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Get back to nature with a free bushcraft course
If you fancy a break from the home comforts of the ‘van and want to get a little closer to nature, Ray Mears’ style,...
News
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Watch the world’s largest stop-motion animation – shot with a mobile phone
If you’re faced with an expanse of empty beach this summer, and have a mobile phone plus a suitable vantage point, why not have...
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Get a free iTunes film download each week from Orange
Orange mobile phone and home broadband subscribers already get to enjoy a free cinema showing every week with Orange Wednesdays, now they get a...
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Browse 45,000 antique ebooks at the British Library
iPad owners who are stuck for something to read during the sun-drenched British summer can rest easy — a new app offers access to...
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Google Maps for Mobile update adds 3D buildings and London Underground travel planning
Google has updated its mobile Maps application yet again to add more new features.
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BBC Global iPlayer iPad app now available
As mentioned last month, the BBC has launched a version of its iPlayer iPad app for viewers who live outside the UK.
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Find cheap meals and deals on the move with the Google Shopper app
Google has updated its Shopper app for Android and iPhone smartphones to make it easier to find cheap deals for restaurants and other services...
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Classic VW Type 2 Camper caught on film
Here’s a lovely little video love letter to the VW Type 2 Camper van that more or less defined the idea of a motorhome...
General
2012-season model news: Bürstner’s new budget Argos
German manufacturer Bürstner celebrated its silver anniversary this year – production began at the company’s Kehl-Neumühl base 25 years ago. And these are good...
General
2012-season model news: Chausson grows Flash and Suite ranges
French manufacturer Chausson is at the top of its game right now, and for the 2012 season the focus is on rationalising its product...
General
Grass-covered ‘van goes on tour around the UK
Meet the GUV – a 2006 Ace Napoli that's been completely covered in Astroturf. The GUV is the brainchild of Loving Outdoors, a company that...
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What are the registration rules when buying European ’vans?
Our Gentleman Jack Bancroft is an irredeemable motorcaravaning enthusiast. His family have been camping, caravanning and motorcaravanning since 1928. Jack and his wife Flora...
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Should we hire before we buy our motorhome
Our Gentleman Jack Bancroft is an irredeemable motorcaravaning enthusiast. His family have been camping, caravanning and motorcaravanning since 1928. Jack and his wife Flora...
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I don’t want to give up my dream of touring in a ’van
Our Gentleman Jack Bancroft is an irredeemable motorcaravaning enthusiast. His family have been camping, caravanning and motorcaravanning since 1928. Jack and his wife Flora...
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Key fob and heating issues
Our Gentleman Jack Bancroft is an irredeemable motorcaravaning enthusiast. His family have been camping, caravanning and motorcaravanning since 1928. Jack and his wife Flora...
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My daughter needs a lift. Can you help?
Our Gentleman Jack Bancroft is an irredeemable motorcaravaning enthusiast. His family have been camping, caravanning and motorcaravanning since 1928. Jack and his wife Flora...
General
2012-season model news: Pilote launches new Diamond Edition
French manufacturer Pilote has been producing motorhomes for almost 50 years; today, it encompasses a number of brands across a range of price brackets,...
Dealers
Brownhills closes its Swindon dealer site
Multi-site motorhome dealer Brownhills has announced the closure of its Swindon dealership with a short statement on its website. “It is with...
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Microsoft sounds the death knell for Windows XP
If you’re still using Windows XP on your PC, you’ll soon need to think about upgrading to Windows 7, or another operating system. Microsoft has...
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Orange offers £3 daily tariff for data roaming in Europe
The high cost of using mobile broadband when abroad is a common complaint from computer and smartphone users. Recent intervention by Ofcom has curbed...
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BBC to test mobile broadband coverage with free smartphone app
Poor mobile phone coverage when you’re out in the sticks is a perennial complaint, particularly when it’s with a 3G signal required for mobile...
General
Westfalia Releases 60th Anniversary Camper
German van conversion pioneers Westfalia will be launching a new elevating roof camper at this year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, to commemorate the 60th anniversary...
Travel
European tourers urged to plan ahead to save money
Post Office Travel Money has recommended that those planning to drive on the continent should plan their trip carefully – even crossing borders to...
Travel
Camping and Caravanning Club announces third Olympic site
Demand for its two planned Olympic campsites has resulted in the Camping and Caravanning Club announcing a third site for the summer of 2012:...
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Halfords releases free Android and iPhone app for mobile shopping
Halfords has released a shopping app for Android and iPhone to complement its mobile web site. The free app lets you browse products from...
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Distracted drivers cause 25% of all road accidents in the US
A recent study of driving behaviour in the US has concluded that up to 25% of all road accidents could be caused by distracted...
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Google Maps for Android update adds bus journey planning and offline map access
Getting around a new place by public transport just got a little easier for Android smartphone users, thanks to a recent update to the...
General
Practical Motorhome now available as a digital issue
Practical Motorhome is now available as a digital issue, which is the greenest and cheapest way to subscribe, with no paper or postage. ...
General
Video review: Wellhouse Hyundai i800 camper
Wellhouse launched its Hyundai i800 Camper earlier this year, at the February 2011 NEC Show.
Travel
Caravan Club withdraws its 2012 Olympic campsite
The Caravan Club has announced that it’s cancelled its temporary Olympic campsite in Chigwell after 600 protests from local residents. The site was due to...
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Probably the most literal motorhome in the world
We’ve mentioned a few unlikely looking motorhomes over the last few months and now here’s one that takes the term a bit literally. Discovered in...
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BBC iPlayer for Europe on the way
The BBC is in the process of developing a version of its popular iPlayer service for use outside the UK. The service will initially...
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A couple of clever camera accessories for travellers
Although you really need carry nothing more than a camera to get great photographic results on your travels, packing a few accessories can certainly...
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New CoPilot Live Premium for Android smartphones now available
ALK has launched a new version of its CoPilot satnav app for Android smartphones. CoPilot Live Premium (technically version 9 of the app) is...
Technical
Road Angel launches safety-camera locator for iPhone
GPS developer Road Angel has devised a new safety-camera and blackspot locator for the iPhone – and it’s free to download for a trial. The...
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Out and about at the UK Motorhome and Caravan Fair
11.30am, Saturday 2 July 2011What a glorious day. I’m here at the UK Motorhome and Caravan show at Shrewsbury, on the Practical Motorhome stand...
General
Video review: Adria Sonic I700 SP A-class
Adria launched the A-class Sonic in Summer 2010 to replace the Vision range, and we reckon it’s a big improvement on the former model....
General
2012-season model news: Carthago targets value
Carthago has been building premium motorhomes for more than 30 years, and is available in the UK through Nottingham-based dealer Lowdhams, which has represented...
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Walking the line at Bailey Motorhomes
Shortly after Bailey announced it would launch its first motorhome range at the October NEC show this year, I paid a visit to the...
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My ’van’s still too heavy. What can I do?
Our Gentleman Jack Bancroft is an irredeemable motorcaravaning enthusiast. His family have been camping, caravanning and motorcaravanning since 1928. Jack and his wife Flora...
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ITVPlayer app now available for Android smartphones
Android smartphone users can now make use of the ITV catch-up service, thanks to a free app that was recently released. Once installed from the...