Time for a change of headliner finish This is a job I’ve been thinking of doing for a while. Trouble is, I had kind
Did you hear that? Everything was going pretty well with the engine refresh until the guys heard a ‘pop’ sound from the engine bay…
Prevention is better than cure After our amazing road trip to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, it felt right to give the camper
A new look for a new year I hope everyone had a great break over Christmas and New Year? Did you like the free
Insulation in a camper is not just for winter. OK, so the sun’s not out. It’s often rainy, and not that hot. Typical (some
It’s almost that time of the year again! The time when gifts are given. Socks, jumpers, perfume and of course calendars! Well, no cheesy
Lochs and Mountains in the rearview mirror Sadly our road trip was now drawing to a close. Fewer lochs and mountains, time to head
Back to mainland Scotland again… It was time to start our journey to Glencoe on the mainland of Scotland. We’d travelled down from Staffin,
Heading south on Skye Our time at Staffin and Skye was drawing to a close. We’d had a great time, very relaxing. Now it
Road trips are great for the soul… They are also good for inspiration too! The road trip to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
The fabulous Fairy pools and Neist point The landscape and scenery of Skye are iconic and world-famous. None more so than the beautiful Fairy
Next stop the Isle of Skye… Island life again! Having spent a couple of days in Fort William for our special steam railway journey to
Some say this strange box on four wheels is the most iconic type of camper van in the world!
They’re not the best equipped campers on the market. Nor the fastest or the most comfortable. The technology is dated and can sometimes be a bit of a challenge to get used to. They are also a bit quirky to drive. Strange choice for a classic camper then!
To me, none of this really matters though. It has its own unique character and story. Without doubt, it’s my fave vehicle ever! People wave at you whilst you’re driving around. You stop places and have complete strangers come up and start conversations with you about it. So many stories, from so many different people. It does way more than merely just get you from A to B.
Yes it’s cool. No I’m not going to paint it!
This is a standard reply to one of my most commonly asked questions. The bus was made in Germany in 1963/1964. It is still mostly original and solid in all the right places! Sure, the paint is faded and worn through in areas. That’s to be expected after all these years. Especially if you spent most of those early years in sunny California. You only get original once, and this bus shows its age with pride!
Keep up with the latest adventures…
Road trips around the UK and Europe, car shows, special events and just keeping everything working as it should be. There’s a bit of something for everyone to enjoy…
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Real Van Life. Everyday ownership of a classic VW Split screen camper van and all the adventures that keep it on the road as a daily driver. Warning it’s not all about Instagram lifestyle shots, people standing on the roof staring off into the landscape, or watching the surf come in. However, it is all about having fun! Getting out and about using the bus as it was intended to be used. To travel, explore go camping in and have road trip adventures in. If you like that kind of stuff, you might like this site… Feel free to support the site by buying me a drink at https://ko-fi.com/vdubxs
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