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.

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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

ASK THE EXPERTS • Burning questions about motor caravanning? Our expert 1 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

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

CITY TO COAST • Faced with a choice between town and seaside, Susan Taylor enjoys the best of both on a trip to Yorkshire

A QUEST FOR THE QUANTOCKS • Susan Taylor’s journey through Somerset reveals stunning landscapes, ancient mystery and poetic inspiration

SURF’S UP • John Rawlings takes his family in search of sun, sea and – most importantly – surf on the Atlantic coast of south-west France

BREAK FOR THE BORDER • Croatia’s magnificent landscapes, cooler climate and delicious food make it a hugely appealing destination for Marcus Leach and family, on the latest stage of their epic tour

Local Authority SOUTH KESTEVEN • Planning to visit somewhere new? Let some local knowledge guide you on your way

10 ATTRACTIONS FOR CAR LOVERS • Jo Davies selects some of the best touring spots for motoring enthusiasts

48 HOURS IN ILFRACOMBE

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

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

Back to THE SHOW • Our guide to the highlights of the 2022 Motorhome and Caravan Show

Düsseldorf DISCOVERIES • This season’s Caravan Salon in Germany might have seemed slightly subdued, compared to previous years, but there was still plenty to enjoy, says Peter Baber

’van review JOA CAMP 60G • For touring couples looking at competitively priced van conversions, this bright and cheery two-berth might be just the thing, says Peter Baber

IT’S EASIER THAN EVER TO BUY YOUR DREAM MOTORHOME! • Find your next motorhome with our fantastic online classifieds – we’ve got hundreds of ’vans from the UK’s biggest dealers waiting for you now!

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 2018-present ROLLER TEAM TOLENO • Each issue, Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand motorhome. He then reveals which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for

10 Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame • Gentleman Jack’s monthly round-up of game-changing motorhomes and campervans of the past

GUIDE TO BUYING AND SELLING • Motorhomes are significant purchases. Here’s how to track down the right vehicle for you, and avoid potential pitfalls when you decide to sell it on

HOW TO BUY A MOTORHOME • We look at what you need to know when you’re planning to buy a motorhome, either new or used, and what to do if things go wrong

USED ’VAN EXTERIOR CHECKS • So you’ve decided to buy a pre-owned motorhome – here’s what to check...