Advice

Make a simple but effective awning without damaging your 'van

How to make an awning

Looking for a low-cost awning that you can attach without drilling into the sides of your 'van? Sam Coles shows you how to make...

Step on board The Train to Christmas Town at Dartmoor Railway for storytelling, dancing, singing and more

Travel and Touring

Six reasons to tour this Christmas

There are lots of great reasons why you should ditch the preparations and carry on touring in the run up to Christmas, as Caroline...

Follow our top tips for touring all winter (and, should you have to, driving in snow and ice)

Technical

How to keep touring all winter

If you want to keep touring through the winter months, follow our guide and maximise your memory-making whatever the weather. John Sootheran shows you...

Thinking of touring in Scotland? Make sure you check out these 10 sites for stunning views

Travel and Touring

10 Sites for Spectacular Scotland

Islands, Highlands and Lochs, Scotland has them all. Bryony Symes picks 10 of the best places to stay.

Fixtures & Fittings

How to customise your crockery storage

Motorhome kitchens usually provide plenty of cupboard capacity, but simple DIY improvements can make better use of the space, says Tony Brown.

The impressive granite tors and vibrant autumn colours of Valley of Rocks were spectacular

Travel and Touring

Discovering ancient landscapes in Devon

For our latest cover shoot, we took our long-term Bailey Advance 76-2T down to explore Devon's hidden wonders.

All you need to know about the circuit breaker in your motorhome

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.

The pitches at Portsoy Links Campsite have stunning sea views

Travel and Touring

Renting the easy way

A spur of the moment half-term break was easy to book through Yescapa, Andy McCandlish discovers.

Bailey's Compact was built to the same high spec as the bigger Autograph; all of the Compacts have a black cab

Buying & Selling

Used ‘Van Buyer: Bailey Approach

Your guide to buying a secondhand Bailey Approach (Compact & Advance) 2013-2018 model: which is the best of the bunch, what to pay &...

Look after your awning with these handy tips

Awnings & Accessories

Spotlight on Awning Care

Sammy Faircloth shares her top tips for prolonging the life of your awning.

Buying Guides

Used Buyer’s Guide: Bilbo’s Celex & Nexa

We take a look at two of Bilbo's most popular campervans, focusing on 2003-2015 models based on the VW Transporter T5, and what to...

Follow our step-by-step guide to making a magnetic door catch

Fixtures & Fittings

How to make a magnetic door catch

If you are tired of poor-quality door and locker catches that wear out too quickly, it's simple to make your own, says Sam Coles.

Read our buyer's guide if you're considering buying a used Auto-Sleeper Nuevo

Buying & Selling

Used ‘Van Buyer – Auto-Sleeper Nuevo

Your guide to buying a secondhand Auto-Sleeper Nuevo 2015-present models.

Our long-term-test Carthago Liner-for-Two pitched up at Camping Nauzan Plage, on France's west coast

Travel and Touring

A summer road trip

We took our newest long-term test 'van to the mid-west coast of France for some summer sunshine.

Everything you need to know about Lithium batteries

Technical

Spotlight on lithium batteries

If you are considering replacing your motorhome's lead-acid batteries with lithium-iron, you need to know what to look for, says Techno Tom Bedworth.

My tour started with a quick stop in Brighton, staying at Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club Site in our long-term Bailey Advance 76-2T

Travel and Touring

Saying adieu to Port Eliot Festival

We took our long-term Bailey to Cornwall to experience the eclectic variety of Port Eliot Festival in its last year, with a stop in...

Make sure you're ready for the road with these simple checks

On The Road

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,...

Check temperatures and power usage by creating these handy sensors

Electrics

How to fit an Alde sensor and load monitor

Check temperatures and power usage with these handy sensors, says Nigel Hutson.

A step-by-step guide to repairing your Birkholz windows

Habitation Matters

How to repair a Birkholz window

Windows in some older motorhomes can be difficult to repair or replace, says Sam Coles, but this simple DIY project can extend their operating...

Keep your tyres in good condition and make sure you're safe on the road with these useful tips

Base Vehicle Matters

Spotlight on Tyre Maintenance

Your tyres are a crucial factor in safe touring.. Sammy Faircloth offers some important tips for maintenance and problem-solving.

Here's what to think about if you're considering buying a used Swift Rio

Buying & Selling

Used Swift Rio Buyer’s Guide

Find out what to pay and which problems to look out for with our guide to buying a pre-owned Swift Rio motorhome.

We take a look at hook-up; how to use it, what to look out for, and how to work out your power consumption

Electrics

Spotlight on Hook-ups

Sammy Faircloth offers important advice when connecting to hook-up.

We've got a step-by-step guide to making a convenient storage compartment for your table

Fixtures & Fittings

How to make a table storage compartment

In our series of everyday fixes for your motorhome, we show you a simple solution to make it easier to access your dining table.

Sunelia Vacances certainly has impressive facilities, such as this play area that children will love

Travel and Touring

Pitching in style on France’s Atlantic Coast

Claudia Dowell discovers there's far more than pitches and hook-ups on one campsite on France's Atlantic coast.

Find your own secret hideaway campsite as a member of one of the two main Clubs welcoming motorcaravanners

On The Road

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...

Use this simple way to track your power consumption and avoid tripping the hook-up

Technical

Spotlight on Power Budgets

Use this simple way to track your power consumption, says Sam Coles, and you'll never have to venture outside in the dark to reset...

We arrived on the overnight ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare, and got to the campsite just as the sun was coming up

Travel and Touring

The luck of the Irish

Our recent motorhome adventures took us to Ireland's south coast in our Benivan 122, touring the Hook Peninsula and Copper Coast in beautiful sunshine.

Make sure your fridge is in tip-top shape with these tips from Sammy Faircloth

Habitation Matters

Spotlight on Refrigerator Care

Sammy Faircloth explains why it's important to have your motorhome refrigerator serviced regularly, and how to get the best from your fridge.

This simple DIY job could make emptying the toilette cassette easier

Showers & Toilets

How to make a toilet cassette handle extension

Manoeuvring the toilet cassette to the disposal point should be easy, but not everyone finds it a stroll. Techno Tom Bedworth has a simply...

Gentleman Jack is upgrading the infotainment in his Bailey Advance with a satellite dish

Fixtures & Fittings

Spotlight on Satellite TV

Gentleman Jack gets ready for infotainment as he upgrades his motorhome with a satellite dish.

Planning to venture across the Channel in your motorhome? Here, we offer some expert advice

On The Road

Spotlight on Your First Time Abroad

Planning to venture across the Channel in your motorhome? Seasoned motorcaravanner Sammy Faircloth offers expert advice.

Think about convenience and cost when deciding whether to fit a gas tank or sticking with exchange cylinders

Habitation Matters

Fitting a gas tank

Gentleman Jack explains how to fit a gas tank to your motorhome as he upgrades his own Bailey Advance.

Even the Adria's doors are automated thanks to the Tegos locking system, which does away with the need for a clunky bunch of keys

Technical

Motorhome tech from Vodafone

We had a guided tour of Vodafone's 'Connected Motorhome', an example of how tech can transform your touring experience with numerous innovations.

Read our step-by-step guide to fitting a solar panel and regulator to your 'van

Habitation Matters

Fitting a Solar Panel & Regulator

Gentleman Jack shows how he's upgrading his Bailey Advance motorhome with a solar panel.

Electrics

Leisure Batteries

Sammy Faircloth outlines all you need to know about leisure batteries for motorhomes

Awnings & Accessories

Touring Toolkits

Few motorhome trips are completely hiccup-free, making a compact and comprehensive touring toolkit an absolute must-have. James Stanbury tests out ten