In August 2012, Haynes Publishing launched the Second Edition of The Motorcaravanning Handbook by John Wickersham.
This latest title in the Haynes ‘Glovebox’ series of guides is a perfect partner to the larger Motorcaravan Manual whose 3rd Edition went on sale in February 2012. But what are the differences between these two motorcaravanning books?
■ Like all the famous Haynes repair manuals, the Motorcaravan Manual is particularly focussed on maintenance, servicing, product installations, improvement projects and repair work. Although its early chapters include guidance on buying a motorhome, the majority of the text and illustrations is concerned with work on the habitation section of these intriguing leisure vehicles. Naturally, with so many different types of base vehicles, guidance on engine maintenance, transmissions and so on is dealt with elsewhere in the Haynes Automotive Manuals.More...
Wicky World is proud to announce the launch of John Wickersham’s latest (3rd edition) Haynes’ Motorcaravan Manual. 
Author of eleven manuals for Haynes Publishing, John Wickersham has been a regular contributor to caravan and motorcaravan magazines for over 30 years. Now, he has updated the Motorcaravan Manual once more to introduce the latest developments in choosing, using and maintaining a motorcaravan, along with an overview of the design and specification of the latest models.
This radically updated and detailed third edition encompasses the very latest developments in motorcaravans, including information on the maintenance and repairs of habitation elements, explanations of construction methods and detailed descriptions of motorcaravan supply systems. With 500 colour illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this is the perfect guide for both new owners and experienced enthusiasts alike.More...
The layout inside and the colour of its upholstery might be important. But before forking out a huge sum for a motor caravan, purchasers should check some technical features as well.
It’s amazing how many purchasers of motor caravans get things wrong from the start. I’m referring to those people who always wanted a motor caravan and have finally taken the plunge. Then after several trips, the vehicle they’ve purchased isn’t quite what they’d expected.
The times I’ve come across people who’ve spent a lot of their savings on a particular model and then have decided to change it a few month’s later. Some of these stories are certainly sad.More...