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

BE SURE TO GET THE RIGHT COVER • In his latest column, podcaster Motorhome Matt Sims finds that when it comes to insuring your pride and joy, cheapest isn’t always best

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

AND DID THOSE FEET IN ANCIENT TIME… • Having returned to the UK following his European Odyssey, Marcus Leach seeks out the highs of the Peak District

BIGGING IT UP IN SOUTH WALES

SOUTHERN SEES • Titanic struggles, medieval halls and playful otters are among the highlights of Victor Charles’ Hampshire tour

48 HOURS IN CROMER

THE ROMANCE OF THE EUROS • Sports fan David Dowling combined his twin passions for motorhoming and football on a German adventure to the Euros and the Romantic Road

NATIONAL PARKS • We take a look at the UK’s most beautiful national parks, which make a great place to tour – plus, we reveal a fantastic site to stay at!

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

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

BIG TEST VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA 600 • More space makes the big Cali suited to those who want extra creature comforts from their camper

PANAMA P12 • If you’re looking for a camper that can ferry the whole family about during the week, the new P12 might be the answer, says Peter Baber

THE HOTTEST ’VANS IN HARROGATE • The aptly named Great Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show provided plenty for visitors to enjoy

DESPATCH FROM DÜSSELDORF • Over 10 days at the start of September, more than 250,000 people from 69 countries came to see the 778 exhibitors at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. Peter Baber was lucky enough to be one of them, and here’s what caught his eye…

ALL THE FUN OF THE SHOW! • The Motorhome & Caravan Show returns to the NEC Birmingham this month. Here, we pick out a few of the highlights…

Toilet chemicals • They are a touring essential, but which products will best suit your requirements?

A touch of NORFOLK SUN • The smart new McLouis Fusion made an ideal base for a summer weekend break

pre-owned •  The place to come for used-’van news, buying advice and more each issue

FORECOURT • The latest from dealers around the UK

2002-2006 ACE NOVELLA COACHBUILTS • Each month we focus on a great secondhand mainstream motorhome. We then tell you which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for

Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame • Gentleman Jack’s monthly round-up of game-changing...