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

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… SECURITY // FESTIVALS // EUROPEAN ROAD TRIPS

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… SECURITY // COMFORT // RELAXATION

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

ASK THE EXPERTS SPECIAL Question Time • Over the past month we asked for your pressing caravanning questions on social media. Now, we've put your queries to our experts – from tyre safety to travel conundrums, we've got you covered!

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… WALES // OXFORDSHIRE // NORTHUMBERLAND

Fantastic festivals • Dates for your caravanning diary Spring into action at one of these wonderful outdoor events!

A taste of Welsh water • Winding rivers, coastal castles and mountain walks provide Susan Taylor with plenty to enjoy on a tour of North Wales

The best of Middle England • A tour in the Midlands affords Andria Massey the chance to rediscover some old favourites

A DRIVE INTO HISTORY • Ancient Northumberland offers Sue Greenwood an intriguing tour through history, and views across to the North Sea

48 HOURS IN… CASTLEROCK • Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

10 TOP SITES FOR LEARNING SOMETHING NEW • Keen to pick up a paintbrush, extend your culinary abilities or develop skills on a surfboard? Whatever your interests, you can discover brilliant new pastimes when you tour! Jo Davies selects some top destinations

FLEETWOOD, LANCASHIRE • Planning to visit somewhere new? Let some local knowledge guide you on your way

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

HOW WE TEST VANS • Our review types explained

SHOWROOM NEWS • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

The new trailer retains Airstream's famous aluminium body, but is more aerodynamic

IN BRIEF

LA MANCELLE FANTAISY 440 CL • Continental flair combines with high-quality construction in this smart four-berth from the upmarket French brand

ADRIA ALPINA RIO GRANDE • The front kitchen might not be to everybody's taste, but this comfortable single-axle has much to recommend it

SWIFT BASECAMP 3 • An eye-catching exterior and a well-planned interior make this a very appealing choice for two on tour

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY'S PICKS // COACHMAN LASER XCEL 875

COACHMAN LASER XCEL 875 (2022) • Luxurious and well put together, this four-berth is a great used choice, says Andrew Jenkinson

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE'RE TALKING… ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ // RELIABLE TOW CARS // USED KIA OPTIMA

ŠKODA ENYAQ • Model tested Coupé iV vRS Price £54,370 Kerbweight 2367kg Max towing limit 1200kg

FIVE RELIABLE TOW CARS • If you're looking for a tug that won't let you down, these are among the cars to choose

KIA OPTIMA SPORTSWAGON (2016-19) • Roomy and practical, this is a good choice for towing a medium-sized van, says Euan Doig

Or you could try…

Skills School • THIS MONTH WE DISCUSS… WEIGHTS // COMMON ERRORS // WHEEL STANDS

CARAVANNING WEIGHTS MADE SIMPLE • Weights are a crucial factor in towing and caravanning, but they can seem quite complicated. John Sootheran explains the ins and outs of the subject

Caravanning errors you must avoid • First-timer or veteran, we're all prone to make the odd mistake setting up on...