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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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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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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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
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Spotlight on Pre-departure checks
All set to get out on the road? Before you head off from home or leave your campsite, make sure you've checked the essentials,...
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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