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Introducing Shield’s new Information Centre - for those that appreciate the joys of caravanning, motorhoming and camping. Whether you are looking for a caravan buyer’s guide; handy hints; reviews of the latest models; dates of forthcoming motorhome shows or the ideal caravan and camping holiday destination; our extensive library of useful reference material offers both expert comment and insight into the world of outdoor leisure today.

Most popular features

  • Caravan history - Eccles factory

    Interested in the history of the touring caravan?
    We asked the renowned caravan historian, Andrew Jenkinson, to provide a plotted history of the touring caravan.  Andrew's expert comment and rare archive photos gives a unique overview of the development of the modern day British caravan - from its origins back in the 1860's and "the Wanderer" horse drawn caravan.

     

  • Folding caravan - Gobur Carousel Clubman
    Gobur Folding Caravans are one of only two UK manufacturers of solid-sided folding caravans. The Gobur Company have been selling direct to the public for some years. Find out why this particular caravan design still hold its appeal with the caravanning public after 40 years.

     

  • Build your own motorcaravan
    Do you fancy the challenge of constructing a motor caravan yourself? We asked John Wickersham, the respected technical expert and author of such titles as "Build your own Motorcaravan" and "Caravanning Handbook", for some practical guidance and advice on how to build your own motorhome or DIY self build.

     

 

Buyers guides

 

Useful informationUseful information

 

Touring caravan reviews

 

Buyers guidesUsed buyers guides

 

Events diaryEvents diary

 

Motorhome reviewsMotorhome reviews

 

Essential caravan tips

 

Caravanning in the UK

 

Static caravan reviewsStatic caravan reviews

 

 Andrew JenkinsonAndrew Jenkinson

Caravanning in EuropeCaravanning in Europe

Trailer tent reviewsTrailer tent reviews

Caravan historyHistory of the caravan

Weather ReportsWeather reports

ManufacturersManufacturers