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Letters, news, views and deals from the world of caravanning
Exploring Cornish beaches
Try surfing, sand sledging, crab fishing and even relaxing in north Cornwall
Getaway: Kent
Natives find plenty to surprise and please them as they explore their home county
Getaway: Whitby
There's more to this popular coastal haunt than its heritage of gothic horror
Wish you were here
Readers' postcards from the Norfolk coast, the Peak District and Cheshire
Reader Rallies
Join us this year for rallies to the Alps, Disneyland Paris and Burgundy
Our month
Updates from the Practical Caravan team's fleet of caravans and towcars
Best sites for... Springtime
Our tips for five sites near gorgeous gardens at the very peak of their glory
Puzzles
Find the spring flowers for a chance to win a guide to National Trust gardens
Caravan cookbook
Bring spring veg into your tourer kitchen with this easy vegetable-and-pasta dish
Caravan scrapbook
An appreciation of classic tourers - plus is snow the right weather for touring?
From the awning
Ankle sprain? Save your break with a telescope, a beachside site and frozen peas

Wider issues
Tourers up to 2.55m wide are set to hit Britain's roads. What will this mean?
Twin test
Tradition and innovation meet in this bout between Eccles and Pegasus four-berths
Caravan accidents
Forget what they say about vans' causing accidents. The statistics prove otherwise
First drives
Honda makes the CR-V's good points better and Seat boosts the Altea's power
Towcar test
Hard-working Ford and Mitsubishi pick-ups show off their holidaymaking power
Park reviews
Site reports from Caravansitefinder.co.uk and how you can get paid for your reviews
Used-caravan buyer
We show you how to get a terrific deal on a used, second-generation Bailey Ranger
Used-car buyer
Well built, stylish and full of kit, the Mercedes E-Class makes a great used buy
Helpline
Expert advice from Doug King, David Motton and the Practical Caravan Forum
Battery basics
Is it worth shelling out for a pricier leisure battery? We help you decide
Sayonara Spinflo
Thetford took over the sink and hob maker in 2005 and is now retiring its name
Subscription offer
Save 17% of the cover price and get a first-aid kit, worth £15, FREE
Buying and selling
Save cash with our easy-to-use listings of used caravans, awnings and accessories
Caravan basics
Essential touring knowledge for beginners and experts alike
Buyer's guide
Complete listings of UK and Continental tourers, including new models for 2010
Talking tourers
Vanmaster raises its profile and other reports from factories and forecourts
Portable washing lines
We compare five portable washing lines to save you from feeding the site's dryer
Accessories
The latest goodies for more pleasant touring, plus our product of the month