General
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...
News
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...
Travel
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...
Dealers
‘Recession-busting sale’ of new and pre-owned American RVs
SIGNATURE MOTORHOMES IS OFFERING BIG AMERICAN DREAM MACHINES in its 2013 summer sale.
General
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...
Technical
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...
General
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
General
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...
Travel
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
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Fancy meeting up in May?
MAY IS SUCH A JOYFUL MONTH, with a bank holiday at either end, it's ideal for a motorhome tour!
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Is Robbie Williams really a camper man?
I was absent-mindedly watching Robbie Williams’ music video for his latest single, Candy, on TV at home the other day; absent-mindedly, because I really...
Dealers
Danbury To Build a new VW Doubleback
DANBURY MOTORCARAVANS HAS been appointed as sole agents for the innovative Doubleback elevating roof camper.
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New VW T5 camper, our reader rally & our Top 100 Campsites winners
We're just back from the NEC, buzzing with news of new motorhomes we've seen launched. We also announced the winners of our Top 100...
General
Vote for your top vans and dealers for 2014
Page Vote in our new Practical Motorhome Owner Satisfaction Survey! has been updated.
Travel
Nightstop Scheme welcomes a new pub in Wales
A new pub in Porthcawl, South Wales has just joined our motorhome-friendly Nightstop Scheme, which we run in partnership with the Motor Caravanners' Club.
Travel
Top 100 motorhome-friendly sites: the national winners
Practical Motorhome revealed its Top 100 Sites for motorcaravans at an exclusive award ceremony during the Spring Caravan and Camping Show. The Top 100 Sites...
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Fabulous France inspired our April issue
SPRINGTIME NEED NOT JUST BE IN PARIS, so we hope you'll buy our April issue (it's in the shops now) and enjoy the romance...
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A culinary tour of the Spring Show’s new motorhomes
Here are my top 3 cooking gadgets from the 2013 Spring Caravan and Camping Show.When you take your motorhome on holiday, the last thing...
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Bailey plans to sell orf the Queen’s motorhome
BAILEY IS ALL SET TO AUCTION OFF ITS 'QUEENMOBILE', the Bailey Approach SE 760 motorhome that the Queen and Prince Phillip had a ride...
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Motorhomes for kids
I TOOK MY 12-year-old niece Kate to the Spring Caravan and Camping show at the weekend. I asked her if she wanted to come...