Practical Caravan

Practical Caravan is Britain's best-selling caravan magazine. Each month we travel at home and abroad, bringing you essential guides to the best caravan holidays around. There's practical advice, too, with technical tips and all your questions answered, making us the perfect place for first-timers and experts alike.

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THE BIG SHOT CORNWALL

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… TOWING MIRRORS // VINTAGE VANS // ELECTRIC CARS

Your photos! • EN ROUTE // ON SITE // AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN

Puzzle time • SUDOKU // WORDWISE // HALF & HALF

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… PITCHING // CLEANING // RELAXING

PICK OF THE MONTH

Expert Q&A • Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of our team on the email address below!

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… NORTH YORKSHIRE // CORNWALL // NORFOLK

Fancy that! • Time to get out and about across the country

TAKING A BITE OUT OF Whitby • Peter Baber navigates clifftop trails on a trip to North Yorkshire, encountering adventures and adventurers along the way

Your trip planner Whitby

TALE OF THE LIZARD • Charming fishing villages and beautiful coastline are among the many attractions of Britain's southernmost point, Victor Charles discovers

Trip planner

Making a REGAL RETURN • Enjoying beautiful walks, royal history and dramatic clifftops, Elaine and Joe Ormerod find a visit to Norfolk proves even better the second time around

QUEST FOR LEICESTER • Quarry diving, tropical birdlife and a historic battlefield walk make an eclectic mix for Victor Charles on a tour of the East Midlands

SCARBOROUGH • Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

SHOWROOM NEWS • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

IN BRIEF

ADRIA ALPINA COLORADO • A new exterior colour scheme contrasts well with the minimalist interior décor of this well-equipped caravan

ERIBA TOURING 530 (TANGO RED) • It offers all the style you'd expect from this iconic brand, and if you shop around, you might find discounts, too

First signs of the new season • Caravan manufacturers have been later than usual in unveiling their plans for the 2025 season this summer, but some details, at least from Continental suppliers, are starting to emerge. Here's our round-up of what we know so far!

Knaus looks set to unveil new brand

Used vans • THIS MONTH… ANDY'S PICKS // BAILEY PHOENIX // PERSONAL SHOPPER // FAMILY VANS

BAILEY PHOENIX 760 (2019) • This popular range appealed to caravanners buying on a budget, says Andrew Jenkinson

HOW TO… BUY A USED FAMILY VAN • Shopping for a secondhand caravan for your family? Look no further! Here's all you need to know when choosing a model to suit your needs – we also reveal some great used buys

GREAT family-friendly used buys • Now we take a look at some fantastic used buys – and we've arranged them by weight, so you can find the one that's just right for your family and your tow car's capabilities

PERSONAL SHOPPER • Searching for the perfect pre-owned caravan? We take a look at what's on the forecourts across a range of budgets

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE'RE TALKING… ŠKODA SUPERB ESTATE // JAGUAR XE // NEW VS USED

ŠKODA SUPERB ESTATE • Model tested 2.0 TDI 150PS SE L Price £39,705 Kerbweight 1678kg

THE HOTTEST… REAR-WHEEL DRIVE TOW CARS • RWD vehicles can be an excellent towing choice

JAGUAR XE (2015-PRESENT) • This is an excellent tow car, so long as you don't need too much space, says Euan Doig

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