Recent content by Kate Taylor

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    2016 Adria Adora 432DT Loire

    Step inside the Adria Adora 432DT Loire and you'll find a compact couples' van with a spacious washroom and a pretty practical kitchen with a full oven, grill, three burners and clever design touches. Read Nigel Hutson's new Adria Adora 432DT Loire review to see more photos, to find out the...
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    1970s Cavalier caravan still going strong

    Meet Nigel Thomas and his family – they've been caravanning since 1986 – in the same 1970s Cavalier caravan! Find out just what it takes to keep an old tourer going for such a long time – and why Nigel thinks it's worth it – in our Bryony's new blog: Back to the ’70s with my Cavalier caravan.
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    How do you save money on fuel, ferries & tolls?

    Thank you Chirene, your motorhome holidays sound brilliant. As you say, there's no need to plan ahead too much, and you can stop anywhere.
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    How do you save money on fuel, ferries & tolls?

    Many of you have loads of experience of Continental touring as well as UK holidays. So, would you care to offer your tips to motorhome newbies, right here on the Practical Motorhome forum? How do you save money on your motorhome tours? Do you cook a few meals and take them frozen to save cash...
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    UK staycation ideas

    Need to escape before the school holidays start? Caroline Mills has details of six exciting UK events in June and July 2016. Any one of them would make a terrific highlight for a quick break. Here's her new blog: Six good reasons to tour the UK now. Where are your favourite places to go for...
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    Now's the time for a quiet caravan break!

    Now's the time to take quiet caravan holidays, before the schools break up for summer! Can these storytelling, fireworks, music and food events tempt you away? Caroline Mills has come up with some excellent events that would make the highlight of any quick break. Read her new travel blog here...
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    Practical Caravan TV is here!

    Hi Merlin and everyone wanting to know about Freesat. We've just been advised by Info TV that Practical Caravan TV should be available on Freesat 161 from 21 June. Here are the full details of what's on, when and how to watch the show!
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    Motorhome specific satnav - is there such a thing?

    Need a sat-nav for motorhomes? You could save £100s if you use the right sat-nav app on your smartphone! Check out our motorhome-friendly sat-nav apps test results here.
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    Peek inside the 2016 Clubman SE

    Take a peek inside the new Lunar Clubman SE. From its alloy wheels to its light, bright interior (with palest blue satin cushions and glossy cream locker doors) – this is a very classy little two-berth for couples. Read our 2016 Lunar Clubman SE review to find out more. What do you think of it?
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    Where can you find Britain's best walks?

    As we near the end of National Walking Month, we're just wondering where you think Britain's best walks might be? Caroline Mills has shared some of her favourite walks, based on all the caravan holidays she's had around Britain – and she's even let us know her favourite campsites in each place...
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    Practical Caravan TV is here!

    This week is the final episode in our current TV series. We compare two island-bed, rear-washroom caravans – the 2016 Bailey Pegasus Brindisi versus the Unicorn Vigo. And you can also see our 2016 Compass Corona 462 review and Renault Kadjar tow car test – and more – on Practical Caravan TV...
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    Practical Caravan TV is here!

    Hi everyone, It's Monday and we have a new TV show you. This week we review new Swift, Sterling and Lunar caravans, the Škoda Yeti Outdoor and visit Lincolnshire on Practical Caravan TV! Click here to read more! We hope you'll enjoy the show. This episode will be broadcast five times across...
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    Wheel locks / clamps !

    Hi there, There's quite a bit of discussion about motorhome security systems here on the forum. Hope that helps. Good luck!
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    New motorhome recalls – is yours affected?

    Has your brand new Swift motorhome been recalled? Some new motorhomes need to go back to the workshop to have their rear-facing travel seat bolts tightened up, according to the DVSA. Models affected are the Swift Escape 686, Swift Kon-Tiki 649, Swift Hi-Style 496, Swift Lifestyle 686, Swift...
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    Newbie to forum

    Hi Mark, Welcome to the forum, and thanks for sharing your exciting news about your new caravan. How brilliant to get it just in time for this bank holiday weekend. Your 1986 Lunar sounds great. Hope you get the electrics sorted out soon and don't forget we always love seeing photos of caravan...