General Advice

David Motton talks you through the vital safety checks for your car and caravan before you set off on tour.

A little localised rot had left the caravan floor soft in the rear corners, so Nigel Donnelly works out how to repair it.

Baffled by all the different caravan layouts out there? Here’s our guide to choosing the perfect tourer floorplan for your needs.

An annual stock-take of all the stuff in your van is the first step towards a tidy tourer, says Peter Rosenthal.

Travel writer, dog lover, and Eriba owner Lottie Gross shares her joy of caravanning with her dog, Arty.

When Stefan Vogt moved to Italy, he wanted to take his Bailey caravan, too. Importing a caravan to Italy was not as tricky as...

Travel writer, dog lover and Eriba owner Lottie Gross shares her joy of caravanning in Scotland.

Peter Baber takes a close look at the new, improved Pegasus Black Edition range from Bailey, which is made up of five tourers.

Advances in technology are making it easier to reduce our use of fossil fuels when caravanning. Here’s what you need to know.

Nigel Hutson explains how to upgrade to the Vision Plus Status 570 antenna with Wi-Fi so you can connect to the internet in your...

David Motton explains what you need to know about registering a caravan for Europe.

The freedom of touring is even greater when you go off-grid, but you need to know how to power a caravan first.

Take a look around any campsite and you'll notice the majority of caravans are white - but why is this the case? Peter Baber...

There's a good reason for the lack of L-shaped lounges in caravans, says Peter Baber, who considers the pros and cons of this arrangement....

Selecting the wrong van can be an expensive and frustrating mistake, but John Sootheran’s expert tips can help you make the right decision every...

Electric hook-up is a caravan site essential for many of us. John Soothern talks us through all we need to know about the electric...

A number plate plinth can make proceedings a lot simpler if you are loaning your caravan to friends or use more than one tug....

Nigel Donnelly explains how he installed Wi-Fi in a caravan to bring his project van bang up-to-date so he can keep in touch when...

John Sootheran shares his top tips to help you get the most out of leaving hook-up behind and embarking on off-grid touring.

Replacing a broken roof vent gives Nigel Donnelly the chance to let the outdoors into his caravan - here, he talks you through the...

Tyre failure causes more caravan accidents than anything else. John Sootheran shows you how to keep your rubber in tip-top condition.

Al-Ko Trailer Control can be retrofitted to almost any caravan, says John Sootheran, and ATC is one addition you shouldn’t be without.

Caravanning in the winter can be a great way to take in beautiful sights and enjoy quieter campsites.

We share our top tips to explain how to buy a caravan at a show and what you can do to get the most...

John Sootheran outlines the importance of caravan servicing and why you should have your van serviced every year.

The roof is usually the dirtiest part of any caravan. John Sootheran finds out about the best way to clean a caravan roof

Nigel Donnelly now turns his attention to modernising the interior of his 1998 Bailey caravan to make it feel more contemporary.