Travel and Touring
Get up and go!
Practical Motorhome's Features Editor Clare Kelly shares her love of life on the road and the freedom it brings – we're quite sure she...
Advice
Travel and Touring
A tale of two first timers
This is the story of two cycling enthusiasts, new to the wonders of motorcaravanning, on their first tour – good luck, Yorkshire!
Buying & Selling
How to choose a family motorhome
If you're looking at motorhomes for sale to get the perfect 'van for your next family holiday, Practical Motorhome has 10 top tips to...
On The Road
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...
Travel and Touring
Getting back in the cab
It's been a while since former Practical Motorhome reporter Rory White went on tour, so what did he make of this Bailey Approach Compact...
Travel and Touring
Touring with Le Tour
Read what happened when Practical Motorhome Reader Team members – and keen cyclists – Ruth and Geoff Bass took their 'van to Yorkshire for...
On The Road
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
Travel and Touring
Discovering Le Tour de France Yorkshire
With one of cycling's biggest races in the UK in a few weeks, Reader Team members Ruth and Geoff Bass take their 'van to...
Travel and Touring
Touring with disabilities – get inspired to get out there!
Having a disability doesn't mean you can't go on tour – be inspired by this story
Buying & Selling
The ultimate guide to hiring a motorhome, camper or RV
It's a great idea to try before you buy and there are lots of motorhome hire firms out there – our top tips will...
Buying Guides
Common problems on the Mk1 Fiat Ducato/Talbot Express
Get expert advice from Practical Motorhome's Nigel Donnelly on the Fiat Ducato Mk1 and Talbot Express so you know what to look for when...
Buying Guides
Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Boxer Buyer’s Guide
If you're buying a Fiat Ducato or Peugeot Boxer based motorhome, Rob Hawkins shares his top tips to help you avoid the pitfalls and...
Base Vehicle Matters
VW T2 | Common Problems
VW CAMPER VANS come with an assorted list of potential problems that can result in a roadside breakdown. We list some of the common...
Habitation Matters
Video | Fitting side windows in a camper
FITTING SIDE WINDOWS in a panel van as part of a conversion to a camper van can be pretty daunting but one of the...
Habitation Matters
Build a camper – fitting side windows
WHEN COVERTING A panel van into a camper van, extra side windows in the rear are often required to give some natural light and...
Habitation Matters
Heating your motorhome
NO MATTER WHEN YOU GO TOURING, it’s essential that your heating system is working correctly and that you’re familiar with how to get the...
Buying Guides
Mazda Bongo Camper – Buyer’s Guide
Rob Hawkins looks at what can go wrong with a Mazda Bongo Friendee or a Ford Freda – so you can not only buy...
Base Vehicle Matters
Check your motorhome’s cooling system
There are plenty of simple checks we can make to keep the engine coolant system running trouble free. But before doing that, it’s important...
Base Vehicle Matters
Maintaining your windscreen
It’s easy to take screen wipers and washers for granted because they always switch on when they’re needed and, provided there’s some screen wash...
Buying Guides
Volkswagen T25 ‘Wedge’ camper van buying guide
Enjoy a dose of classic VW camper van chic without succumbing to pitfalls that make ownership a headache – check out our expert T25...
Base Vehicle Matters
How to change the oil in a Fiat Ducato (with video)
Rob Hawkins explains how to perform an oil-change on your motorhome if it's built on a Mk 3 Fiat Ducato RENEWING THE ENGINE oil on...
Buying & Selling
Are you buying a motorhome?
Soon you'll be living the dream... touring in style and comfort, the envy of all your friends!
Awnings & Accessories
Looking for Accessories?
Check out our Accessory reviews here! We regularly test products in Practical Motorhome magazine, both in a formal way in the office - and when...
Technical
Checking your exhaust
Follow these DIY tips to spot and prevent potential defects in your 'van's exhaust system A quality exhaust system might last for ten years, but...
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part 14
In the final instalment of our Project Peanuts series, Gentleman Jack speaks to some of the plucky motorhome's previous owners We know that many readers...
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part 13
The Sherpa has sailed through its MoT and is ready to go on tour, so Jack tackles a few cosmetic fixes to give Kate...
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part 12
Jack excavates layers of bodged DIY work as he sets out to renew the Auto-Sleeper's floor covering - but ends up fixing the wipers!
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part 11
Gentleman Jack shows us how to give every cabinet more 'voter appeal' – and all for just a few pounds from the kitty Whatever you...
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part 10
In the tenth part of our Getting Started series, Gentleman Jack attempts to repair our Project Peanuts' faulty indicators. In this installment, we take a...
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part nine
In the ninth part of our Getting Started series, Jack gives the duffer's guide to 'wiring' a 'van for 230V and prepares Peanuts for...
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part eight
In the eighth part of our Getting Started series, Jack shows us how to make, trim and fit new door cards to the Sherpa...
Buying Guides
Volkswagen T2 ‘Bay Window’ buying guide
THE VOLKSWAGEN T2 'Bay Window' is what many think of as the archetypal camper van.
Buying Guides
Used ’van buying advice: 1980-1991 Auto-Sleeper VW Trooper
Raising the roof transforms the compact VW Trooper from a cramped car-like space to a palatial pad. Auto-Sleepers’ traditional craftsman-built cabinetwork, never-to-be-surpassed parallelogram roof...
Buying Guides
Used ’van buying advice: 1995-2000 Auto-Sleeper Legend
More than 10 years since the last one rolled off the production line, the Auto-Sleeper Legend is still a very sought-after carriage and commands...
Buying Guides
Used ’van buying advice: 1996-2006 Auto-Trail Arapaho/Chieftain
These flagship (Frontier-class) models were originally built on the Bremen Mercedes-Benz. The marriage of a tag-axle AL-KO Kober chassis with the SEVEL cab opened...
Buying Guides
Used ’van buying advice: 1986-2006 Hymer B544
Originally, the B-series Hymers were mainly built on the Mercedes 206D and then on the Opel Blitz (Bedford CF) and occasionally on the Ford...
Buying Guides
Used ’van buying advice: 1987-94 Swift Kon-Tiki 640
The six-berth Swift Kon-Tiki 640 offers a great layout for families with its U-shaped rear lounge and four-seat forward dinette. There are three double...
Technical
Keep your motorhome’s headlamps and lights in top trim
No matter what time of the year it is, it’s crucial that you check your ’van’s lights for any potential defects – you never...
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part seven
This month, Jack gets cracking on making the Sherpa’s interior a little more comfortable and a bit more pleasing to the eye. And all...
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part six
In the sixth part of our Getting Started series, Jack repairs and refits both the hob and fridge, plus he gets to grips with...
Base Vehicle Matters
Take care of your turbocharger
Turbochargers are fitted to all modern diesel engines and can be expensive to repair. You can avoid trouble with these top tips
Technical
Motorcaravanning for less than £2000: part five
In the fifth part of our Getting Started series, Jack carries out a habitation safety check and is shocked by some of the Sherpa’s...