Practical Caravan

Practical Caravan is Britain's best-selling caravan magazine. Each month we travel at home and abroad, bringing you essential guides to the best caravan holidays around. There's practical advice, too, with technical tips and all your questions answered, making us the perfect place for first-timers and experts alike.

Touring on a budget

THE BIG SHOT

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… SPEED BUMPS // TOURING FESTIVAL // COUNTRYSIDE CODE

Your photos! • You’re discovering great destinations, as shown by your brilliant holiday photos!

This month we love... • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… COOKING // PLAYING // EXPLORING

Expert Q&A • Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of our team on the email address below!

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE VISIT… ESSEX // LOCH NESS // CROATIA AND SLOVENIA

EVENTS • It’s time to celebrate the arrival of spring!

Out and about

STAY AHEAD OF THE PACK! • There are lots of brilliant bank holidays to enjoy over the next couple of months, so here are our tips for relaxing, stress-free long weekends

THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX • Visitors to eastern England often overlook this beautiful county, but for Karen and Myles Davies, it’s a must-see destination

A SITE FOR EVERYONE • PART 1 Whatever type of holiday you are looking for, there’s a site to suit you! Susan Taylor outlines some of the many great options

LOCAL AUTHORITY SHREWSBURY • Looking to visit somewhere new? Let some local knowledge guide you on your way

48 HOURS IN... LOCH NESS • Our new series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

ADRIATIC ADVENTURE • Natural wonders and great architecture impressed Elaine and Joe Ormerod on a tour of Croatia and Slovenia

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

HOW WE TEST VANS • Our review types explained

SHOWROOM NEWS • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

IN BRIEF

ELDDIS MARQUIS MAJESTIC 304 • Light, compact and easy to tow, this neat dealer special also provides plenty of valuable extras

KNAUS 580 QS 60TH EDITION • Good looks and an excellent spec distinguish this special edition, although you’ll need a heavy tow car

Small wonders • Compact caravans have come a long way in the past few years. John Sootheran picks out a selection of stylish tiny tourers

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ABBEY GTS 416 // BARGAIN VANS BELOW £7000

ANDY’S PICKS OF THE MONTH

ABBEY GTS 416 (2007) • An iconic brand with a great pedigree, the GTS still has quality, says Andrew Jenkinson

10 FOR LESS THAN £7K! • Shop around and there are plenty of bargain vans under £7000, says Andrew Jenkinson

Guide to... CARAVAN AWNINGS • Adding an awning to your caravan is an easily adaptable way to increase your living space and storage capacity. Here’s how to choose and use one!

WHY YOU NEED AN AWNING • John Sootheran reveals why awnings are an essential accessory for most caravanners

HOW TO CHOOSE AN AWNING • Before you buy, read our expert advice from Nick Harding

AWNING BRANDS • There are plenty of names to browse when you’re shopping for an awning

PUTTING UP AN AWNING • It’s as easy as 1-2-3, when you know how!

ADVICE & ACCESSORIES • Clever kit, expert tips!

AWNING ACCESSORIES • Now you have your awning, it’s time to choose some essential kit!

AWNING CARE • Look after your caravan awning and it will last for years! Sammy Faircloth shows you how

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… LAND ROVER DEFENDER // BUDGET TOW CARS // AUDI Q7

TOW CAR DIRECTORY

KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID AWD

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