Advice

Compacted footpaths and Tarmac roads make it easier for Vera to get around in her buggy

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

This older version of the Omnivent is lagged with years of grime. Note its plastic grille

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...

Find out what tow car ability the second-gen Kia Sorento has and what it offers as a used prospect

Tow Cars

Used Kia Sorento buyer’s guide

Powerful and affordable, especially as a used buy, read our 2010-2014 Kia Sorento review, as Russ Smith investigates what tow car ability it has

If viewing 2006 Sterling Eccles caravans for sale watch out for faded or peeling graphics and check any exterior retrofits were sealed properly

Used Caravan Buying

Used caravan buyer: 2006 Sterling Eccles

The names Eccles and Amethyst have earned a special place in caravan history – Andy Jenkinson traces the pedigree in our 2006 Sterling Eccles...

Nigel Hutson gives his step-by-step guide to cleaning a Carver Cascade GE caravan water heater

Habitation Matters

How to clean a Carver Cascade GE water heater’s burner

Our resident DIY caravan mechanic Nigel Hutson explains how to keep your caravan water heater going strong for longer – with a little routine...

Kate Bruning creates intricate crochet caravan interiors

General Advice

Me and my crochet caravans

Meet New Zealander Kate Bruning – an author who’s combined her love of vintage caravans, crochet and family adventures – Bryony Symes finds out...

Tow Cars

Used Mercedes-Benz R-Class buyer’s guide

This big three-pointed star can make a super tow car, so be sure to read our 2006-2013 Mercedes-Benz R-Class review and find out how...

The Pegasus 554 was a less-popular layout when new, but transverse beds are now in fashion

Used Caravan Buying

Used caravan buyer: 2010 Bailey Pegasus

Pick up a bargain used Bailey Pegasus and enjoy the benefits of its ground-breaking Alu-Tech construction for a lot less than buying new

Follow our advice and the practical VW Touran could be your next tow car

Tow Cars

Used Volkswagen Touran buyer’s guide

With plenty of room for passengers and their luggage, the 2003-2010 VW Touran is an excellent tow car – Russ Smith assesses it as...

Synonymous with an entire class of plush caravans, Lunar’s Clubman has luxury in spades

Used Caravan Buying

Used caravan buyer: 2004 Lunar Clubman

If you're looking for a plush, luxurious caravan for two, read our expert's advice on buying a used 2004 Lunar Clubman, with specs, prices...

A Dutch caravan MoT in progress: this Kip Greyline caravan is on the hydraulic lift at the Van der Villet Recreatie dealership

General Advice

Do we need a caravan MoT in the UK?

In the Netherlands there are rules to make sure all caravans are roadworthy, says Nigel Hutson, so is it time for a caravan MoT...

Don't try to replace your caravan's pop-up rooflight or take it apart for cleaning until you've read our DIY guide

General Advice

How to replace a pop-up rooflight

DIY caravan mechanic Nigel Hutson explains how to replace your pop-up rooflight – and also how to take it apart to give it a...

To beat the Guinness record for a Lego tourer, the lights had to work and the water had to run

General Advice

Me and my giant Lego caravan

Visitors to October 2015's NEC show were wowed by a full-size Lego caravan, and now Alastair Clements meets Ed Diment, director of the firm...

2006 Sterling Europas were built on the excellent Al-Ko chassis as standard

Used Caravan Buying

Used caravan buyer: 2006 Sterling Europa

Continental style sets this caravan apart from other UK brands, so Andy Jenkinson gives advice on how to find the best Sterling Europa caravans...

Practical Caravan's DIY mechanic Nigel Hutson shows you how to fit an Alde load monitor and Alde outside temperature sensor

Electrics

How to fit an Alde load monitor and outside temperature sensor

DIY mechanic Nigel Hutson shows how to fit an Alde load monitor and outside temperature sensor in your caravan to avoid tripping campsite electrics

The Mikado had been in the same ownership for 36 years from new and had double-glazed, tinted acrylic windows

General Advice

Going for a song

Andy Jenkinson meets enthusiast Jim Harlow, who has just restored a well specified classic 1978 Bailey Mikado CT to its former glory

When buying a 2007-2011 Jeep Patriot, rest assured it will be up to towing in any situation

Tow Cars

Used Jeep Patriot buyer’s guide

Buy with care, follow our advice and this could be your next great value, all-season tow car – so make sure you read our...

There's not a premium for the diesel model, because most Audi Q5s sold were diesels

Tow Cars

Used Audi Q5 buyer’s guide

If you're browsing used cars for sale as you look for your next tow car, read our expert's 2008-2015 Audi Q5 review, and find...

Nigel Hutson explains how to replace the tap microswitch in your caravan, step by step

Water Systems

How to replace a tap micoswitch in your caravan

Practical Caravan's DIY mechanic Nigel Hutson explains how to replace your caravan tap's microswitch the easy way when it decides to stop working

If you remove your battery from the caravan, keep it in a dry, warm and safe place with good ventilation to disperse explosive gas

General Advice

How to take care of leisure batteries

If you're putting your caravan into winter storage, remember to keep your leisure battery in top condition, ready for your next tour – we...

The Shogun's go-anywhere image is part of its appeal – read on to find out what tow car ability it has

Tow Cars

Used Mitsubishi Shogun buyer’s guide

The bigger your caravan, the more sense a Mitsubishi Shogun makes to pull it – read our review to find out what tow car...

In British Racing Green and satin white, the Portafold matches Jeremy's Mini Van

General Advice

An open and shut case

Practical Caravan's Bryony Symes asks Jeremy Greenwood why he swapped from modern tourers to a 1970s folding caravan with almost no mod cons!

An Isuzu Rodeo from before the 2007 facelift costs less, but will lack a whole range of improvements

Tow Cars

Used Isuzu Rodeo buyer’s guide

If you're after a tough, practical tow car and don't mind the looks of a double-cab pick-up, you could do a lot worse than...

The Stormcloud had new paint this year and is being modified inside

General Advice

Stormcloud brewing

Chris and Tracey Greenep took up the challenge of building their own caravan from scratch, as they explain to Practical Caravan's Bryony Symes

Here's what it takes to restore an old caravan advises expert John Wickersham

General Advice

How to restore an old caravan

If you like vintage caravans and fancy owning one yourself, here's what it takes to restore one, says Practical Caravan's expert John Wickersham

If you'd struggle without your caravan motor mover, here's how to keep it working

General Advice

DIY guide to caravan motor mover maintenance

A motor mover is essential kit for many caravanners, taking the effort out of getting pitched on site, so Nigel Hutson explains how to...

This rare 1960s Stirling caravan was beautifully built by hand

General Advice

The perfect pairing

Luxury lives on in a lucky couple’s restored 1961 Stirling 12/2 caravan. Andy Jenkinson gets a private view of this hand-built gem and a...

There's a barbecue point and external locker access

Used Caravan Buying

Used caravan buyer: 2005 Coachman Amara

Practical Caravan's expert offers top tips for buying the best used 2005 Coachman Amara caravan – an affordable way to own this prestigious brand

Find out what tow car potential a secondhand Mercedes-Benz C-Class has – read our review

Tow Cars

Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class buyer’s guide

Mercedes-Benz had a point to prove with the 2007-2014 C-Class but, asks our used car expert, what tow car ability does this three-pointed star...

Hilde and Derek tour with their Cocker Spaniel, Chico

General Advice

Our grand tourer

Claudia Dowell meets a couple who have fallen in love with caravanning after buying a 1992 Elddis Mistral XL caravan

Peugeot’s 4007 is based on the Mitsubishi Outlander, powered with Peugeot’s own diesel engine

Tow Cars

Used Peugeot 4007 buyer’s guide

Fantastic value for money, read our used Peugeot 4007 review to find out what tow car potential this crossover has and what to look...

Sharon enjoys repainting her fleet of vintage caravans in tasteful hues

General Advice

Vintage vantastic

Loving an old caravan back to life can be a challenge, but for Sharon Molyneux-Birch vintage caravan restoration projects are a joy — and...

The Al-Ko AKS hitch was fitted as standard to the 2010 Lunar Quasar. Ensure the pads are in good condition

Used Caravan Buying

Used caravan buyer: 2010 Lunar Quasar

The Lunar Quasar line-up has always been popular and a 2010 model could be ideal if you need a budget caravan, says Practical Caravan's...

Michelle Caie says that real caravanners wear Craghoppers and Crocs!

General Advice

How to spot a proper caravanner

So, how do you know if you qualify as a real caravanner? We asked our Facebook fans to help us with this fun guide...

The Bessacarr bodyshell got a facelift in 2005 and there are external gas and mains points

Used Caravan Buying

Used caravan buyer: 2007 Bessacarr Cameo

From its distinguished profile to its gem-like interiors, Bessacarr’s Cameo was sheer luxury in 2007, says Andy Jenkinson in his used caravan buyer's guide

Improving the Nissan Pathfinder engine in 2010 reduced its emissions and road tax bracket – read more in our review

Tow Cars

Used Nissan Pathfinder buyer’s guide

With seven seats, four-wheel drive and true off-road ability, discover what a used Nissan Pathfinder is like as a used buy, with our expert...

The Seitz pleated combined blind/flyscreen is also known as a concertina blind

Fixtures & Fittings

How to repair Seitz pleated blinds and flyscreens

This simple repair to Seitz pleated caravan blinds will keep them working smoothly for many years to come, says Practical Caravan's DIY expert Nigel...