Advice
Fitting a 12V power distribution point
Overwhelmed by the number of caravan accessories you're running? This simple power hub could be the answer, says Nigel Hutson
Electrics
Advice
Ultimate Off-Grid Guide to Caravanning
Leave your electric cable at home to enjoy a whole new touring experience! John Sootheran shows you how
Advice
DIY Mechanic: Fridges and Toilet Flushes
These two essentials prompt many queries from new caravaners. Nigel Hutson explains all about power for your fridge and water supplies for your flush
Advice
Caravan Servicing – what to expect
What should you expect from a full caravan service? John Sootheran finds out
Advice
Caravan Genius: Leisure Batteries
The leisure battery is a caravanner's best friend, and of course, you should choose your friends wisely and treat them well. Our guide gives...
Advice
How to fit a BCA wireless charger
It's easy to install this neat charging pad, says Nigel Hutson, and then you can say goodbye to all those dangling cables and wires
Advice
How to make a portable 12V battery power supply
Need extra electricity to run a pump or emergency lighting? Construct this simple unit, says Sam Coles, and you'll have 12V wherever you go
Electrics
How to make a 13-pin extension socket
If you find it difficult to access the towball electrics on your car, this handy extension lead should help, says Tony Brown.
Electrics
How to make a reverse polarity lead
Reverse polarity won't be a problem with this handy adaptor that you can make yourself, says Nigel Hutson.
Electrics
Spotlight on Hook-ups
Everybody uses a range of electrical appliances and devices while on tour. Sammy Faircloth shows you how to power up safely and monitor your...
Electrics
Spotlight on Leisure Batteries
All the essential information you need to know about buying and maintaining a leisure battery
Electrics
How to upgrade from 7-pin to 13-pin electrics
Modern cars use 13-pin towing electrics, so why not uprate your caravan's electrics? Follow Nigel Hutson's step-by-step guide and get the job done
Electrics
How to upgrade to LED awning lights
LED awning lights don't just look good, they save energy, too, so if you're looking to upgrade a defunct halogen lamp, here's our step-by-step...
Electrics
How to upgrade to a digital TV antenna
Get digital TV in your caravan! Follow our step-by-step guide to upgrade your TV's antenna so you can enjoy watching more channels in more...
Electrics
How to fit a USB socket in your caravan
Love gadgets but hate running out of battery? Follow our step-by-step guide to fitting a USB socket in your caravan, to keep your devices...
Electrics
How to fit an Alde load monitor and outside temperature sensor
DIY mechanic Nigel Hutson shows how to fit an Alde load monitor and outside temperature sensor in your caravan to avoid tripping campsite electrics
Electrics
Expert advice on caravan lights
A history of caravan interior lighting and how to update your tourer's lights – Practical Caravan's technical expert John Wickersham is here to help
Electrics
How to… Cope with reverse polarity on tour
Practical Caravan's experienced experts share their knowledge so you know how to deal with reversed polarity when on holiday in your caravan
Electrics
Elddis Project: Removing the Carver/Truma space heater
OUR 1983 PROJECT caravan had a Carver 1800 space heater – which had stopped working long before Practical Caravan bought it. Truma bought Carver...
Electrics
Elddis Project: Fitting a Carver Cascade water heater
RECENTLY, I TOOK out the old Morco water heater to replace it with a Carver Cascade. Cascades fit through the wall into the caravan....
Electrics
Elddis Project: Work on the 12V system and water heater
IT HAS BEEN several weeks since I last had time to work on our 1982 Elddis Whirlwind. So far I’ve concentrated on the electrics....
Electrics
Reader DIY: How to fit a dishwasher in your caravan
READER RICHARD MINNS has one of the most popular and useful mod cons installed in his caravan – an automatic dishwasher. Previously fitted to his...
Electrics
Step-by-step: fitting a Trailer Vision reversing camera
THE TRAILER VISION reversing camera system features a colour camera and monitor, and it is also wireless. This means that it's extremely easy to...
Electrics
Step-by-step: how to fit an MCB fuse control panel to your van
IF YOU TEND TO use a lot of electricity on site, you may have found the mains supply cuts out. Reader Ron Horniblew explains...
Electrics
How to… Fit an MCB fuse control panel
Find out how to install an MCB fuse control panel to your caravan
Electrics
Fitting a Trailer Vision wireless reversing camera
REVERSING CAMERAS have been around for many years and have proved particularly popular with drivers of large vehicles and motorhomes, but much less so...
Electrics
How to… Retrofit air-conditioning to your caravan
Fitting air-conditioning into your caravan can be a tricky and complex process – Practical Caravan reader Tony Brown shares his advice
Electrics
Laugh at the cold – how to use your caravan’s heater controls
MYSTIFIED BY your heater's controls and what they do? Follow our handy tips on how to crank up the heat and keep the cold...
Electrics
How to… Cheat the winter cold with your caravan heater
Top tips and advice from Practical Caravan's expert team to keep you warm and cosy when out on tour across the chilly winter months