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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 Kea P67 won the Best Luxury Motorhome under 3500kg category in our Motorhome of the Year Awards 2020
Motorhomes

Mobilvetta Kea P67 2020
£69,996
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.99 m

This compact low-profile offers excellent storage, a spacious lounge and a really comfortable transverse bed, says Peter Baber

Review of the Pilote Pacific 696 D Essentiel
Motorhomes

Pilote Pacific 696D Essentiel 2020
£56,075
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg

Clever design makes best use of the seating and storage in a motorhome that could be ideal for couples, says Peter Baber.

Full review of the Mobilvetta Kea P65
Motorhomes

Mobilvetta Kea P65 2020
£69,996
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.38 m

Continental good looks combine with a UK-friendly habitation door to make this a welcome return to the market, says Peter Baber.

The Bürstner Lyseo M Harmony Line 690 G
Motorhomes

Bürstner Lyseo 2020
£72,125
Sleeps 4
MTPLM 3880 kg
Length 6.99 m

If you favour rear-wheel drive and are looking for something upmarket, this could be the ’van for you. Peter Baber reviews the Mercedes-based newcomer.

The impressive looking 778

Chausson 778 2020
£54,135.00
Sleeps 5
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 7.49 m

With a washroom that converts into a double bedroom, this motorhome is far from conventional. Peter Baber finds out if this radical layout works

Read our review of the latest Volkswagen Grand California
Motorhomes

VW Grand California 2020
£71,395
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3880 kg
Length 6.84 m

Innovative, stylish and solidly built, the latest offering from VW has a great deal going for it. But does it justify the price tag?

Take a look around the Vantage Rio
Motorhomes

Vantage Rio 2020
£65,075
Sleeps 3
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.36 m

Luxurious two-berths from Vantage are hugely popular, but this year the van converter is branching out into three berths. Peter Baber gets a sneak...

Based on the new Mercedes Sprinter, the latest conversion from WildAx includes an island bed
Motorhomes

WildAx Elara 2019
£68,995
Sleeps 2
MTPLM 3500 kg
Length 6.97 m

The latest two-berth van conversion from WildAx, on the new Mercedes Sprinter, has a sumptuous island bed in the rear. Peter Baker takes a...

The Kon-tiki Dynamic 675 is aimed at motorsports and outdoor-events fans
Motorhomes

Swift Kon-tiki Dynamic 675 2019
£146,490
Sleeps 6
MTPLM 7200 kg
Length 9.04 m

Swift's latest offering in this luxury range is designed for fans of motorsports and outdoor events, who need to stay connected off-grid, says Peter...

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.

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