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Pre-departure checks: getting your motorhome ready for touring
John Sootheran, Dave Newell and Peter Rosenthal fill us in on the key points to consider before you set off on tour
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Campsites in the Balkans: six of the best
As the Big European Odyssey continues, Marcus Leach picks out the best campsites in Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Driving on the A1101: everything you need to know
Are you taking your motorhome on the A1101? Then be prepared, with our useful guide
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...
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In depth guide to towing
Let's get hitched! Following recent changes in the towing laws, all drivers can tow a trailer without having to take an additional test. So...
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How to sleep well on tour
John Sootheran has some top tips for getting a great night's rest in your motorhome
Habitation Matters
Stay fire safe on tour
Fire is one of the scariest things that can happen to your motorhome. How can you protect against it and what safety kit should...
Advice
Know-how…motorhome weights and measures
Sammy Faircloth guides you through the motorhome weights and limits that you need to know to stay safe and legal on the road
Advice
Dogs on Tour
Touring is ideal for pet lovers, offering freedom for you and your pets. Follow our tips for taking dogs on tour to ensure a...
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Converting a dream campervan (Part Two)
Now Andy McCandlish has finally finished converting his dream campervan, what would it be like to actually go on holiday in?
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Need to know… Going Unplugged
Leave your electric cable at home to enjoy a whole new touring experience! John Sootheran shows you how
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How to safely change a wheel
Before you find yourself on the hard shoulder wondering where your spare wheel and tools might be, it pays to do a dry run...
Base Vehicle Matters
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...
Base Vehicle Matters
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...
Base Vehicle Matters
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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How to fit a tyre pressure monitoring system
Many modern vehicles come fitted with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), but how do you retrofit one in your 'van? Peter Rosenthal finds...
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Technical Tips: Fuel Consumption
Our technical expert, Diamond Dave is a highly experienced motorhome engineer. Here he offers advice on managing economic fuel consumption
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How to find a top secret site
Motorcaravanners in the know sing the praises of staying at CLs and CSs, says Dan Trudgian. But what is it that makes these campsites...
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Spotlight on Your First Time Abroad
Planning to venture across the Channel in your motorhome? Seasoned motorcaravanner Sammy Faircloth offers expert advice.
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Winter driving advice
Thinking of taking a tour this winter? Check our advice for travelling in wintry conditions to make sure you stay safe.
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How to tour on the Continent
Explore further and enjoy the freedom of the open road! Get top tips on touring abroad to give you the confidence to go further...
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How to go wild camping
Love the idea of wild camping but don't know how to do it? Read Practical Motorhome's guide full of top tips, dos and don'ts,...
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Is front-wheel drive best for ‘vans?
Practical Motorhome's expert Diamond Dave highlights five main reasons to choose front-wheel-drive motorhomes rather than rear-wheel drive 'vans!
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How to take good photos on tour – part 2
Read part two of our photography tips blog, as James Stanbury explains how theory translates into reality, helping you take better photos on tour
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How to take good photos on tour – part 1
On tour you'll be making memories you'll want to capture, so James Stanbury explains the basics of photography, to help you take better holiday...
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Stay at the best aires for ski holidays in your motorhome
Ruth Bass shares her choice of the best aires for motorhome ski holidays in France and explains what to expect at a ski aire
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Build your own motorhome for £8000
Grant Long explains how to convert a Renault Master van into a fully equipped motorhome for less than £8000 in part one of our...
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Touring with children
Family holidays can be huge fun, but in the confines of a motorhome it's best to be prepared to ensure domestic harmony when on...
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Touring with dogs
Practical Motorhome Reader Team member and dog owner Geoff Crowther tells us why motorcaravanning could be the ultimate in dog friendly holidays