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Last chance to buy Summer Special
SUMMER SPECIAL On sale 4 July, 2013. (Buy it in the shops until the September issue goes on sale on 1 August, 2013... After...
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New motorhomes for 2014!
As we reported in our Practical Motorhome Summer Special, above, manufacturers all over Britain and Europe are currently revealing their 2014-season camper vans and...
General
Bailey launches UK’s first drop-down bed motorhome
BAILEY HAS LAUNCHED THE UK'S FIRST drop-down bed low-profile motorhome, the six-berth Peugeot Boxer-based Approach Autograph 765. Continental manufacturers have been building drop-down bed low-profiles...
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Bailey launches new Approach Autograph range
BAILEY HAS LAUNCHED AN all-new motorhome range, Approach Autograph, to replace its two-year-old Approach SE range, which was its very first foray into motorhomes.
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Dogs versus cats: the public has spoken
WHICH PET DO YOU PREFER, DOGS OR CATS? We all know motorhome owners like to be different, and to get away from the herd…...
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Elddis reveals brand new compact motorhome
THE BIG NEWS FOR ELDDIS'S 2014-SEASON MOTORHOME LINE-UP is the introduction of a new, compact range of coachbuilts – the Accordo. The Accordo will...
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Refreshing Summer Camping Essentials
Everything you could possibly need for drinks in the sun!In this weather, you'd be well advised to drink plenty of fluids (alcoholic or not,...
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What’s that, a cosmic camper van?
THERE'S NO DENYING that the VW camper has become iconic. In fact, it has even become a cultural symbol for freedom, travel and relaxation. Let's...
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Practical Motorhome: Coming to your TV!
YOUR FAVOURITE MAGAZINE will soon be making it even easier for you to stay informed about everything to do with motorhomes, as we join...
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Gromit-fever takes over Bristol
EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE CARTOON DOG has just slipped his leash and taken Bristol by storm. Everyone's talking about the 80 beautiful giant-sized sculptures of Gromit,...
Travel
Train to be a warden on a campsite
FANCY BEING A CAMPSITE WARDEN? Kingston Maurward College in Dorset is now recruiting for a new student intake on the Foundation Degree in Tourism...
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Village stages ‘Amazing Race’ with cryptic clues…
VILLAGE EVENTS ARE GREAT if you live there, because they offer a chance to see local friends and share a cuppa, cake - or...
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Chausson offers French style in special 2014 range for UK
CHAUSSON UNVEILED ITS NEW 2014-SEASON RANGE OF motorhomes to the world's press and then to its hand-picked dealers in the glorious setting of Chateau...
Dealers
Brownhills wins Export Dealer of the Year award
FRENCH MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER RAPIDO has chosen Brownhills Motorhomes as its Export Dealer of the Year. Rapido made the announcement at its 2014-season motorhome model...
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MBE for Camping & Caravanning Club chief
THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY is celebrating recognition from the Queen in the welcome form of an MBE for The Camping and Caravanning Club’s Director General...
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‘Recession-busting sale’ of new and pre-owned American RVs
SIGNATURE MOTORHOMES IS OFFERING BIG AMERICAN DREAM MACHINES in its 2013 summer sale.
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Bentley Motorhomes brand still seeks buyer
VANMASTER CARAVANS HAS BEEN RESCUED from administration, and will operate under the new name of Signature Caravans. Administrators are still looking for a buyer...
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Awning-maker aims to help disadvantaged children
CAMPING AWNING MANUFACTURER Isabella has come up with a new way to help disadvantaged children. A spokeswoman explained: "For more than half a century Isabella...
Travel
Booked your campsite for the weekend yet?
Have you booked a campsite for your trip? If not, don't worry, just head for our sister website Caravan Sitefinder's new search, 'availability check and...
Travel
National Camping and Caravanning Week
National Camping and Caravanning Week started on the late May bank holiday weekendEvents ran from Monday, 27 May to Sunday 2 June, 2013Club campsites...
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Eat local food to make the most of your travels
I must confess to being a lover of fine food – one of the real joys of touring is, for me, discovering great restaurants...
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Auto-Trail to launch new compact motorhome
Auto-Trail has teased an all-new compact motorhome range, which it plans to release for the 2014 model year. The as-yet unnamed range will feature...
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How to find disabled-friendly campsites
A fantastic resource for finding a wheelchair-friendly campsite
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Silverstone launches motorhome auctions
SILVERSTONE RACE CIRCUIT hosted its first ever motorhome sale auction on Sunday 19 May, 2013. The next one will be at CarFest in August....
Dealers
Todds in Preston will now sell Devon campervans
VAN CONVERSIONS ARE POPULAR right now, so Todds Leisure motorhome dealership has just decided to stock Devon conversions. You can visit Todds Leisure in...
General
Vanmaster falls into administration
WIGAN-BASED VANMASTER CARAVANS, which bought the Bentley Motorhomes brand last September, went into administration yesterday (Monday 29 April 2013). Sadly, both brands are affected....
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Visit England’s new app is so great for touring inspiration
Coasteering on the south coast: one of Visit England's 101 top activities (Photo: VisitEngland/English Riviera)
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Don’t miss our June 2013 issue!
HIT THE ROAD IN JUNE JOIN US THIS MONTH as our motorcaravanners explore north-west Pembrokeshire, the southern Lakes, Spain and the Algarve and the Jura...
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May 2013
Don't miss our May issue!BRITAIN IS AT ITS BEST IN MAY We're celebrating Britain as a touring destination in our May issue.
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My top motorhome blogs
WHEN WE'RE NOT TOURING FANTASTIC LOCATIONS in a succession of motorhomes of all shapes and sizes, we love writing about our trips and reading...
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Why the EleMMent is the brashest motorhome ever
A conversation with my fiancé a couple of nights ago about winning the lottery threw up some interesting revelations. We both agreed that if...
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How to spot a facelift MK1 Ducato / Talbot Express
THE MK1 FIAT Ducato and Talbot Express are still a very common sight when you are scanning the classifieds for an entry-level motorhome. Do...
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Wandering through the long grass this spring?
AS SOON AS THE BIRDS START SINGING AND TREES BURST INTO LEAF it doesn't take us long to recover from the long winter here...
Dealers
West Country Motorhome Show in May
THE WEST COUNTRY MOTORHOME SHOW will take place in Burnham on Sea from 3-6 May, 2013. Overnight camping is available at the show venue, Home...
Travel
Vote for your favourite campsite
HAVE YOU STAYED ON A GOOD CAMPSITE RECENTLY? IF SO, WE'D LOVE TO HELP YOU TO TELL THE WORLD EXACTLY HOW GOOD IT IS!
Travel
Now Google maps the highest mountains
GOOGLE STREETMAPS NOW REACHES ASTONISHING NEW HEIGHTS. Google maps, directions and its useful 'streetview' close-ups are already extremely handy when you're planning a motorhome tour...
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Nîmes to host French gladiator games in May 2013
Reader, Michael Hafferty, has just sent an email to let people who are touring the South of France in May, know about a fantastic...
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We’re walking the South West Coast Path for charity
The Practical Caravan & Practical Motorhome editorial team has signed up to do several of the sections of the South West Coast Path Association's...
Dealers
Marquis celebrates with 40th anniversary deals
MARQUIS DURHAM HOSTED its first North East Leisure Show from 16-17 March 2013, and was delighted with the turn out and its sales success....
Dealers
Brownhills is to stock Frankia Motorhomes in the UK
BROWNHILLS MOTORHOMES HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS THE UK DEALER FOR FRANKIA MOTORHOMES. Based in Marktschorgast Germany, Frankia’s luxurious motorhome range includes A-class, coachbuilt and low-profile...
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Practical Motorhome Reader Rally 2013
SUNNY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN... PRACTICAL MOTORHOME & PRACTICAL CARAVAN READER RALLY 3-6 MAY 2013 BOOKING LINE: 01271 882476