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A recent poll conducted by Caravan Guard has shown that the vast majority of caravanners will be spending their main summer caravanning holiday in the UK, rather than heading across the channel to Europe.

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The second generation of Bailey of Bristol’s Olympus range of caravans will roll of the production line soon and we take a quick look at one of the new models, Olympus II 540/5 – a family layout.

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Additional mirrors used for towing caravans and trailer tents may seem unnecessary, but Tim Booth, former police officer, explains why they are vital to keep you and other road users safe and in-line with the law.

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Finding motorhome insurance when you’re over 70 years of age can be tricky as there are many insurers who won’t provide cover once you reach this age. Caravan Guard, however, can take on new customers under 81 subject to our usual underwriting criteria.

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The theft of catalytic converters from motorhomes has become a large scale problem in the UK, and Caravan Guard have seen a dramatic rise in thefts during 2010 and 2011, with tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage caused each year.

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Practicality has always been a Pilote strength but this Référence low-profile is rather stylish too.

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Lunar’s 2012 caravans are revealed and Liz and Dave King take a look at a brand new model, the Lexon 520.

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A new trend is emerging in caravan bunks – an evolution from young-kids’ triple bunks to bigger kids’ double bunks. The Europa 570’s young caravanners’ bedroom is across the full width of the rear. Head height in the bunks is generous; the lower bunk, especially, is well up to adult proportions.

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Despite issuing advice on maintaining caravan tyres back in June 2008, we saw a 300% increase in tyre related caravan insurance claims Between July and September 2010 when compared to the number of claims between April and June of the same year.

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A time of unexpected and enforced rest is how I came to read, again, Peter Mayle’s book A Year in Provence. Written over 20 years ago, it’s a witty review of the author’s first year living in the Vaucluse area of Provence. I wondered if the area had changed.

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