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It was back in the early 1960s when Vauxhall Motors decided to launch the Viva, a smaller car to complement their bigger Victor, Velox and Cresta ranges. It was perceived as both ‘fresh and fun’, very much the right car for the Swinging Sixties. Bedford (Vauxhall’s commercial arm) cashed in on the Viva’s success by…

Cheyenne first saw the light of day in the 1980s as a staple for the hire fleets. It was cheaper than their other (predominantly Bremen Mercedes-Benz based) ranges. They were noticed by prospective purchasers and sold in good numbers. The new millennium saw the introduction of the most recent generation of Auto-Trail Cheyenne coachbuilts. Both…

During a fortnight’s holiday in September, I experienced a fault in our Ducato-based motorhome that led to limited power and the EML (engine management light) coming on. I have several diagnostic fault code readers in the workshop (they’re a good item to have in any motorhome tool kit), but ridiculously didn’t have one with me,…

When the clocks go back and the mornings turn frosty, many motorhomes are rolled into storage, covered up, and left to hibernate until spring. But more and more motorhomers are realising winter can be one of the best times to get out on the road. Campsites are quieter, prices are often lower, and there’s something…

The Practical Motorhome Awards 2026 are over, as we shared our picks for the winners and highly commended contenders across a wide range of categories. The Practical Motorhome Awards see us judge the standout motorhomes and campervans for the upcoming season of touring, picking an overall winner as well as two highly commended options for…

Sponsor content created with MAN TGE  If you visited any of the many motorhome shows over the past year, you’ll have been able to see – and step inside – a number of diverse vehicles. There are plenty to choose from, of course, and they all offer something different. But if you’d stepped inside a…

The best value campervan is a new category at the Practical Motorhome Awards this year, but one that feels very apt in the current landscape. After all, value is something we look for in so the majority of our purchases, so why would we not do the same when choosing our leisure vehicles too? Unlike…

A motorhome under 7m (seven metres) combines the practicalities of a relatively short base vehicle with a bit more space than you’d find in a smaller option. This is because designers of the best motorhome under 7 metres will have a bit more room to work with, allowing extra features to be included as a…

If you have the resources for a luxury motorhome, you’re in for a treat as you’re looking at the best motorhomes at the very top end of the market. You’ll be rewarded with spacious living areas, state-of-the-art fixtures and fittings, along with superb styling and build quality. However, by the time you’re spending so much…

The best 2 berth campervan with a shower and toilet will give you the freedom to just head off and quite possibly never even have to bother about campsite facilities. There are purists out there who claim that real campervans shouldn’t come with toilets. We say leave them to their pet theories. When you’re making…