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How to clean and treat a motorhome awning
Many of us will rely on an awning when we’re on tour, liking how it provides valuable extra living space, storage, and even somewhere to sleep. However, knowing how to clean and treat a motorhome awning will be a key step in maintaining it, ensuring it stays in as good a condition as possible. Regularly…
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Mobilvetta launches two new rear lounge motorhomes
Mobilvetta is launching two revised layouts – one in its low-profile Kea range and one K-Yacht Tekno-Line A-class – that both now have rear lounges and swing-wall washrooms. Both the revised Kea 80 (pictured) and K-Yacht Tekno-Line 80 models will be on display on the Marquis Leisure stand at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show…
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Vantage Motorhomes takes on Pilote
Vantage Motorhomes, perhaps best known for producing Fiat- and F0rd-based campervans of its own, has taken on a new string to its bow by becoming a dealer for Pilote. The Leeds company, which, as well as being a dealer, is also viewed as one of the best campervan conversion companies in the UK, has just…
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This is why I think the ‘perfect’ motorhome doesn’t really exist
Newcomers to motorhomes often ask: “What is the best or perfect motorhome?” My answer is, there isn’t one – they all involve compromises. Let’s start by thinking about the various sizes of motorhomes. Consider a micro-camper – they’re just the job for weekend breaks, particularly for outdoorsy types who like hillwalking and sports like windsurfing,…
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The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: Auto-Trail Badger & Fox (1995-1999)
It is widely thought that Auto-Trail didn’t undertake panel van conversions until the launch of the V-Line in 2014. Actually, it has been producing them for over 30 years. Some early examples – including these 1990s conversions of the Fiat Ducato – were cutting-edge. Auto-Trail was the first volume UK and European producer to develop…
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Do you cycle? Then enter our survey and you could win an Amazon voucher worth £250/$300
If you cycle, we want to hear from you! Take part in our survey, and as a thank you for entering, you will have the choice of entering our prize draw to win a £250/$300 Amazon voucher. Cycling can be a fun way to get from A to B, whether you want to explore your…
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Offering practical payloads and good value for money, the McLouis Lagan, Glen & Tandy all make great used buys
McLouis is mainly known today as being one half of Fusion Motorhomes – a collaborative venture with UK-based Auto-Sleepers, which has produced ‘vans such as the McLouis Fusion 330 and Fusion 373. However, during the late 1990s and the early 2000s they were a big-selling marque in their own right, offering a wide range of…
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Weinsberg has launched a new special edition and it comes with plenty of extras
Weinsberg has brought out a special edition of its low-profile CaraSuite 650 MEG model that comes with extras, including a reversing camera and front and side window darkening. Launched at the CMT show in Stuttgart in January, the Weinsberg CaraSuite 650 MEG Edition [SPICY] model could be one for fans of motorhomes with fixed single…
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The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: the Canterbury Sunhome (1978-1985)
1978 model photographed for a 1979 sales brochure. Owners loved them, and there are a few still on the road Canterbury Conversions enjoyed a long history of innovation. In contrast to the received wisdom that Martin Walter (Dormobile) built the first British motorcaravan, the author opines that it was actually an Austrian refugee named Peter…
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Bailey adds the E62 to its Endurance range and it’s set to launch at the February NEC Show
Bailey has added the E62 to its Endurance range, with the new addition set to debut at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show next month (17th-22nd February). The E62 is the second addition to the line-up, joining the E65, which was a highly commended contender in our best campervan for a family of 4 category…