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WELCOME

If you’d told me a year ago that

pre-owned

The place to come for used-’van news, buying advice and more each issue

FORECOURT

the latest from dealers around the UK

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

Find your next motorhome with our fantastic online classifieds – we’ve got hundreds of ’vans from the UK’s biggest dealers waiting for you now!

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

RÜGEN ISLAND, GERMANY

CONNECT

letter of the month On p14 of the

HOTSHOTS

THE BEST OF YOUR TOURING PHOTOS

NEW GEAR

Our pick of some brilliant kit sure to enhance your motorhome tours!

NIGHTSTOPS

THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ALL OUR DESTINATIONS IN THE UK

ASK THE EXPERTS

Burning questions about motorcaravanning? Our expert team can help!  Simply email one of the addresses below, or contact practical.motorhome@ futurenet.com, and we’ll do our best to answer it

HOW TO MAKE A ROAD MOVIE

In the brilliant new film Supernova, Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci take a trip in a 16-year-old Auto-Trail Cheyenne 632. We spoke to director and campervan fan Harry Macqueen about the unique challenge of filming in tight spaces

Claudia dowell

Inspirational travel stories, plus expert advice, hints and tips, to help you get the most out of your motorhome

Sightseeing in SOUTH -WEST WALES

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a great way to explore picturesque Fishguard and its scenic surroundings, as Andria Massey discovers

A trip down memory lane

Elaine Ormerod recalls fond memories of past holidays with a (pre-lockdown) tour of Devon’s fabulous English Riviera resorts

TRAVEL IN THE EU POST BREXIT

The rules for travel to Continental Europe have changed – here’s what you need to know before you go!TRAVEL IN THE EU POST BREXIT

10 top sites for HISTORY LOVERS

The UK is packed with some of the most beautifully preserved churches and monuments in the world - here we take a tour through history

Local Authority

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

ROAD SENSE A59

Each issue, we look at major driving routes and tell you everything that motorcaravanners need to know

TOP 100 SITES 2021

GRAB YOUR TOP 100 SITES GUIDE NEXT ISSUE!

From port to resort in GERMANY

Caroline Mills takes the family on a (pre-lockdown) tour of Germany’s coastline, island-hopping along the way

tested

The latest news and products from across the motorhome and campervan world

NEW’ VANS

THE LATEST FROM THE FORECOURTS AND THE FACTORIES

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

AUTO-SLEEPER NUEVO EK ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Exclusive upgrades help to make this hugely popular two-berth even more comfortable and appealing, says Peter Baber

1995-2006 HYMER B-CLASS

Each month Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand motorhome. He then reveals which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for

technical

Everything you need to know to keep your

workshop

WHAT’S KEEPING DIAMOND DAVE BUSY THIS MONTH?

9 ESSENTIAL ACCE SSORIES

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

ESSENTIAL TOOLS

A well-planned motorhome toolkit makes you more self-reliant on tour and saves precious holiday time. But what are the key items to pack? Peter Rosenthal explains

TAKING PETS ON TOUR

Touring is ideal for dog-lovers, offering freedom for you and your pets, and John Sootheran’s tips will help ensure everyone in the family enjoys a relaxing holiday

BOILER & FLUE MAINTENANCE

Nigel Hutson looks at an important piece of maintenance for Alde boilers and addresses the problem of ice forming beneath an external flue

MOTORHOME BASICS

A cut-out and keep guide

LOW PROFILES

Most motorhomes sold in the UK are coachbuilts: a prefabricated body mounted on a base vehicle. ‘Low profiles’, which we’ve featured this month, have a sleek front with no overcab section. They’re by far the most popular type of coachbuilt out there, so there’s a good selection to choose from

BLAST FROM THE PAST!

Join us as we take a look back at vintage issues of Practical Motorhome