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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a VW Microbus…

We’re pretty sure that Superman had a Supervan at some point in his comics crime-fighting career (though it’s anyone’s guess what he needed one...

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Forget fingerless gloves for smartphone use – here’s a better option

As anyone who’s wintering in a ’van knows, the weather has taken a turn for the worst just lately. And, when it’s well below...

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How to include an image in a Practical Motorhome forum post

Hopefully, most Practical Motorhome readers are now comfortable with the new forum system, but posting images still seems to be an area for some...

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Best to avoid low bridges with the Japanese Batvan

It’s one thing to think about altering the interior of your motorhome to add a personal touch or two, but customising the exterior is...

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Suspected caravan thief caught on Google Street View

Motorhome and caravan security is a perennial problem and few anti-theft measures will deter a determined thief. That certainly seems to be the case...

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Alarm clock bug makes iPhone owners late for work today

If you thought changing the clocks from BST to GMT at the weekend was confusing, spare a thought for the poor iPhone. Like many smartphones,...

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The hook-up point of the future?

Wireless charging pads are the current big must-have amongst gadget fans - instead of having to plug your phone, laptop, etc. into a charger,...

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Did the 1933 Dymaxion inspire the modern motorhome?

OK, so it’s not strictly a motorhome, but it’s easy to see the possibilities offered by the Dymaxion concept car that dates from 1933. Designed...

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NavFree free sat nav app for iPhone and iPad

The iPhone already has one free satellite navigation app in the form of Skobbler Lite, but now there’s another option in the App Store...

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3 offering free Facebook access for smartphones

Perhaps still feeling flush from recently being named as the UK’s best 3G mobile broadband provider, 3 has announced that it’s offering free mobile...

Gentleman pushing his wife in wheelchair into motorhome

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Motorhomes and mobility

If you’re disabled, motorcaravanning can be a wonderful way to broaden your horizons, and it’s easy to get started. Here are some tips and...

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Find the right insurance

Our 10-step guide will help you find the best policy for all your motorcaravanning adventures. 1. The cheapest cover isn’t necessarily the right one for...