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Which do you prefer to use, on-board facilities or campsite washblocks? The team at Practical Motorhome have their say
It’s one of those topics that motorhomers will undoubtedly have strong opinions on – do you prefer to use the facilities provided in your motorhome or do you use the washblock at your chosen campsite? It’s a question which can provoke a lot of debate. After all, the amenities blocks provided by the best motorhome…
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How important is it to have an oven in a motorhome? The team at Practical Motorhome have their say
When you’re choosing the ‘van that’s right for you, there are a variety of decisions to make and requirements you will have that will set you on the path to finding the right motorhome for you. One question you could find yourself pondering is whether it’s worth having an oven in a motorhome. After all,…
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A look back at the Austin 152 and the Morris J2: celebrating 70 years
The year 1956 saw the combined launch of a revolutionary motorcaravan base vehicle from two of our (linked) motor manufacturers, Austin and Morris. It represented a brace of ‘firsts’, namely the first BMC (British Motor Corporation) joint Austin/Morris design-and-build venture, and the first British ’van of unitary construction. For those who were looking at buying…
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How Truma Aventa air conditioning is professionally fitted in a motorhome
Remember when a 28°C summer’s day was considered a scorcher? And, if it lasted for more than a week, standpipes suddenly appeared in the street? Well, those sorts of temperatures are now considered modest, as the mercury stretches into the 30s most summer months – and even hit 40°C not that long ago. One place…
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Volkswagen’s Transporter can now be ordered as a plug-in hybrid
The first-ever Volkswagen Transporter plug-in hybrid is now available to order. The new van combines a 2.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and an 11.8kWh battery. That produces 232PS of combined power via the CVT transmission, and, depending on the exact body style, a pure electric range of up to 35 miles. The van,…
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Niesmann+Bischoff upgrades the Fiat Ducato-based iSmove for 2027
Niesmann+Bischoff is upgrading its Fiat Ducato-based iSmove A-class motorhomes for the 2027 season, six years after the range’s launch. The brand is well-known for producing luxurious motorhomes, including the Arto 78. Now, for the new model year, all iSmove motorhomes will now come with Truma CombiNeo 6 E heating as standard, including the iNet X Panel.…
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Satellite vs streaming: what is the future of TV in a motorhome?
Not that long ago, if you wanted to watch TV in your motorhome, there was really only one answer: a satellite dish bolted to the roof. It was a bit of a badge of honour, too – nothing said ‘serious motorhomer’ like pulling onto a pitch and firing up the dish before the kettle had…
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Motorhoming on a budget: our top tips
If you’re thinking of buying a motorhome but are put off by the perceived high cost of entry, or you’re an existing owner looking to camp on the cheap, then this is for you. There are lots of ways you can enjoy the freedom of the outdoors without spending a fortune, and here, I’ll share…
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With its generous payload and a compact size, a used Auto-Sleeper Nuevo (2002-2015) could be a tempting pre-owned buy
Auto-Sleepers is the UK’s longest established volume motorhome producer, and is now part of the Trigano SPA group. Originally just converters of panel vans, they proceeded to massively increase their market share by building a range of GRP monocoque coachbuilts which sold in huge numbers. But they became very costly to manufacture. Auto-Sleepers’ response was…
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Ford pulls its Nugget campervan out of the UK
Ford has decided to stop selling its Nugget campervan in the UK. The Nugget, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, is currently built for Ford by Westfalia, and has been available as a standard Nugget and as the longer Nugget Plus, with a toilet at the rear. Its continuing popularity on the continent of…