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.

City make or break?

THE BIG SHOT CONNECT

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… CAMPSITES // CLASSIC CARS // SPAIN

Connect • PHONE FIRE // NORWAY FERRIES

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

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

Puzzle time • WORDSEARCH // MINI CROSSWORD // LINK WORDS

Expert Q & A • GOT A BURNING CARAVAN QUESTION? ASK ONE OF OUR TEAM ON THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW!

The way we were • WE TAKE A NOSTALGIC LOOK BACK AT CARAVANNING OVER THE PAST 95 YEARS IN A SERIES OF IMAGES THAT SHOW JUST HOW MUCH THINGS HAVE CHANGED!

Is this the demise of urban camping? • Travel writer, dog lover, Eriba owner - this month, Lottie looks at the future of city touring

TIME TO TAKE FIVE • It’s summer, so Take Five minutes to check out our expert caravanning tips, handy hacks and recommendations!

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… SUMMER EVENTS // KIDDERMINSTER // WILD ATLANTIC WAY

A taste of summer • Brilliant days out in the sun

Let’s rock! • Victor Charles goes full troglodyte as he explores limestone rock houses near Kidderminster

WE STAYED AT…

TRIP PLANNER

The Wild West • The west is calling for John Rawlings as he seeks out surf and sea life on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

TRIP PLANNER Ireland

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

SWIFT CHALLENGER 500 • Andrew Jenkinson finds there’s lots to like about this couples-friendly caravan

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… // ANDY’S PICKS // COACHMAN LASER // PERSONAL SHOPPER

COACHMAN LASER 650 (2021) • Andrew Jenkinson takes a close look at this popular model from Coachman

PERSONAL SHOPPER • Searching for the perfect pre-owned caravan? We take a look at what’s on the forecourts across a range of budgets

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING… BMW I5 // TOWING FOR NEWBIES // GERMAN TOW CARS

BMW i5 M60 XDRIVE TOURING • David Motton enjoys the power and towing heft of this luxury EV, less so the price

German tow cars • David Motton picks out top options from one of Europe’s major car manufacturing nations

Encourage a reluctant tow car driver • Towing well is a skill within the reach of most drivers, with the right support, says David Motton

VOLKSWAGEN ID.5 (2022-PRESENT) • This EV from the German giant falls short in a couple of areas, writes Euan Doig

Skills School • THIS MONTH WE DISCUSS… STORAGE SOLUTIONS // WHEEL LOCKS // PROJECT PENNY

Keep calm & carry more! • John Sootheran reveals his complete guide to carrying extra kit on your caravanning adventures

BIKE RACKS

How to… Fit chassis-attaching wheel locks, and move your van • Fitting a wheel lock can look a bit complicated, but it’s easier than you think if you follow this neat work-around, says Tony Brown

Papers please! • Getting your caravan to the Continent is harder than it used to be – but as Nigel Donnelly discovers, a little admin beats fixing Penny’s damp any day

Buyer’s guide • NEW-CARAVAN PRICES, ESSENTIAL BUYING INFORMATION & MORE

TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED

Top buying tips • REVIEWS EDITOR PETER BABER HAS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN HELPING YOU CHOOSE THE PERFECT CARAVAN TO SUIT YOUR EVERY NEED

HOW TO BUY NEW

USEFUL INFO

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