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Used Tow Car Buyer: Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (2008-12)

There are few finer small tow cars than the Mk6 Golf, says Euan Doig

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Griller tactics – essential outdoor cooking gear guide

John Sootheran picks 10 superb grills, barbecues and ovens for our essential outdoor-cooking gear guide

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Top sites – best caravan parks in the UK – including PDF download

The Top 12 best caravan parks in the UK from across the regions and our overall winner of the title 'UK’s best caravan park'

Tow Cars

Six of the best family estate cars

An estate can make a practical and reliable tow car. Here, David Motton highlights some top choices

Used Caravan Buying

Used Buying Advice: what to look out for on the caravan’s exterior

Tempted to buy a caravan from a private seller? John Sootheran has a handy checklist to help you consider key points

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How to buy a caravan

Before you buy a caravan, you need to ask yourself 10 essential questions to work out which outfit will be the right one for...

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Touring post-lockdown – how will campsites reopen?

Caravans all over the country have been basking in the summer sunshine and perhaps even gathering a little dust on driveways, in storage compounds...

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Your guide to social distance camping! Plus, when campsites will reopen

Everything you need to know about post lockdown camping, travel and touring over the months ahead, and when campsites will reopen

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Caravanning for beginners – here’s everything you need to know!

Are you thinking about trying out a caravan holiday? Here's everything you need to know about caravanning for beginners!

Buying Guides

Best caravan covers

Putting a cover on your caravan when you are not using it makes sense even if you tour all year around.

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Six of the best luxury SUV tow cars

If you're in the market for an SUV tow car for your caravan, take a look at David Motton's selection of the best performers

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How to go off-grid

With many great off-grid sites charging single-figure nightly fees, going back to nature can not only save a fortune, it will also land you...

Used Caravan Buying

Used Van Buyer: Coachman Laser 620/4 (2014)

Well built and with a great spec, the Coachman Laser is a classy four-berth, says Andrew Jenkinson

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Caravan Genius: Weights and Measures

Safe touring requires a clear understanding of the weight limits for your tow car and caravan. Sammy Faircloth outlines the key facts and figures

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How to make an electronic warning triangle

Sam Coles explains how to make a flashing warning triangle to help you stay safe in the event of a breakdown

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How to store stemmed glassware safely

Tony Brown explains how a simple DIY job can upgrade your storage

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How to fit an interior mount to carry your spare wheel

An underslung carrier is not ideal if you plan to tour abroad, says Nigel Hutson, but there is a simple solution

Habitation Matters

Caravan Genius: the low-down on lighting

Good lighting makes all the difference to an interior, but which type is best for your van? Sammy Faircloth looks at options for upgrading

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How to keep your caravan safe and secure

Whether your caravan is on tour or in storage, there are steps you can take to keep it protected

Buying Guides

Best caravan gadgets and accessories

To get the very best out of your caravan adventures, manufacturers have created all sorts of gizmos and gadgets to improve your experience. Here's...

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Switched on towing – electric tow cars

David Motton reveals what you need to know about electric tow cars

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Guide to caravan solar panels

Free power whenever there’s daylight? Go solar, says John Sootheran in this guide to caravan solar panels.

Buying Guides

Best caravan sat navs

Here's our round up of sat navs available for car and caravan, offering a range of extras including bluetooth connectivity, compatibility with reversing cameras,...

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How to choose the right towbar

Choosing and fitting the right towbar is really important, here’s everything you need to know before you make your decision.

Buying Guides

Best caravan awnings

We give every new caravan awning a thorough review and tough going over once a year in our awnings tests. Here is a round-up...

Buying Guides

Best caravan motor movers

How many of us have had to manually haul a caravan into position for hitching or pitching or into a tight spot and what...

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Best towcars under £30,000

Our choice of best caravan towcars under £30,000

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Best towcars over £30,000

Our pick of the very best towcars over £30,000

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Best caravans over £30,000

We round up some of the best caravans over £30,000 from the best caravan manufacturers

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Best caravans under £30,000

If you’re looking to buy a new caravan, there are some fantastic models in the £25,000 to £30,000 price range. We round up some...

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Buying guide – Licence-friendly outfits

Licence-friendly caravan combinations Choosing a caravan and tow car combination that fits with your driving licence restrictions can seem like a complicated numbers game....