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.

Buying and selling

THE BIG SHOT

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT … KIDS’ COMPETITION // CALAIS SHOPPING // STARGAZING

Your photos! • EN ROUTE // ON SITE // AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR GREAT… HIKING // ENTERTAINING // EXPLORING

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

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE VISIT… NORTHUMBERLAND // SHROPSHIRE // EAST ANGLIA // HENLEY

EVENTS • Late summer turns to early autumn

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD • To get away from it all, don’t head south-west… go north-east, says John Sootheran

Harmony in HENLEY • Historic locks, watermills and the chance of a film star encounter keep Andria Massey entertained on a relaxed riverside tour

Bark Life • Susan Taylor enjoys a tour to Shropshire with her new best friend, puppy Willow

10 brilliant campsites for ANIMAL LOVERS • Your caravan can take you to where the wild things are!

CALL OF THE EAST • Historic market towns and beautiful views make East Anglia a delightful short break destination, Andria Massey discovers

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

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

HEAD FOR THE HILLS • A short break in Malvern offers the ideal combination of gorgeous scenery and historic towns and villages, says Colin Burdett

FROM 6 WHEELS TO 2

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

COACHMAN VIP 675 • The superb kitchen and cleverly designed interior make this big twin-axle an ideal seasonal pitch

KNAUS SPORT&FUN BLACK SELECTION • This eye-catching and distinctive special edition caravan is a contemporary take on a popular classic

BAILEY DISCOVERY D4-4 • In a nutshell… Looks great, and brilliantly comfortable for two

AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK S LINE • In a nutshell… Refined and capable cruiser

JACKERY SOLAR GENERATOR 1000 • If your payload allows, this is a very useful extra power source, says Sarah Wakely

GET READY FOR OUR AWARDS! • Don’t miss the Practical Caravan Awards 2023, revealed online from 26 September 2022

MEET THE JUDGES

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ELDDIS CRUSADER // BUYING A USED AWNING

ANDY’S PICKS OF THE MONTH

ELDDIS CRUSADER TEMPEST (2011) • This big six-berth is ideal for caravanners with a growing family, says Andrew Jenkinson

HOW TO BUY A USED AWNING • Do your research beforehand and you could save yourself money with a bargain buy

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING… VW MULTIVAN // FAMILY HATCHBACKS // USED SSANGYONG KORANDO

TOW CAR DIRECTORY

HYUNDAI IONIQ 6

VW MULTIVAN 2.0 TSI 204PS STYLE DSG • If your budget will stretch to it, this big MPV is very impressive, whether towing or driven solo

FAMILY HATCHBACK TOW CARS • Our favourite family five-doors for caravanners

SSANGYONG KORANDO (2019-PRESENT) • It’s a solid solo drive, says Euan Doig, but ensure you’re happy with its towing manners

NEED TO KNOW // SSANGYONG KORANDO

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