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 Motton.
Advice
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 whether it makes a wise choice as a preowned buy.
Advice
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 ferry both have their own pros and cons to consider.
Advice
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 a Whale hot water heater.
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 brighten your world.
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 explores some innovative alternatives that promise a new experience.
Tow Cars
What to look for when choosing a tow car
The ideal towing vehicle is powerful, stable and economical. Here’s how to choose a car that will suit you and your caravan.
Advice
This is why I love luxury camping
Lottie Gross explains how the discovery of 'luxury pitches' on campsites changed how she viewed camping luxury.
Advice
How I fitted a remote controlled unit to my caravan’s awning light
After fumbling around one too many times in the dark, Nigel Donnelly stumbled across a nifty solution to switching on Penny’s outside light.
Tow Cars
If you’re only towing a smaller caravan, a used Škoda Kamiq is a practical and capable SUV
A used Škoda Kamiq (2019-present) is a small SUV that makes a sensible and practical tow car, says Euan Doig.
Used Caravan Buying
A 2023 Bailey Alicanto Grande Lisbon is a used caravan which offers great comfort and spec
Andrew Jenkinson takes a close look at the 2023 Alicanto Grande Lisbon, an eight-foot-wide model from Bailey.
General Advice
These are five layouts that I think caravan buyers should be looking at
Reviews editor Peter Baber highlights the key layouts that anyone buying a tourer should be thinking about.
Showers & Toilets
How to prevent black bits appearing when you flush your caravan toilet
Diamond Dave explains what you can do to fix - and prevent - black bits from appearing in your caravan cassette toilet when you...
Advice
These are my tips to help you carry extra kit and equipment safely when you’re caravanning
John Sootheran reveals his complete guide to carrying extra kit when you're on your caravanning adventures.
Advice
How to register a caravan for Europe: a step-by-step guide
Nigel Donnelly provides a step-by-step guide to registering a caravan for Europe.
Advice
These are the five things you’ll want to know before buying a caravan
Practical Caravan's Reviews editor, Peter Baber, shares the five pieces of advice you will want to know before you buy a caravan.
Tow Cars
A used Volkswagen ID.5 looks good and has a spacious interior, but it falls short in a couple of areas
A used Volkswagen ID.5 is an EV from the German giant that looks smart and is spacious inside, but there are better options out...
Advice
“Campsites in or close to cities seem to be dwindling, and it’s a real shame”: Is this the demise of urban camping?
Lottie Gross looks at the future of city touring, a getaway which lets caravanners easily explore urban centres.
Towing
These are my five tips to encourage a reluctant tow car driver
Towing well is a skill within the reach of most drivers, with the right support, says David Motton.
Used Caravan Buying
So long as you have a suitable tow car, a 2021 Coachman Laser 650 should be a high-quality and comfortable used buy
Andrew Jenkinson takes a close look at the 2021 Coachman Laser 650, a tourer which is a high-quality, comfortable caravan for two people.
Advice
These are the pieces of campsite etiquette that we think everyone should know
This is what the team at Practical Caravan said when we asked, "What's a piece of campsite etiquette everyone should know?"
Advice
How Truma Aventa air conditioning is professionally fitted
Ever thought about having air conditioning fitted in a leisure vehicle? John Sootheran looks at how the process works
Advice
How I replaced the Herzim trim on my caravan
Nigel Donnelly talks us through how he replaced the Herzim trim on his 1998 project caravan, Penny.
General Advice
These are the vital safety checks to carry out before every towing journey
David Motton talks you through the vital safety checks for your car and caravan before you set off on tour.
Advice
Celebrating 125 years of the Camping and Caravanning Club
The Camping and Caravanning Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, and a lot has changed in the world of touring since its...
Towing
Caravan towbars: the ultimate guide
Having a caravan towbar will be essential for anyone who is towing. Here, we answer some common questions about this caravanning essential.
Habitation Matters
This is how I smartened up the A-frame fairing on my 1998 caravan
Nigel Donnelly takes a look at Penny's A-frame fairing, as he seeks to give his 1998 project caravan a smarter look.
Tow Cars
Well equipped and sporty, a diesel Mazda CX-60 makes a very capable towing machine
A used Mazda CX-60 is an SUV that is a strong tow car under diesel power, providing a quality interior, says Euan Doig.
Used Caravan Buying
With its spacious end bedroom and a decent spec, a 2023 Compass Casita 454 makes a good used buy for couples
Andrew Jenkinson takes a look at the couple’s-friendly 2023 Compass Casita 454, a van with a central washroom and an L-shaped front lounge.
Advice
“I slowed down, chilled out and let many more things go as we travelled”: this is how I found a month of caravanning with my dad and my dog
Lottie Gross takes a look at how to survive a month in your caravan with your nearest and dearest.
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...
Used Caravan Buying
A 2014 Lunar Lexon 540 proved a bit hit with couples, and continues to offer a lot of tourer for the money
Andy Jenkinson takes a look at a 2014 Lunar Lexon 540, an affordable tourer that’s in plentiful supply.
News
The best petrol tow car 2026: our top picks
The best petrol tow cars can tow with ease. Here are five of our favourites, featuring Kia, BMW, Cupra and more.
Tow Cars
Offering stable towing and sensible running costs, a Honda CR-V PHEV makes a tempting used buy
It’s been around for a long time but a used Honda CR-V (2022-present) is none the worse for it, says Euan Doig.
Buying Guides
Best used car for towing a caravan: our top picks
Choose wisely and a used tow car can make your motoring budget go further. Here, we share our top secondhand picks, featuring Kia, BMW,...
Awnings & Accessories
Should you choose flat or convex towing mirrors?
If you find yourself stuck between flat or convex towing mirrors, we're here to help, as we talk you through the differences between the...
General Advice
This is how we fixed the soft floor in the rear corners of our caravan
A little localised rot had left the caravan floor soft in the rear corners, so Nigel Donnelly works out how to repair it.
Advice
My biggest caravanning misconception? Thinking it would cost less than holidaying abroad
Travel writer, dog lover, Eriba owner Lottie Gross has her say on the cost of caravanning.
Advice
This is what I did to ensure water running down the back of my caravan wouldn’t get to the floor
After realising his caravan has a soggy floor, Nigel Donnelly looks at what can be done to stop water from reaching it.
Towing
Are towing mirrors a legal requirement?
If you're wondering "Are towing mirrors a legal requirement?", David Motton is here to help, as he explains what you need to know.
Advice
These are 16 easy jobs that will get your caravan ready for trouble-free touring
John Sootheran talks us through the jobs that can be carried out to help you reduce stress and avoid costly surprises.
Awnings & Accessories
How to fit a 5G-4G LTE filter
A filter which protects your TV from interference makes sense – Nigel Hutson explains how he went about fitting a 5G-4G LTE.