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,...
News
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...
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How to find out if you’ve been hacked
There have been a number of high profile security breaches at various large organisations recently by the Lulz Security, or ‘LulzSec’, group of late.
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If you’re still using Firefox 4, you should upgrade to Firefox 5 now
Keeping your web browser up to date is vital if you’re to stay safe online. Bugs and security holes are discovered in all web...
Travel
New electric hook-ups at Nightstop location
A great new upgrade at one of our Nightstop locations – the Thelbridge Cross Inn, near Crediton in Devon – means that the site...
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Do you know anything about LMC ’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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There are so many options! Which ’van should we buy?
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
New model news: Niesmann+Bischoff
Niesmann+Bischoff produced its first ’van 30 years ago and so the luxury German marque have decided to add an anniversary model to its 2012...
Base Vehicles
Fiat Ducato enjoys a facelift at 30
Fiat have decided to celebrate its Ducato's 30th birthday with an overhaul of its cab interior and engine line-up. More than 2.2 million Ducatos...
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Pizza Express rolls out free Wi-Fi plus PayPal payments
Campsite Wi-Fi can be a hit and miss and, of course, it’s completely non-existent when you’re pitched up off the beaten track. A much...
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Meet the world’s smallest fire extinguisher
Keeping a fire extinguisher to hand should be a priority for all caravanners and motorhome owners, and this new handheld model from J&R Fire...
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Pan Charger tops up an iPhone while you cook dinner
Just when you thought you’d seen every possible permutation of product to milk the popularity of the iPhone, along comes one that really takes...
General
Bailey to launch its first motorhome range at NEC
Leading touring caravan manufacturer Bailey Caravans is set to launch its first ever range of motorhomes at the Motorhome and Caravan Show at Birmingham's...
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Get some new ideas for your travel photography with a 59p iPhone app
There’s nothing wrong with snapping just anything that takes your fancy if you’re a keen photographer who keeps a camera in the van, but...
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Play your DVD movie collection with a credit card-size gadget
If you have the necessary know-how — or don’t mind working through various online tutorials to get it — ripping your music and DVD...
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EcoWash puts a new spin on the compact dishwasher
We’re not entirely sure of the wisdom of packing a dedicated device in the van for a specific task when a multi-purpose plastic bowl...
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How to put your Practical Motorhome back-issues to practical use
If you’re the proud owner of a stack of old Practical Motorhome magazines that you want to hang on to for reference, but don’t...
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Sink or swim for amphibious ice cream van conversion
If you like to travel off the beaten track with your van and are a dab hand in the garage, you might take some...