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.

WELCOME

WHERE IN THE WORLD? • King’s Lynn, Norfolk

On your bike!

Waste not!

Torchlight returns for its third year

Pembs Stops scheme trial gets go-ahead

Morris Leisure supports hospice

Lake District is tops for walking

OUT NOW!

Point of view

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

KEEPING IT OLD SCHOOL! • If you really want to make a lasting impression, how about converting a big yellow school bus? Reader Niall Seymour tells all

PAYING FOR POWER

WHO BUILDS BRITAIN’S BEST ’VANS? • Tell us about your motorhome, and you could be in with a chance of winning a fantastic C&CC stay!

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

Time to spring into action!

Flower power

CALL OF THE COTSWOLDS • With cute cottages creating adorable villages in dreamy countryside, the Cotswolds is a perennial draw. Sue Taylor revels in quintessential England

TOUR ESSENTIALS

EASTERN ANGLE • A whistlestop tour of Suffolk gives Elaine and Joe Ormerod the ideal opportunity to get back on the road

TOUR ESSENTIALS

CUT-PRICE CORNWALL! • Having shelled out for a motorhome and diesel, Lee Grant plans to save a few pounds by seeking out the very best that the beautiful South-West can offer – on a budget

TAKE SIX Budget-friendly days out in Cornwall

TOUR ESSENTIALS

48 HOURS IN TOBERMORY

Sailing to Mull

PLAN YOUR YEAR • Here’s our round-up of the top spots and best events to enjoy in each of the regions featured in the Top 100 Sites Guide, which accompanies this issue. Pick your favourites, then find a nearby campsite in the guide!

LIFT OFF IN CAPPADOCIA • After being delayed by unfavourable weather, Kim, Marcus and the children finally take to the air to discover a breathtaking new way to explore

D-DAY 80 • It is 80 years since one of the greatest military campaigns in history, and the perfect time to visit glorious Normandy, says John Sootheran

Movies and series to watch in the ’van

TOUR ESSENTIALS

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

Our tests explained • Here’s what you can expect from our reviews

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

In brief

CARTHAGO CHIC S PLUS I 61 XL LE • This opulent motorhome offers a huge range of options for customers with deep pockets, says Peter Baber

up close

BAILEY ALORA 69-4S • The clever layout of this four-berth is designed to provide high levels of comfort, says Peter Baber

up close

VMOTO SOCO CPX DUAL • Many motorhomers tow a small car for easier travel offsite, but it’s an expensive option. Could two...