Catch up on some of the latest news from the world of touring caravans

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Parkdean launches new online booking system
Parkdean has launched their new online booking system which uses 4 simple steps to book touring pitches for any of their 11 touring parks directly from their website. www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk »

Bailey adds new layout to Pegasus range
Bailey of Bristol has added a new family layout (based on the popular Senator Carolina) to its Pegasus range with the introduction of the Pegasus 646. The Pegasus 646 is the first caravan to incorporate the state of the art Alu-Tech construction system. It is supplied with a market-leading 10-Year body shell integrity guarantee and is built to Grade III standard of Thermal Insulation allowing you to use it all year round. The Pegasus 646 will be on display for the first time at the Boat & Caravan Show, NEC, Birmingham (Stand 5292 Hall 5).

Elddis Autoquest 115 wins MMM award
The Elddis Autoquest 115 has been named winner of the Budget Front Lounge Coachbuilt of the Year by Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly (MMM), the UK's best-selling motorcaravan magazine at its prestigious 2010 Awards.

Lunar releases two new models
Following their first showing at the NEC exhibition in February, Lunar will release two new models, the Quasar 556 and Lexon 570 6 berth caravans on single axles.

Thetford introduces toilet fresh-up set for used caravans
Thetford has introduced Fresh-up Set, the first and unique toilet set that gives second-hand touring caravan buyers the chance to make their used toilet as good as new. Click here to find out more.

The new Bailey Olympus range
The Olympus range is the the second Bailey range to feature the Alu-Tech bodyshell construction system. It will debut at the Boat and Caravan Show, NEC, Birmingham (Stand 5292, Hall 5), with display models arriving on retailer sites shortly afterwards. Visit the website to find out everything you need to know about the new model range.

Caravan bonanza - 3,000 sold in less than a week
£15,000, meant £45m was spent. Clarion, organisers of the show, have confirmed that it was the busiest ever with 78,000 visitors.

Record sales for Bailey and Swift at NEC show
The two market leaders in caravan manufacture, Bailey and Swift, both reported record sales at Birminghamís NEC. Swift used the show to launch some new products and scooped several awards ñ the Sprite Musketeer TD won the Practical Caravan "Best Caravan for Small Families" award. With a lead in price of £11,295, itís proving one of their best sellers, especially with families trying caravanning for the first time. See www.swiftleisure.co.uk »

Meanwhile Bailey launched its ground-breaking new tourer, Pegasus starting at a very competitively priced £14,995 There are lots of new things about this caravan: It has a 10-year body shell guarantee; it has achieved a very high thermal insulation rating, making it a year-round vehicle; the method of construction is new, with a timber-free body and panels clamped together to produce what Bailey claims is a considerably stronger shell than one manufactured using traditional methods. To find out more, visit the Bailey website »

Elddis goes short and light
Elddis is to launch three all-new models at the National Boat, Caravan & Outdoor Show (23-28 February 2010 at NEC Birmingham).

The new line up will include Xplore 302 which the company believes is potentially the smallest touring caravan on the market. The all-new Xplore is nearly half a metre shorter than Elddisí current smallest van, the Avante 362. This compact vehicle is targeted at caravan converts, upgrading from camping and trailer tents, but should also appeal for all ages looking for a lightweight tourer for weekend getaways. www.elddis.co.uk »

Sylvanian Caravan is among ëdream toysí this Christmas
íTis the season to be caravanning? The Toy Retailers Association has released its list of 'Dream Toys', its prediction for this Christmas's best-selling toys. On the list is the Sylvanian families caravan (pictured) which is widely available from major retailers – at an RRP of £44.99.

Looking to find reliable caravan servicing?
It is important to look after your tourer or motorhome and when you have work done, you want to be sure that your vehicle has been serviced by trained and experienced professionals. The solution is to use an Approved Workshop – see the Approved Workshop website where you can search for your nearest fixed or mobile workshop. www.approvedworkshops.co.uk »

Christmas with the Clubs
The Caravan Club is keeping more sites open for longer this coming autumn and winter. In all, 80 sites are open into the New Year and over 50 will remain open all year round. They have produced a new 'Autumn and Winter Touring' brochure, which is packed with ideas, events and inspiring locations for members
- see The Caravan Club website »

Meanwhile, the Camping and Caravanning Club will have 24 of its sites open over the festive season, with the promise of plenty of seasonal cheer »

The best of the best in mid-Wales
Twenty-two parks in mid Wales been awarded the coveted five stars under the British Graded Holiday Parks Scheme. Mid Wales now boasts some of the finest caravan parks in the UK and provides an excellent base for touring.
To find out more about places to see click here »

49th National Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show
If you are looking to buy a new caravan you need to visit the 49th National Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show, held between 23 and 28 February 2010 at the NEC, Birmingham. The show will feature exclusive new Spring model launches from the leading caravan manufacturers, as well as all the latest 2010 model ranges.
www.boatandcaravan.co.uk »

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