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Scarborough ban on overnight motorhome parking likely to be made permanent
North Yorkshire councillors look set to make a temporary ban on overnight motorhome parking at two popular seaside spots in the county permanent this week. The temporary ban on parking between 11pm and 7am at North Bay in Scarborough and on the A174 south of Sandsend was introduced in November 2024 following what the council…
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Derbyshire County Council seeks potential tenant for caravan park
A caravan park that has lain dormant for 14 years could be brought back to life if Derbyshire County Council succeeds in finding a tenant for it. Earlier this month the council advertised the 4.02-acre caravan park at Elvaston Castle as being “to let” and said it was “open to offers” from anyone hoping to…
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I’m the editor of Practical Motorhome and these were my five favourite tours
I’ve been working for Practical Motorhome for 20 years this year, and over that time I’ve been fortunate enough to take many brilliant tours across Europe. I adore travelling in the UK – a quick look at our Top 100 Sites Guides, where the best motorhome sites are revealed, highlights how much we have to…
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Motorhomers warned to perform “imperative” task before setting off on their first tour of the season
Motorhome owners have been advised to head to a weighbridge before embarking on their first tour of 2026 to make sure they are not exceeding their ‘van’s Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM). The warning has come at a time when many motorhomers will be preparing to get their vehicles out of storage and ready for the…
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Keep your connection secure on tour with this unmissable 77% saving on NordVPN (and you even get a £20 Amazon gift card)
One thing many motorhomers will rely on when touring is having access to the internet, whether it’s for their favourite streaming service, working remotely, or even seeking directions and restaurant recommendations when out and about. Practical Motorhome is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate…
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The best motorhome cleaner 2026: our top picks
The best motorhome cleaner will provide an effective way of removing black streaks, dirt, and green algae from your home-on-wheels, helping you achieve a sparkling touring base. It will be specifically formulated for use on a motorhome, helping to make the task that much simpler, with the end result being a glistening leisure vehicle. You…
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How to clean the waste water tank in a motorhome
If you’ve found that the waste water tank in your motorhome has started to smell quite bad, you’re going to have to think about cleaning it. The good news here is that this is a relatively straightforward job to do. You may be further relieved to hear that this is actually quite a common issue,…
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Take a look inside five of our favourite campervans from the February NEC Show
There’s no getting away from the number of exciting releases that are entering the campervan market at the moment, with both converters and manufacturers launching models with excellent specs and plenty of innovative features. One of the easiest ways to see these models is to head to one of the bi-annual shows held at the…
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Volkswagen unveils the first images of its new-look Multivan
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the first images of the new-look Multivan, which it claims “f0llows the DNA of its iconic predecessors”. The new upgrade of the Multivan, which Volkswagen currently uses as the base vehicle for its new California model, the California Coast, is in the early stages of the design process. However, the company…
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The Ace 1200: a range overview
One of the most anticipated launches at the February NEC Show came from returning brand Ace, which took the opportunity to display models from its new 1500 coachbuilt and 1200 campervan line-ups. It’s the 1200 range which we’re looking at here. The three-model line-up of entry-level campervans come on a Fiat Ducato base vehicle, which…