Tow Cars
Used Volvo V50 buyer’s guide
Does the 2004-2012 Volvo V50 live up to the brand's reputation for build quality, is it a good used buy and what tow car...
Advice
Electrics
How to fit a USB socket in your caravan
Love gadgets but hate running out of battery? Follow our step-by-step guide to fitting a USB socket in your caravan, to keep your devices...
Used Caravan Buying
Buying guide: sub-£12,000 end-washroom caravans for sale
Get expert advice on buying used caravans for sale, as we check out these Sterling and Bailey caravans, offering different takes on the end-washroom...
Used Caravan Buying
Used caravan buyer: 2003 Swift Challenger
Want touring comfort on a budget of around £6000? How about a 2003 Swift Challenger? Check out our essential guide to these used caravans...
General Advice
The ultimate in family caravanning?
This is so much more than 'just' a beautifully restored vintage caravan – Andy Jenkinson meets the owner of this Holgate Silver Wren to...
Tow Cars
Used Nissan X-Trail buyer’s guide
We're big fans of the Nissan X-Trail here at Practical Caravan, but what tow car might does it have as a used buy? Russ...
General Advice
How to make your caravanning dreams take flight!
Clever, adventurous and a true flight of fancy, this labour of love is a caravan like no other – and then check out its...
Used Caravan Buying
Used caravan buyer: 2010 Bailey Olympus
Leading the way with damp-resistant technology, enjoy comfort and a super spec with a 2010 Bailey – follow our top tips for buying used...
Tow Cars
Used Dacia Duster buyer’s guide
We all love a bargain! The Dacia Duster was cheap when new and even better value as a used buy, plus it's a good...
General Advice
Buying caravans for sale: what is PCP?
PCP is a new way to buy your next tourer. Read on to find out what it is and how it works – essential...
Used Caravan Buying
Buying guide: fixed-bed, end-washroom used caravans for under £15,000
Used caravans can give superb value for money without compromising on luxury – check out these two sub-£15k, fixed-bed, end-washroom, British-built options
General Advice
Swift Command explained
Get the low-down on Command, Swift Group's exciting new system that lets you control vital functions on your caravan remotely from your smartphone!
General Advice
How to buy a vintage caravan
It's official – vintage caravans are cool! Make your classic caravanning dreams come true with Andy Jenkinson's top tips on buying 1960s to 1980s...
Used Caravan Buying
Used caravan buyer: 2005 Lunar Chateau
Want top class touring for £5000? Wander through the used caravans for sale pages with Andy Jenkinson, as he throws the spotlight on the...
General Advice
Addicted to vintage caravans!
Vintage caravans have been a lifelong passion for John Shelton – Bryony Symes meets him and the charming 1973 Carlight Continental he's currently restoring
Tow Cars
Used Vauxhall Antara buyer’s guide
Checking out used cars for sale and wondering what to look for in a 2007-2015 Vauxhall Antara? Practical Caravan's expert Russ Smith investigates
General Advice
How to buy a caravan at a show
With so many caravans for sale, shows can be great for refining your search to ensure you buy the best van at the right...
General Advice
From canal to caravan
It took a lot of work to transform this vintage caravan, but it was a labour of love for this couple who are now...
Fixtures & Fittings
How to fit solar panels to your caravan
Enjoy off-grid touring for longer on your caravan holidays! Nigel Hutson explains how to install a solar panel to your van – it's easier...
General Advice
It’s a wrap!
Inspired by French holidays, actress Brigitte Bardot and a desire for outdoor living, this isn't an ordinary vintage caravan – meet its creator and...
Tow Cars
Used Land Rover Discovery 4 buyer’s guide
Get tow car royalty for less with the Land Rover Discovery 4 – our expert Russ Smith checks out this superlative tug as a...
Used Caravan Buying
Used caravan buyer: 2004 Vanmaster
Want luxury touring for less? Check out our 2004 Vanmaster buying guide as Andy Jenkinson shares his advice to help you buy used caravans...
General Advice
A hitch in time
Tow bars are essential to caravanning, but how did they develop? Andy Jenkinson traces their history and that of Britain's biggest tow bar maker,...
General Advice
A wonderful Winchester
If you love vintage caravans and classic cars, you'll adore this 1930s outfit! Andy Jenkinson meets the owners of this Winchester and its Alvis...
Used Caravan Buying
Used caravan buyer: 2009 Xplore
True secondhand stars, discover what great value a 2009 Xplore can be, as Andy Jenkinson takes a look and shares his top used caravan...
Tow Cars
Used Volvo XC90 buyer’s guide
Choose with care and a 2006-2014 Volvo XC90 could make a cracking tow car, as used car expert Russ Smith explains in his buying...
General Advice
Back to the ’70s with my Cavalier caravan
When Nigel Thomas's parents bought a used 1970s Cavalier caravan in 1986, little did they know that it would last for 30 years –...
Used Caravan Buying
Buying guide: end-washroom four-berth used caravans
Our expert compares two lightweight used end-washroom four-berth caravans for sale for less than £10,500, to find out what makes the best bargain buy
General Advice
Don’t forget to check your caravan tyres!
All the high-tech safety gadgets in the world are worth nothing if your caravan's tyres aren't fit for purpose, warns David Motton, so check...
Used Caravan Buying
Used caravan buyer: 2008 Lunar Ariva
Read our expert guide to buying a used 2008 Lunar Ariva: how much to pay and what to watch out for, if you see...
Tow Cars
Used Range Rover Sport buyer’s guide
If you're wondering what tow car to buy, it is no secret that a Range Rover Sport will do the job very well indeed...
Awnings & Accessories
How to alter and repair awnings
When you buy a new caravan, you can get your existing awning altered to fit – and get expert awning repairs done at the...
Tow Cars
Used Hyundai Terracan buyer’s guide
Bargain heavyweight tow cars don't come much better than the 2003-2007 Hyundai Terracan, reveals used car expert Russ Smith, if you can live with...
General Advice
Me and my classic Castleton HL Roadster
In search of modern classic caravans, Graham and June Perry bought a 1995 Castleton HL Roadster – one of the last Castletons ever built
Used Caravan Buying
Buying guide: micro-tourers
Our expert reviews the 2015 Freedom Microlite Bijoux and the 2015 Going Go-Pod micro-tourers to find the best used lightweight caravan for less than...
Tow Cars
Used BMW X3 buyer’s guide
Packing prestige and, especially in 3.0d form, plenty of punch, read our 2004-2010 BMW X3 review to see if this could be a great...
Tow Cars
Used Citroën Grand C4 Picasso buyer’s guide
Boasting seven seats and a reputation as a stable tow car, how does the 2007-2013 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso fare as a used buy?...
General Advice
Me and my Sprite Alpine
Were you caravanning in 1971? If so, you might have been touring with the top-selling Sprite Alpine. Meet Andrew and Beverley Beckett, who still...
Used Caravan Buying
Used caravan buyer: 2007 Compass Rambler
Read our expert guide to buying a used 2007 Compass Rambler: what to avoid and how much to pay if you spot this high-spec...
General Advice
Accessible caravan holidays
Caravan holidays are perfect for wheelchair-users – here's how to choose or adapt a caravan and find accessible tourist destinations, says Vera Whalley
General Advice
How to clean an Omnivent
Cleaning your caravan's kitchen ventilator fan gives it a new lease of life. Here's Nigel Hutson's guide to cleaning an Omnivent – both old...
Tow Cars
Used Toyota RAV4 buyer’s guide
The 2006-2013 Toyota RAV4s have great kit, improved fuel economy and safety features, and hold their price – Russ Smith tells us how to...