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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

Caravans

Adria Altea 492DT Aire 2020
2-berth
1420 kg MTPLM
£19,395

In a nutshell, the Adria Altea 492DT Aire is spacious and self-sufficient for social distancing

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.

Many still prefer the shape of conventional poled awnings
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

Smart exterior graphics hide the fact there's no nearside front window
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...

That attractive, low profile look will be familiar to Coachman fans
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?

The EB's curvaceous exterior, with three windows, a large sunroof and smart graphics, rather belies its entry-level price band
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.

The distinctive exterior has metallic decals
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,...

That snazzy side window you can see at the nearside front is actually a fake, so the interior wall is left free for placing the TV
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.

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