German brand Frankia is updating its more youth-oriented Mercedes Sprinter-based Neo range for the 2027 season, with the design elements that were included in last year’s low-profile Cruiser models also being included in new A-class Liner models. It is also making three of its Fiat-based models available as a Final Edition special edition. Both the…

A man who turned part of his farmland into a caravan site without permission has been fined a total of £4,050. The best campervan sites in the Lake District will provide a picturesque setting for taking in what is a beautiful and popular part of the UK to visit. However, in this case, the Lake…

The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) has announced its line-up for ClubFest 2027, its four-day event which will run from Friday 28th May to Tuesday 1st June 2027. The family-friendly event is being held at Sandringham Estate, providing what the CAMC is describing as an “unparalleled open-air stage”. The line-up for next year’s event has…

Durham Caravans and Motorhomes has become a dealer for Auto-Sleepers. Anyone visiting the dealership should therefore soon be able to see vehicles, including the Burford Duo, which won the best motorhome for couples category at our most recent Practical Motorhome Awards. The Newton Aycliffe company already has a franchise for Joa Camp, Pilote’s budget brand,…

A little while ago I was in conversation with the Practical Motorhome team and was asked what plans I had for 2026 in terms of upcoming DIY upgrades. One thing I mentioned was the fitting of a 5G-4G LTE filter that had been sitting on my office desk for ages, alongside a simpler 4G LTE…

A popular leisure destination used by some motorhomers as an overnight parking stop on the way to an early morning ferry has introduced parking charges for the first time. Port Solent, which lies alongside the M27 close to the junction with the M275, taking you into Portsmouth, updated its parking policy this month. From now…

Anticipation is half the pleasure. For motorhomers who choose not to tour all year, the quiet months before the summer season properly kicks off are filled not with inactivity, but a growing sense of excitement. Recommissioning a motorhome – checking, cleaning, testing and preparing – is not simply house-keeping, it is part of the pleasure.…

Cycling has boomed in recent years and thousands of shiny new bikes are being pedalled. That leaves motorhomers with a few questions. Chiefly, how on earth do you get your bike to the campsite? While some super-fit cyclists might think nothing of riding to a campsite, for most mortals, you’re going to need a campervan…

If there’s one bit of motorhome kit that causes more confusion than almost anything else, it’s the leisure battery. Ask three motorhomers which type of leisure battery is best, and you’ll probably get three different opinions. Lead-acid, AGM, lithium… it can all start to sound a bit technical. But at its heart, choosing the best…

A fair proportion of motorhome owners are keen DIYers, and this is no bad thing. Reaching for your motorhome tool kit and doing stuff yourself can obviously save money, plus you get a better understanding of your particular motorhome and how its various appliances and facilities work, which is always helpful. Sadly, though, I see…