Caravans and motorhomes
Best towbar-mounted storage boxes and racks 2024![Best towbar mounted storage boxes - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gYyimIU6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1719241047/autoexpress/2024/06/Best%20Towbar%20storage%20-%20how%20we%20tested%20them_dx2mer.jpg)
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Best towbar-mounted storage boxes and racks 2024
We round up six of the best ways to put your load-carrying troubles behind you
24 Jun 2024
Full range of electric VW campervans incoming, says CEO![3 Volkswagen Californias on a beach](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u3gT2o8s--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715172447/autoexpress/2024/05/Volkswagen%20California%20T7.jpg)
![3 Volkswagen Californias on a beach](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u3gT2o8s--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715172447/autoexpress/2024/05/Volkswagen%20California%20T7.jpg)
Full range of electric VW campervans incoming, says CEO
VW’s head of commercial vehicles has revealed plans for a line-up of EV California campervans are already in motion
8 May 2024
Citroen Holidays is a new campervan, not a tour operator ![Citroen Holidays camper](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gDPvCXz2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705077016/autoexpress/2024/01/Citroen%20Holidays_hiy4yc.jpg)
![Citroen Holidays camper](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gDPvCXz2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1705077016/autoexpress/2024/01/Citroen%20Holidays_hiy4yc.jpg)
Citroen Holidays is a new campervan, not a tour operator
Citroen has unveiled a camper van version of its updated Spacetourer van-based MPV
12 Jan 2024
Best tow cars to buy 2024![Best tow cars to buy 2023 - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MW-tui3h--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1695380335/autoexpress/2023/09/Best%20tow%20cars%20to%20buy%202023-10.jpg)
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Best tow cars to buy 2024
There’s more to towing a car than just hitching up a caravan. Check out these tow car stars to pick what’s right for you
3 Jan 2024
If Tesla made a telescopic caravan, it would probably look like this![Lightship L1 caravan - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hv44yVev--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1702661260/autoexpress/2023/12/Lightship%20L1%20001_bbne2j.jpg)
![Lightship L1 caravan - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hv44yVev--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1702661260/autoexpress/2023/12/Lightship%20L1%20001_bbne2j.jpg)
If Tesla made a telescopic caravan, it would probably look like this
New Lightship L1 promises to revolutionise road trips, with its unique telescoping design reducing range anxiety on the road and maximising space at t…
15 Dec 2023
Why does everyone love VW campervans?![Festival attendees and campervans at VW Bus Fest 2023](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_mkXGz-e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701860215/autoexpress/2023/12/VW%20Bus%20Fest%202023.jpg)
![Festival attendees and campervans at VW Bus Fest 2023](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_mkXGz-e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701860215/autoexpress/2023/12/VW%20Bus%20Fest%202023.jpg)
Why does everyone love VW campervans?
We join 80,000 Volkswagen bus fans in Germany for a festival to mark 75 years of the brand’s iconic vehicles
6 Dec 2023
Extreme Ford Transit Custom campervan could eat the great outdoors for breakfast![Loder1899 Ford Transit Custom - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AmWp0rVK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698846336/autoexpress/2023/11/Loder1899%20Ford%20Transit%20Custom.jpg)
![Loder1899 Ford Transit Custom - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AmWp0rVK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698846336/autoexpress/2023/11/Loder1899%20Ford%20Transit%20Custom.jpg)
Extreme Ford Transit Custom campervan could eat the great outdoors for breakfast
German tuning company Loder1899’s elevated the Transit Custom to new heights – 80mm higher, to be exact
1 Nov 2023
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World's most advanced caravan makes towing with an electric car a breeze![Pebble Flow caravan being towed by a BMW X5](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bA1rGT86--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697820073/autoexpress/2023/10/Pebble%20Flow%20caravan.jpg)
![Pebble Flow caravan being towed by a BMW X5](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bA1rGT86--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697820073/autoexpress/2023/10/Pebble%20Flow%20caravan.jpg)
World's most advanced caravan makes towing with an electric car a breeze
Hate having to hitch up your caravan? Well this one can do it for you
20 Oct 2023
New Dacia Jogger Extreme Sleep Pack review![Dacia Jogger Extreme Sleep Pack - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0BaePbjt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1693916174/autoexpress/2023/09/Dacia%20Jogger%20Extreme%20Sleep%20Pack.jpg)
![Dacia Jogger Extreme Sleep Pack - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0BaePbjt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1693916174/autoexpress/2023/09/Dacia%20Jogger%20Extreme%20Sleep%20Pack.jpg)
New Dacia Jogger Extreme Sleep Pack review
The rugged Extreme specification on the Dacia Jogger 7-seat MPV becomes a kind-of budget campervan with the optional Sleep Pack installed
5 Sep 2023
New Volkswagen California Concept previews plug-in hybrid campervan ![Volkswagen California Concept - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nA0zH00D--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692872473/autoexpress/2023/08/Volkswagen%20California%20Concept%202023-5.jpg)
![Volkswagen California Concept - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nA0zH00D--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692872473/autoexpress/2023/08/Volkswagen%20California%20Concept%202023-5.jpg)
New Volkswagen California Concept previews plug-in hybrid campervan
Volkswagen Multivan will spawn a plug-in hybrid family-friendly camper due in 2024
24 Aug 2023
New Ford Transit Custom Nugget campervan revealed![Ford Transit Custom Nugget - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--T1lLApoY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692803770/autoexpress/2023/08/Ford%20Transit%20Custom%20Nugget.jpg)
![Ford Transit Custom Nugget - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--T1lLApoY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692803770/autoexpress/2023/08/Ford%20Transit%20Custom%20Nugget.jpg)
New Ford Transit Custom Nugget campervan revealed
An all-new Ford Transit Custom campervan has been revealed, no chicken included
24 Aug 2023
New Dacia Accessory Packs designed for camping trips![Dacia Jogger - sleep and tent accessory pack](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AA4pntAs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692376785/autoexpress/2023/08/Dacia%20Jogger%20-%20sleep%20and%20tent%20pack%204_w88qdd.jpg)
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New Dacia Accessory Packs designed for camping trips
Family-orientated Jogger gets camping bundles to make it the ultimate holiday vehicle
18 Aug 2023
New Volkswagen Grand California 2023 review![Volkswagen Grand California - front angled static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QKYSLnEx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685982021/autoexpress/2023/06/Volkswagen%20Grand%20California%202023%20UK.jpg)
![Volkswagen Grand California - front angled static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QKYSLnEx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685982021/autoexpress/2023/06/Volkswagen%20Grand%20California%202023%20UK.jpg)
New Volkswagen Grand California 2023 review
The smaller of the two Grand California models transforms a mid-wheelbase Crafter van into a slickly made camper, but one that’s not as big inside as …
6 Jun 2023
Student designed Skoda Enyaq campervan concept teased ![Skoda Enyaq iv Camper - side profile sketch](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xp9Iw2TS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680178485/autoexpress/2023/03/Skoda%20Enyaq%20camper.jpg)
![Skoda Enyaq iv Camper - side profile sketch](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xp9Iw2TS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680178485/autoexpress/2023/03/Skoda%20Enyaq%20camper.jpg)
Student designed Skoda Enyaq campervan concept teased
Skoda has set its in-house design and engineering students loose on the Enyaq SUV and they’ve come up with a camper…
30 Mar 2023
Best motorhomes: the top 5 picks for all budgets![Chausson motorhome](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Rlwv_IH9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651072273/autoexpress/2022/04/Chausson-motorhome_xscckk.jpg)
![Chausson motorhome](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Rlwv_IH9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651072273/autoexpress/2022/04/Chausson-motorhome_xscckk.jpg)
Best motorhomes: the top 5 picks for all budgets
In the market for a new motorhome? Here are our top-five recommendations...
3 Mar 2023
New Renault Hippie Caviar Motel electric adventure van makes public debut![Renault Hippie Caviar Motel - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kC6rRq3e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1663663765/autoexpress/2022/09/Renault%20Hippie%20Caviar%20Motel.jpg)
![Renault Hippie Caviar Motel - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kC6rRq3e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1663663765/autoexpress/2022/09/Renault%20Hippie%20Caviar%20Motel.jpg)
New Renault Hippie Caviar Motel electric adventure van makes public debut
Built around the Kangoo E-Tech Electric, the Hippie Caviar Motel showcases what a sustainable zero-emissions campervan could look like
20 Sep 2022
One-off Skoda Enyaq iV FestEVal revealed![Skoda Enyaq iV FestEVal - side static with rooftent up](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9VVePfZY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658742120/autoexpress/2022/07/Skoda%20Enyaq%20iV%20FestEVal.jpg)
![Skoda Enyaq iV FestEVal - side static with rooftent up](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9VVePfZY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658742120/autoexpress/2022/07/Skoda%20Enyaq%20iV%20FestEVal.jpg)
One-off Skoda Enyaq iV FestEVal revealed
This Skoda Enyaq FestEVal aims to be the ideal transport for festival goers
25 Jul 2022
Towing guide: UK laws, licences, capacities and top tips![Skoda Kodiaq towing a caravan](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UefUFMAl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579634916/carbuyer/2019/01/towing.jpg)
![Skoda Kodiaq towing a caravan](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UefUFMAl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579634916/carbuyer/2019/01/towing.jpg)
Towing guide: UK laws, licences, capacities and top tips
Whether you’re towing a caravan, a trailer or even a boat, our towing guide explains how to do it
20 May 2022
DVSA appeal: don’t tow without training![Towing hitch](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XVQqvAzQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562246005/autoexpress/2018/03/20mitsubishil200.jpg)
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DVSA appeal: don’t tow without training
Drivers are being urged to get training for safety reasons - after the government scrapped compulsory trailer towing tests
20 May 2022
Caravaning for beginners: how to choose a caravan and tow it with confidence![how to choose a caravan](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--RX4q0ZFV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651845327/autoexpress/2022/05/how%20to%20choose%20a%20caravan%201.jpg)
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Caravaning for beginners: how to choose a caravan and tow it with confidence
Caravans and motorhomes offer real freedom, but getting started properly is crucial
18 May 2022
Kitting out your caravan: best camping accessories to buy![Camping](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X97928Mp--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651055798/autoexpress/2022/04/Camping-accessories-header_r1lrqc.jpg)
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Kitting out your caravan: best camping accessories to buy
The right gear will make life a lot easier when you’re living on the road. Here’s our round-up of the best items...
18 May 2022
Top 20 best touring caravan sites in the UK![Castlerigg hall campsite](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kyuc2Y5z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651060532/autoexpress/2022/04/castlerigg-hall-view_blsr7d.jpg)
![Castlerigg hall campsite](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kyuc2Y5z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651060532/autoexpress/2022/04/castlerigg-hall-view_blsr7d.jpg)
Top 20 best touring caravan sites in the UK
Struggling to choose where to stay? We’ve rounded up 20 great sites across the UK to suit all preferences
18 May 2022
Buying a motorhome in the UK: complete guide and top tips![Motorhome exterior](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zbtyaLtK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652280421/autoexpress/2022/05/Motorhome-exterior_k4rwuk.jpg)
![Motorhome exterior](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zbtyaLtK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652280421/autoexpress/2022/05/Motorhome-exterior_k4rwuk.jpg)
Buying a motorhome in the UK: complete guide and top tips
We guide you through the dos and don'ts of buying a motorhome, and offer some valuable tips and advice to help you along the way
18 May 2022
Best caravans 2022![how to choose a caravan](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--RX4q0ZFV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651845327/autoexpress/2022/05/how%20to%20choose%20a%20caravan%201.jpg)
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Best caravans 2022
We pick out the best caravans for every budget, and with different features, so you can decide what's right for you...
18 May 2022
New 2022 Mercedes EQV electric campervan revealed![New 2022 Mercedes EQV electric campervan revealed](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FDXaGa-s--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1641394880/autoexpress/2022/01/Mercedes%20EQV%20camper-6.jpg)
![New 2022 Mercedes EQV electric campervan revealed](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FDXaGa-s--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1641394880/autoexpress/2022/01/Mercedes%20EQV%20camper-6.jpg)
New 2022 Mercedes EQV electric campervan revealed
Mercedes unwraps EQV electric campervan conversion by Swiss company Sortimo Walter Rüegg PLC
5 Jan 2022
All-electric Volkswagen ID. California campervan announced![Volkswagen ID Buzz concept](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--uXOFIhij--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1639059927/autoexpress/2021/12/Volkswagen%20ID%20Buzz%20concept.jpg)
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All-electric Volkswagen ID. California campervan announced
Volkswagen confirms its ID. Buzz-based camper will be launching in “the second half of this decade”, securing jobs at the firm’s Hannover plant
9 Dec 2021
New Nissan NV300 and NV200 campervan range includes an EV![Nissan campervans EV](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PpZk_Xqz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562246440/autoexpress/2018/06/2_426226992_camper.jpg)
![Nissan campervans EV](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PpZk_Xqz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562246440/autoexpress/2018/06/2_426226992_camper.jpg)
New Nissan NV300 and NV200 campervan range includes an EV
Nissan announces a range of campervans, including an e-NV200 electric model, at the 2018 Madrid Motor Show
6 Jun 2018
Mercedes rivals the VW California with Marco Polo campervan![Marco polo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Lk6TuIha--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184195/autoexpress/2016/12/header_3.jpg)
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Mercedes rivals the VW California with Marco Polo campervan
Classy home away from home is now on sale, with prices starting from £53,180 for an entry-level model
23 Dec 2016
Making a motorhome: behind the scenes with Auto-Trail![Making a motorhome - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--rzUOCXVF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242871/autoexpress/2016/06/auto-trail-motorcaravans-c-michael-bailie-16-3668.jpg)
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Making a motorhome: behind the scenes with Auto-Trail
Motorhome sales are booming, but few manufacturers sell them off the peg. We visit a specialist to see what's involved in the conversion
14 Jun 2016