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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Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… MINI BARS // VOTE! // SOLAR CARAVAN

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

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… WALKING // CLEANING // PLAYING

Puzzle time • SUDOKU // CODE CRACKER // HALF & HALF

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

Keeping it in the family • This month Lottie looks at how to survive a month in your caravan with your nearest and dearest

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… FRANCE! // NORTH EAST // LONDON

Out and about • Summer spectacles of music, motors and more

EXPLORING THE LAND OF IRON • Julie and Tom Thorpe are on their mettle as they visit the fascinating and beautiful industrial coastline of the North East of England

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A CAPITAL TIME! • London was calling for Nigel and Kay Hutson, so they hit the town and enjoyed a spot of Waterloo

WE STAYED AT…

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The white cliffs of FRANCE • In the first of our special French articles, Susan Taylor finds Normandy’s Alabaster Coast a tempting mix of beach, baguettes - and Calvados!

TAKING A DOG TO FRANCE

WE STAYED AT…

First-time FRANCE • On their inaugural caravan trip across the Channel, Julie and Tom Thorpe didn’t allow rabies jabs or a mangled awning rail to spoil a wonderful getaway!

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FRANCE’s fabulous heritage • Offering an immersive patchwork of cultural traditions and historic architecture, experience the best of Europe in your caravan - all within France’s borders!

PLANNING A FRENCH CARAVAN TOUR

Ferry travel to FRANCE • When it comes to travelling across the Channel, going by ferry remains special, says Peter Baber

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

BAILEY ALICANTO GRANDE DELUXE SINTRA • With its sociable and cosy lounge the Sintra is an appealing package in a crowded market

SWIFT CONQUEROR 580 • The latest Conqueror has a great bedroom and classy updates of the interior lighting

8 TOP CARAVAN TV AERIALS • Not happy with your on-site TV reception? Here are eight aerials that could transform your viewing pleasure, no matter what your budget

BROMPTON ELECTRIC G LINE • The British-made bike has a new electric version and it’s very good, says David Motton

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY’S PICKS // LUNAR LEXON // BEST BUYS

LUNAR LEXON 540 (2014) • Andy Jenkinson looks at an affordable tourer that’s in plentiful supply

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

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING… PEAQ // AUDI Q5 // CHINESE CARS

AUDI Q5 TDI • You’ll pay for the premium badge, but the Q5 does tow very well, says David Motton

THE HOTTEST… PETROL TOW CARS • David Motton picks five petrol-powered cars which can tow with ease

CUT-PRICE CHINESE TOW CARS • The past couple of years has seen a wave of Chinese brands launching new cars in the UK. Should your next tow car be one of them?

TOP TOW CARS

HONDA CR-V (2002-present) • It’s been around for a long time but the CR-V is none the worse for it, says Euan Doig

Skills School • THIS MONTH WE DISCUSS… FUSES...