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With the fluctuating costs of fuel, and the rising cost of living, we’re all trying to cut back where we can. But you’ll still want to go on motorhome tours, so how can you make them better than ever without spending too much cash? Fortunately, Amazon’s Prime Day event – which runs from 23-26 June…

I’m going to be honest here – as the editor of Practical Motorhome, I’ve spent far too much money over the years on bits and pieces of kit to take on tour. Particularly during Amazon’s popular Prime Day sales, it’s really easy to be tempted by those bits of kit which look good on screen,…

Portable power stations are becoming an increasingly popular touring essential for motorhomers and campervanners. They give you the freedom to use your favourite electrical gadgets when you don’t have hook-up and without touching your leisure battery. The good news for those on the hunt for one is that Prime Day is the ideal time to…

The low-profile Sky TI and compact Van TI Plus ranges are the focus for major updates for the 2027 season at Knaus. Built on the VW Crafter with automatic transmission as standard, this season the Sky TI models come with a 100Ah LifePo habitation battery, and Truma diesel heating as standard, with Alde diesel heating…

One of the joys of touring is being able to switch off and relax while taking in a beautiful view, whether it’s at your pitch or you’ve day tripped to the beach. However, you’re undoubtedly going to want to be able to sit in comfort, which is where the best camping chair comes in. Choose…

Auto-Sleepers has taken on a new dealer in the West Midlands, with the appointment of the South Hereford Motor Caravan Centre (SHMCC). The dealership, on the A40 at Whitchurch near Ross-on-Wye, already has a franchise for Auto-Trail, Bailey, Coachman, Roller Team and Swift. Now you will be able to head there to see Auto-Sleepers models,…

A touring gadget that has undoubtedly risen in popularity in recent years is the portable power station, with a number of brands such as Jackery, EcoFlow and Bluetti selling models of various capacities. However, you could find yourself asking, is it worth buying a portable power station for a motorhome? Will they enhance your tours?…

If there’s one word guaranteed to make any motorhomer wince, it’s damp. Not engine trouble, not a flat motorhome battery – damp. It’s the silent, creeping menace that can turn your pride and joy into a costly headache if left unchecked. The frustrating thing? It often starts small, invisible even. But give it time, and…

Sponsor content created with Forestry England One of the best things about owning a campervan or small motorhome is the ability to go anywhere at any time – it’s simple to pack up and hit the road, heading for wherever your dreams take you. But it’s all too easy to follow the crowds and end…

Pilote’s renamed budget range Joa by Pilote will consist of seven low-profile motorhome models for the 2027 season, including two new models that feature a transverse washroom. Three campervan models will complete the new-look Fiat-based range, which had a sneak preview at the Caravan and Motorhome Show in February. All 2027 models come with automatic…