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Peter Baber

Peter Baber is Reviews Editor of both Practical Motorhome and Practical Caravan. He has been reviewing motorhomes for the best part of a decade now. His first caravan reviews date back to the early 1990s when he first worked on Practical Caravan, before he embarked on a 20-year career in business journalism which saw him edit a wide variety of magazines, and launch a few too, including one that won an award. Although he enjoyed that, he always knew he wanted to come back. Peter reports on all the new models that make it to dealer forecourts each season, giving his judgement online and in magazine reviews. He has twice been shortlisted for a Caravan Writers Guild award. When he is not working, apart from going on motorhome trips himself (mostly local to where he lives in West Yorkshire, but also last year right across France) he likes trying to write novels, cooking, throwing the odd pot, and has just taken up tennis.

Articles From This Author

Caravans

Knaus Starclass 565 2020

4-berth
1601 kg MTPLM
£30,287

The latest four-berth from the German brand lives up to its name, especially if you add option packs

Caravans

Elddis Avanté 868 2020

6-berth
1711 kg MTPLM
£23,999

The adaptable layout in this spacious six-berth offers plenty of versatility for families on tour

Caravans

Bailey Discovery D4-4 2020

4-berth
1206 kg MTPLM
£17,499

In a nutshell... this positively luxurious entry-level four-berth joins our test fleet

Caravans

Kimberley Icon Trend 2

2-berth
1424 kg MTPLM
£23,490

Kimberley Caravan is well known for dealer specials, from more than one UK manufacturer. This year its Swift-based specials have a new name, Icon,...

Caravans

Coachman Acadia 860 2019

5-berth
1870 kg MTPLM
£27,360

Our in-depth test of the Acadia 860, a 5-berth caravan from Coachman that makes an excellent entry-level caravan for couples and families.

Awnings

Vango Maldives 400 2020

300 cm Wide
400 cm Long
£900.00

Combining air and pole technology results in a distinctive look, says Peter Baber

Caravans

Swift Eccles X 850 2020

4-berth
1799 kg MTPLM
£27,605

As Swift expands its Eccles range to include several eight-foot wide models, Peter Baber finds out whether the extra width works in the buyer's...

Caravans

Coachman Acadia 675 2020

4-berth
1715 kg MTPLM
£25,400

By consolidating its model range, Coachman has made its classic, transverse-bed 675 layout more affordable. But does it fit the bill for touring familes?

Caravans

Sprite Super Quattro EB 2020

4-berth
1705 kg MTPLM
£22,440

For the new season, this entry-level range is being joined by a spacious twin-axle four-berth with a family-friendly layout and a contemporary interior.

Caravans

Bailey Alicanto Grande Sintra 2020

4-berth
1624 kg MTPLM
£28,499

The Portuguese town of Sintra is famous for luxurious villas and palaces, so the name is rather apt for one of Bailey's latest upmarket,...

Caravans

Lunar Quasar 696 2019

6-berth
1680 kg MTPLM
£23,999

This family-friendly, superbly comfortable six-berth is designed to feel just like your home away from home. Our test team scrutinises its every detail.

Caravans

Wheelhome Dashaway 2019

2-berth
1000 kg MTPLM
£23,865

Peter Baber discovers a super-compact, expandable, lightweight 'trailer' van, that fits in your garage and is easy to tow.

Awnings

Vango Vienna 2019

300 cm Wide
400 cm Long
£2,100.00

The Vienna impressed our judges enough to win the awning category in our annual awards, but would you part with two grand for it?...

Awnings

Although this innovative air awning is not, strictly speaking, single-point inflation, it does provide an exceptionally high level of weather protection.

Caravans

Bailey Unicorn Merida 2019

2-berth
1330 kg MTPLM
£23,299

The latest addition to the Unicorn range reintroduces a floorpan with the washroom across the rear of the van. Our test team delves inside.

Caravans

Caravelair Antarès 406 2019

4-berth
1150 kg MTPLM
£15,495

If you have a growing family and a limited budget, you might find this budget price four-berth from French manufacturer Caravelair has appeal.

Awnings

Bradcot MODUL-AiR 330 2019

260cm cm Wide
570cm cm Long
£1,677.00

Innovative design means this awning can be extended when you need more space, while movable anchor points make pitching secure in all weathers.

Caravans

Coachman Pastiche 520 2019

3-berth
1435 kg MTPLM
£23,240

If you usually tour as a couple, but like to invite the occasional guest, this well-designed, comfortable three-berth layout could be just right for...

Caravans

Adria Altea 472 DS Eden 2019

5-berth
1370 kg MTPLM
£16,985

With French company Trigano now in the driving seat at Adria, we wondered how the Altea range might be affected; so turned our microscope...

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