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Readers' diaries
This month, our reader team members tell us about their tours in France, Italy, Germany and the UK. Plus, they reveal their top tips for low-season touring.
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Amazing Auvergne
Dan Wright travels to this volcanic French region, and discovers fine food and lovely, untouched villages
Travelogue column
Sarah Wakely on a new way to make sense of public transport, how to get your favourite foods while you're abroad, and a wine tour to watch out for
NEW What's on…
Ten dates for your diary, for festive fun and other events in the New Year. Plus, win tickets to the Manchester Central Caravan and Motorhome Show
Snail Trail - River Thames
Jeremiah Mahadevan finds the source of the Thames near Cirencester and follows its route downstream to Canvey Island, in the estuary
Snail Trail - Wiltshire
Sarah Wakely tours this mystical county to track down weird white horses and spectacular standing stones, and to seek out ghostly goings-on
Snail sites
The campsites we enjoyed during our Snail Trails
Low-season bargains
Money-savers to keep you rolling through the low-season, from campsite deals to winter-warming bargains
A relaxed route to winter sun
Readers Mike & Linda Reading reveal the French aires at which they stayed on their way to Spain
Sunny Sicily
Readers Collin & Dianne Jones ferry their Winnebago across to this charming island, from the toe of Italy

Diamond Dave
Dave's advice on how to spot a 'ringer', and a step-by-step guide to fitting new wiper blades to your 'van
Technical Q+A Special
Our technical team answer your questions on how to prepare your 'van for the winter: from engine checks, to preventing your waste tank from freezing

Marketplace
Nick Harding on a successful NEC show for the major dealers, the most economical base vehicles, and more
The new AWD Transit
Might you never get stuck on a wet field again? We report on the new all-wheel-drive Transit van
NEC show review
New models, great gadgets and your money-saving tips - all from October's NEC show
Safe winter storage
Our man in the field, Jeremiah Mahadevan, shows you how and where to store your motorhome
The big test: rear-bed compact 'vans
The Autocruise Sportstar, Chausson Flash 04 and Sunlight T57 undergo the Practical Motorhome test
First look - MCL Gest
We take a look at the Gest, a mammoth British motorsport motorhome that oozes quality and style
Favourite drives - Concorde Charisma
If you've got a spare £100,000 in the bank, this top German motorhome might just be your thing…
Favourite drives - Hobby Siesta
This six-berth German family 'van offers top-quality touring in a smart package, at a bargain price
Memories are made of this
Jack Bancroft looks at Elddis, the most famous father-and-son team in British motorhome manufacturing
Adventure 'van review
Dan Wright reports on the Chausson Allegro that he took to France for his volcanic Auvergne adventure
Live-in test - Swift Voyager 635 EK
We say goodbye to our handsome, long-term Swift
Secondhand 'van twin test
Nick Harding compares two rear-lounge overcab coachbuilts that are well worth your £15,000
Running reports
Sarah Wakely steps back to a bygone age, with the assistance of her Adria Coral S690 SP
Tell us what you think
Do you have a pre-owned 'van? If so, we would like your opinion of it for our 2009 Sovereign Awards survey