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Forget fingerless gloves for smartphone use - here’s a better option
Created on 29th November 2010
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 zero outside, there’s nothing worse …
Motorhome-unfriendly France
Created on 24th November 2010
I've just returned from a tour of Bouches-du-Rhône and the Southern Var, in Provence, and was surprised to see how motorhome-unfriendly it is down there.
Locals …
How do you fund your full-timing?
Created on 23rd November 2010
I was watching Countryfile a few weeks back, and up popped John Craven in an Ace motorhome. I remember coming across an interview John did with the Independent …
How to include an image in a Practical Motorhome forum post
Created on 21st November 2010
Hopefully, most Practical Motorhome readers are now comfortable with the new forum system, but posting images still seems to be an area for some confusion. …
Best to avoid low bridges with the Japanese Batvan
Published 15th November 2010 Blog
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 something else altogether …
Suspected caravan thief caught on Google Street View
Created on 8th November 2010
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 for one …
Alarm clock bug makes iPhone owners late for work today
Published 1st November 2010 Blog
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, the …
The hook-up point of the future?
Published 28th October 2010 Blog
Wireless charging pads are the current big must-have amongst gadget fans - instead of having to plug your phone, laptop, etc. into a charger, you fit it with …
Did the 1933 Dymaxion inspire the modern motorhome?
Published 25th October 2010 Blog
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 …
F1 star's VW camper up for sale
Published 13th October 2010 Motorhomes
I’m not sure it’ll go quite as quickly as his ‘other’ vehicle, but I was interested to read this morning that reigning F1 world champion Jenson Button has put …