Practical Caravan

Practical Caravan is Britain's best-selling caravan magazine. Each month we travel at home and abroad, bringing you essential guides to the best caravan holidays around. There's practical advice, too, with technical tips and all your questions answered, making us the perfect place for first-timers and experts alike.

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THE BIG SHOT BRITISH WILDLIFE

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… HEADLIGHTS // SUNSETS // SOUTH DOWNS

Your photos! • EN ROUTE // ON SITE // AND EVERYWHERE IN-BETWEEN

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… CAMPING // LOUNGING // COOKING

Puzzle time • SUDOKU // WORDWISE // HALF & HALF

Expert Q&A • Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of our team on the email address below!

Can caravans be cool? • This month, regular columnist Lottie goes in pursuit of fashion over function and asks…

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… THE LAKES // SNOWDONIA // FRANCE

Easter egg hunts • Choc-a-block with good bunnies and chirpy chicks

To the LAKES! • The National Park might be on their doorstep, but with views like these Elaine and Joe Ormerod were happy to keep it local

Keswick

ON THE SLATE! • Victor Charles experiences a damp weekend in Snowdonia, packed with myths and legends

TRIP PLANNER

France WITHOUT A CARE • Elaine and Joe Ormerod find their latest trip across the Channel to be trouble-free, with plain sailing and some super cycling

TRIP PLANNER

France

TOP 10 SITES FOR… ANIMAL MAGIC • Here's our pick of 10 stunning sites in easy reach of UK wildlife hotspots

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

TOURER FOR EVS

IN BRIEF

ELDDIS WHIRLWIND 554 • Offering a generous yet affordable spec, the new Whirlwind is a real breath of fresh air

COACHMAN LASER 845 XTRA • Coachman does not disappoint with its latest Laser, which mixes quality with practicality

How to… CHOOSE A LAYOUT • Baffled by all the different caravan layouts out there? Here's our guide to choosing the perfect tourer floorplan for your needs

RIBBLE CGR E AL SPORTFIT APEX XPLR • This ebike from British brand Ribble makes an excellent caravanning companion, says Sarah Wakely

INDUSTRY INSIDERS • Getting to know key people from the world of caravanning! In this issue, we chat with Barefoot Caravans MD Cathy Chamberlain

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY'S PICKS // PHOENIX 420 // SELL YOUR VAN

BAILEY PHOENIX 420 (2019) • Andrew Jenkinson looks at a well-specified model from a popular range

PERSONAL SHOPPER • Searching for the perfect pre-owned caravan? We take a look at what's on the forecourts across a range of budgets

HOW TO SELL YOUR TOURER • You'll want to get the best price possible for your caravan when it comes to selling it on - here's our expert advice

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE'RE TALKING… KIA SPORTAGE // QUIRKY TOW CARS // BMW IX

KIA SPORTAGE • This facelifted range-topping 4×4 is an accomplished tow car, writes David Motton

THE BEST… FRONT-WHEEL-DRIVE TOW CARS • A tow car doesn't have to be a 4×4 - here are five of our favourite FWD vehicles

BRITAIN'S QUIRKIEST TOW CARS • Think outside the (SUV) box for a tow car with a difference, writes David Motton

BMW iX (2021-present) • It's big, powerful and tows very well – but battery range could be an issue, says Euan Doig

Skills School • THIS MONTH WE DISCUSS… DIY JOBS // CLEANING PRODUCTS // IN-VAN INTERNET

PC GUIDE TO… Essential caravan checks • Proper servicing is essential, but here we reveal a number of checks to protect your caravan and save money, too

PC GUIDE TO… The big caravan...