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.
On the road again
THE BIG SHOT
Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT … TOWING // AWARD WINNERS // CARAVAN HISTORY
Your photos! • EN ROUTE // ON SITE // AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN
This month we Love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… CYCLING // HIKING // EXPLORING
Expert Q&A • Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of our team on the email address below!
Puzzle time • SUDOKU // WORDWISE // HALF & HALF
Travel • THIS ISSUE WE VISIT… ISLE OF WIGHT // YORKSHIRE // NOTTINGHAMSHIRE // KENT
EVENTS • All you need is Love!
Castles and curiosities
OUR FRIENDS IN THE NORTH • Andria Massey enjoys a return visit to the beautiful dales and moors of North Yorkshire
A tour made for TWO • Life on the road is twice the fun with a partner or friend in tow! Susan Taylor picks perfect trips for dynamic duos
10 SITES PERFECT FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT • Save cash and enjoy stress-free days out at top spots, picked by Jo Davies
RETFORD, NOTTS • Planning to visit somewhere new? Let some local knowledge guide you on your way
CANTERBURY • Our regular series highlights top attractions to help you make the most of a two-day visit
Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES
SHOWROOM NEWS • The Latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers
IN BRIEF
WIN! A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE CARAVAN, CAMPING & MOTORHOME SHOW
SWIFT ELEGANCE GRANDE 845 • The smart exterior of the newly revamped Elegance is matched by the luxury of its contemporary interior
COACHMAN LASER 665 • You’ll need a sizeable car to tow it, but this opulently revamped twin-axle offers luxurious family touring
It's showtime! • There should be plenty for keen caravanners to enjoy at this February’s Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, says Peter Baber
Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY’S PICKS // ELDDIS XPLORE
ELDDIS XPLORE 302 (2010) • Lightweight and comfortable, this is an excellent buy for first-timers, says Andrew Jenkinson
Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING… BMW X3 // TOW CAR PREP // ŠKODA KODIAQ
BMW X3 M40D • Although there are lower-cost models in the range, if your budget will stretch to it, this superb vehicle promises truly high-performance towing
PREP YOUR TOW CAR FOR THE NEW SEASON • A few basic checks and maintenance tasks will make your vehicle road-ready for towing
ŠKODA KODIAQ (2016-PRESENT) • The spacious and confident Kodiaq ticks all the right boxes, says Euan Doig
Or you could try…
Skills School • THIS MONTH WE DISCUSS… TYRES // HEATING // AWNING LIGHTS
TOURING TYRE SAFETY • A significant percentage of accidents involving caravans are caused by tyre failure. John Sootheran explains the best ways to minimise the risk
READING A CAR OR CARAVAN TYRE • The side of your tyre is covered in numbers and letters, a kind of secret code describing its size, age and function
FINDING IT TRICKY TO BUY YOUR DREAM VAN? CHECK OUT OUR SITE! • Find your next tourer taster with our online classifieds - we’ve hundreds of vans from the UK’s biggest dealers waiting for you now!
How to clean a Carver 4000A Fanmaster and replace the switch controls • Prolong your heating system's life with some basic maintenance, says Nigel Hutson
Brighten your awning light • Sam Coles shows you how to boost your light and save...