Technical

Do you dream of living full-time in your motorhome or enjoying a long-term trip, but worry about the practicalities? Gentleman Jack shares his top...

Mechanical problems with an older motorhome? Our workshop guru Diamond Dave explains how he keeps his Fiat Ducato going strong after 210,000 miles!

Hedgerows and trees can scratch your motorhome's side windows – but don't worry, it's easy to replace damaged windows, with Niall Hampton's advice

Want to keep your motorhome reliable? Get out there and use it! Read on for more expert advice from Diamond Dave and make your...

Fitting this DIY 360° camera system makes motorhome driving safer and easier – and provides extra security too, says Alan Jenkins

It's not enough to just check the tyre tread – our workshop expert Diamond Dave gives essential safety advice on motorhome tyres and when...

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...

Fancy modifying your ’van to get the most from it? Practical Motorhome reader team member Ruth Bass shares a few tips, proving a little...

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

Ruth and Geoff Bass vote for hibernation, but Caroline Mills says use your motorhome for winter holidays – so whose advice will you take?

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...

After years of trouble-free use, Practical Motorhome's Gentleman Jack had to fix the malfunctioning entrance step on his 2008 Autocruise Wentworth

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

Use folded sheet metal or plywood to make an extra door storage pocket in your 'van – an easy DIY project by Practical Motorhome...

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

Practical Motorhome reader Alun Jones shares his experience with this DIY guide to replacing leaky roof vents in your motorcaravan

Motorhome holidays mean lower emissions, so we are some of the greenest travellers in the West, reports Gentleman Jack Bancroft from a Fiat seminar

When it comes to motorhome DIY horrors, Practical Motorhome's Diamond Dave has seen plenty – here's his guide to the good, the bad and...

Tom Bedworth's visits the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon to find out what innovative new high-tech gadgets will be on sale for motorhome owners for 2016

Appearances are important, but some motorhome structures are better than others, explains Practical Motorhome's expert John Wickersham

If you want to get into motorcaravanning, read our top tips to make the most of your money and time, so you get the...

Every motorcaravanner must know the weight of their 'van and its limits – read more with advice from Practical Motorhome's technical expert Diamond Dave

Keep your cool this summer with advice from Practical Motorhome's expert Diamond Dave on keeping the fridge in your 'van in tip-top condition

Nicki Hatton passes on her tips for motorhome touring with teens, to help you make the most of family holidays before your children have...

Practical Motorhome's tech guru Diamond Dave is talking space heaters, to help keep you cosy wherever and whenever you go touring in your 'van

When taking your motorhome out of storage for the new season, follow our tech guru Diamond Dave's advice, to ensure your holidays are safe...

Experienced motorcaravanner Ruth Bass explains how to prepare motorhomes for ski holidays in the Alps and keep all systems working in sub-zero temperatures

If you're new to motorhomes, looking to buy your first 'van or planning your first tour, read Practical Motorhome's 20 top tips to help...

A clean getaway at the start of next season can be almost guaranteed, given time and care while laying up your 'van for the...

For superior stopping power in your Bay Window VW campervan, this brake servo conversion might be just what you need – Rob Hawkins explains...

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...

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...

The Sherpa has sailed through its MoT and is ready to go on tour, so Jack tackles a few cosmetic fixes to give Kate...

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!

Gentleman Jack shows us how to give every cabinet more 'voter appeal' – and all for just a few pounds from the kitty Whatever you...

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...

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...

In the eighth part of our Getting Started series, Jack shows us how to make, trim and fit new door cards to the Sherpa...

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...

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...

In the sixth part of our Getting Started series, Jack repairs and refits both the hob and fridge, plus he gets to grips with...

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...