Practical Motorhome

Practical Motorhome is your definitive guide to motorhome holiday lifestyle. Inside you'll find travel features, product reviews, advice and columns to bring essential information to experienced motorhome owners and potential buyers. We have just the right mix of enthusiasm and true authoritative content, delivering an exciting, aspirational and informative approach to motor caravanning.

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HOTSHOTS • The best of your touring photos

NEW GEAR • Our selection of brilliant kit that’s sure to enhance your tours!

NIGHTSTOPS • The latest information on all our current destinations in the UK

Puzzle time • Whether you’re on tour or at home, relax with a cup of tea and some brain-teasing puzzles to ponder!

ASK THE EXPERTS • Burning questions about motorcaravanning? Our expert team can help! Simply email one of the addresses below or contact practical.motorhome@futurenet.com, and we’ll do our best to answer it in an upcoming issue

LOCKS, STOCKS, and two smoking exhaust pipes… • As well as being great fun in their own right, campervans and motorhomes can be the ideal vehicle for enjoying your hobbies. Meet motorsport enthusiast Mike Thomas, whose particular passion is Brisca Formula 2 stock car racing

touring • Inspirational travel stories, plus expert advice, hints and tips, to help you get the most out of your motorhome

THIS MONTH • News and events to put in your diary

ICONIC SCOTLAND • In search of classic Highland highlights, Susan Taylor finds scenic lochs, towering mountains and views, views, views!

FLYING HIGH • Janette Sykes spots majestic birds of prey, explores the Elan Valley and discovers dark skies in the mountains of Mid-Wales

COME DINE WITH ME! • Motorcaravanning doesn’t mean roughing it – for a special occasion, the money you save on your accommodation could go towards a Michelin-starred treat for two. Here is our pick of super gourmet getaways… and a budget alternative!

SEEING THE LIGHT • Cornwall is a hugely popular touring destination, and if you can venture off-piste, this beautiful region has even more charm, says Claudia Dowell

HARROGATE REVISITED • On a trip to The Great Holiday Home Show, Nigel Hutson explores North Yorkshire and makes a curious return to his policing youth

48 HOURS IN KESWICK

GO DUTCH & DRIVE GERMAN • It’s a return to Europe for the Lyons as they pedal, paddle and drive through the Netherlands and Germany in their VW California

RETURN TO GEORGIA • Gorgeous landscapes and the warm welcome from its people leave Kim, Marcus and the children with special memories of Georgia

WINTER WALKS • There’s no better way to spend a chilly day than a bracing walk and a pint in a cosy pub!

tested • The latest news and products from across the motorhome and campervan world

NEW ’VANS • The latest from the forecourts and the factories

’van review BAILEY ALORA 69-4T • Thoughtful design gives this compact three-berth a distinctly Continental style, says Peter Baber

’van review ADRIA TWIN MAX 680 SGX • If your budget will stretch to it, this capacious two-berth makes an ideal base for outdoor pursuits, says Peter Baber

THE SHOW IS BACK! • There’ll be plenty to see at the February Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show

A LOOK AT… AIR AWNINGS • Make touring life much easier with an inflatable awning! Here are some of our favourites

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FORECOURT • The latest from dealers around...