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

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The Perfect Recipe

Your photos! • You’re exploring great destinations, captured by brilliant holiday photos!

This summer we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR … DINING // DE-STRESSING // DISCOVERING

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

A-Z OF CARAVANS • When it comes to caravanning, you could spend a lifetime on the road and still not know it all. Whatever your level of experience, there’s always something new to learn, so read on through our A-Z to find tips, tricks and nuggets of information to help you on your way. From choosing an awning to catching some ZZZZs, you’ll find plenty to interest you right through the alphabet!

East is Eden

Focus on… A taste of summer • Summertime, and the touring is easy!

DEVONSHIRE DREAM • Classic cars and electric trams are just some of the delights Colin Burdett rediscovers on a trip to East Devon

RIDING HIGH • Historic houses, a splendid aquarium and a charming model village are on the itinerary for Nigel Hutson in Yorkshire’s East Riding

Your trip planner East Yorkshire

FULL OF EASTERN PROMISE • ELaine Ormerod enjoys the road Less travelled on a history-packed journey through eastern Scotland

Back to Nature • Natural England’s Marian Spain explains why our National Nature Reserves should be treasured

48 HOURS IN… BAKEWELL • Our regular series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a weekend visit

FROM 6 WHEELS TO 2

Unveiling new caravans for 2023 • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

HOW WE TEST VANS • Our review types explained

Theft victim vows to fight on after claim is rejected

Caravan dealer sees sales rise after fire

IN BRIEF

COACHMAN LASER XCEL 855 • Superb interior design, providing a luxurious level of comfort, makes the 855 an ideal seasonal pitch

2023… THE STORY SO FAR • The caravan market remains more volatile than usual in the turbulent aftermath of the past couple of years, but new models are being launched

Shop around for a used van bargain

ANDY’S PICKS OF THE MONTH

BAILEY OLYMPUS 546 (2010) • For traditional family touring on a budget, try the Olympus, says Andrew Jenkinson

THE TOURING CARAVAN STORY • Here we reveal extracts from long-time Practical Caravan contributor Andrew Jenkinson’s new book, a fascinating dip into the archives of caravan history

Chip shortage delays new cars

TOW CAR DIRECTORY

KIA SORENTO EDITION

KIA SPORTAGE 1.6 T-GDI HEV AWD GT-LINE S AUTO • The hybrid version of this capable family SUV is the pick of the range for towing a caravan

How much will it cost on finance?

FIVE OF THE BEST… BUDGET HEAVYWEIGHT TOW CARS • Shop carefully and you can buy a big tow car on a small budget

KIA STONIC (2017-) • Stable and reliable, this is an excellent choice for lightweight towing, says Euan Doig

Or you could try…

CHEAPER TOURING • As prices rise, everyone’s watching the pennies, but with a bit of planning, you can carry on touring. Here’s how to enjoy budget caravanning!

NORTHERN IRELAND • A magical land of mythical giants, legendary landscapes and major history, including the birthplace of the mighty Titanic

SCOTLAND • Majestic mountains and mysterious...