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The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: the Canterbury Sunhome (1978-1985)
1978 model photographed for a 1979 sales brochure. Owners loved them, and there are a few still on the road Canterbury Conversions enjoyed a long history of innovation. In contrast to the received wisdom that Martin Walter (Dormobile) built the first British motorcaravan, the author opines that it was actually an Austrian refugee named Peter…
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Bailey adds the E62 to its Endurance range and it’s set to launch at the February NEC Show
Bailey has added the E62 to its Endurance range, with the new addition set to debut at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show next month (17th-22nd February). The E62 is the second addition to the line-up, joining the E65, which was a highly commended contender in our best campervan for a family of 4 category…
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The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2026: what to see at the NEC
You may think it only feels like yesterday that the Motorhome & Caravan Show was on at the NEC, but the time has already come round again for its smaller but in many ways just as perfectly formed cousin: the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show. Due to run from 17 to 22 February 2026, this…
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48 hours in Winchester: exploring the beautiful medieval city
It’s no great surprise that this beautiful medieval city in the heart of Hampshire frequently crops up on lists of the best places to live in the UK. Its combination of historic landmarks and association with notable figures such as Alfred the Great and novelist Jane Austen makes it one of the county’s most significant…
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The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: the PRV Wildmoor (1999-2005)
Demountable motorhomes combine the advantages of a trailer caravan and a motorcaravan. It’s one unit on the road, but after you’ve pitched up at one of the best motorhome sites, the base vehicle can be driven out from underneath the body and used as a run-around. In addition, the decoupled base vehicle can be used…
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Four upgrades that could make a big difference to any touring experience
Modern motorhomes combine practicality, cosiness and even style in equal measure. Whether you spend £15,000 on a used bargain, or £100,000 on the latest luxury motorhome, you can be certain you’ll have a warm and cosy home on wheels – the perfect environment for unlimited adventures. But only the most expensive ’vans come with a…
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Meet luxury motorhome manufacturer Carthago
Sponsor content created with Carthago Mention the words ‘luxury motorhomes’ and a number of brands spring to mind, perhaps most notably German manufacturer Carthago. These days it’s well-known across the world for offering a tremendous range of high-end motorhomes and campervans under both its own brand name and that of its sister, Malibu, but it…
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The Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame: the Swift Rio 320 & 340 (2014-2018)
The Cottingham crew’s contemporaneous marketing banner declared, “The Rio is Swift Group’s all-new, sporty, compact motorhome with a rear full-size opening tailgate.” It was notable because instead of the usual marketing flannel, this was declarative, accurate, and if anything undersold what was and still is, the UK’s only volume coachbuilt with an opening ‘wall’. These…
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Pilote is relaunching Joa Camp at the Scottish Motorhome, Caravan & Holiday Home Show
Pilote is renaming its budget Joa Camp brand as Joa by Pilote – and the brand’s campervans showing the new livery will be launched for the first time anywhere in Europe at the Scottish Motorhome, Caravan & Holiday Home Show in Glasgow next month. The relaunch will follow in the footsteps of Pilote’s launch of…
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Best A-class motorhome 2026
If you’re looking to buy the best A-class motorhome, you’re looking at the very top-end of the market. You can expect to find sophisticated interiors, great living and sleeping areas and plenty of extras to give you a high-end touring experience. In short, A-class motorhomes prioritise comfort, and as a result, will typically be among…
