Planning your next tour

Where will be the first place that you

PITCHES for POOCHES

Like to take your pet on tour? There’s a warm welcome here for guests and their dogs

THE BIG SHOT

Where are we? Craigellachie Bridge, River Spey, Scotland

Connect

THIS MONTH WE CHAT… OFF-SEASON STORAGE // TOURING CLUBS

ON SAFARI IN BRITAIN

Fans of BBC Radio 4’s The Archers have

Your photos!

Issue 416 EN ROUTE // ON SITE //

This month we love...

THE LATEST GEAR FOR… RELAXING // EXPLORING // PLAYING

Expert Q&A

Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of our team on the email address below!

SIMPLY THE BEST!

We pick out some of the key numbers in the voting behind this year’s Top 100 Sites Guide

Travel

THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… UK DESTINATIONS // SOMERSET // POST-BREXIT TOURING

EURO TOURING GUIDE

THE PAIN-FREE  POST-BREXIT

6 TOP DOGGIE DESTINATIONS

Becoming a dog-owner opens up a whole new world of exploration! John Sootheran selects six of the best locations to roam with your canine friends

STRATFORD-ON-AVON

If you plan to visit somewhere new, get the lowdown from the locals! This month, Shakespeare country    

ROAD SENSE

A350

STUNNING STAYCATION BREAKS

With UK-based travel still the norm, here’s an area-by-area guide to some of our top homegrown holiday treasures

Meandering in the MENDIPS

Janette Sykes takes a (pre-lockdown) break in one of Somerset’s most tranquil locations

Top tips for trouble-free EU touring

Be sure to take enough gas for the

Tested

REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

FAMILY FAVOURITES

Caravanning is the ideal way for the whole family to enjoy a brilliant summer staycation, so here, we’ve rounded up a great selection of 2021’s larger tourers

CAMPERLANDS

Campmaster

It’s still show time!

Our Van Live! Virtual Caravan and Motorhome Show ran for a week in February, but it’s not too late to visit and enjoy every one of the stands for yourself

VOLVO D4 AWD PLUS AUTOMATIC V60 CROSS COUNTRY

In a nutshell… a capable and reliable vehicle that’s ideal for all-weather driving

Coachman sold to Swedish firm

Management team continues in place at Hull HQ

IN BRIEF

Camping and Caravanning Club appoints new chair Phil

Find a good dealer to get the right van

Interest in caravanning continues to grow, which means

Used vans

ANDY’S PICKS OF THE MONTH

ELDDIS ODYSSEY 482 K (2009)

This comfortable, reliable two-berth is a great first-time buy, says Andrew Jenkinson

SHOWROOM STARS

TWIN AXLES

Time to seek out the hidden gems

For months, newspaper headlines have been predicting a

FIRST LOOK

VAUXHALL MOKKA Price £20,735 Kerbweight 1270-1295kg Towing limit

SEAT ATECA 2.0 TDI 150PS 4DRIVE XPERIENCE LUX DSG

Its price might raise an eyebrow, but this revised Ateca is a well-equipped, fun and capable tow car

TOW LIKE A PRO!

To the casual observer, towing might look like a simple case of ‘hitch it up and off you go’ – but there are important things to remember. Here David Motton shares his top tips for safe and comfortable towing

SUZUKI SX4 S-CROSS (2013-PRESENT)

This bargain-priced, reliable compact crossover has a lot going for it, says Euan Doig

Skills School

THIS MONTH WE CHECK OUT… GADGETS AND TOOLS // READING LIGHTS

seven ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES

Having the right gear and gadgets with you on tour can make all the difference to your holiday experience. Marcus Leach selects some must-carry equipment

top TOOLKIT TIPS

A well-planned toolkit makes you more self-reliant on tour and saves precious holiday time. But what are the key items to pack? Here’s the lowdown

IT’S EASIER THAN EVER TO BUY YOUR DREAM CARAVAN!

Find your next tourer taster with our onlone classifieds – we’ve hundredas of vans from the UK’s biggest dealers waiting for you now!

Fit USB sockets

Tech improvements in your caravan, such as adding handy USB charging points, can be easy, says Nigel Hutson

Buyer’s guide

YOUR VAN  BUYING  QUESTIONS  ANSWERED

TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED

› Kerbweight As defined by EU Directive 95/48/ EC,

Entry level

New to caravanning? These tourers are perfect for

Mid-market

More competition here means more choice for you

Upmarket

Tourers for the discerning buyer TA Twin-axle ✪

HOW TO BUY NEW

Choosing a layout

LAYOUT FINDER B

This layout, with a transverse island bed and an

Luxury

Everyone’s getting in on this top-notch market TA

Niche

Less widely sold in the UK, or very

USEFUL INFO

Caravan and Motorhome Club › 01342 326 944

LAYOUT FINDER UU

A caravan with a huge number of bunk beds

LAYOUT FINDER F

Rear corner beds are commonly known as French