Practical Motorhome is your definitive guide to motorhome holiday lifestyle. Inside you'll find travel features, product reviews, advice and columns to bring essential information to experienced motorhome owners and potential buyers. We have just the right mix of enthusiasm and true authoritative content, delivering an exciting, aspirational and informative approach to motor caravanning.
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HOTSHOTS • The best of your touring photos
NEW GEAR • Our selection of brilliant kit that’s sure to enhance your tours!
NIGHTSTOPS • The latest information on all our current destinations in the UK
Puzzle time • Whether you’re on tour or at home, relax with a cup of tea and some brain-teasing puzzles to ponder!
ASK THE EXPERTS • Burning questions about motorcaravanning? Our expert team can help! Simply email one of the addresses below or contact practical.motorhome@futurenet.com, and we’ll do our best to answer it in an upcoming issue
21 WAYS TO BE A BETTER MOTORHOMER • Old hand at motorhoming or new to our fantastic pastime, you can’t deny there’s a lot to learn. From campsite etiquette to knowing what kit to take abroad, there’s always something new to discover. With this in mind, our special report brings together 21 ways to improve your touring and become an even better motorhomer than before!
touring • Inspirational travel stories, plus expert advice, hints and tips, to help you get the most out of your motorhome
THIS MONTH • News and events to put in your diary
PERFECT PEMBROKESHIRE • After the long winter, Colin and Elaine Burdett find a springtime break in Wales the ideal tonic
BLACK GOLD • Janette Sykes finds Georgian gems, an ancient forest and much more in the Midlands’ Black Country
JUST WHITE • With its easy access from the mainland and everything from palaces to gastronomy, the Lyons find the Isle of Wight to be a touring delight
48 HOURS IN DORCHESTER
CELEBRATING SUCCESS MEET OUR TOP 100 STARS! • As we prepare to reveal our Top 100 Sites for 2024, we take a look at some of the brilliant overall winners across the years, who continue to welcome motorhomes
I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE! • And where better to enjoy getting back in the saddle than idyllic Ile de Ré, off France’s west coast? Elaine Ormerod reports
BURGUNDY & BEYOND • Over a long, hot summer, Sonia Wignall journeys through fields of sunflowers, alpine meadows and snowy peaks, then on to Germany
GET READY FOR OUR… TOP 100 SITES GUIDE!
TIMELESS TURKEY • Returning to a warm welcome in Turkey, Marcus, Kim and the children enjoy exploring ancient ruins in glorious landscapes
tested • The latest news and products from across the motorhome and campervan world
NEW ’VANS • The latest from the forecourts and the factories
LAIKA ECOVIP 540 • This cleverly designed two-berth packs a great deal of comfort into its smart interior, says Peter Baber
’Van review BENIMAR BENIVAN 144 • This neat two-berth offers comfortable touring for two at a competitive price, says Peter Baber
FEBRUARY’S FINEST • Didn’t make it to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show this February? Never mind - here’s our round-up of the best bits!
CAMPING CHAIRS • A comfortable chair is a touring essential, and there are lots to choose from. Here are six of our favourites
pre-owned • The place to come for used-’van news, buying advice and more each issue
FORECOURT • The latest from dealers around the UK
used ’van buyer 2015–present ELDDIS ENCORE • Each issue, Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand motorhome. He then reveals which is the best of the bunch, what to pay...