TA Twin-axle Practical Caravan top pick Many people choose to retain their awning with a new caravan. But you still need to make sure it fits – not just for the length, but also for features such as where the caravan windows are

THEY ARE CALLED a ‘distress purchase’, something you have to spend your hard-earned on, but derive no joy from. True as that may be, those black rubber rings are crucial for our comfort and safety, and an incredible amount of science and technology g

There are so many things to think about when you are searching for your next caravan. Not just the layout, but also the weight, to make sure you stay within the 85% recommended towing limit. And there is your budget to consider, too. We can help – he

Price £33,740 Berths 2 MIRO 1319kg MTPLM 1444kg* IT MIGHT SURPRISE you to learn that after the 575 transverse island bed layout that appears in its VIP and Laser ranges (the latter as an 8ft-wide Xtra model), Coachman's biggest seller is the two-bert

WITH THE Giant's Causeway a short drive away and miles of golden coastline stretching out alongside, County Antrim is a paradise for nature lovers, beach bums and history buffs. The ancient Causeway Coast is studded with historic towns, including Bal

CARS THAT ARE powered by electricity, wholly or in part, now account for more than a third of all new models sold in the UK. Electric vehicles of all kinds are firmly established in the motoring mainstream. If we discount mild hybrids (which don't us

HAVING ARRIVED at our site in Skegness, we set up and ate lunch. The forecast was for a wet day, so we thought we'd start with some indoor attractions and visit the North Sea Observatory at Chapel St Leonards. The observatory is a stunning modern bui

IN OCTOBER 2009, Bailey's stand at the NEC was buzzing with the new Pegasus range. This marked the launch of the brand's new construction system, Alu-Tech, and no wood was used in the sidewalls. Instead, it had a composite material, GRP, for the inte

TOWING UP TO two tonnes of steel and glass fibre down the road at 60mph really isn't something to be done lightly. You'll need an appropriate tow car, preferably some training and a well-maintained tourer with excellent brakes. On today's often chaot

FOR ALL THOSE caravanners out there who like to enjoy a bit of breathing space, or might indulge in the ancient Saxon sport of ‘cat-swinging’, an awning is the essential accessory to make the most of your campsite living space. These fabric extension

Outdoor celebrations for all the family Music, circus skills and Morris dancing are just some of the many things to be enjoyed at this traditional Shropshire fair, taking place in the grounds of Clun Castle over the May Day bank holiday weekend. Expe

TA Twin-axle Practical Caravan top pick If you are telly addicts, remember to check that the TV in your new caravan is in a position where it can be viewed comfortably by whoever is coming with you. Nobody likes to be left out!

A COUPLE OF winters ago we visited Bath, primarily for its Christmas market but also for the sightseeing. Although we thoroughly enjoyed our time there and the Christmas market was great, it drew so many people, it was nigh-on impossible to do much s

TA Twin-axle Practical Caravan top pick How you intend to use your caravan obviously has an impact on the model you buy. If you are planning to use your van as a seasonal tourer, leaving it mostly on site, you can probably risk going for something bi