Practical Caravan - 17 Apr 2025
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52 TOP TOURING ACCESSORIES
AND MORE…
TECHNICAL TIPS
DIGITAL EDITION
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Essential fridge guide
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Pack right, pack safe
Big test: Capsule Mini Light in weight and innovative in design, the latest from the Turkish manufacturer undergoes our in-depth test
Must-carry kit With so many accessories to choose from, it can be hard to decide what to pack. Here’s a selection of our favourites!
Loading for stable towing You can carry a fair amount of gear in your car and caravan, but it all needs to be carefully positioned
Historic villages England boasts thousands of villages, all with their own unique story to tell, and here are 10 of our top picks
Caravan warranties Peter Rosenthal outlines what the various warranties cover for your tourer and how to avoid invalidating them
The Penny Project Nigel Donnelly reports on the latest stages in refurbishment and improvement for his 1998 Bailey project van
Getaway: France Elaine and Joe Ormerod found themselves adapting their plans when a breakdown put their van out of action
First look: Swift Bessacarr 850 Anniversary Edition
This upmarket special edition is certainly cause for celebration!
48 hours in… Norwich Make the most of your weekend break with our hour-by-hour guide to the historic cathedral city
Caravan fridges John Sootheran has all you need to know about keeping your food and drinks cool while you’re on tour
Great escape: Bude, Cornwall Susan Taylor explores the rugged cliffs and sheltered coves of the North Cornwall coast
Walk this way: Howardian Hills Alltrails walking routes that explore the beautiful North Yorkshire National Landscape
Buyer’s guide Featuring every 2025-season caravan on UK sale
Tow cars First look at the Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8 D-4D Invincible
Personal shopper Let our team help find your next used buy!
Travel A round-up of upcoming fun days for the whole family
Puzzle time Take a well-earned break with our brain-teasers
Skills school Simple tips to help you prevent fire in your van
Used vans Andrew Jenkinson reports from the forecourts
Tested Peter Baber has all the news from the showrooms
New tow car test Mazda CX-80 3.3D AWD Exclusive Line
Connect Latest caravanning news, views and photographs
The big picture Seaside charm in Hornsea, East Yorkshire
Full hybrid tow cars We round up five favourite models
Expert Q&A Caravanning problem? Our panel can help!
New gear Top kit to enhance your touring experience!
Look-back page Caravanning life in years gone by
Used van buyer Sterling Eccles Amber (2003)
Used tow car test Audi Q3 (2018-present)
‘This East Yorkshire town is a perfect place to visit in the early autumn for a bracing walk along the seafront’
‘This East Yorkshire town is a perfect place to visit in the early autumn for a bracing walk along the seafront’
Cleaning kit worth £150!
GET YOUR TOP 100 NOW!
CALLING ALL TOURING TASTE-MAKERS!
SITE SCOOPS...
CAMC sites gear up for 2025
Great shots of your brilliant touring destinations!
PICK OF THE MONTH
HALF & HALF
SUDOKU
WORDWISE
Expert Q&A
ACCESSORISE ALL AREAS!
PET-TASTIC
PET-TASTIC
CLEAN UP!
GO GADGET GO!
GET COMFY
Spring, break!
Village life Archaeologist Ben Robinson picks out a top ten of fascinating English villages to visit while on tour
Ile d’oléron A breakdown meant Elaine and Joe Ormerod had to be adaptable on a long-awaited tour of western France
Dates for your diary Whatever your interests – mountain climbing, cycling or monster hunting – there’s an event for you!
Howardian Hills Highlighting Alltrails walking routes that open up the glorious countryside of this English heartland
Bude, Cornwall Susan Taylor explores the rugged cliffs and sheltered coves of the spectacular North Cornwall coast
Norwich Make the most of your weekend break with our hour-by-hour guide to exploring the historic cathedral city
May is the time to...
TAKE THREE… GARDEN SHOWS
Practical Caravan
BUDE’S not obscure
BUDE’S not obscure
YOUR TRIP PLANNER
NORWICH
Did you know?
TRIP PLANNER
Howardian Hills
YEARSLEY MOOR AND HIGHER FISH PONDS CIRCULAR
HOVINGHAM AND THE HOWARDIAN HILLS CIRCULAR
‘Keep an eye out for wildlife as you make your way along, but take care on the rougher sections when leaving the gravel tracks’
DON’T MISS…
SUTTON BANK AND THE WHITE HORSE
CASTLE HOWARD AND WELBURN CIRCULAR
C’est la vie!
C’est la vie!
TRIP PLANNER
WE STAYED AT...
ENGLAND
ENGLAND
Charging network takes note of tow cars
Swift Bessacarr 850 Anniversary Edition
Capsule Mini R
HOW WE TEST VANS
Caravan warranties
Latest from the dealers and the industry
Knaus takes on heavyweights
DOWNTIDE EXPANDS TO FOUR BRANDS
SHOWROOM NEWS
Instavolt makes room for towing outfits
‘Fake bomb’ causes uproar down under
12-year old driver fails to appear
CAPSULE MINI R 4
We love...
MUST-KNOW STATS
THE FINAL WORD
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT R-line 1.5 ETSI
TOW CAR ON TEST
SWIFT BESSACARR 850 ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Thumbs up
Thumbs down
THE BESSACARR 850 UP CLOSE
NEED TO KNOW
PC’S GUIDE TO… CARAVAN WARRANTIES
As the weather picks up, so do van sales
IN THE USED VANS SECTION…
STERLING ECCLES AMBER (2003)
THE ECCLES AMBER UP CLOSE
NEED TO KNOW
ECCLES RANGE LAYOUTS
PERSONAL SHOPPER
Paul and Fliss – keen first-time buyers
Patrick – touring solo with his dog
Jane, Laurence & family – needing more room
Enjoy everything the United Kingdom has to offer
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2.8 D-4D INVINCIBLE
The motor industry is taking note!
IN THE TOW CAR SECTION…
TOW CAR DIRECTORY
MAZDA CX-80 3.3D AWD Exclusive Line
THE CX-80 UP CLOSE
TECH SPEC
NISSAN X-TRAIL E-POWER 213 E-4ORCE TEKNA 5ST
FORD KUGA 2.5 FHEV ST-LINE
FULL HYBRID TOW CARS
LEXUS RX350H PREMIUM
KIA SPORTAGE 1.6 T-GDI HEV (207HP) 2WD ‘3’
TOYOTA COROLLA TOURING SPORTS 2.0 HYBRID DESIGN
AUDI Q3 (2018-present)
OR YOU COULD TRY...
TECH SPEC
What to pay
LOAD A CARAVAN FOR STABLE TOWING
LOAD A CARAVAN FOR STABLE TOWING
HOW FUSES CAN PREVENT FIRE
Keep your fridge running cool
AT SKILLS SCHOOL THIS ISSUE…
Cool camping
DO CARAVAN FRIDGES HAVE TO BE LEVEL?
ROD’S DIY FRIDGE TURBOCHARGING DEVICE
CAN I USE A DOMESTIC FRIDGE IN A CARAVAN?
In search of more power!
HOW WE CONNECTED OUR ANCILLARY FUSE BOX
WHAT IS A BUSBAR?
MAKING THE MOST OF THE PHONE SIGNAL
Costs so far...
FIND THE PERFECT FLOORPLAN FOR YOUR NEEDS
ENTRY LEVEL
OUR TOP BUYING TIPS
TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED
MID-MARKET
◆ Noseweight
◆ MTPLM
◆ Snake
◆ Stabiliser
◆ Payload
UPMARKET
Choosing a layout
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