Dealers
Michael Jordan moves into motorhomes
Highly respected Surrey-based touring caravan specialist Michael Jordan Caravans has moved into motorhome retailing, taking on franchises for new Swift motorhomes as well as...
News
Travel
Camping Cheque offers early-booking bargains
Camping Cheque, the leading off-peak touring programme, is offering bargains on Dover to Dunkerque ferry crossings for motor caravanners next year if you book...
Base Vehicles
AL-KO Reveals Prototype Electric Chassis
German chassis specialists AL-KO revealed their new Electric Power Chassis, or EPC, at the Düsseldorf caravan and motorhome show. This prototype system – currently...
General
Small-volume manufacturers a big draw for me
It’s a rare year when one of our relatively diminutive NEC shows manages to take the fight to the mammoth Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, but...
Dealers
Badge-engineering: clever or clumsy?
The initial problem is simple – you’re a motorhome manufacturer, and you’re courting two separate dealers in the same area. From your point of...
General
Great new British ’vans unveiled
The most exciting new motorhomes to launch this year are British, we can reveal. Never before seen motorhomes from Auto-Trail, Autocruise, Auto-Sleepers, Elddis, RS...
Base Vehicles
Renault displays new Master back-to-back cabs
Renault signalled its rejuvenated interest in the motorhome market at the recent caravan and motorhome show in Düsseldorf, with the unveiling of motorhome-friendly versions...
Travel
New Nightstop location announced
There’s a new addition to the Practical Motorhome Nightstop network of UK certificated locations: the Black Horse in Monks Horton near Ashford, Kent.
Base Vehicles
Ford launches motorhome-specific Transit
Ford UK has officially confirmed the worst-kept base vehicle secret: the launch of the motorhome-specific Transit chassis. It has been highly anticipated for months,...
Shows & Events
Beat the VAT increase and other NEC bargains
If you’re thinking about buying a new motorhome, there’s no better time than now. Beat the VAT increase will be the main message at...
Travel
Kelling Heath gets green gong
Kelling Heath Holiday Park has earned a gold award for its environmentally-friendly efforts. The Green Tourism Business Scheme granted the award to the...
Technical
Upgrade for Mini Heki rooflight
Dometic has launched an upgrade of its popular Mini Heki rooflight called the Air Quad. The upgrade involves a new inner lining to the...
Travel
Themed Alan Rogers guides announced
Caravanner's favourite travel company Alan Rogers is launching a brand new series for 2011. Still in keeping with their reputation for independence and honesty,...