Practical Caravan

1 week ago | practicalcaravan.com | David Motton

Mazda finally has a seven-seat SUV to take on the likes of the Kia Sorento and Land Rover Discovery Sport. The new CX-80 has the makings of a very capable tow car. Buyers have the choice of plug-in hybrid and diesel power. Both share the same 2500kg towing capacity, but it’s the diesel that ought to be better suited to towing. Although the plug-in hybrid is the quicker of the two on paper, the mid-range pull of the diesel (406lb ft) should easily cope with a sensible car/caravan match.

1 week ago | practicalcaravan.com | Peter Byrne

A pair of the best caravan towing mirrors are a real touring essential, playing a crucial part in ensuring you stay safe and legal on the road. However, to get them to work as efficiently as they should, you will likely find they need their position altered, which is why knowing how to adjust towing mirrors is an important skill. After choosing the right towing mirrors, having them properly adjusted will ensure you have adequate vision when you’re towing your tourer.

2 weeks ago | practicalcaravan.com | David Motton

As you may already know, KGM is the new name for SsangYong. The Korean car maker has a history of building tough, go-anywhere tow cars such as the Korando and the Rexton. While sometimes a little rough around the edges, SsangYongs have usually cost far less than the competition. Under the new owners, KGM is still focusing on value for money, but through superb standard equipment and keen, rather than bargain-basement, pricing. For caravanners, it’s a shame there’s no diesel or 4×4 for towing.

2 weeks ago | practicalcaravan.com | Peter Byrne

Leisure batteries are an essential piece of caravan kit, storing 12V DC electricity and allowing us to power crucial touring appliances such as lighting, as well as our favourite touring gadgets, such as the best caravan TV. However, before you think about buying one, you’re likely to ask ‘what size leisure battery do I need for a caravan?’. Depending on the devices it is powering, the best caravan leisure battery is capable of providing electric current for hours.

2 weeks ago | practicalcaravan.com | Sarah Wakely

Accidents happen, and we’ve all been there – dropping a shampoo bottle in the caravan shower, only to find it has left a crack across the tray. Or perhaps you’ve noticed other trim on your caravan becoming dry and brittle; once that happens, the A-frame cover or front panel can become degraded and even split.