Andy Jenkinson

Andy has been contributing to Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome for 25 years. He is an expert on the UK caravan industry and has 13 books published, with another four due in 2022. One of the UK’s leading caravan/motorhome historians, he has been a caravanner since 1969, when he went on tour with his parents in an Elddis Tornado and a Ford Cortina 1600E tow car. Andy regularly tests new and used tourers and has also written company profiles for Swift, Adria, Coachman, Bailey, Lunar, Bessacarr and Willerby. He currently owns a Skoda Karoq 4x4 Tdi and Bailey Ranger GT60 500 .

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Andy Jenkinson

Buying a used Buccaneer Aruba (2020)

A 2016 Elddis Affinity 550 could be a tempting used buy for couples who want a high-spec tourer for not a huge amount of money

A 2023 Bailey Alicanto Grande Lisbon is a used caravan which offers great comfort and spec

So long as you have a suitable tow car, a 2021 Coachman Laser 650 should be a high-quality and comfortable used buy

Swift Challenger 500 2026

With its spacious end bedroom and a decent spec, a 2023 Compass Casita 454 makes a good used buy for couples

A 2014 Lunar Lexon 540 proved a bit hit with couples, and continues to offer a lot of tourer for the money

Coachman Lusso IV 2026

With a spec that makes touring life comfortable, a 2015 Sprite Major 4 SB makes a great used buy

Buying a used 2017 Xplore 526

Coachman Laser 845 Xtra 2026

Selling a caravan: how to get the best price for your tourer

Light in weight and providing a spacious lounge, a 2019 Bailey Phoenix 420 could be a tempting used caravan for couples

Swift Challenger 390 2026

Buying a used 2019 Lunar Quasar 462

A 2016 Sterling Eccles 640 is a well-built tourer that looks good and makes a great used family van

The 2017 Venus 570 makes an ideal first tourer or a good upgrade from an older caravan, so long as you watch out for damp

It might not be for everyone but a 2010 Freedom Jetstream First Class is a micro tourer that makes a great used buy

Coming with an impressive spec and an opulent island bed, the 2021 Bailey Unicorn Cabrera Black Edition makes a superb used buy

With superb good looks inside and out, a used 2020 Swift Eccles X 880 has plenty of appeal

With a superb spec and an airy interior, you can see why a used 2018 Coachman Pastiche 460/2 is a popular choice for couples

Part of a great range of tourers, a used 2011 Swift Charisma 560 offers a large front lounge and a pretty sizeable washroom

A 2012 Bailey Unicorn Cabrera is a super four-berth that still offers couples value for money

A 2018 Swift Conqueror 560 is a tempting caravan for couples, offering style, spec and luxurious touring

Swift Bessacarr 850 Anniversary Edition 2025

This is why I think the Sterling Eccles Amber 2003 makes an ideal starter van for two

Knaus Azur 460 EU 2025

Buying a used 2019 Lunar Clubman SR: you could bag yourself a bargain but you’ll need to check for damp

The 2017 Coachman Laser 675 is a luxurious twin-axle that could be a great choice for a seasonal pitch

With a great layout and plenty of storage, you can see why the 2020 Adria Altea 622DK Avon makes a good used buy

This is why I think the 2019 Sprite Super Quattro DB is a family tourer that offers big value for money

Buying a used 2016 Coachman Pastiche 520/4

Buying a used Lunar Goodwood (2011)

Buying a used Bailey Pegasus Modena 2016

Celebrating 60 years of Swift

Buying a 2009 Coachman Pastiche 470/2: used van buyer

Buying a used 2019 Bailey Phoenix 760

Used Abbey Freestyle 500 (2008) van buyer

Used Lunar Ariva 2016 van buyer

Buying a used Coachman Pastiche 520/4 (2017)

Buying a used Bailey Pegasus 462 2010

Bailey Phoenix Plus 420 (2021): used van buyer