Used Caravan Buying
Used Lunar Quasar 560 (2019) van buyer
Lightweight and comfortable, this is an excellent buy for first-timers, says Andrew Jenkinson
Advice
Advice
The best caravan parks in Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire 2023
You'll want to stay at one of the best caravan sites in Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire if you want to explore this stunning region
Travel
The best caravan parks in Devon 2023
Whether you're planning to explore the region's beautiful national parks or head to the beach, you'll want to stay at one of the best...
Travel
The best caravan parks in Wales 2023
Whether you want to visit Snowdonia or explore the Gower's sweeping beaches, you'll want to stay at one of the best caravan sites in...
Advice
The best caravan park in Cornwall 2023
If you want to explore these craggy coves and sweeping beaches, you'll want to stay at one of the best touring caravan sites in...
Advice
Best caravan park in Eastern England 2023
We reveal the standout caravan parks in Eastern England that made it into our Top 100 Sites Guide 2023
Advice
Best caravan park in Dorset 2023
We're taking a look at the best caravan parks in Dorset, to help you find the right campsite to stay at when you're exploring...
Habitation Matters
How to change a water filter in your caravan
Keep your van water supply flowing with a functioning filter, says Tony Brown
Tow Cars
Used Jaguar X-type Estate (2001-2009) tow car buyer
This venerable estate still has class and great towing performance, says Euan Doig
Used Caravan Buying
Used Coachman Acadia 520/4 (2020) van buyer
Well built and competitively priced, this could be an ideal used buy, says Andrew Jenkinson
Advice
Set your Alde heating to delayed start
Cut heating costs with this clever Alde timer function – Nigel Hutson shows you how
Advice
How to keep rodents out of your caravan
Diamond Dave shares his top tips for keeping your van free of rodents
Advice
9 pre-tour checks every caravanner should do
Whether you're experienced or are still relatively new to caravanning, there are some crucial checks to carry out before the new season begins
Advice
Preparing your tow car for the new season
A few basic checks and maintenance tasks will make your vehicle road-ready for towing
Tow Cars
Used Škoda Kodiaq (2016-present) tow car buyer
The spacious and confident Kodiaq ticks all the right boxes, says Euan Doig
Advice
How to brighten your caravan awning light
Sam Coles shows you how to boost your light and save power
Habitation Matters
How to clean a Carver 4000A Fanmaster and replace the switch controls
Prolong your heating system’s life with some basic maintenance, says Nigel Hutson
Used Caravan Buying
Used Elddis Xplore 302 (2010) van buyer
Lightweight and comfortable, this is an excellent buy for first-timers, says Andrew Jenkinson
Towing
Traction in tow cars
Pulling power is one thing, but turning it into traction is quite another, explains Ian Shaw
Advice
Best estate tow car: our top picks
If you rarely travel light, one of the best estate tow cars could be ideal
Tow Cars
The importance of tow car suspension
Suspension systems have to carry load, lateral force and huge expectations, explains Ian Shaw
Tow Cars
Choosing the right tow car engine
When it comes to engine type, the choice has never been wider, but will only narrow in future, says Ian Shaw
Advice
Practical Caravan’s guide to the February NEC Show
We talk you through what you can expect to see at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show this February
Advice
Why automatics make ideal towing cars
Automatic transmission is possibly the single most significant vehicle technology for easy towing, says Ian Shaw
Buying Guides
Best caravan barbecue: our top picks
Whether you're after a gas caravan bbq or a charcoal caravan barbecue, our guide to the best will help
Advice
How to invert an Alde control screen
If the bright white background on your Alde control panel is keeping you awake at night, there’s a simple solution, says Nigel Hutson
Advice
How to replace a jockey wheel
Revamp this small but significant assembly and you’ll really notice the improvement in manoeuvrability. Sam Coles shows you how
Tow Cars
Dacia Logan MCV (2013-2020): used tow car buyer
If your budget and your caravan are small, this might be the one, says Euan Doig
Used Caravan Buying
Bailey Pursuit 540-5 Series 1 (2014): used van buyer
Do the checks and this family tourer could be a bargain buy, says Andrew Jenkinson
Buying Guides
Best caravan wheel lock: our top picks
We share our pick of the best caravan wheel clamps, featuring Milenco, Maypole, Purple Line and more
Advice
Adria Altea Dart vs Swift Challenger Grande 560L: a four berth battle
How do the Adria Altea Dart and the Swift Challenger Grande 560L compare? We find out...
Buying Guides
Essential caravan accessories to take on tour
We share our pick of the caravan essentials to take on tour with you, featuring products from Milenco, Maypole, Dometic and more
Buying Guides
Best pick-up for towing a caravan
In our best pick-up tow car guide, we share our favourite options on the market, featuring SsangYong, Toyota and more
Advice
Industry insight: CGI (Creative Graphics International)
Great graphics make all the difference when it comes to caravans that really stand out from the crowd, as Nigel Hutson discovers
Tow Cars
Used Jaguar E-Pace tow car buyer (2017-present)
It’s classy and looks great, but other SUVs are more suited to towing, says Euan Doig
Buying Guides
Best tow cars 2023
Here's our pick of the best cars to tow a caravan, from the many new models we've reviewed and tested
Advice
Why diesel is best – for now
An efficient tow car engine requires a specific combination of performance factors, says Ian Shaw
Used Caravan Buying
Bailey Unicorn Seville Series 4 (2018): used van buyer
Great spec is just one reason for the two-berth Seville’s popularity, says Andrew Jenkinson
Advice
A seasonal pitch in Nottinghamshire
Linda and Trevor Jones have discovered the joys of a seasonally sited tourer - here's how they've found it
Buying Guides
Best caravan manufacturers – the 10 best caravan brands
We round-up 10 of the biggest and best caravan manufacturer brands
General Advice
Seasonal caravan pitches: what you need to know
Many campsites offer seasonal siting, where you leave your caravan pitched for the entire season, or even all year, says John Sootheran