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.

Caravanning life

THE BIG SHOT

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… TOURING MEMORIES // POP-UP SITES // SEA VIEWS

Book it!

Reputation matters

Battle Royale!

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

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… COOKING // CYCLING // HIKING

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

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

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… DORSET // SUFFOLK // SOUTH WALES

July events Out and about! • Music, games, art and more…

LOOKING AHEAD

The great British safari • It's easy to forget the rewarding diversity of wildlife the British Isles offer - if you are patient quiet and warmly dressed! Here, Kate Green suggests some splendid creatures to look out for on tour

Capturing our wonderful birds on camera • Keen to snap a brilliant bird? Matthew Stadlen has practical tips and destination advice for your next tour

Six top sites for getting back to nature • Pitch up and settle in for wildlife watching!

dreamy Dorset • Susan Taylor enjoys welcoming hosterlries and world - class scenery on a brief tour of the south coast

Discovering stunning Suffolk • The county's peaceful coast and countryside is the ideal destination for explorers, says Sue Taylor

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

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

SHOROOM NEWS • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

LA MANCELLE LIBERTY 490 SA • Superb build quality and stylish design make this a very appealing choice for couples seeking luxurious touring

ADRIA ALTEA 622DK AVON • Thoughtful upgrades to this entry-level family tourer give it a distinctly upmarket look, both inside and out

SWIFT BESSACARR 845 • This elegant, highly specified four-berth has plenty to offer caravanners who are seeking comfort and style

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY'S PICKS // USED ELDDIS AVANTÉ // 1970s CARAVANNING

ELDDIS AVANTÉ 576 (2015) • This single-axle six-berth is ideal for touring with a growing family, says Andrew Jenkinsor

TAKE A TOUR BACK IN TIME • Veteran caravanner Andrew Jenkinson is a keen historian of the world of touring, and here, we feature excerpts from his latest book, Caravanning in the 1970s

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE'RE TALKING… AUDI A6 AVANT // FULL HYBRIDS // USED LAND ROVER

AUDI A6 AVANT • Model tested 50 TFSI e Quattro S Line Tiptronic Price £61,725 Kerbweight 2150kg

FIVE OF THE BEST… HYBRID TOW CARS • Full hybrid tow cars can be economical to run and more affordable than plug-ins

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4 (2010-16) • The Discovery is completely unfazed by towing, but it is a rather thirsty car, says Euan Doig

Skills School • THIS MONTH WE DISCUSS… MOTOR MOVERS // TOURING KIT // TOWING MIRRORS

GET A MOVER ON • Grappling your caravan into that perfect pitch or storage position can feel rather like you're going head-to-head with a Sumo wrestler. John Sootheran reveals the best option to take the 'push and shove' out of touring

TOP 10 TOURING ESSENTIALS • With just a few well-chosen items, you can make your caravanning life...