Travel
Good Sites Guides: a series update
Our March issue, on sale now, features an update on our popular cut-out-and-keep Good Sites Guide series. We've rounded up all the areas we've...
News
General
Dethleffs launches new A-Class
Dethleffs has launched an all-new high-end A-Class, dubbed the Globetrotter XXL I, at the recent CMT show in Stuttgart.
Travel
DFDS terminates Liverpool-Dublin ferry route
Ferry operator DFDS has announced that the company has closed its Liverpool-Dublin passenger service. Full information has yet to be announced, but the crossing...
Travel
C&CC extends Midlands network
The Camping and Caravanning Club has increased its campsite count by purchasing the Star Caravan and Camping Park in Staffordshire. The rural site is likely...
General
Wellhouse appoints approved converters
Wellhouse Leisure is expanding its production capacity and retail network with four new approved converters. These outfits have been authorised to convert base vehicles...
General
New Bürstner Argos range
Bürstner has launched an all-new range that builds upon the success of its popular Argos series of family overcab coachbuilts. Dubbed ‘Argos time’, the new...
Dealers
Pilote appoints Johns Cross
Famed French manufacturer Pilote has announced a new dealer, Sussex-based Johns Cross Motorhomes, as part of its push to expand its presence in the...
Base Vehicles
Ducato engine bolts recall
Fiat is recalling some of its X250 Ducato vans and chassis cabs - the most popular base vehicle for motorhomes - due to a...
Travel
New Lincolnshire Nightstop
The growth of our Nightstop scheme continues with the addition of the Bluebell Inn, near Spalding in Lincolnshire – taking our network to 19...
General
New-look Escape a winner
Here’s a sneak preview of one of the 2011-season’s most eagerly awaited motorhomes: the new-look Escape by Swift Group.
Travel
More Tranquil Touring sites for 2011
Adults-only-campsite chain Tranquil Touring Parks has expanded from 21 to 25 sites for the 2011 season, giving you more choice if you prefer child-free...
Travel
Plan your Olympic pitch now
The Camping and Caravanning Club has announced that it has teamed up with Gravesham Borough Council to offer two campsites within easy reach of...
Travel
Bargain tours to Isle of Wight
If you're planning to tour to the Isle of Wight next year, there's great news from ferry company Red Funnel, which is currently offering...
General
Motorhome thefts halved
Good news for all motorhome owners this month as it’s been announced that motorhome-theft claims have fallen by 50 per cent over the first...
General
Rapido buys Westfalia
The Rapido Group of France has acquired renowned German campervan maker Westfalia. This puts Westfalia on a firm footing, after it was forced to...
Travel
Another location joins our Nightstop network
The Tarrington Arms in Herefordshire is the latest location to join our Nightstop network, which is now growing rapidly. It's a lovely 16th-century pub located...
Dealers
Abacus expands hire fleet
Dorset-based motorhome hire outfit Abacus has announced a further expansion to its fleet. Abacus also revealed that its week and weekend hires have enjoyed...
Travel
Greece is the word
Fancy taking your motorhome to Greece, but are not sure how to get there or are worried about travelling alone? The Camping and Caravanning...
General
TEC Motorhomes returns to the UK
TEC Motorhomes from Germany is back in the UK, thanks to a new tie-up with Geist Direct, the company that sells motorhomes built to...
Travel
Save money with Camping Cheque ferry deal
If you’re planning a trip to the Continent in your motorhome next year, here’s a good deal from Camping Cheque, the low-cost touring scheme...
General
The birth of a new motorhome brand
The sheer work and dedication involved in creating a coachbuilt motorhome means we rarely witness the arrival of an all-new manufacturer; it takes time...
Shows & Events
London caravan and motorhome show cancelled!
Plans announced less than three weeks ago for a new London caravan show have been scrapped. We reported that a new industry-backed show, to be...
Travel
Lancashire is set to create five new aire-style locations
Great news for motorcaravanners from Fylde Council, which has announced that it’s proposing to create five aire-style locations. Plans are currently underway to develop six...
Travel
Another new Nightstop location joins our Scheme
We’re pleased to announce that we have another new addition to our Nightstop Scheme: the Riverside Hotel in Surfleet, Lincolnshire. This lovely location is...
Shows & Events
New London show to compete with NEC
A new industry-backed show has been announced for autumn 2011 to compete with Birmingham's annual International Caravan and Motorhome show. The all-new NCC Motorhome and...
Travel
Vote for your favourite ‘van-friendly campsite
Voting is now underway for the Practical Motorhome Top 50 Sites 2011 Awards! Tell us which campsite you’d like to nominate by clicking on the...
General
F1 star’s VW camper up for sale
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...
Latest Issue
Welcome to our new website!
Welcome to the new-look Practical Motorhome website, and the return of our popular Forum. First, a bit about the site as a whole. At present,...
Travel
Caravan Club pushes for better motorway stop areas
The Caravan Club has announced a link-up with motorway service area provider Roadchef to improve the quality of stops for motor caravanners. The Club makes...
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...
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,...