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The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: the Ford Thames 400E Airborne (1960-1965)
The Ford Thames 400E Airborne could come with a pop-top which was the first British example to offer the option of electrically operated raising...
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Swift launches a gas-free Carrera range as it drops the Monza for 2027
The Carrera line-up will have an all-electric habitation area for 2027, while Swift has also announced its Trekker campervan range will continue largely as...
Showers & Toilets
Motorhome toilets: the main types and the recent innovations
You can’t beat the good old motorhome cassette loo. Or can you? Peter Rosenthal explores some innovative alternatives that promise a new experience.
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Swift launches new Fiat Ducato-based Merlin campervan range
The Merlin range will feature nine models, five of which are two berths with fixed roofs and four of which are four berths with...
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Swift ditches overcabs on Ford-based Voyagers as Fiat-based Kon-tiki range has a facelift
Swift has also added a new two-berth to its Trekker coachbuilt line-up, while its Escape range now consists of three models which are all...
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Panama adds three new Ford Active Tourneo-based campervans for 2027, including an AWD model
Panama will have nine models on offer for the upcoming season, including the new P\12 SE AWD, which will be available in a number...
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Economical to drive and fun to use, a used Swift Monza is a magnificent MPV
Gentleman Jack takes a look at buying a used Swift Monza, a campervan which is fun to own and use.
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Bailey adds an end lounge model to its Ford Transit-based Endeavour campervan range
A rear lounge model with two berths as standard and four travel seats is being added to Bailey Ford-based Endeavour campervan range for the...
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Sun Living celebrates 20 years with Fiat Ducato-based special edition models
Sun Living is bringing out a special edition to celebrate its 20th birthday with extras which include an electronically operated waste water drain and...
Advice
Would you ever live in a motorhome full-time? This is what the team at Practical Motorhome had to say
The team at Practical Motorhome have their say on whether they'd live in a motorhome full-time or not.
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Coachman launches its first ever Fiat Ducato-based campervan range for 2027
Coachman is adding a two-model range of Fiat-based campervans to its line-up for the 2027 season - the first time it has built vehicles...
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Dreamer adds the island bed D64 and Renault Trafic-based Cap Easy to its Select campervan line-up for 2027
Dreamer has also added two new models with rear drop-down beds at the back to the Select range, while the Fun line-up has two...
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Rapido is launching a Fiat Ducato-based campervan with an island bed for 2027
Rapido is also releasing a new compact layout with fixed single beds and a parallel settee front lounge, which will be available as an...
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Issue 315 is now on sale!
In our latest issue, we put the Giottiline Siena Premiere 397 and the Joa by Pilote 75 TB to the test.
Advice
How do you feel about dogs on campsites? The team at Practical Motorhome have their say
This is what we had to say when we were asked, "How do you feel about dogs on a campsite?".
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VW to unveil first ever electric California and new modular units at Caravan Salon
The modular units have been designed to make the California Beach as versatile as possible.
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Hymer upgrades its Mercedes-based B-ML and B-MC ranges for 2027
The German brand is also updating the looks of its Crossover off-road models and is expanding its Xperience special edition range.
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Sunlight adds new adventure-focused Ford Transit-based low-profile range for 2027
Sunlight has launched a new four-model Ford-based low-profile range for the 2027 season, just a month after launching a new two-model off-road range.
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Malibu adds an extra Relax model to its Fiat Ducato-based range for 2027
Malibu is extending its premium price Relax range for the 2027 season to include a new model with a drop-down bed.
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Carthago adds a new Mercedes Sprinter-based C2 layout as liner classes are upgraded for 2027
Carthago is upgrading its liner ranges for the 2027 season with options that include a dishwasher, as well as adding a new C2 Tourer...
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Vote in our Owner Satisfaction Survey 2027 and you could win a £100 Amazon voucher
If you've bought a motorhome or campervan since January 2022, we want to hear from you to help us identify the UK's standout dealers.
Shows & Events
Don’t miss our Motorhome and Caravan Show 2026 discount code
Use our discount code for the Motorhome and Caravan Show 2026 at the NEC this October to get your ticket for only £14.
Advice
These are the pieces of campsite etiquette that we think everyone should know
This is what the team at Practical Motorhome said when we asked, "What's a piece of campsite etiquette everyone should know?"
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Auto-Sleepers celebrates its 65th birthday with four special editions
The LXV Anniversary range from Auto-Sleepers will include the first-ever island bed motorhome in the Fiat Ducato-based Broadway low-profile range.
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Adria upgrades its core Fiat Ducato-based Coral and Matrix ranges for 2027
Adria has comprehensively upgraded its core Fiat-based low-profile Coral and Matrix ranges for the 2027 season, as well as its narrower Compact range, which...
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Laika moves its Kreos range onto a Mercedes Sprinter for 2027
Laika is basing its top-notch Kreos range on a Mercedes Sprinter with an Al-Ko chassis for the 2027 season. It has also split its...
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Which do you prefer to use, on-board facilities or campsite washblocks? The team at Practical Motorhome have their say
The team at Practical Motorhome have their say on the "on-board facilities or campsite washblocks?" debate.
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How important is it to have an oven in a motorhome? The team at Practical Motorhome have their say
This is what we had to say when we were asked 'How important is it to have an oven in your motorhome?"
Base Vehicle Matters
A look back at the Austin 152 and the Morris J2: celebrating 70 years
Gentleman Jack looks back at the Austin 152 and the Morris J2, two significant British base vehicles.
Advice
How Truma Aventa air conditioning is professionally fitted in a motorhome
Having an air-con unit professionally fitted is a skilled but not overly lengthy job, found John Sootheran when he visited Truma’s Derbyshire HQ.
Base Vehicles
Volkswagen’s Transporter can now be ordered as a plug-in hybrid
Prices for the Transporter eHybrid start from £47,227 (including VAT and OTR costs), and it is available as a Panel Van, Kombi or Shuttle.
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Niesmann+Bischoff upgrades the Fiat Ducato-based iSmove for 2027
Niesmann+Bischoff is introducing significant upgrades to its iSmove A-class motorhomes for the 2027 season.
Advice
Satellite vs streaming: what is the future of TV in a motorhome?
With the sector constantly innovating, where does the future of TV in your motorhome lie? Motorhome Matt takes a look as he considers satellite...
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Motorhoming on a budget: our top tips
Buying and enjoying a motorhome or campervan doesn’t have to break the bank – there are lots of ways to save your hard-earned cash,...
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With its generous payload and a compact size, a used Auto-Sleeper Nuevo (2002-2015) could be a tempting pre-owned buy
Gentleman Jack takes a look at a used Auto-Sleeper Nuevo (2002-2015), a Boxer-based motorhome which is easy to place on the road.
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Ford pulls its Nugget campervan out of the UK
Ford is to stop selling its Nugget campervan, citing limited sales and the complexity of making the vehicle right hand drive.
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Westfalia announces new Fiat Ducato-based Columbus Liner to debut at Caravan Salon
The Westfalia Columbus Liner is set to be joined at the Düsseldorf show by the Sven Hedin 50 Years Anniversary Edition.
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Volkswagen make Crafter-based Grand California more appealing to fans of off-grid campervanning
Volkswagen is adding an optional off-grid package to its two-model Grand California line-up and is also improving its driving assistance systems.
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Drivers who blocked motorhome crash site face prosecution
Emergency vehicles were delayed from reaching the motorhome and its occupants as drivers tried to bypass traffic by using the hard shoulder.
Buying & Selling
Best 6 berth motorhome 2026: our top picks
In our best 6 berth motorhome guide, we share our top picks, featuring Bailey, Swift, Itineo, and more
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Four men in custody after stolen motorhome chase
Four men are in custody after North Yorkshire Police managed to stop a motorhome that was being stolen after a long motorway chase.
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Motorhomers warned to use air-con appropriately this summer to avoid a £110 fine
The RAC has issued a warning to drivers that inappropriately using air-con in their vehicles could result in a £110 fine.