Summer in the sun

One of my very first caravan holidays was

THE BIG SHOT

‘The next day began with another early morning swim off the beach at Carlyon Bay – if only I lived closer to the sea, I could get used to that!’ (p20)

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THIS MONTH WE CHAT… CARAVAN PARKING //HIKING TRAILS // GOING OFF-GRID

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

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ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… SUMMER TOURING // OUTDOOR EXPLORING // AL FRESCO DINING

Glorious summer touring ahead!

There’s no need to cross the Channel when

EVENTS

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

CORNISH DREAM

Sam and Rosemary Johnson find there is so much to enjoy in Cornwall’s gorgeous coast and country

ISLE OF LIGHT

Janette Sykes crosses the Solent to enjoy some early summer sunshine, admire a regal holiday home and promenade with peacocks

10 TOP PL ACES TO VISIT ON EXMOOR

It may be among our smaller national parks,

A NEW FOREST AMBLE

Christchurch and its surrounds make a great base for a relaxed short break, Colin Burdett discovers

A TALE OF TWO WELSH CITIES

Colin Burdett explores Cardiff and its near neighbour Newport, both providing a contrasting portrait of the country’s long histrory

SOUTHPORT

Planning to visit somewhere new? Let the locals give you the lowdown! This month, a north-western gem

ROAD SENSE

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

Caravan supply chains hit by delays

Remember the container ship that became stuck in

Hobby launches new sub-brand

Beachy range combines camper and caravan features

FreeCross goes for a single dinette

FreeCross, the Spanish-built range of tourers imported into

Calor flags up cylinder shortage

Calor Gas has revealed that it is currently

ADRIA ADORA TIBER

The new 8ft-wide four-berth from the Slovenian brand offers generous space and smart styling

FREEDOM Jetstream Twin Sport

Innovative design combines with lightweight build to make this entry-level caravan very appealing

KNAAP Two-seater ebike

This smart ebike offers great performance and can carry two – but most important, it’s fun to ride

Industry faces

In our series on the industry’s insiders, Practical Caravan chats with Michael Hold of Adventure Leisure Vehicles

Hunt around and you might bag a bargain

THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ADRIA ALTEA 542 DT // BARGAIN CONTINENTAL VANS

ADRIA ALTEA 542 DT (2010)

Durable and reliable, this is a popular choice for families, says Andrew Jenkinson

CONTINENTAL CARAVANS

For many buyers, Continental brands have that certain je ne sais quoi! Here are some of our favourite pre-owned bargains from abroad

SEASIDE SITES

Take time to chill with our pick of seven brilliant beachside campsites

AL FRESCO DINING

One of the many great pleasures of summertime touring is enjoying a meal in the open air. Here are three of our favourite easy-to-make recipes

APPS ON TOUR

Wherever you travel, there’s an app for that…

ESSENTIAL SUMMER KIT

Here’s our selection of brilliant gear to help you make the most of summertime touring adventures!

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Now we can get out and about, it’s time to try something new, says Marcus Leach

MONEY- SAVING TIPS

Our team of expert caravanners share some canny ways to keep down costs this summer!

HIDDEN GEMS

With a little inside knowledge you can beat the crowds and discover the very best of the UK. Here’s our pick of its secret treasures

Enjoy a proper holiday in the UK

THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… SEAT LEON // ELECTRIC VEHICLES // FORD S-MAX

SEAT LEON 1.0 ETSI SE DYNAMIC

The latest generation of this lively family car has great appeal, both as a solo drive and for towing

THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC TOWING

Ever more electric cars are capable of towing – so should your next tow car be an EV? David Motton takes a close look at the pros and cons

FORD S-MAX (2015-PRESENT)

This roomy and reliable family car is also great fun to drive, says Euan Doig

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

find your next tourer taster with our online classifieds-we's hunderds of vans form the UK's biggest dealers waiting for you now

Caravan cooking is a piece of cake!

What dishes do you enjoy cooking in your

HOW TO… CARE FOR YOUR DOG ON TOUR

PC’S TOP TIPS ONE OF THE best things

OVEN READY

Cooking in your caravan kitchen is as easy as pie, with expert guidance from John Sootheran

Water pumps and tap filters

Faults in your caravan water supply can sometimes be simple to resolve. Nigel Hutson guides you through two common problems and how to fix them

YOUR VAN BUYING QUESTIONS ANSWERED

NEW-CARAVAN PRICES, ESSENTIAL BUYING INFORMATION & MORE

TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED

› Kerbweight As defined by EU Directive

LAYOUT FINDER

UU This kind of layout is clearly

HOW TO BUY NEW

Choosing a layout People’s needs differ, and

USEFUL INFO

Caravan and Motorhome Club › 01342 326 944

LAYOUT FINDER

J A large end kitchen is not quite

LAYOUT FINDER

TT This family layout is comparatively rare, but

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