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What is it about campervans that makes them so popular? For us at Practical Motorhome magazine, it’s the freedom that they offer – the opportunity to get away from it all and forget everyday life for a while. That’s why we’ve put together a second fantastic edition of Practical Campervan magazine, which can be downloaded…

After a long drive (or a short one for that matter), the last thing most of us want to do is spend 20 minutes with a spirit level on an intense yoga/upper body work-out, while shouting at our companions. We’d much rather be exchanging pleasantries about the destination/campsite/pitch/neighbours over a glass of wine or a…

How do you get your motorhome ready to go into a workshop for repairs or servicing? The job might involve fixing a leaky tap, having a habitation inspection or installing motorhome solar panels, but whatever type of work is required, there are things you can do to make the technician’s life easier. From my own…

Bailey of Bristol has been a major player in the UK leisure vehicle industry since 1948. For many years they concentrated on building trailer caravans, but in 2012 launched the Approach, a coachbuilt range of motorhomes based on the Peugeot Boxer Al-Ko chassis-cab. Later, additional motorhome ranges were added, all remaining loyal to the same…

With the festive season fast approaching and holiday plans already taking shape, now is the perfect time to hunt down those essential gifts. Fortunately, Prime Day presents a golden opportunity to snap up smart, thoughtful gear without breaking the bank. From handy gadgets to compact kitchen kit, there are bargains out there that will make…

Once you get the motorhoming bug, you often find you want to go touring all year round. You don’t want to let those pesky winter months spoil your fun. With plenty of caravan parks open all year round nowadays – or at the very least staying open except perhaps for a couple of weeks in…

Amazon Prime Day is here and it’s the perfect time to snap up some brilliant bargains for your next adventure. Whether you’re gearing up for weekend getaways, long wintery road trips or doing some early Christmas shopping for a motorhomer, a few clever gadgets can make life on the road smoother, cosier and more fun.…

We completely understand – buying everything that you need for your motorhome isn’t cheap. I bought a campervan a couple of months ago, and every time I think I’ve got all the kit required, something else pops up that I hadn’t thought of. But the good news is that not everything that you need has…

It’s crazy how, even after being a motorhome reviewer for a decade, and having taken vehicles all over the UK and into Europe, I still come across items that I think would add huge value to your tour that had never previously occurred to me. A fair few of them are on a generous Prime…

The summer may be behind us for the time being, but at Practical Motorhome, we never stop thinking about motorhoming – there’s always a trip to plan or a new project to set in motion. So that’s why I’ve really enjoyed browsing Amazon during its Prime Big Deal Days 2025 event, which is taking place…