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Vote in our Owner Satisfaction Survey 2027 and you could win a £100 Amazon voucher
Have you bought a motorhome or campervan since January 2022? Then have your say in our Owner Satisfaction Survey 2027* now! Our survey should take around five minutes to complete, and as a thank you for taking the time to do so, you will then have the option of entering our prize draw to win…
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The Traitors star Fiona Hughes to appear on the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s stand at the October NEC Show
Visitors to the opening day of the Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC this October (Tuesday 13th) will get to see Fiona Hughes, the secret traitor from the most recent series of The Traitors. Fiona will be taking to the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s stand on the 13th, which is also the official Club…
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Lowdhams mourns a pioneer
Caravan and motorhome dealership Lowdhams is mourning the passing of its former boss Roger Crafts (pictured above, second from the left), who has died after a short battle with cancer. It was Roger who, on taking the Nottinghamshire business over from his father due to his father’s ill health, moved the business out of the…
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These are the pieces of campsite etiquette that we think everyone should know
If there’s one touring topic that everyone is bound to have an opinion on, it’s campsite etiquette. Whether the best motorhome site for you offers family-friendly facilities or the peace and quiet of one of the best adults-only motorhome sites, one thing is for sure – you’re going to want to have a great stay…
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Auto-Sleepers celebrates its 65th birthday with four special editions
Auto-Sleepers is celebrating its 65th birthday this year by bringing out a new special edition range of four models, including the first-ever island bed model in the Fiat Ducato-based Broadway low-profile range. The strictly limited edition LXV Anniversary models, which will feature their own unique spec, include the Broadway EL LXV, with an end lounge,…
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Adria upgrades its core Fiat Ducato-based Coral and Matrix ranges for 2027
Adria has upgraded its core Fiat-based Coral and Matrix low-profile ranges for the 2027 season, as well as its narrower low-profile Compact models. While the sunroofs and atrium roofs on Coral low-profile motorhomes can now be opened, the drop-down bed on the more family-focused Matrix models has been reengineered, while living and sleeping areas on…
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Laika moves its Kreos range onto a Mercedes Sprinter for 2027
Laika is moving its top-notch Kreos range entirely onto a Mercedes-Benz base vehicle, and dividing its Ecovip campervan range up into two different sub-brands, each with a variety of finishes. The first model in the new-look Kreos range is the H 5109 MB. Built on a Mercedes Sprinter with an Al-Ko chassis, the A-class motorhome…
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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…