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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 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...

The 2018 Auto-Trail Imala 732 is a four-to-six-berth, with two-to-four travel seats, depending on options
Motorhomes

Auto-Trail Imala 732 2018
£50,380
Sleeps 6
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.26 m

New for 2018, Auto-Trail brings a luxurious layout into its entry-level Imala range with this well-designed rear bedroom – find out if it works...

You get an unusually high pop-top in this Mercedes-Benz-based camper van from Devon Conversions
Motorhomes

Devon Vitesse 2017
£52,536
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3050 kg
Length 5.14 m

Stylish touring can be yours with this classy conversion that looks more like a prestige car than a camper van – let's check out...

This Fiat Ducato-based 2017-season Adria is £57,990 OTR, £62,474 as tested – the Thule awning costs £675
Motorhomes

Adria Coral 690 SC Platinum 2017
£57,990
Sleeps 3
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.38 m

Eye-catching looks and an impressive master bedroom mark out this Adria Coral 690 SC Platinum – could it be an A-class offering on a...

The 2017 Frankia F-Line A 740 Plus costs £81,355 OTR, £92,095 as tested
Motorhomes

Frankia F-Line A 740 Plus 2017
£81,355
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 4500 kg
Length 7.52 m

Fans of end-lounge living must check out the Frankia F-Line A 740 Plus which proves it's not just British ’vans that have mastered this...

The Pilote Pacific P650U Sensation is a two-berth with four belted travel seats and an MTPLM of 3500kg
Motorhomes

Pilote Pacific P650U Sensation 2017
£51,178
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.49 m

It is Pilote's only new floorplan for 2017, but with a UK-friendly end lounge, it's one to get excited about! Don't miss our Pacific...

The Lunar Roadstar EL rides on the very manoeuvrable Renault Master and is powered by a 2.3-litre, Euro 6-compliant, turbodiesel engine with 128bhp
Motorhomes

Lunar Roadstar EL 2017
£48,298
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.4 m

Small but perfectly formed? The Lunar Roadstar EL might be the baby of the range, but if you want luxury and a good spec...

The XL LWB Fiat Ducato-based Tribute 680 has a 25-litre underslung gas tank
Motorhomes

Tribute 680 2017
£41,087
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.36 m

New-for-2017, the Tribute 680 brings a longer body to the range – but does this mean meaningful extra living space? We get aboard the...

Black cab detailing has been a hit in the Bolero and Kon-Tiki ranges, and has now come to the Rio
Motorhomes

Swift Rio 340 Black Edition 2017
£51,780
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.4 m

Stylish looks and an innovative layout come together in the twin-lounge Swift Rio 340 Black Edition, that's a handy 6.4m long with a 3500kg...

The 2017 Bürstner Lyseo t 744 is 7.49m (24" 7') long and has quite a large rear overhang – it costs £49,495 OTR, £56,152 as tested
Motorhomes

Bürstner Lyseo t 744 2017
£49,495
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.49 m

Yes, it’s a rear lounge, but not like any you’ll have seen before. Is it a real game-changer? Find out in Practical Motorhome's Bürstner...

The Auto-Trail Frontier Scout starts at £70,648 OTR (£72,647 as tested) – this is the Hi-Line version
Motorhomes

Auto-Trail Frontier Scout Hi-Line 2017
£70,648
Sleeps 6
MTPLM 4500 kg
Length 8.04 m

Refreshed for 2017, Auto-Trail's popular Frontier Scout brings end-lounge luxury and accommodation for six on an 8m footprint – do the numbers add up?

The slide-out takes the X-Cite EB's overall width to 2.7 metres and it is operated easily by just flicking the switch above the settee
Motorhomes

Moto-Trek X-Cite EB 2017
£59,999
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.38 m

If you value the luxury of space, this British-built slide-out could be the motorhome for you – but at what cost? Check out our...

With an MTPLM of 2850kg, anyone can drive the SUV-based SsangYong Turismo Tourist
Motorhomes

SsangYong Turismo Tourist 2017
£35,995
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 2850 kg
Length 5.13 m

Have the camper van experts at Wellhouse Leisure struck gold again? Read our SsangYong Turismo Tourist review to see if clever thinking means comfy...

The 2017 Elddis Autoquest 195 has a licence-friendly MTPLM of 3500kg
Motorhomes

Elddis Autoquest 195 2017
£41,699
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.34 m

Relax in twin-lounge luxury in the Elddis Autoquest 195, a family-focused four-berth with four travel seats – is it the great-value proposition it appears?

The German van converter with an Italian name is back in the UK after many years – and the Regent L is one of La Strada's flagship models
Motorhomes

La Strada Regent L review 2017
£64,876
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 5.93 m

La Strada is back in the UK thanks to Webbs Motor Caravans, but can this high-quality slice of compact touring comfort justify its price...

The Eura Mobil Terrestra A 570 HS is sold through Geoff Cox and it has a 3500kg MTPLM
Motorhomes

Eura Mobil Terrestra A 570 HS 2017
£60,739
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 5.98 m

This German ’van is coming to the British market, but will it suit touring families? Read our Eura Mobil Terrestra A 570 HS review...

This 6.99m-long A-class has an MTPLM of 3650kg
Motorhomes

Mobilvetta K-Yacht Tekno Line MH-80 2017
£64,995
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3650 kg
Length 6.99 m

It's sophisticated, features an eye-catching layout and costs a sliver under £65,000 – don't miss our Mobilvetta K-Yacht Tekno Line MH-80 review

The Elddis Autoquest 196 has the brand's 2017-season low-level chassis and an eye-catching, family-friendly layout
Motorhomes

Elddis Autoquest 196 2017
£42,349
Sleeps 6
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.34 m

Squeezing six berths and a UK-friendly twin-lounge layout into a 7.34m-long, 3500kg MTPLM ’van is no mean feat – check out the 2017 Elddis...

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