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As the UK’s love for camping and road-tripping continues to soar, the gap between traditional vehicle service and the unique needs of caravans, campers, and motorhomes has never been clearer. Standard garages can handle routine car and commercial van repairs, but they often lack the specialised expertise and compliance required for the leisure sector. Enter […]

As summer approaches, many drivers will hit the road with trailers, caravans, and horse boxes in tow. With the recent removal of additional towing tests, it’s crucial for every driver to prioritize safety and responsibility, whether they’re towing for the first time or the hundredth. GEM Motoring Assist, a leading road safety and breakdown organization, […]

In May 2024, the town of Ouzina, a historic gateway for caravans traversing the Sahara Desert to Central Africa, took center stage in the 20th anniversary edition of The Children’s Desert initiative. This year, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 led a fleet of 39 vehicles, comprising 132 participants, across nearly 2,000 km of challenging terrain—from snowy […]

In a strategic move to enhance its fleet’s performance, Clavell Caravans & Transport has recently introduced a state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Actros L tractor unit, affirming its commitment to reliability and fuel efficiency. This addition marks the second Actros to join the Lincolnshire-based operator’s robust six-vehicle lineup, following the success of a previously acquired model in 2017, […]

This August, visitors to the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, can take part in a range of fun and creative summer activities inspired by the museum’s First World War commemorative project, Caravans & Charabancs – Leisure Motoring after the First World War.

TRAILERS AND CARAVANS NEED PRE-TRIP ATTENTION TOO Most caravans, boats and trailers don’t see much action during the year. In fact, it’s often only around holiday time that they are rolled off their patch of grass and hooked up to go – but after standing so long, chances are their wheels are no longer in […]

Taking a Stand Against Criminals – Stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert TRACKER, has been chosen to supply its Battery Powered TRACKER Retrieve as standard to Swift caravans, bringing unrivalled protection to all of its 2013 models.

First-in-class Ford Focus Electric Retractable Tow Bar has proven to be popular with buyers, outselling traditional fixed ball and detachable tow bars in first months on sale Innovative tow bar enables Focus to transport lighter caravans, trailers and tow bar-mounted bike racks; a push-button no-mess procedure conceals the tow bar below the rear bumper in […]

Chevrolet creates a guide to safe caravanning for the ‘Summer of Great Britain’ The new Chevrolet Captiva’s increased towing capacity is helping owners embrace the UK’s beauty Chevrolet has partnered with the NCC, the Camping and Caravanning Club, and Elddis Caravans to ensure the quality of the information 2012 is arguably one of Great Britain’s […]

Five years of targeted roadside checks showed overloading was an issue with over 15% of the caravans examined 40% of caravanners weren’t fitted with the correct towing mirrors Easter is traditionally the first time many caravanners take to the roads as the weather warms up and it is the first school holiday of the year. […]