Contents TRAVEL 48 COVER PORTUGAL A wonderful t o c k P h o t o escape takes this touring duo to ancient towns, gorgeous nature reserves and trendy restaurants y S

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56 COVER KENT Find out the difference between the Men of Kent and the Kentish Men on the intriguing Isle of Thanet

64 COVER FRANCE A river tour that celebrates this Gallic country, following the Seine from source to sea

40 COVER SCOTLAND Explore this southwest peninsula of

Scotland that inspired a super song

70 COVER WEEKEND TRAVEL Recreating a famous Master for the modern age in Suffolk

79 COVER SITES FOR… Idyllic rural retreats to escape the crowds this season 85 YOUR SITES Readers rate the sites they’ve stayed at

TESTED 96 WHO IS… Coachman explains why it entered the motorhome market with its superb Travel Master A-class range 99 COVER CARTHAGO CHIC

C-LINE A luxury A-class that makes no excuses for its size 107 COVER MURVI PIMENTO This new campervan combines flexible sleeping options with a great lounge, kitchen and more

115 COVER MY MOTORHOME How a classic 1989 Pilote won over a newcomer

TECHNICAL 120 TECH HELP Motorhoming problems solved, including starting issues, TV aerials, taking food the the EU and more 127 COVER HOW TO Change a drain tap for easier operation and to withstand the rigours of motorhoming 129 COVER MY PROJECT A

refurbishment is needed when buying this used motorhome 132 COVER TECH ADVICE All about upgrading to solar panels, from types to essential electrical kit

BUY & SELL 136 COVER BUYING ADVICE The avenues available to you when buying your brand-new or new-toyou motorhome 138 VINTAGE ’VANS The balance between sensitive restorations and usability

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