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Peter Baber

Peter Baber is Reviews Editor of Practical Caravan. His first caravan reviews date back to the early 1990s during his first stint working for the magazine, 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 to the world of caravans and camping, having first got interested in it during two summers working as a campsite holiday rep in Switzerland in the 1980s. Peter reports on all the new models that make it to dealer forecourts each season, giving his judgement online and in magazine reviews. When he is not working, he likes to improve his skills at throwing pots (he is part of a pottery studio near where he lives and has just started selling his wares), indulges in a bit of baking, and likes playing tennis.

Articles From This Author

The Coachman Acadia 460
Caravans

Coachman Acadia 460 2025
2-berth
1335 kg MTPLM
£29,745

The Coachman Acadia 460 is a comfortable two-berth that is a welcome addition to the range, although the décor might not suit everyone.

The Adria Alpina Colorado
Caravans

Adria Alpina Colorado 2025
4-berth
£44,305

A new exterior colour scheme contrasts well with the minimalist interior décor of the Adria Alpina Colorado, a well-equipped caravan.

Eriba Touring 530 (Tango Red)
Caravans

Eriba Touring 530 (Tango Red) 2024
3-berth
1300 kg MTPLM
£39,080

The Eriba Touring 530 offers all the style you’d expect from this iconic brand, and if you shop around, you might find discounts, too

Swift Sprite Major 4EB
Caravans

Swift Sprite Major 4EB 2024
4-berth
1476 kg MTPLM
£24,995

Families with youngsters, or a couple on their own, should appreciate the comfortable, well-appointed Swift Sprite Major 4EB.

Buccaneer Commodore
Caravans

Buccaneer Commodore 2024
4-berth
1960 kg MTPLM
£45,599

The four-berth twin-axle Buccaneer Commodore is no lightweight, but it comes well equipped and would make a superb seasonal pitch.

The Weinsberg CaraOne 390 QD
Caravans

Weinsberg CaraOne 390 QD 2024
3-berth
1200 kg MTPLM
£20,780

The Weinsberg CaraOne 390 QD is a competitively priced van with an unusual floorplan, with a fixed bed up front and a compact corner...

The Xplore 554
Caravans

Xplore 554 2024
4-berth
1375 kg MTPLM
£22,399

It’s easy to see why the Xplore 554 remains such a popular choice, especially for first-time buyers, says Peter Baber.

Adria Adora 623DT Sava
Caravans

Adria Adora 623DT Sava 2024
6-berth
1900 kg MTPLM
£35,655

The Adria Adora 623DT Sava is a stylish, thoughtfully designed caravan that provides ample living space and storage for larger families

Swift Challenger 560 SE on a forecourt
Caravans

Swift Challenger 560 SE 2024
4-berth
1624 kg MTPLM
£31,995

The Swift Challenger 560 SE is a comfortable four-berth that is well specified and offers a bright and airy front lounge, with plenty of...

Elddis Avanté 550
Caravans

Elddis Avanté 550 2024
4-berth
1412 kg MTPLM
£26,599

Comfortable and capacious, the Elddis Avanté 550 is an entry-level four-berth that is family-friendly and offers excellent towing stability

Swift Sprite Grande Quattro EB
Caravans

Swift Sprite Grande Quattro EB 2024
4-berth
1690 kg MTPLM
£30,595

For an entry-level van, the Swift Sprite Grande Quattro EB is a well-built four-berth that is impressively comfortable and spacious

Campmaster Duo
Caravans

Campmaster Duo 2024
2-berth
750 kg MTPLM
£11,699

Shopping for a new caravan on a limited budget? The Campmaster Duo is an ingenious little two-berth that has plenty to offer

Bailey Pegasus Grande GT75 Messina
Caravans

Bailey Pegasus Grande GT75 Messina 2024
4-berth
1698 kg MTPLM
£31,499

There are tempting extras and a spacious interior in the Bailey Pegasus Grande GT75 Messina, a celebration edition of the great eight-footer

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