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Peter Baber

Peter Baber is Reviews Editor of both Practical Motorhome and Practical Caravan. He has been reviewing motorhomes for the best part of a decade now. His first caravan reviews date back to the early 1990s when he first worked on Practical Caravan, before he embarked on a 20-year career in business journalism which saw him edit a wide variety of magazines, and launch a few too, including one that won an award. Although he enjoyed that, he always knew he wanted to come back. Peter reports on all the new models that make it to dealer forecourts each season, giving his judgement online and in magazine reviews. He has twice been shortlisted for a Caravan Writers Guild award. When he is not working, apart from going on motorhome trips himself (mostly local to where he lives in West Yorkshire, but also last year right across France) he likes trying to write novels, cooking, throwing the odd pot, and has just taken up tennis.

Articles From This Author

The new Surf is very much a 'van for the brave new world of wireless technology
Motorhomes

Danbury Surf Special Edition 2019
£55,995
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3000 kg
Length 4.89 m

This new, updated version of a popular campervan makes the most of the latest wireless technology and looks stylish inside and out.

The Drift, launched under CMC's new Hembil brand
Motorhomes

HemBil Drift 2019
£46,250
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3000 kg
Length 4.89 m

Launched under CMC's new brand, this is a stylish combination of traditional campervan design and cleverly innovative extras. Peter Baber climbs aboard.

The Mileo 283, a smart, compact 3-berth motorhome from Spanish manufacturer Benimar
Motorhomes

Benimar Mileo 283 2019
£51,995
Sleeps 3
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 5.99 m

This smart, compact motorhome from the popular Spanish brand offers a huge range of kit as standard. Our team took it away for an...

The new Roller Team Pegaso 590 is clear proof that you can get an excellent A-class in a sub-six-metre bodyshell
Motorhomes

Roller Team Pegaso 590 2019
£59,990
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 5.99 m

The attractive Italian Pegaso 590 A-class is a good looking motorhome and has a price tag that's hugely competitive - but how does it...

The Coral 670 DC Plus from Adria has an 'open salon' layout, but how well does the space work when on tour?

Adria Coral 670 DC Plus 2019
£71,720.00
Sleeps 3
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.5 m

Typically continental, the new Coral looks great; but will the touring experience match up to first impressions? Our test team takes a look.

The new WildAx Triton is the company's first conversion of a Ford vehicle, a Transit Custom

WildAx Triton 2019
£47,995.00
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3100 kg
Length 5.34 m

In what looks likely to be a year of expansion for van converter WildAx Motorhomes, we review one of its two new models for...

The 'van has an electric step and the Premium Pack gives you an Omnistor roof-mounted awning, which is well lit by a row of LEDs running down the edge of the sliding door

Auto-Sleeper Symbol Plus review 2019
£58,200.00
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.0 m

Our team of testers takes an in-depth look at a two-berth van conversion that combines an L-shaped kitchen with the Symbol's popular front lounge.

The Benimar Primero line-up is an entry-level range made specifically for the UK market
Motorhomes

Benimar Primero 301 2019
£44,995
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 5.99 m

The new Primero - brought into the UK by Marquis Leisure - offers exceptional value for money and a spacious layout for four on...

The Devon Arizona van conversion that we tested is based on a Peugeot Boxer, and the cab boasts a stereo and cruise control
Motorhomes

Devon Arizona 2019
£45,075
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 5.99 m

Van conversions with an end washroom are less of a rarity these days, and for touring couples, this cleverly designed model could be ideal.

The 379 is the longest of McLouis' Fusion range, newly arrived from the Continent

McLouis Fusion 379 2019
£54,995.00
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3650 kg
Length 7.41 m

The McLouis Fusion, available through Auto-Sleepers, marks another return to the UK for a Continental brand. We size up the longest model on offer.

The Randger R535 is a conversion of the Fiat Talento, with a rising roof that features removable concertina fabric

Randger R535 2019
£43,995.00
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3010 kg
Length 5.4 m

The new campervan from Marquis Leisure was a hit with our judges in the Motorhome of the Year 2019 awards, but how does it...

The Chausson 634 Flash comes on a Ford Transit base
Motorhomes

Chausson 634 Flash 2019
£41,400
Sleeps 5
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.39 m

Chausson is known for its innovative ideas, and its latest development allows for a vast amount of storage in a 'van that's relatively short.

If you want a small, lightweight drive-away motorhome awning, the Kampa Travel Pod Trip AIR might be the one for you
Accessories

Kampa Travel Pod Trip AIR 2018
£349.00

Check out the price of this light, quick-to-pitch inflatable – is the Kampa Travel Pod Trip AIR tough enough to compete with other motorhome...

In reality, the Outwell Milestone Pace Air is more a freestanding tent with clever awning features
Accessories

Outwell Milestone Pace Air 2018
£629.00

Do you dare to be different with the Outwell Milestone Pace Air motorhome awning? Read on to discover if it's an innovation worth getting...

Trigano's motorhome awnings have recently been revised – here we test the 300cm wide Hawaii XL
Accessories

Trigano Hawaii XL Motorhome 2018
£642.00

Revamped for 2018, Trigano's range of motorhome awnings is well worth a look, as this easy-to-pitch Hawaii XL inflatable drive-away model demonstrates

This new-for-2018 six-berth motorhome is priced from £49,625 OTR (£53,758 as tested)
Motorhomes

Sun Living S70 SP 2018
£49,625
Sleeps 6
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.96 m

For wow factor, fresh thinking and a family-friendly layout on a 3500kg chassis, look no further than the Sun Living S70 SP – does...

The new Chausson 711 is being sold in Welcome Travel Line spec only
Motorhomes

Chausson Welcome 711 Travel Line 2018
£55,150
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.46 m

Exciting ideas are a Chausson speciality and in the brand-new 711, last season's head-turning 611 has been revised – does this rear-lounge floorplan work?

The ’van tested has an MTPLM of 3850kg, but there is a version with a 3500kg MTPLM (and a lower payload) – read more in our Swift Bessacarr 597 review
Motorhomes

Swift Bessacarr 597 2018
£60,930
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3850 kg
Length 8.11 m

Refreshed for 2018, the upmarket, low-profile and rechristened Swift Bessacarr range also boasts four new layouts, so let's check out one of them, the...

The Auto-Trail Tracker LB is available in Lo-Line (as pictured) or Hi-Line form
Motorhomes

Auto-Trail Tracker LB Lo-Line 2018
£59,738
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 4250 kg
Length 7.60 m

Enjoy luxury for less with this new ’van that takes a floorplan from the upmarket Frontier and makes it more accessible – it's the...

Priced from £49,500, this new five-berth low-profile from Chausson has a licence-friendly MTPLM of 3500kg
Motorhomes

Chausson Flash 716 2018
£49,500
Sleeps 5
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.49 m

There's fresh thinking from Chausson in this innovative, twin-lounge 716, designed to grow with families – and, amazingly, in a 7.49m, 3500kg motorhome!

Here we are testing the Olpro Cocoon Breeze which has an inner tent that can form one or two rooms
Accessories

Olpro Cocoon Breeze 2017
£549.00

It's easy to pitch and take down, and is packed with design innovation, so is the Olpro Cocoon Breeze inflatable motorhome awning for you?...

The Pilote Pacific 706GJ Essentiel has a licence-friendly MTPLM of 3500kg and is priced from £52,137 OTR
Motorhomes

Pilote Pacific 706GJ Essentiel 2018
£52,137
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.99 m

New for 2018, with tonnes of storage and a drop-down double bed, let's see what else the fixed-twin-single-bed Pilote Pacific 706GJ Essentiel has to...

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