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New Year's Eve

Decided to take the van for a little run - it hasn't really been used properly all year.

I only went on a round trip to the beach of about 15 miles or so.

The van started fine after a couple of turns of the key, but stalled about three times in the first ½ mile.  This was ok apart from the time at the big roundabout with a couple of cars behind me (sorry Mr. Fiesta driver...)

Here are some pictures of our little trip (click on for larger version).

The view out to sea.

The lighthouse.

The waves were quite big (it must be the time of year).

Campervan hide-and-seek.

More campervan hide-and-seek.

Yet more campervan hide-and-seek.

Campervan not hidden at all!

An artsy shot of some pebbles on the beach...

Happy Camper Ltd.

According to the website, Happy Camper Ltd. is run "by two, fun loving adventure seeking brothers, Simon and Dan".  Happy Camper has bases in Nottingham and Cornwall to cater for people who appreciate the simple, beautiful things in life.  They say that "as VW Camper addicts, we know the good times they bring. There is nothing quite like exploring the country in a campervan, free to stop when and where you want, by the beach or up a mountain! The choice is yours."

VW Camper Co.

The VW Camper Co. operate a small fleet of classic VW Campers for you to rent on a self drive hire basis.

They say that their campers are available for holidays – from a weekend away to a week, two weeks or more if you've got the time!! Make it a special occasion, something a bit different or get to that event or music festival in a bit of style.

All campers offered for hire are four berth with rock-and-roll bed downstairs and a second full length bed in the elevating roof. They are fitted with fridge, sink and gas cooker as well as all the equipment you need for a great camping holiday.

VeeDub Classics

VeeDub Classics offer "laid-back rentals for chilled out people".  They offer classic T1 split screen and T2 bay window campers, in either classic or custom flavours.  They are based in Derbyshire.

O'Connor's Campers

I particularly like the poetic blurb on this site, here's an excerpt:

"Imagine - it's a late summers evening, the beach is beginning to empty as people return to their b&b's [sic] and hotel rooms.  But you have a choice they don't: do you jump in the van and travel to a different part of the country to watch the sun come up on yet another deserted beach? Or do you prepare your meal in the van, open a bottle of wine and watch the sun go down where you are?  Life’s full of difficult choices."

It even sounds appealing to me, and I've got my own van !!

Cool Campervans

Cool Campervans is based near the Peak District.  They appear to offer slightly more modern vans (type 2.5s by the looks of it), but also have a section on their website for "Classic Camper Sales".

Cornwall Campers

Cornwall Campers promise that you will "Drive yourself wild"!  They promise sand dunes and salty air and will garage your car for you whilst you undertake your VW camper van trip.

Campervan Hire UK

Campervan Hire UK or "Rent Me VW Camper" have a number of classic VW camper vans for hire that suit all the needs of the budget traveller.

Kampa'Daze

Kampa'Daze are based in Cheshire.  They implore you to "live the dream" and say that "a classic VW Campervan takes you to beaches, mountains, secluded picnic spots and festivals".

Campers 2 Go

Campers 2 Go urge you to "Re-live the nostalgia of the sixties and seventies.  Pull on your loons, and put some Vanilla Fudge in the 8-track".  They are based in Stoke on Trent with easy access to the Lake District and Scotland.

They hire out "for that extra special holiday, whether it's a honeymoon, wedding anniversary or a birthday surprise" they "can give you the opportunity to make it really special in a classic VW camper."