Touring caravans – Advice from the caravan experts
The complete touring caravan guide. Including advice about buying a touring caravan, travel destinations, readers' stories and inspiration about making the most of your touring caravan
Introduction to touring caravans
Everything you ever wanted to know about touring caravans
Whether you are buying a touring caravan, looking for advice or inspiration about where to go in your touring caravan, or just seeking some advice, you will find everything you need here. Written by the experts at Caravan magazine with contributions from our experienced readers and enthusiastic touring caravan owners!
Buying a touring caravan
So, you've decided you like the idea of owning a touring caravan, attracted by the sense of freedom and the prospect of taking your family on grand adventures in the UK or abroad. It's an exciting time, but buying a touring caravan is a big decision. So here we have some guides, advice and top tips for you when buying your touring caravan.
# Essential caravan accessories
Follow our guide to the essential equipment that you can’t leave home without. We offer expert advice on the essential accessories that will enhance your caravanning lifestyle and make your caravan tour even better.
Choosing a touring caravan
What's the best family touring caravan?
Buying the best family touring caravan will provide your family with a passport of discovery to some of the most magical holiday destinations. There are plenty of family touring caravan options from all the caravan manufacturers. To get the best family touring caravan for you just be sure to do your research and follow our top tips and advice.
10 cool caravans for touring with teens
10 touring caravan models (plus six extra to consider) that are ideal when your resident teenager reaches adult height and wants their space (away from you).
Best interior design for a touring caravan
Winner: Eriba Touring Troll Ocean Drive. A variant of the classic Eriba Touring, this is a distinctive caravan inspired by the classic American leisure vehicles of the 1950s and we love it!
Touring caravan travel advice
Caravan magazine is full of great advice. Here are some of our great articles about travelling with your touring caravan, including visiting France, touring with dogs, great British food and keeping warm in winter.
Caravan touring in France
Touring caravan holidays in France: advice and ideas
Keeping warm in winter advice
Four-seasons caravan touring technology
Caravan touring with dogs
Dog-friendly holidays: Caravan touring – part 1
Discovering great food
British Food: a guide for caravan touring
Tips for first-time caravan tourers
Touring caravan advice: tips for first-time tourers, going off grid and much more
Special places for your caravan tours
Caravan touring: 15 great British lakes to visit
Britain has a lot to offer for a caravan tour of delight. Discover 15 great British lake locations to visit and where to stay on your caravan tours.
Caravan touring: Stunning southwest Scotland
A breathtaking caravan tour of southwest Scotland. This new touring route has been created in a bid to encourage more visitors to the area – let's get ready to explore it!
Touring caravan readers' stories
Find inspiration, warmth and fabulous stories from our readers and contributors tales. All about their adventures touring in their caravans. Plus get a sneak peek at what you can expect from some suprisingly wonderful places!
First-time caravan touring
Ron and Margaret Gwynne spill all about their first time touring in a caravan. From tents, to statics, to villas until eventually they discovered the joy of a touring caravan.
A caravan tour: Tinsel time in Teesdale
Take a festive caravan tour with Felicity Martin to County Durham and North Yorkshire to immerse yourself in a world of historic castles — and cheese!
A caravan adventure: Scintillating Scandinavia
Join 'Caravan Magazine' reader, Ken Elborn, as he relives his incredible 65-day, jaw-on-the-floor caravan touring adventure through Sweden and Norway.
A caravan tour: Highgrove Gardens
Join Susie Kearley on her caravan tour of Highgrove Gardens. This enchanting royal residence is simply stunning, without even stepping inside!
Caravan touring: Forget France — Devon's delightful!
With palm trees, turquoise seas, beautiful bays and dramatic geology, it's no wonder the English Riviera appeals to so many Brits, especially as there's no need to pack your passport! By Catherine Sheridan.
A caravan adventure: A head for heights in Austria
A true adventure with Helen Werin. If you love mountains and crystal-clear lakes you'll be on top of the world in the Tyrol and Carinthia.
Caravan touring: Top tips for Scandinavia
Ken and Pam Elborn spent 65 days touring Scandinavia in their caravan. Read their top caravan touring tips for a fun and successful tour in the Nordics!
