All the caravan guides on Caravan Adventuring, grouped by topic. So whether you’re buying your first caravan or planning a trip abroad, start here.
These caravan guides cover every stage of touring. They start with the basics, then move on to buying, costs, towing, maintenance and touring in the UK and Europe.
Each guide brings together the most useful advice on one topic. It also links to the detailed blog posts behind it. That way, you can read the overview first, then go deeper only where you need to.
They suit caravans, motorhomes and campervans. In addition, the advice comes from real touring, not from brochures.
New to touring? Then start with New to Caravanning, and keep the caravan checklists handy for your first trip.
Already touring? Then jump to the topic you need. For example, read the winter guide before an autumn break, or the France guide before you book a ferry. Also, check the costs guide when you plan your budget for the year ahead.
The best place to begin if you’re new to touring, or just want the essentials in one place.
A simple start-here guide for first-time tourers. It covers choosing a caravan, towing basics, booking a campsite and what to expect on your first trip.
Every caravan checklist in one place. So you can pack, hitch up, pitch and leave site without forgetting the important things.
All the free planning tools on Caravan Adventuring together. Use them to find campsites, get answers and plan your next trip.
Confused by MTPLM, hook-up or nose weight? The glossary explains caravan and motorhome terms in plain English, from A to Z.
Choose the right caravan, understand what touring really costs, and get the right cover.
New or used, dealer or private sale, and how to match a caravan to your car. It also explains the checks to make before you hand over any money.
What touring really costs, split into one-off, yearly and per-trip costs. There are also plenty of ways to make your money go further.
The different types of cover explained, plus how excess works and what to check before you buy a policy.
Tow safely, set up with confidence on site, and keep your caravan in good shape.
Everything about towing in one place. It covers weights, hitching up, mirrors, your licence, snaking and reversing.
Every setup and equipment post together. For example, there’s advice on levelling, hook-up, gas, water, batteries and solar.
Servicing, habitation checks, damp, tyres and storage, all explained. As a result, small jobs stay small, and your caravan lasts longer.
Safe first checks for the most common faults, from a tripping hook-up to a fridge that won’t cool. Also, it explains when to call a qualified engineer.
Touring doesn’t have to stop when the weather turns, or when the hook-up runs out.
How to tour in the colder months. It covers keeping warm, using gas wisely and finding sites that stay open in winter.
Power, gas and water for touring without hook-up. Plus, it explains CL and CS sites and includes small sites reviewed first-hand.
Routes, campsite advice and touring tips for exploring Britain by caravan, motorhome or campervan.
Planned routes for caravans and motorhomes. For example, there are guides to the North Coast 500, the Cotswolds and the Lake District.
Advice on choosing and booking campsites, plus travel tips. So you can pick the right site and get the most from every stay.
Practical touring tips for every trip. They cover everything from your first night on site to saving money on the way.
Everything for motorhome and campervan owners. That includes aires, staying connected on the road and touring in Europe.
Take your caravan or motorhome abroad with the right paperwork, kit and cover.
The starting point for touring abroad. It brings together the guides and posts on driving abroad and campsites across Europe.
Everything for touring France. For example, it explains tolls, Crit’Air stickers, driving rules and the kit you need to carry.
Every breakdown cover option for tourers, side by side. Also, it lists the questions to ask before you buy.
Once you know how to tour, the next step is finding where to go. Caravan Adventuring visits every campsite in its official reviews in person. So these pages only recommend sites seen first-hand.
Start with the best sites overall, or jump straight to the type of site you want.
Can’t find what you need in these caravan guides? Then ask Ellie, the Caravan Adventuring assistant. She answers caravan questions and helps you find campsites.
Alternatively, read the site FAQs, or test what you’ve learned with the Caravan Knowledge Challenge.
If you’re new to touring, start with New to Caravanning. After that, read the Caravan Towing Guide before your first trip.
Yes. Most of the advice suits all tourers. In addition, Motorhome and Campervan Touring covers motorhome topics in more detail.
No. Every guide is free to read, and so are the tools. However, joining for free lets you save campsites and plan trips.
New guides appear regularly. Each one goes on this page, so it’s worth checking back before your next trip.
Yes. Each guide works well on a phone, so you can also read it on site. For packing and departure lists, the caravan checklists are the most useful to keep to hand.
Start with the Caravan Towing Guide, as it explains weights and matching. Then read Buying a Caravan before choosing a lighter model.
Start with Best Caravan Sites UK, or browse every review on the Reviews page.
Save campsites, plan upcoming stays and meet other tourers in the Community. Joining is free and takes under a minute.
