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The Motorhome and Caravan Show 2026: what to see at the NEC
The Motorhome and Caravan Show is back at the NEC next week (13th-18th October), and here we run through what you can expect to see.
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These are the nine products in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale that caravanners will want to know about
The Prime Big Deal Days sale is here (6-7 October) and there are some...
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I’m the Reviews editor of Practical Caravan, and here are five deals I would go for this Amazon Prime Day
Practical Caravan's Reviews editor, Peter Baber, shares the five products that have caught his...
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I’m the editor of Practical Caravan and these are the five products I’m tempted by this Prime event
Practical Caravan's editor, Sarah, shares the five products that have caught her eye in...
Tow Cars
Buying a used SsangYong Tivoli XLV (2016-2020)
Euan Doig likes the extra space and running costs of the utilitarian SsangYong Tivoli...
Towing
Six tips to help to make towing a caravan more affordable
Following these tips can help make towing your caravan travels more affordable, says David...
Caravans
£35,500
Peter Baber likes the extra width and layout of the Coachman Acadia 575 Xtra, a tourer...
Tow Cars
David Motton puts the Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 eTSI 150PS R-Line DSG to the test, the latest...
Caravans
£72,995
Peter Baber takes a look at the Airstream World Traveler 22RB, a caravan which is aimed...
Tow Cars
£100,095
David Motton enjoys the power and towing heft of the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, but...
Caravans
£27,795
Andrew Jenkinson finds there’s lots to like about the Swift Challenger 500, a couples-friendly caravan with...
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Used Caravan Buying
A 2016 Elddis Affinity 550 could be a tempting used buy for couples who want a high-spec tourer for not a huge amount of money
Andrew Jenkinson takes a look at the Elddis Affinity 550 from 2016 and considers...
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Unsure whether to take a caravan on the ferry or the Eurotunnel? Most of the time there is a clear winner for me
If you're taking a caravan to France, the faster Eurotunnel or the more relaxed...
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How to replace the printed circuit board on a Whale hot water heater
Andrew Schofield gives a step-by-step guide to replacing the printed circuit board (PCB) on...
General Advice
14 outdoor lighting options to enhance any caravan tour
Whether you’re inside or outside the caravan, John Sootheran has some illuminating inspiration to...
Habitation Matters
Caravan toilets: the main types and the recent innovations
You can’t beat the good old caravan cassette loo. Or can you? Peter Rosenthal...
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Here are the five Amazon Prime Big Deal products under £10 that I think caravanners need
Practical Caravan's editor, Sarah, shares the products under £10 in the Amazon sale that she thinks caravanners will want to know about.
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Issue 510 is now on sale!
Issue 510 comes with reviews of the Coachman Lusso III and the Bailey Unicorn Grande Cordoba, and we preview the Motorhome and Caravan Show!
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See caravanning reimagined in the all-new and sporty Adria Action
Sponsor content created with Adria Caravans have been popular for many decades now, and for many good reasons – they offer the opportunity to...
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Bailey splits its Unicorn range into three for the 2027 season
The three sub-ranges are the 8ft-wide Unicorn Grande, the Unicorn Lite, and the Unicorn Deluxe.
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Cheshire Police recover caravan stolen in 2019
Police recovered a caravan in the Warrington area had been reported stolen in Bedfordshire as long ago as 2019.
Tow Cars
Mazda has launched a new CX-5 and it promises more space inside
The new Mazda CX-5 is approved to tow up to 2000kg and is available as both a front- and four-wheel drive.
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See caravanning reimagined in the all-new and sporty Adria Action
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Experience Adria’s brilliant new 2026 tourers at this month’s NEC Show
This is such an exciting time of year for caravanners – with the start...
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Why choosing the right caravan insurance is crucial this winter
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Meet the 2026 range from Swift, starring the budget-friendly Sprite
Sponsor content created with Swift This is such an exciting time of year for...
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Tour like never before with Adria’s flagship Alpina range
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Buying Guides
The best cars for towing in the rain 2026: our top picks
If you want to tow with confidence in the wet or throughout the year, the best cars for towing in the rain will do...
Buying Guides
These are five of the hottest German cars to tow with
David Motton picks out top options from one of Europe’s major car manufacturing nations.
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The best small SUV for towing 2026: our top picks
The best small SUVs for towing show size isn't always a measure of strength. Here, you can see our top picks, featuring VW, Kia...
Buying Guides
The best caravan barbecue 2026: our top picks
we share our favourite caravan barbecues on the market - whether you're after a gas caravan bbq or a charcoal caravan barbecue, there's bound...
Buying Guides
The best caravan TV 2026: our top picks
The best TVs for a caravan provide an excellent viewing experience when you're pitched up in your tourer.
Buying Guides
The best caravan rear-view camera 2026: our top picks
Towing a van takes skill and concentration, especially if it's eight-foot-wide, but a caravan rear view camera makes life easier, says John Sootheran.