Practical Motorhome - 19 Jun 2025
THE GREAT BRITISH SEASIDE!
OFF-GRID ENERGY
EXPERT ADVICE
Tempting features in this compact two-berth include the new CombiNeo heater
Make the most of your break with our hour-by-hour guide to the West Yorkshire town
Coastal resorts make superb touring destinations, and here are just a few of our favourites!
John Sootheran outlines the many benefits of fitting solar panels to enhance the power supply to your vehicle
Gentleman Jack considers the impressively specified Auto-Sleeper Custom Air (2022-present)
Caroline Mills finds majestic landscapes on a leisurely journey towards Scotland’s northern coast
Peter Rosenthal looks at options for boosting your motorhome’s power supply when you’re touring off-grid
Victor Charles explores the clifftops on the Dorset coast, discovering spectacular views and wildlife
Vicki Lacy enjoys the splendid scenery and fascinating history of the northern European countries
Paul Critcher considers the hazard of vehicle headlight glare and outlines some simple ways to avoid it
All Trails hiking routes that reveal the beauty of this quintessentially English region
New Slovenian four-berth van conversion that’s full of quirky innovations
Motorhome Matt considers the importance of keeping within your vehicle’s payload limit
Follow Peter Baber’s top tips to ensure you always have a peaceful night’s sleep in your motorhome
Nigel Donnelly’s simple step-by-step guide can help you resolve a potentially annoying problem
Make the most of your barbecue on tour with this selection of brilliant, sure-fire recipes
Check out all the news, views and photographs
Nick Harding reports on the forecourts
The latest essential kit to enhance your tours
Comprehensive listings and information
Fabulous beaches in Pembrokeshire
Stay at our motorhome-friendly stopovers
Peter Baber has the latest updates
Engines designed for peak performance
All of the latest travel and touring news
Technical problem? We can help!
Touring life from yesteryear
Take a break with our brain-teasers
Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire National Park, Wales
Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire National Park, Wales
From summits to swimming: one motorhomer’s charity adventure
Devonshire holiday park strikes gold for going green
Touring is the top holiday choice for dog-lovers
CAMC’s feel-good festival lands in Norfolk
Campsite in ‘idyllic’ Speyside location hits the market
HOTSHOTS
NEW GEAR
PICK OF THE MONTH
NIGHTSTOPS
HALF & HALF
SUDOKU
ANSWERS
WORDWISE
ASK THE EXPERTS
Our expert panel
FIRE UP THE GRILL
Top tip
FIRE UP THE GRILL
PAUL CRITCHER
Baltic States
Run to the sun
Dorset
Hebden Bridge
Dates for your diary
The Cotswolds
Scotland
Top festivals and shows across the UK
Formula 1 British Grand Prix
3-6 July 2025
Enjoy the roar of the engines, the thrill of the grid and the unique atmosphere of the crowd as British motorsport’s premier event takes off at Silverstone. Cheer on fan favourites such as Norris, Russell and H
Run to the sun!
MARGATE
EAT WELL
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
ISLE of WIGHT
BEST BEACHES
SCARBOROUGH
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
BEST PARKS
BLACKPOOL
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
ROLLERCOASTER ROLL CALL
ABERYSTWYTH
BEST ICE CREAM
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
Stay at
BOURNEMOUTH
CATCHING CASTLES
TOP CHIPPIES
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
SKEGNESS
BEST FOR KIDS
MINEHEAD Sandy seaside town on the edge of beautiful Exmoor
BEST PUBS
Stay at
DON’T FORGET TO SEE…
DORSET ROCKS!
DORSET ROCKS!
Duration
TOUR ESSENTIALS
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Duration
TOUR ESSENTIALS
THE BALTIC WAY
THE BALTIC WAY
48 HOURS IN
48 HOURS IN
PLACES TO STAY
WHAT’S ON
DID YOU KNOW?
THE COTSWOLDS
WALK ONE
WALK TWO
WALK THREE
WALK FOUR
PETER BABER
Tourne Mobil Select 6.0 180
Auto-Sleeper Nuevo EK Plus
News from the industry
NEW ’VANS
Knaus revenue figures released
Lounging and dining
Lounging and dining (continued)
Kitchen
Sleeping
Washroom
Storage
Equipment
The last word
TECHNICAL DATA (AS TESTED)
Verdict
Buy if…
Lows
Highs
TOURNE SELECT 6.0 180
TOURNE SELECT 6.0 180
NICK HARDING
Auto-Sleeper Custom Air (2022-present)
Pre-owned know-how
Latest news from the dealers
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FORECOURT
PROFILE Auto-Sleeper Bourton
AUTO-SLEEPER CUSTOM AIR
ESSENTIALS
Custom Air driver-assist features
Conversion
DIAMOND DAVE
Make your bed more comfortable
Repair a toilet cassette
Solar panels
Engines get smarter
Powering up off-grid
Glaring issue
Engines are getting smarter
GET POWERED UP!
PANEL POWER
PANEL POWER
The benefits of PV solar panels…
…and some cons
What to look for when buying solar panels for your motorhome
The benefits of lithium leisure batteries for solar charging
FIX A LEAKING CASSETTE
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
MAKE YOUR BED MORE COMFORTABLE
GLARING ISSUES
PREVENT DAZZLE AT NIGHT
LOW PROFILES
LAIKA KOSMO L105 (p108)
ETRUSCO V6.8 SCF
how to buy…
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