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Bailey Pegasus GT 65 Rimini Caravan Review

The Bailey Pegasus GT65 Rimini is a twin bed layout; why has this layout become so popular?

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Pilote Reference P716LPR: drop-down for a winning formula

It’s MMM magazine’s Motorhome of the Year, did you know? That’s the rather prestigious prize the Pilote Reference P716LPR scooped up at the start of 2013.

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Bürstner Ixeo Plus it724: the complete modern motorhome?

If you ever want a reminder of the ever-changing nature of the motorhome market, take a look at something like this, from top German maker Bürstner. It’s one model from a portfolio of over 50 vehicles that, technically at least, is available here in the UK.

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2013 Sterling Eccles Sport 584 Caravan Review

The Sterling Eccles Sport 584 has been upgraded for the 2013 season; a notable upgrade is the installation of the Truma Combi-boiler which although is the size of a conventional water heater, it enables the space previously used by the traditional room heater to be better utilised.

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2013 Pilote F600DGA Motorhome Review: French twist

Want a French take on a van conversion layout that’s been causing quite a stir on mainland Europe for a few years now? Here it is, and it’s in the UK. Pilote may be best known for its A-class and coachbuilt motorhomes, but last year saw it producing van conversions for the UK market, with […]

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2013 Escape 662 Motorhome Review: Getting back to not-so-basics

Click here to see Swift’s brand new range So, you want a brand new, full-blown two-berth motorhome for just over £37,000? Are you kidding? Well, we’ve got a right one here… OK, so you’ll be hard pressed to find an example without the £995 Comfort Pack option. But, considering what that brings you – […]

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The New Lunar Vacanza Camper Car

The new Lunar Vacanza Camper Car is certainly unique. But is it a car, or a camper van? It’s actually both! Launched at the Caravan and Camping Spring Show held at Birmingham last month it’s based on the award winning Nissan NV 200 Combi and has the benefits of being able to accommodate four people, […]

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Community Poll Results: Do you have Tyron bands fitted to your car or caravan?

Last month, in our Community Poll, we asked our readers whether they had Tyron Bands fitted to either their caravan or their tow car. The results are now in and we are reassured to see that almost half (48%) of the caravanners surveyed have had Tyron bands fitted to their towing outfit. It’s also good to […]

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Maintaining your Motorhome Tyres – The Facts

In 2012, Caravan Guard saw a huge increase in motorhome insurance claims for tyre related incidents – up 38% on the previous year! These claims cost an average of £12,333 each and no doubt caused many motorhome owners some inconvenience too. The majority of these claims were as a result of tyre blowouts whilst travelling. Although a […]

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Swift Colour Concept

Liz King gives us her thoughts on the thought provoking concept model on the Swift stand at the NEC show. It’s called the Swift Colour Concept Caravan. It’s not a new model range from Swift Caravans, it is a study on interior finishes, and designed to stimulate discussion.

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