Practical Caravan - 12 Jun 2025
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Seaside special UK coastal resorts make the perfect touring destination for the whole family! Here are just a few of our favourites
Dorset rocks Victor Charles strolls along the clifftops of the Jurassic Coast, discovering spectacular views and abundant wildlife
Local authority: Hertford Let the locals reveal all you need to know about visiting this charming town and its lovely surroundings
Walk this way: Lincolnshire Wolds Explore Alltrails walking routes that take you to the heart of the scenic National Landscape
Top touring tools Peter Rosenthal rounds up essential toolkits that will help to keep your tourer and tow car at peak performance
Solar panels John Sootheran has all you need to know about choosing and using solar panels to power up your caravan onsite
First look: Xplore XC Lite Revamped for the younger buyer, this popular four-berth is still a winner with our reviewers
48 hours in… Tenby Make the most of your weekend break with our hour-by-hour guide to the scenic Welsh seaside town
Big test: Adria Adora 612 DL Seine This mid-market model packs many impressive features with good looks to match
Product review: caravan cleaners We round up a superb selection of the most effective leisure vehicle cleaning products
The Penny Project Nigel Donnelly reports on the latest upgrades and improvements for his 1998 Bailey project van
Buyer’s guide Featuring every 2025-season caravan on UK sale
First-time towing tips Here’s what every beginner should know
Towbars Key touring equipment with a long, fascinating history
Tow cars First look at the Renault Rafale E-tech Plug-in Hybrid
Travel A round-up of upcoming summer festivals and days out
Skills school Top tips for using your caravan cooker efficiently
Top French tow cars A selection of the finest French vehicles
Personal shopper Let our team help find your next used buy!
Puzzle time Take a well-earned break with our brain-teasers
New tow car test VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 265PS R-line 4Motion
Used vans Andrew Jenkinson reports from the forecourts
Tested Peter Baber has all the news from the showrooms
Connect Latest caravanning news, views and photographs
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 tow car test Mercedes G-class (2018-2024)
The big picture The seaside town of Scarborough
Used van buyer Bailey Unicorn Cabrera (2012)
Where are we?
Where are we?
‘Split into two sandy bays by a headland, Scarborough is said to be the UK’S first seaside resort’
DEVON HOLIDAY PARK STRIKES GOLD FOR GOING GREEN
CAMC’S FEEL-GOOD FESTIVAL LANDS IN NORFOLK
CAMPSITE IN ‘IDYLLIC’ SPEYSIDE LOCATION HITS THE MARKET
TOURING HOLIDAYS ARE GOING TO THE DOGS!
FROM SUMMITS TO SWIMMING
I SPIED...
Win a year’s supply of Screen wash king screen wash!
Here’s our pick of your photos taken over the Easter break - with shots from Scotland, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and the Rep of Ireland
PICK OF THE MONTH
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Expert Q&A
IN THE TRAVEL SECTION…
Return to a classic
Summer entertainment
FAST & FURIOUS
Practical Caravan
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Run to the sun!
MARGATE
EAT WELL
ARTY ALTERNATIVE
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
ISLE of WIGHT
BEST BEACHES
ANIMAL MAGIC
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
SCARBOROUGH
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
WALK ON!
BEST PARKS
BLACKPOOL
GOING HIGHBROW
ROLLERCOASTER ROLL CALL
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
ABERYSTWYTH
BEST ICE CREAM
FOLLOW THE PATH
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
BOURNEMOUTH
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
CATCHING CASTLES
TOP CHIPPIES
SKEGNESS
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
MILITARY MIGHT
BEST FOR KIDS
MINEHEAD Sandy seaside town on the edge of beautiful Exmoor
BEST PUBS
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
DORSET ROCKS!
DORSET ROCKS!
WE STAYED AT...
TRIP PLANNER
HERTFORD
HERTFORD
TENBY
TRIP PLANNER
Did you Know?
LINCOLN SHIRE WOLDS
WALK ONE
WALK TWO
WALK THREE
NEED TO KNOW…
WALK FOUR
Summer is looking up!
Xplore XC Lite
Adria Adora 612 DL Seine
HOW WE TEST VANS
Latest from the dealers and the industry
Caravan cleaners
Durham Caravans fully reopens
KNAUS REVENUE FIGURES ANNOUNCED
Blackmore Vale takes on Barefoot
Caravans recovered
GRANTHAM OPENS NEW WORKSHOP
ADRIA ADORA 612 DL SEINE
We love...
MUST-KNOW STATS
ALTERNATIVE MODELS
THE FINAL WORD
KIA EV9 Gt-line AWD (7 seater)
XPLORE XC LITE
NEED TO KNOW
THE XPLORE XC LITE UP CLOSE
CARAVAN CLEANERS
FENWICK’S CARAVAN CLEANER
AUTOGLYM CARAVAN & MOTORHOME CLEANER
DIRTBUSTERS WASH & WAX CARAVAN CLEANER
RHINO GOO! CARAVAN & MOTORHOME CLEANER
SILKY DEEP CLEANER
PRO-KLEEN CARAVAN & MOTORHOME CLEANER
ANDY’S PICKS OF THE MONTH
Forecourts get busy in good weather
IN THE USED VANS SECTION…
BAILEY UNICORN CABRERA (2012)
THE CABRERA UP CLOSE
NEED TO KNOW
PERSONAL SHOPPER
THE PHILLIPS – MOVING ON UP
THE SANDERSONS – TIME TO RELAX
CAROLE AND DEBBIE – SHOW ADDICTS
RENAULT RAFALE E-TECH PLUG-IN HYBRID
Caravanning for all
IN THE TOW CAR SECTION…
TOW CAR DIRECTORY
VW TIGUAN 2.0 TSI 265PS R-line 4Motion
THE TIGUAN UP CLOSE
TECH SPEC
RENAULT RAFALE E-TECH PLUG-IN HYBRID TECHNO ESPRIT ALPINE
PEUGEOT 408 HYBRID 136 ALLURE
FRENCH TOW CARS
CITROËN C5 AIRCROSS DIESEL 130HP PLUS
RENAULT CAPTUR TCE 90 EVOLUTION
PEUGEOT 5008 PLUG-IN HYBRID 195 ALLURE
HOW TO… TOW FOR THE FIRST TIME
HOW TO… TOW FOR THE FIRST TIME
MERCEDES G-CLASS (2018-2024)
OR YOU COULD TRY…
TECH SPEC
What to pay
COOKING IN YOUR CARAVAN
Harnessing the power of the sun
AT SKILLS SCHOOL THIS ISSUE…
Panel power
Panel power
The benefits of PV solar panels…
And some cons
What to look for when buying solar panels for your caravan
THE BENEFITS OF LITHIUM LEISURE BATTERIES FOR SOLAR CHARGING
TOP TOURING TOOLS
Habitation area: general tool sets
HALFORDS MOTORISTS TOOL KIT
HALFORDS ESSENTIALS 52-PIECE TOOL KIT
Note!
TELL US ABOUT YOUR TOURER!
Socket sets
HALFORDS ADVANCED 200-PIECE SET
BAHCO S330
CLARKE PRO378
WERA 8100 SC2
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Let the sunshine in
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MID-MARKET
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Choosing a layout
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ABI advertising
New for old
Carry on Capri
Building up to luxury
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