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
Advice
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
General Advice
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...
Advice
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...
General Advice
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
General Advice
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.
Advice
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
General Advice
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
General Advice
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
General Advice
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
Advice
How to store stemmed glassware safely
Tony Brown explains how a simple DIY job can upgrade your storage
General Advice
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
Advice
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...
Advice
Switched on towing – electric tow cars
David Motton reveals what you need to know about electric tow cars
Advice
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,...
Advice
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...
Buying Guides
Best caravans over £30,000
We round up some of the best caravans over £30,000 from the best caravan manufacturers
Buying Guides
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...
Buying Guides
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....
Habitation Matters
How to revamp your van’s interior
Anna Lyon and family love everything about their Eriba - except for the furnishing fabrics, which they didn't choose. Time for a change!
Buying Guides
Best caravan cleaners – best caravan cleaning products
Our pick of the best caravan cleaning products
Buying Guides
Best caravans under £20,000
We round up the best caravans under £20,000 from the best caravan manufacturers
Buying Guides
Best 6 berth caravans
Our pick of 10 of the best 6 berth caravans for those looking to buy a large caravan for all the family.
Buying Guides
10 best used tow cars
Choose wisely, and a used tow car can make your motoring budget go further
Buying Guides
10 best cars for towing caravans – new models
Here's our pick of 10 of the best new tow cars, from the many new models we've reviewed
Awnings & Accessories
Industry Insight – Specialised Covers
A towing cover can protect your van from damage, but who are the experts that make them? Nigel Huston meets cover manufacturer Specialised Covers
Buying Guides
Best caravan manufacturers – the 10 best caravan brands
We round-up 10 of the biggest and best caravan manufacturer brands
Used Caravan Buying
Used Van Buyer: Sterling Eccles SE Moonstone (2014)
The smart, comfortable four-berth Sterling Eccles SE Moonstone is a popular used buy, says Andrew Jenkinson.
Tow Cars
Used Tow Car Buyer: Volvo V90 (2016-)
Used Volvo V90s don't come cheap, but they do make great tow cars, says Euan Doig. Read our review to know what to look...
Habitation Matters
How to care for your curtains and blinds
Curtains and blinds are decorative and stylish, but also essential for privacy and insulation, so good maintenance is important, says Sammy Faircloth.
Buying Guides
10 best 2 berth caravans
We've selected 10 of the best 2 berth caravans in the UK market that are perfect for couples, based on our own independent reviews.
Habitation Matters
How to fit a CBE fridge fan kit
Installing a fridge fan can boost your fridge’s cooling power, which is especially useful in hot weather. Nigel Hutson shows you how.