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THE BIG SHOT

‘Two days was by no means enough time to discover all that this wonderful corner of Wales has to offer, and we know we have only touched the surface of what there is to do and see here (p28)’

Connect

THIS MONTH WE CHAT… CAMPSITE NEWS // OWNER SATISFACTION SURVEY

Your photos!

Issue 416 EN ROUTE // ON SITE // AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN

Expert Q&A

Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of o ur team on the email addres s below!

Travel

THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… THE ENGLISH RIVIERA // GOWER PENINSULA // SHETLAND

EVENTS

New year, new adventures! Here are some great places to add to your itinerary

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

Elaine Ormerod recalls fond memories of past holidays with a trip to Devon’s fabulous English Riviera resorts

A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY

Nigel and Kay Hutson enjoy a (pre-lockdown) tour of France’s beautiful Languedoc-Roussillon region

FLIGHT TO GOWER

There are glorious seashores (and smugglers’ caves) to be explored close to home, as Marcus Leach and family discover on a weekend in Wales

SHETLAND

Planning to visit somewhere new? Let the locals share their knowledge with you! This month, Shetland

A15

We look at major UK driving routes and reveal everything you need to know

Tested

REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

SHOWROOM NEWS

The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

BAILEY DISCOVERY D4-4

This stylish and comfortable lightweight tourer would be an ideal choice for first-time buyers

SPRITE SUPER MAJOR 4 SB

This roomy single-axle offers the Sprite Super’s excellent spec at a very tempting price point

BAILEY DISCOVERY D4-4

In a nutshell… lightweight, well-equipped caravan that doesn’t feel ‘budget’

VAN LIVE! ONLINE THIS FEBRUARY!

The past year was eventful to say the least – it took its toll on all of us, as we were unable to get out on the road, sites were closed and dealers had to shut. Many leisure vehicle shows were postponed or cancelled, so it’s been difficult to see the latest news about your favourite brands and the many tempting accessories out there. That’s where Van Live! comes in!

READER SURVEY

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Used vans

THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… BUDGET TOURERS // SWIFT CONQUEROR 630

BUDGET VANS

SHOWROOM STARS

SWIFT CONQUEROR 630 (2017)

This spacious, family-friendly tourer makes a great used buy, says Andrew Jenkinson

Tow cars

THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… BMW X7 // MG HS // MERCEDES E-CLASS

BMW X7

Model tested xDrive 40i M Sport Price £80,195

MG HS 1.5 T-GDI EXCLUSIVE

Price £24,040 Kerbweight 1539kg

MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE (2010-16)

The big Mercedes makes a great tow car and an excellent used buy, says Euan Doig

All you need to know about TV!

THIS MONTH WE CHECK OUT… TV IN YOUR TOURER // TECH UPGRADES

HOW TO... TOUR OFF-GRID WITH SOLAR POWER

SOLAR PANELS CAN keep your leisure battery topped

Television on tour

CARAVAN GENIUS

Fit USB sockets and upgrade your TV

ROUND-UP

YOUR VAN BUYING QUESTIONS ANSWERED

NEW-CARAVAN PRICES, ESSENTIAL BUYING INFORMATION & MORE

Entry level

New to caravanning? These tourers are perfect for you TA Twin-axle ✪ Practical Caravan top pick

Mid-market

More competition here means more choice for you  TA  Twin-axle  ✪  Practical Caravan  top pick

Upmarket

Tourers for the discerning buyer TA Twin-axle ✪ Practical Caravan top pick

Luxury

Everyone’s getting in on this top-notch market TA Twin-axle ✪ Practical Caravan top pick  

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