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Rapido has been producing motorhomes at its factory in Mayenne – just east of Le Mans – since the very early 1980s, and integrals (A-class motorhomes) since 1990. Here, I’m focusing on this century’s Rapido integrals based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis-cowl (2000-2015). These are variously referred to as the M Series (suffix M) or…

Motorhomers touring coastal East Devon are in for a treat going forward, as two car parks in Exmouth are set to offer increased facilities, including a freshwater tap, as well as disposal points for grey water and chemical toilet waste. The news comes as East Devon District Council agreed to the improvements following consultation with…

A pressurised water pump, electric central locking of the kitchen and a touchscreen water level that can give you a precise reading in 1% increments are among the new features Hymer is adding to its B-MC range for the 2026 season. B-MC models, which run on a Mercedes Sprinter and include the Super Light chassis…

An Essex converter that specialises in smaller conversions, including all-electric base vehicles, has produced what could be the first-ever Tesla “campervan”. Such is the public curiosity about if or when a Tesla-based campervan will ever be produced, that the internet has been awash in recent months with fake news about a Tesla motorhome already being…

More than 100 people helped maintain and repair one of the busiest Lake District paths as part of a Fix the Fells’ ‘blitz’ weekend. Over a weekend in July, volunteers joined Fix the Fells Rangers, National Trust staff, corporate volunteers from Amey, and Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) Young Rangers and employees to maintain…

For anyone dreaming of owning a campsite in Dartmoor, this could be your moment to make it a reality – if you have £2.5 million burning a hole in your pocket. Langstone Manor Caravan & Camping Park, set in the tranquil Moortown hamlet within Dartmoor National Park, is now available for sale after 25 years…

There are various symptoms of a leaking lip seal, but the one we couldn’t ignore on the old Thetford C4 cassette toilet we had was when we were emptying the cassette. Carrying the cassette over to the disposal point, we were aware it was damp on the top, and there was definite evidence of leakage…

Carthago has upgraded its chic c-line range for 2026 and is extending the lighter-weight, narrower c2 tourer A-class range it launched last season to include Fiat-based vehicles for the first time. New Mercedes Sprinter-based chic c-line models from the manufacturer of luxury motorhomes will now come with the “V-face” front facade that was first introduced…

The Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham is rapidly approaching (14th-19th October 2025), and if you’re planning to visit and browse the latest releases from the biggest industry names, don’t miss our special discount code! Practical Motorhome is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may…

The famous Goodwood Revival event, which this year takes place from 12-14 September at the historic Goodwood Circuit near Chichester, will feature a daily parade of Volkswagen Type 2 Split Screen campervans – and Splitty owners can take part, too. The best VW campers provide comfortable touring bases, with the iconic ‘vans having become quite…