Travel and Touring
Making the most of a York city break
Now's the time to visit York for a motorhome city break – see the iconic Flying Scotsman and try our pick of campsites and...
Advice
Project Vans
Electric dreams
It's time to tackle our project T25 VW campervan's electrics but, as always with Wilma, it's not quite as easy as it should be,...
Buying Guides
Used ‘van buyer – Hymer Exsis-i (2009-present)
Looking for a used Hymer Exsis-i for sale? Read our expert guide to the pros and cons of this classy German A-class motorhome to...
Travel and Touring
Top 10 Easter holiday touring ideas
If 2016's early Easter has caught you out, fear not! Caroline Mills suggests some woodland walks to enjoy this spring – with an ulterior,...
Habitation Matters
How to make a folding dinette table for your motorhome
Instead of getting a freestanding table out for every meal, reader Michael Crook built a folding dinette table for his motorhome for less than...
Showers & Toilets
How to repair a cracked shower tray
Do you have a damaged washroom floor in your motorhome? Don't despair – Donna Garner explains how to repair a cracked shower tray yourself,...
Travel and Touring
Discover Shakespeare’s London
Visit London in your 'van to celebrate Shakespeare's 400th anniversary – Claudia Dowell suggests campsites near London, tours of The Globe Theatre and more
Travel and Touring
Visit England’s best views
Rediscover the best of England on your next tour, as Caroline Mills reminds us that we don't need to travel far to see a...
Travel and Touring
Fun-filled Welsh castle tour
Medieval fortresses still guard the coast and waterways of South Wales – Claudia Dowell tours the castles and finds art, poetry, a funfair, and...
Technical
Practical advice on motorhome tyres
It's not enough to just check the tyre tread – our workshop expert Diamond Dave gives essential safety advice on motorhome tyres and when...
Travel and Touring
A sweet Somerset cider tour
Join Bryony Symes on a Somerset cider-tasting trail, with idyllic campsites, farm shops, tearooms, brandy, and the Tudor setting for the BBC's Wolf Hall
Buying Guides
Compare used motorhomes with end washrooms
We challenge Nick Harding to compare used end-washroom 'vans – from a sub-£30k super saver, to a £40k value-for-money option and a good-as-new £48k...
Project Vans
What floored our flat-four?
With our VW campervan sadly on a low-loader, it's time to find out why, open the purse strings and get Wilma back on the...
Travel and Touring
The ultimate game of swapsies
Tour further and explore more for less with a motorhome swap, living like a local, wherever in the world you travel – Alan Rouse...
Technical
How to fit a 360° camera system in your motorhome – part one
An item on The Motorhome Channel inspired Alan Jenkins to get a ‘bird’s-eye’ camera system for his 'van – but he opted to save...
Buying Guides
How to buy motorhomes up to £26k
Nick Harding compares used two-berth motorhomes for sale from £15,000 to £26,000 – ideal starter 'vans for new motorcaravanners
Buying Guides
Used ‘van buyer – Bessacarr E300 Series (1997-2002)
If you're looking for used campervans for sale from £10,000 to £14,000, check out our expert guide to buying a Bessacarr E300 Series
Technical
Nine years with a Carthago Chic I47
Fancy modifying your ’van to get the most from it? Practical Motorhome reader team member Ruth Bass shares a few tips, proving a little...
Travel and Touring
Black Forest getaway
Always up for a challenge, last month, our Claudia Dowell set out for snow-covered Germany and a touring adventure like she'd never experienced before
Travel and Touring
Top 10 ideas for romantic weekend breaks
Valentine's Day is fast-approaching. Short on inspiration? Check out our ideas for romantic weekend getaways in your motorhome – you can thank us later
Project Vans
Big bang theories
With a 'van-full of optimism and a pre-journey fettle, Nigel Donnelly took our project VW campervan for her first long trip – what could...
Technical
How to help your ‘van pass an MoT
Our expert Diamond Dave runs his own motorhome workshop, and now he offers advice on how to prepare your motorhome so that it passes...
Buying Guides
Used ‘van buyer – Swift Bolero (fixed-bed models 2007-2016)
With its high specification and good looks, a used Swift Bolero motorhome is a good buy – but do read our guide to see...
Travel and Touring
Top 10 campsites for winter touring
We motorcaravanners won't let chilly weather stop us touring, so Bryony Symes shares 10 fantastic motorhome-friendly campsites that are open all year
Technical
Avoid winter woes
Get out there this winter, but not before you've prepared your motorhome for the colder weather – Practical Motorhome's expert Diamond Dave explains how
Travel and Touring
Top tips for the best ski holidays
Love ski holidays? Love motorcaravanning? Read on and find out how to get the most from ski season with Practical Motorhome reader team member...
Project Vans
A grand day out
It's time for the Practical Motorhome VW campervan project's maiden trip, but before that, some serious decluttering is required, writes Nigel Donnelly
Buying Guides
Buying used campervans on a budget
Practical Motorhome's Nick Harding compares used van conversions by Wellhouse Leisure to find its best campervans for sale from £11,000 to £31,000
Buying Guides
Used ‘van buyer – CI Granduca Pegaso 63N and 62 (1995-2000)
For a bargain six-berth motorhome, read Practical Motorhome's expert buyer's guide to the CI Granduca Pegaso 63N or 62 motorhomes built from 1995 to...
Technical
Will you take winter breaks or lay up your ‘van?
Ruth and Geoff Bass vote for hibernation, but Caroline Mills says use your motorhome for winter holidays – so whose advice will you take?
Technical
Top tips for winter
For those who like to be fair-weather motorcaravanners, our workshop guru Diamond Dave offers expert advice on how to lay up your motorhome for...
Travel and Touring
Top 10 UK literature tours
Our landscape inspired the greats of British literature, so if you take our literary tour you can enjoy their lasting legacy of stories, museums...
Travel and Touring
Discover Iceland in your ‘van
Dive into another world of spectacular natural beauty on your holidays to Iceland – Caroline Mills explains how to enjoy motorhome tours of this...
Water Systems
How to mend a motorhome water filler and filter
Practical Motorhome's expert Gentleman Jack explains what to do if your motorhome's water filler and filter breaks in this DIY running repair
Technical
How to fix a motorhome step
After years of trouble-free use, Practical Motorhome's Gentleman Jack had to fix the malfunctioning entrance step on his 2008 Autocruise Wentworth
Travel and Touring
Love the low season
Don't miss the chance to enjoy wonderful winter holidays in your 'van – experienced motorcaravanner Caroline Mills shares her top tips to show you...
Technical
Be battery aware
Get the lowdown on motorhome batteries and top tips to help you keep yours in prime condition, with Practical Motorhome's technical expert Diamond Dave
Buying Guides
Used ‘van buyer – Timberland PVC on Fiat Ducato (1999-2006)
Practical Motorhome's experts give advice on what to look for and how much to pay if you're buying used 1999 to 2006 Timberland panel...
Technical
Motorhome DIY project: extra door pocket
Use folded sheet metal or plywood to make an extra door storage pocket in your 'van – an easy DIY project by Practical Motorhome...
Technical
Campernomics
Practical Motorhome's own Campernomics expert Nigel Donnelly advises on how to find cheap motorhomes for sale and start living the motorhome dream for less
Habitation Matters
Motorhome DIY project: wine glass holder
Practical Motorhome reader Tony Brown shares this tip on how to make a wine glass holder for your 'van, to protect your glass in...
Technical
How to replace leaky motorhome roof vents
Practical Motorhome reader Alun Jones shares his experience with this DIY guide to replacing leaky roof vents in your motorcaravan