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

Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

Auto-Trail owners celebrate 30 years

CONNECT

Sussex skies dazzle at night

Camping Road Trips UK

Location, location, location

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

ASK THE EXPERTS • Burningquestions 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

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

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

Best of Beaulieu

ISLAND LIFE • A tour of the Outer Hebrides reveals magnificent beaches, beautiful wildlife – and a sheep traffic jam. Philip Renfrey takes the high road

TOUR ESSENTIALS

ALL LINED UP • Switch from road to rail and you can enjoy the unique pleasures and splendid history of Britain’s most atmospheric heritage railway lines, says Susan Taylor

FACT FILE

GOING FOR GOLD • A trip to the Welsh Borders provides Sue Taylor with a golden opportunity for some leisurely exploration

TOUR ESSENTIALS

A DRIVE INTO THE PAST • Ancient Northumberland provides Sue Greenwood with an intriguing tour through history, and views across to the North Sea

TOUR ESSENTIALS

48 HOURS IN CANTERBURY

IN SEARCH OF WINTER SUN • A quick change of travel plans sees Marcus, Kim and the children heading south by road rather than sea, seeking warmer weather

21 BRILLIANT APPS • On the road or out and about, apps make touring life much easier! Jo Davies selects some favourites

TRAVEL GUIDES

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

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

In brief

ELDDIS AUTOQUEST 115 • If your priorities include a spacious, comfortable lounge and plenty of storage, this neat two-berth could be just right for you, says Peter Baber

A mini voyage in a VOYAGER

VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ • VW’s award-winning all-electric van is certainly causing a buzz, but converters might find it has limitations, says David Motton

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

FORECOURT • The latest from dealers around the UK

PROFILE Bürstner Ixeo Time 590

AUTO-SLEEPER SYMPHONY & SYMBOL • Each issue, Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand motorhome. He then reveals 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 motorhomes and campervans of the past

YOUR GUIDE TO MOTORHOME SECURITY • Keep your vehicle safe, on the road or pitched up

KEEPING YOUR ’VAN SECURE • Follow Peter Rosenthal’s tips for outfoxing the thieves and you can rest assured that your vehicle will be as safe as...