Practical Motorhome

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.

WELCOME

WHERE IN THE WORLD? • Playa de Los Genoveses, Almeria, Spain

CONNECT

HOTSHOTS • This month’s theme was… Fabulous views

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!

MOTORHOMING WITH A DOG • This month, regular columnist and our favourite podcaster Motorhome Matt Sims takes a look at a subject that is very close to his heart…

YOUR FAQS ANSWERED! • There’s always more to learn about motorhomes, so we’ve collated 32 of your most pressing questions for our experts to answer in this very special feature. From touring to technical, warranties to awnings, there really is something here for everyone!

TECHNICAL

BUYING & SELLING

TOURING

OWNING

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

ESPAÑA ROMANA • Iberia’s splendid Roman history predates the medieval Moors and the Catholic conquest by some 1500 years. Noel Boardman went in search of the heart of an Empire

PERFECTING PORTUGAL • For many, Portugal means package holidays on the Algarve. Touring the country’s northern region, Caroline Mills found much more to explore

GREAT EXPECTATIONS • The Garden of England provides Susan Taylor with a wonderful mix, from literary connections to good eating by the sea

48 HOURS IN SALCOMBE

TAMAR VALLEY • Straddling Devon and Cornwall, the Tamar Valley is rich in mining heritage and impressive landscapes. Enjoy delightful walks that take in groundbreaking industrial history alongside natural beauty

tested • The latest news and products from across the motorhome and campervan world

NEW ’VANS •  The latest from the forecourts and the factories

’van review AUTO-SLEEPERS BURFORD DUO • Enticing upgrades and options make the latest version of this stylish ’van even more attractive, says Peter Baber

’van review VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA COAST • Based on the Multivan MPV, the latest camper from VW drives really well, says David Motton

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2026? • The 2026 season is only just upon us, and as a result, many manufacturers are still keeping their latest developments under wraps. But this is what we’ve discovered about new arrivals you can look forward to very soon

round-up Motorhome AIR FRYERS • For speedy, efficient cooking, you can’t beat these clever gadgets! Here are our top picks

our ’vans, our month A tale of five countries • What better test for editor Sarah’s new motorhome than touring numerous European countries in just one week?

industry profile BEHIND THE SCENES AT… BEAR HUG CAMPERS • Paul Critcher meets a team helping van converters to help themselves

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 2016–2024 HILLSIDE LEISURE BIRCHOVER AND CROMFORD • Each month we focus on a great secondhand mainstream motorhome. We then tell you which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which...