Practical Motorhome

Practical Motorhome is your definitive guide to motorhome holiday lifestyle. Inside you'll find travel features, product reviews, advice and columns to bring essential information to experienced motorhome owners and potential buyers. We have just the right mix of enthusiasm and true authoritative content, delivering an exciting, aspirational and informative approach to motor caravanning.

WELCOME

WHERE IN THE WORLD? • Holy Island of Lindisfarne

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HOTSHOTS • Send in your best motorhoming photos for a chance to win a super set of travel guides - email hotshots@practicalmotorhome.com

NIGHTSTOPS •  The latest information on all our current destinations in the UK

NEW GEAR • Our selection of brilliant kit that’s sure to enhance your tours!

Puzzle time • Whether you’re on tour or at home, relax with a cup of tea and some brain-teasing puzzles to ponder!

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 in an upcoming issue

12V VERSUS 230V ALL ABOUT THE POWER • Regular columnist Motorhome Matt Sims explains how to get the best out of your motorhome electrics – on and off-grid

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

THIS MONTH • News and events to put in your diary

WAXHAM lyrical • Susan Taylor sings Norfolk’s praises as she finds a sweet spot between the sea and the Broads

HEATING UP in the CHILTERNS • Fiery chillies and a hellish cavern club bring a devilish delight to this southern beauty spot, finds Victor Charles

TEN TOP FESTIVALS FOR 2026 • Here’s our pick of 10 amazing British festivals to take your ’van this summer!

Causeways & castles • Vicki Lacy travels the Northumberland-Scotland border in search of rare goats, wandering monks and history galore

ANIMAL MAGIC • Here’s our pick of 10 stunning sites in easy reach of UK wildlife hotspots

MAGIC in the MOUNTAINS • Marcus Leach and family head to the Bavarian Alps for fairytale castles, mountain lakes and the odd sausage or two

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

PETER’S PERFECT PICKS • Our Reviews editor helps you find your ideal motorhome partner

COACHMAN SPORTIVO 565 • This luxury two-berth is a fabulous place to spend time, and you can drive it on a standard licence, too

MOBILVETTA KEA KOMPAKT 55 • Mobilvetta’s new Kompact is perfect for smaller roads and there are few compromises, writes Peter Baber

CHOOSE THE RIGHT LAYOUT • Choosing a motorhome layout that best suits your needs isn't easy, and there are lots of pitfalls to avoid. Here, Peter Rosenthal shares his top tips

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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!

IT’S SHOWTIME! • The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show returns to the NEC this month – here’s what to look out for!

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

FORECOURT •  The latest from dealers around the UK

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

Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame • Gentleman Jack’s monthly round-up of game-changing motorhomes and...