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Hymer Mobil first produced an A-class (integral) motorhome in 1972. It was palatial and based on the premium Mercedes-Benz chassis. In order to broaden the appeal of A-class motorhomes, Hymer decided to build a shorter range based on a more affordable chassis. This was the 500 series and the featured rear-lounge 520 was the first…

A petition has been launched which is calling for UK licence holders to be able to drive motorhomes with a weight of up to 4250kg on a Category B Licence. Currently, when it comes to the driving licence you need to drive a motorhome, a typical B category licence will allow you to drive a…

As a journalist, I’m surrounded by deadlines. Every part of my working life is framed with a deadline. As many as 10 a week is not uncommon. And to paraphrase my favourite author, Douglas Adams, “I love the noise deadlines make as they whoosh by.” So when it comes to my leisure time, the last…

While many motorhomes are fitted with a smart set of alloy wheels, not all are and some of these factory wheels can be quite boring and, in the case of older wheels, can really limit your tyre options. These days, if you’re looking at motorhome upgrades, you will see there are all manner of cool…

We’ve all been there. One minute it’s glorious sunshine, and you’re grilling sausages outside – next thing, you’re wrestling with a muddy dog, your socks are soggy and the sky’s gone complete apocalypse. But fear not – motorhoming in the rain doesn’t have to be miserable. With a few clever tricks (and a healthy dose…

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…