I’ve been the Content editor on Practical Motorhome for nearly five years now, and something I’ve found myself thinking throughout that time is that there seems to be a lot of assumed knowledge. Now that’s all well and good if you know. But what if you don’t? You could end up with a costly mistake,…

A survey has revealed Cornwall is the most popular destination to visit in the UK for motorhomers. Cornwall is known for its many beautiful beaches, stunning sea views and a long history. It was also represented in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2026, with four campsites named, including Silver Sands Holiday Park, which was voted…

Temporary insurance platform GoShorty has announced that it is expanding its coverage to include temporary motorhome insurance for the first time, with the aim of providing a more flexible service in particular for peer-to-peer borrowers. The company is offering cover lasting for between one and 28 days, all of which should be able to be…

Forestry England is offering ‘van owners the opportunity to enjoy an overnight stay in picturesque woodland spots this summer, following the launch of its Forest Campervan Road Trip. The scheme, which is to run from 16th July to 14th September, will see seven forest car parks open for overnight stays, allowing motorhome and campervan owners…

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…

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.…