade your lights to LED
Switch the lighting in your motorhome kitchen from fluorescent to LEDs and you'll be surprised just how much brighter everything looks, says Nigel Hutson
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Technical Tips: Fridges
Our technical expert, motorhome engineer Diamond Dave, offers tips on an important aspect of motorcaravanning - fridges
Electrics
Spotlight on motorhome lighting
Upgrading your lighting to LEDs can make a world of difference to your motorhome's interior. Sammy Faircloth has tips on what to watch out...
Electrics
How to make a portable power supply
Need extra electricity to drive a pump or run emergency lighting? Construct this simple unit, says Sam Coles, and you’ll have 12V wherever you...
Electrics
Spotlight on Circuit Breakers
Your motorhome's electrics are essential to its functioning, but mains power is potentially dangerous. Sam Coles discusses the role of circuit breakers.
Electrics
How to fit an Alde sensor and load monitor
Check temperatures and power usage with these handy sensors, says Nigel Hutson.
Electrics
Leisure Batteries
Sammy Faircloth outlines all you need to know about leisure batteries for motorhomes
Electrics
Worked up about hook-up?
Love having your home comforts on your motorhome holidays? Make sure you understand your power requirements before hitting the road, urges Diamond Dave
Electrics
How to fit LED ambient lighting in your motorhome
Fitting LED lights to improve the ambience in your motorhome is quicker, easier and cheaper than you might imagine – read more in our...
Electrics
How to fit Smart Control for Alde’s 3020 heating
Want to warm your ’van remotely? Yes, really! Practical Motorhome's resident DIYer Nigel Hutson shows us how to fit this system, in easy-to-follow steps
Electrics
Take charge of your batteries
Find out about the different batteries in your 'van and how to keep them in top condition, with Practical Motorhome's technical expert Diamond Dave
Electrics
Remapping your ‘van is not a DIY job
Remapping your motorhome can improve the performance and mpg – but it's certainly not a DIY job, says Practical Motorhome's workshop guru Diamond Dave
Electrics
Keeping fully charged
You'll want to remain fully charged on tour, so our expert Diamond Dave is here to explain how to charge and maintain your motorhome’s...