Travel
Depressed by the Budget?
TODAY'S BUDGET HAS lopped 1p off a litre of diesel. That’s a relief. We were worried it was getting expensive. That 50p off a...
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In The Magazine
It came from outer space
Captain's log, Stardate October 2009.WE SAW THE Dethleffs Aerostyle at the Autumn NEC show the year before last and we loved it. Customers craving...
Shows & Events
Smiles all round at Boat & Caravan show
THERE WERE REASONS to be cheerful at last week's Boat & Caravan 2011 show at the NEC, Birmingham. Organisers reported a four per cent...
Tow Cars
Prices and specs revealed for VW’s first proper pick-up
THE VW AMAROK is an exciting addition to the pick-up market, which up until now has been ruled by Japanese models including the Mitsubishi...
Shows & Events
Inos caravan debuts at NEC Boat and Caravan Show
THE FIFTH WHEEL Company has launched its new Inos caravan at the Boat and Caravan Show at Birmingham's NEC. The Inos is the first...
Travel
Practical Caravan Top 100 Sites Awards 2011
THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS of the sites industry came together yesterday for the Practical Caravan Top 100 Sites Awards. The awards ceremony was held...
Shows & Events
Boat & Caravan Show confirms new partner for 2012-2014
THE UK'S LARGEST outdoor leisure event, The Boat & Caravan Show, has joined forces with The Camping and Caravanning Club as exclusive partners. Show organisers...
Travel
Help the UK economy by taking a holiday in Britain
BY HOLIDAYING IN Britain we can all do our bit to boost the UK economy. And big events such as the Royal Wedding, the...
Shows & Events
Boat & Caravan competition winners announced
WE'RE DELIGHTED TO announce the winners of our competition to win tickets for next week's Boat & Caravan 2011 show at the NEC. The lucky...
Tow Cars
Towing limits confirmed for new Vauxhall Antara
Our March issue is out now and a quick flick to page 8 will reveal our coverage of Vauxhall's new Antara, with its long...
Tow Cars
Exciting new Volkswagen Tiguan images released
The revised Volkswagen Tiguan was revealed before its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show
Shows & Events
Win tickets for this month’s Boat & Caravan show
THE BOAT & CARAVAN SHOW celebrates its 50th year in 2011, and we've got 20 pairs of tickets to give away. Taking place over...
Caravans & Dealers
Introducing the caravan that blends in with its surroundings
TAKE A LOOK AT the 'Quartz' – a concept caravan that uses exterior materials to blend the van into its surroundings. The design, structure...
Shows & Events
Sharp increase in visitors to Manchester caravan show
LAST WEEK'S Manchester Central Caravan & Motorhome show saw a sharp increase in visitor numbers, up by a quarter year-on-year. Organisers confirmed that 22,235 people...
Tow Cars
Bought the wrong car? Don’t panic…
IF YOU FIND that the car you've bought isn't suitable to tow your caravan, don't despair. Here are some things you can do to...
Tow Cars
Are you licensed to tow?
BEFORE YOU START thinking about matching your car and caravan, first check what your driving licence entitles you to tow. In practice, if you passed...
Tow Cars
What you need to know before you buy a tow car
Wondering what tow car to buy? Don't buy until you've read this definitive guide from the experts at Practical Caravan
Tow Cars
How to… Choose a tow car
Make sure you buy the right tow car to ensure you can tow in safety and with confidence with Practical Caravan's top tips and...
Shows & Events
Come and join us at the Manchester caravan show
THE MANCHESTER CENTRAL Caravan & Motorhome 2011 show is now well under way and Practical Caravan has been on hand giving advice and tips...
Shows & Events
Caravan show ticket giveaway: winners announced
WE'RE PLEASED to announce the winners of our recent competitions to win tickets to two leading winter caravan shows.
Travel
Four parks join the Tranquil Touring group
TRANQUIL TOURING PARKS, the exclusively adult parks operator, is welcoming four new members to its group – taking the total number to 25. Stroud Hill...
Tow Cars
Subaru lifestyle pack offer is good news for caravanners
WE TOOK DELIVERY of our long-term Subaru Outback in October last year, and pulled caravans to Sussex and Essex with it soon afterwards. For...
Tow Cars
Save money upgrading your Ford engine, not your towcar
OUR FORD MONDEO has been on the fleet since July and has impressed us all. In that time, among other assignments, it scooped a...
Caravans & Dealers
Bailey Pegasus Series II announced, and we’ve seen it!
BAILEY LAUNCHES an updated version of its Pegasus range on 14 January, and we've had an exclusive look at two of the new models. Layouts...
Travel
Meet the caravanners who didn’t let snow defeat them
LAST MONTH'S bad weather brought the country to a near-standstill but many caravanners just carried on regardless. We had regular reports from readers enjoying...
Caravans & Dealers
Lunar to launch two new layouts at February show
LUNAR CARAVANS has announced two new layouts to be launched at the NEC Boat and Caravan show, which runs between 22 and 27 February. The...
Caravans & Dealers
Elddis Project Van
WELCOME TO OUR Elddis GT Whirlwind project page! Here you can follow Doug 'Fix-it' King's progress with our 1983 Elddis GT Whirlwind, as he...
Travel
Merry Christmas… and please send us your snow photos!
YOU’VE SEEN THE sterling efforts of Coachman Caravans to keep the snow at bay… now we want to see what kind of experiences our...
Travel
HMRC to end VAT Concessions for caravan owners
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has just announced that it intends to end VAT concessions for caravan owners in 2012.
Caravans & Dealers
Worst winter weather can’t beat the caravan industry
THE RECENT BAD weather may have taken the country by surprise, but the snow and ice hasn't stopped caravanners from enjoying their hobby –...
Parts & Accessories
Win a Bosch Cordless PMF 10.8 LI competition winner announced
WE'RE PLEASED to announce the winners of our Win a Bosch Cordless PMF 10.8 LI All Rounder competition. Alan Pearson from Merseyside and Patrick...
Tow Cars
Tell us how you choose a towcar
PRACTICAL CARAVAN'S very own Mr Kerbweight, David Motton, is writing a feature on spotting good towcars, when you can't tow with it before buying.
In The Magazine
Struggling Euro points to cheaper caravanning
A strong Euro over the last couple of years has put the poor old Pound under real pressure. But there are signs that it...
Shows & Events
Calling caravanners: Help our heroes in your Land Rover
WE VOTED THE Land Rover Discovery 4 our Towcar Awards 2010 winner, and while we understand not everybody can afford to buy one, our...
Shows & Events
Win tickets for the winter caravan shows
WINTER'S HERE WITH a vengeance but we've got the perfect tonic to take your mind off the icy conditions and wind chill factor –...
Travel
Been touring in the snow?
Ok. I admit it. I'm a fair-weather caravanner. I confess to pulling out of a 3-day stay on the Norfolk coast last weekend when...
Parts & Accessories
AA launches road atlas app for iPhone and iPad
THE AA HAS launched its first digital road atlas app.The app mapping is shared with the AA's range of paper road atlases and are...
In The Magazine
Where is Britain’s Route 66?
This week, the fabulous Greetings from Route 66 book thudded onto my desk. It's a mightily impressive tome.It details the history of the road,...
Caravans & Dealers
Lunar Caravans helps out with new BMW launch
THE OLD BMW X3 always found itself in the shadow of the bigger X5. Both are a great solo drive on road thanks to...
Shows & Events
Join us at Practical Caravan’s 2011 Reader Rally
DUE TO POPULAR demand, we're returning to Stowford Farm Meadows for our 2011 Reader Rally. It'll be held on the first May bank holiday...
In The Magazine
Trouble ahead as caravans get more complex
Russ Smith writes the Used Towcar Buying Guide for Practical Caravan. Something he said recently really stuck with me. When discussing the potential problems...
Tow Cars
New Jeep Patriot has enhanced towing capabilities
WE TOLD YOU back in September that Jeep had announced new engines for its Patriot model at the Paris Motor Show, and now you...