Art

A funky vintage vibes campervan conversion ideal for UK and EU adventures

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Southampton
3 Belted seats
Sleeps 2 Adults
Sleeps 1 Child
Art is a quirky campervan conversion with an eclectic, vintage design vibe for hire in Southampton. His owners have hand crafted this bespoke camper into an off-grid, 4-season home on wheels. With ample solar power, you can stay off grid without worrying about charging or plugging in.

This van was designed with the outdoors in mind, with heaps of storage for your climbing ropes, wetsuits, crampons or dive-gear. Your furry friends won't need to be left behind, as there's even plenty of comfortable space for them! Art is the perfect retreat after a hard day in the mountains or on the beach. Close the doors and enjoy the cosy interior, turn on the heater and curl up on the sofa with a good book and a cuppa before cooking your favourite post-hike feast in the well-equipped kitchen.

All that's left for you to do is to pack your kit, pick a mountain, let Art take you there in comfort and style, and then look after you when you're down!

Essential Information

ceiling fan
dining table
extra storage
festival friendly
heater
inverter
kitchen sink
leveling jacks
oven
pet friendly
radio
refrigerator
solar
stove
6ft+ Bed
Fixed Bed
Parking Space
CD Player
Waste Tank: 20 litres
EU Travel Allowed
Gas Capacity: 38 litres
Water Tank: 40 litres

Vehicle Spec

  • Vehicle Type: Campervan
  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Crafter
  • Year: 2013
  • Vehicle Length: 5.5 metres
  • Vehicle Width: 2.2 metres
  • Vehicle Height: 3.2 metres
  • Max Laden Weight (MAM): 3500 kg
  • Payload: 720 kg
  • Transmission: manual
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Fuel Efficiency: 30mpg
  • Registration: emailed when you book

Insurance & Drivers

To be insured to drive this campervan you must be at least 23 years old and must have held a driving licence for more than 2 years.

Licences accepted:

GroupCountryAccepted?
Group 1UK
Group 2EU / Australia / New Zealand
Group 3USA / Canada / South Africa
Group 4Rest of WorldGet in touch

Additionally, drivers should not have had their licence suspended for any period within the last 3 years, not been involved in more than one fault incident in the last 3 years, have no more than 2 convictions in total and no convictions of more than 3 points. If you're over the age of 75 please get in touch.

About the Campervan

Description of Beds: Art is a 3-berth campervan – he comfortably sleeps two people in a semi-fixed rear double bed; the bench seating also pulls out to make an extra bed, suitable for a child or small adult. Description of Seating: Three belted seats in the front (including driver) with head rests. About the area: Art has now moved to Southampton, perfect for picking up on your way to the ferry over to the Isle of Wight, or to head Southwest for a surf in Cornwall or some rock climbing on the Jurassic Coast. Pickup from the train station or airport can usually be arranged with the owners. Parking: If you drive to collect Art, you are welcome to leave your car in his normal spot, an off-road driveway. Cooking Equipment: Art has a fully-equipped kitchen that can manage anything that you'd normally cook up at home. There are two gas hobs, an oven, a grill, a fridge/freezer that runs off the solar, as well as ample space for storing food. You'll find Art stocked with basics like spices, seasonings, oil, tea and coffee as well as 3 plates | mugs | bowls | glasses | sets of cutlery | knives | chopping boards | cooking utensils | frying pan | large and small saucepans | sieve | oven trays | kettle | percolator for coffee | coffee grinder | stick-blender. Water Facilities: There are two 20-litre water containers which can easily be removed to refill. The grey water tank is also 20-litres and is similarly removable to empty and rinse. Audio Equipment: Art has a radio/CD player in the cab. Type of Heating: An LPG Propex heater with thermostat will keep you toasty warm all seasons round! Conversion Story: Art’s owners bought him in June 2019. They started the conversion in Aberdeen, carried it on during 7 weeks in Ireland before heading off on a European adventure spending time in Spain, Portugal, locked down in Greece, and journeying up through the Balkans spending their time climbing rocks and climbing mountains. They returned with three dogs, so can vouch for the storage excess also being invaluable for giving even bigger pets plenty of space!

Location

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Pick up / Drop off Times

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Note: Campervan Hire prices are per 24 hours. The default pick up and drop off time is 2pm. If you request a pick up or drop off outside of this, the owner will quote you for the additional time. Typically this is £12.50 per additional hour.

Reviews

5.0 (10)
5.0
What can I say about Art?! We had a fabulous few days away in this delightful campervan, which has been well decked out and all the little things you could need were thoughtfully considered! We were parked up for most of our time at an event, which was great for us to be out of the rain at times, but we were completely comfortable and warm inside, without even needing to use any heating options. The bed is very comfortable too. It is a nice size for a couple to get away and is easy to drive and park, which is what we needed coming from another country not being completely familiar with all the smaller roads, but has a high roof so just to plan where you go to make sure roof height won’t be an issue. We had fabulous service from Arts owner Patrick, who was really great at handover to ensure we knew how everything worked and was just great to deal with all round, accommodating our requests and answering our questions. I’m sure we don’t get to use all the great features of Art but would happily hire again for more exploring next time we come back to the UK.
October 2024
Clare