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? • Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire National Park, Wales

CONNECT • From summits to swimming: one motorhomer’s charity adventure

HOTSHOTS • This month’s theme was… Bank Holiday Madness

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!

ASK THE EXPERTS • Burning questions about motorcaravanning? Our expert 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

FIRE UP THE GRILL • Easy barbecue winners to try out on summer tours

HOW MUCH PAYLOAD DO YOU REALLY NEED?

touring • Inspirational travel stories, plus expert advice, hints and tips, to help you get the most out of your motorhome

Top festivals and shows across the UK • News and events to put in your diary

Run to the sun! • Our pick of traditional UK summer getaways, with some alternative activities away from the beach

DORSET ROCKS! • A trip to the Jurassic Coast sees Victor Charles admiring beautiful bays and romantic castles, with coastal views that spark delight

ON TOP OF THE WORLD • Journeying north through Western Scotland from the Trossachs to Durness, Caroline Mills finds majestic landscapes and towering peaks

THE BALTIC WAY • Travelling across northern Europe, Vicki Lacy is charmed by this beautiful region with its old towns, wide waterfalls and World Heritage cities

48 HOURS IN HEBDEN BRIDGE

THE COTSWOLDS • Explore picturesque villages built of honey-coloured stone, lush green meadows and acres of glorious countryside in an area known for its quintessential English countryside, historic landmarks and charming market towns

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

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

AUTO-SLEEPER NUEVO EK PLUS • This compact two-berth offers superb comfort and a particularly well-appointed kitchen

TOURNE SELECT 6.0 180 • If you love to tour all year round, this cleverly designed van conversion is well worth a look, says Peter Baber

pre-owned • The place to come for used-’van news, buying advice and more each issue

FORECOURT The latest from dealers around the UK

AUTO-SLEEPER CUSTOM AIR • 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 problems to look out for

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technical • Everything you need to know to keep your motorhome in great working order

Engines are getting smarter • What’s keeping Diamond Dave busy this month?

GET POWERED UP! • Electricity is the lifeblood of our leisure vehicles and without it, almost nothing will function. So how can you ensure that it never runs out when you’re off-grid? Peter Rosenthal considers the options

PANEL POWER • John Sootheran explores the benefits of solar power on the move

FIX A LEAKING CASSETTE • Running an older vehicle isn’t all about major repairs! Nigel Donnelly ticks a minor task...