May 2009
On sale: Friday, 3 April 2009
Discover the hidden treasures of South Devon, secondhand bargains and great towing advice. Plus we have some great prizes up for grabs and much, much more!
EXPLORE
News update
Why motor caravan holidays are making the headlines this year, plus the latest ideas and offers
to help you plan your trip
May events
Some of the best events to look out for in the month ahead feature watercress, Victorians, and ghosts
Reader offer
Free Colin Dexter audio book
TOURING
South Devon
With its unspoilt coast, sandy beaches and rolling countryside, no wonder the Torbay area of South Devon known as the English Riviera
Discover France
The Camargue is famous for its wild white horses, grazing freely on the marshes, ridden and guarded by French cowboys
The Great Ouse
From its magical source in lofty Northamptonshire, through Cambridge fenland to the Norfolk Wash, enjoy the best walks, pubs and wildlife along this mighty river
YOUR TRAVELS
Mailbag
Get ideas on how to kit out your motor caravan, also take note of the readers’ cruising experiences to help you plan your next trip
Your sites
North, south, east, west: here are the sites you rate the best! Six brilliant campsites to visit, and each one’s been recommended by the readers
Getaways
Visit lovely Loch Lomond and the Trossach mountains, plus the Farne Islands, where Graham finds seafaring puffins, guillemots, shags and eider ducks
PRODUCTS
Launchpad
Win a motor caravan satnav, a cool headtorch, wildlife books, a pressure wash and a wheelclamp to keep your motorhome safe
Reader team tests
Vango Stretch Light, Where To Go Wild book, Watercress cookbook and a Swiss-Tech Multitool
WIN!
Enter our competition to win a cycle carrier worth £700
Buying guide
See the latest motor caravans on the market, with the official 2009 prices at a glance
VAN TESTS
New models
The new Swift Escape 664 and the Elddis Autoquest 155
Danbury Versito
This economy model drives like a car and can deliver 50mpg
Adria Compact
Looking for a small coachbuilt with a permanent double bed?
Used van special
Five top brand second-hand vans up to £25,000
Help me to find
We compare three bargain second-hand van conversions
KNOW-HOW
We can help
Your queries on microwaves, DIY conversions and exhaust repairs
Weekend job
Clean and purify your air con to ban harmful mould and spores
John Wickersham
Check trouble spots for damp before you buy second-hand
Tow with A-frame
Which makes towing easiest, a trailer or an A-frame?
Tow a car behind!
Follow our tips on the best cars to tow behind your motorhome
COMPETITIONS AND OFFERS
WIN!
Pressure washer worth £99.99
WIN!
Activebrush worth £29.99
WIN!
£60 Milenco wheel clamp
WIN!
£499.99 motor caravan sat nav
WIN!
Cycle carrier worth £700
WIN!
Free Colin Dexter audio book
OFFER!
Audio books ideal for the drive
