Awnings & Accessories
Spotlight on Awning Care
Sammy Faircloth shares her top tips for prolonging the life of your awning.
Advice
Advice
Taking a motorbike on a motorhome tour: what you need to know
Rather than towing a car behind your motorhome, carrying a motorbike or moped could make your offsite forays quicker and easier. Peter Rosenthal weighs...
Advice
7 touring activities to try this winter
Wrap up warm and there are still plenty of brilliant ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the colder months, says Susan Taylor
Buying Guides
Best motorhome TV aerial: our top picks
We share our pick of the best motorhome TV aerials, featuring Vision Plus, Avtex, and more
Buying Guides
Best campervan gadgets: our picks
We share our pick of the best campervan gadgets, including Tile, DeLonghi and Kindle.
Buying & Selling
Globecar Roadscout R Elegance vs Adria Twin Supreme 600SX: a van conversion showdown
Both provide a great touring base, but how do the Globecar Roadscout R Elegance and the Adria Twin Supreme 600SX compare? We take a...
Advice
How to invert an Alde control panel screen
Does the bright white background on your Alde control panel keep you awake at night? There’s a quick and simple way to tone it...
Advice
Murvi Pimento (Ford) 2015-present: used ‘van buyer
The brilliantly built Murvi Pimento is a highly manoeuvrable 'van with a proven layout
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The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: Airstream Excella 280 (1979-1989)
The Airstream Excella 280 was 8.53m long, with a domestic-sized gas cooker with grill and oven, plus a mega-sized microwave and fridge-freezer
Advice
Spotlight on Window Care & Skylight Repair
Sammy Faircloth offers advice on repairing a scratched window, maintaining 'van windows and replacing a damaged skylight
Advice
The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: Romahome on micro Japanese pick-up trucks (1982-1992)
This iconic 'van became the most popular micro motorhome ever, as Gentleman Jack explains
On The Road
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
Advice
How to fit an awning light with photocell
This small DIY project can make a big difference to an older ’van, says Nigel Hutson
Advice
Renting out your motorhome: the ultimate guide
Rather than leaving your vehicle lying idle when you’re not touring, you could rent out your campervan for extra revenue. Peter Rosenthal weighs up...
Advice
Auto-Sleeper Inca & Sigma (2004-2009): used ‘van buyer
The Auto-Sleeper Inca & Sigma are highly manoeuvrable and provide good layouts
Advice
Best motorhome with fixed single beds: our top picks
We share our top picks for the best motorhomes with fixed single beds, featuring models from Swift, Bürstner, Malibu and more
Habitation Matters
How to clean the burner on a Carver Cascade GE heater
Nigel Hutson talks you through the process of how to clean the burner on a Carver Cascade GE heater, a robust and reliable unit
Advice
The Big European Odyssey: what we wish we’d known before our motorhome tour of Europe
As Marcus Leach and family reach Croatia, they ask themselves what they wish they'd known before they set off on their trip
Buying Guides
Best motorhome with an island bed: our top picks
The best island bed motorhomes, featuring Adria, Auto-Trail, Mobilvetta and more
Advice
How to fit a Truma 65 WP Solarset solar panel kit
It’s easy to boost your power with a solar panel, Nigel Hutson discovers
News
Best Black Friday motorhome gadget deals
We share our pick of the best Black Friday motorhome gadget deals we've spotted so far, with items from Jackery, Wacaco and more
Advice
The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: JP White Caravette (1956-1967)
The JP White Caravette came into existence in 1956 after starting life as a DIY exercise
News
Best Black Friday motorhome kitchen accessory deals
We share our pick of the best Black Friday motorhome kitchen accessory deals we've spotted so far
News
Best Black Friday dog motorhome accessory deals
We take a look at some of the best Black Friday dog motorhome accessory deals that we've spotted
Advice
Motorhome tyre pressure: what you need to know
Setting correct tyre pressures in your motorhome is more complicated than it is for your car – so how is it done? Peter Rosenthal...
Advice
The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: Auto-Sleeper prequel on Morris J2 1961
The Auto-Sleeper prequel on Morris J2 featured a canvas rear annexe tent that folded upright for travel
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Industry insight: behind the scenes at Polyplastic and Delta Glass
Nigel Hutson goes behind the scenes at acrylic window manufacturers Polyplastic and Delta Glass
Advice
Used ‘van buyer: Roller Team Toleno (2018-present)
Toleno L and R layouts were joined in 2020 by the extra-long Toleno S
Advice
How to fit an external TV antenna socket
Don't want to miss your favourite TV shows on tour? Nigel Hutson has a simple fix, as he explains how to fit an external...
Buying Guides
Best van conversion: our top picks
We round-up the best van conversions, featuring Pilote, Adria, Bürstner and more
Advice
Motorhome fuel consumption: maximising your ‘van’s efficiency
With fuel becoming ever more costly, it’s time to maximise your motorhome fuel consumption. We look at how you can save fuel and money...
Travel and Touring
The Big European Odyssey: a break in Switzerland
In the latest part of the Big European Odyssey, Marcus Leach and family enjoy a break at the Hotel Nendaz 4 Valées & Spa...
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How to prevent replacement costs by looking after your leisure battery
A few simple steps can help you keep your leisure battery healthy and save on having to buy a replacement
Buying & Selling
How to buy a used motorhome awning
Do your research beforehand and you could save yourself money with a bargain used awning buy
Advice
How to install QC 3.0 USB fast chargers and an 8-way fuse panel
Sam Coles shows you how to fit QC 3.0 USB fast chargers and an 8-way fuse panel for speedy powering up of all...
Advice
Caravan Salon 2022: the highlights of the show
Peter Baber fills us in on the highlights of Dusseldorf's Caravan Salon 2022
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Used ‘van buyer: Bailey Autograph (2015-present)
A used Bailey Autograph makes a good secondhand motorhome, as Gentleman Jack explains
Advice
Best motorhome under £80,000 2023
We reveal our top recommendations for the best motorhomes under £80,000
Buying Guides
Best van conversion over £60,000 2023
We round-up the best van conversions over £60,000 on the market, featuring models from Adria, Hymer and Pilote
Buying Guides
Best van conversion under £60,000 2023
We round-up the best van conversions under £60,000, featuring models from Volkswagen, Joa, Globecar and more
Advice
Practical Motorhome’s guide to the October NEC Show
Our guide to the highlights of the 2022 Motorhome and Caravan Show
Buying Guides
Best motorhome fans: our top picks
Whatever the weather, you'll need a good fan to keep your motorhome comfortable. Here's the line up of our best motorhome fans to give...