12v versus 230v all about the power

Q When towing a caravan, should the fridge be left switched on to keep food cold, and if so, which power setting should be used while on the move? AYes, in most caravans, the fridge can be left on whi

PRETTY PENNY, OUR well-used 1998 Bailey Delamere was always planned to be predominantly an off-grid caravan. We like going to low-tech sites and music festivals and have concentrated a lot of our upgr

Engineer Chris Mardon demystifies onboard electrics and explains how you can troubleshoot electrical systems

The first thing to decide is what watching TV in the caravan actually means for you. Are you someone who always uses electric hook-up and just wants a simple screen for the occasional evening? Do you

Last spring our motorhome was parked up with nothing in use, but connected to its solar panel and mains hook-up. The carbon monoxide alarm started to go off at odd times so I changed the batteries, bu

If you’ve ever been to a motorhome show – and we’d recommend one as a great place to start – you’ve probably been quite overwhelmed at the sheer number of vehicle layouts to choose from. With all the