Rua

Description of Beds: The camper will sleep up to 2 adults in a fold-out double bed. The bed is 201 x 121 cm. The bed can be turned into L-shaped seating if required. Description of Seating: The van has two belted seats in the front (including the driver) with headrests. The passenger seat can be turned to face the van to create a comfortable social living space. The bed folds out in 2 sections, which can be alternatively folded away to create L-shaped seating. Description of Electrical Setup: The 200W solar panel and a 120Ah leisure battery allow for off-grid living. There are four USB ports in the driving area, and four in the living area (two of which are right beside the bed). There is a 3-socket, electric extension cable which allows you to connect to a campsite's electrical hook-up point. About the area: Rua lives on a quiet, residential street in South Glasgow, 8 minutes drive from the M8 motorway with easy road links from there into the national road network taking you to the Scottish highlands and beyond. Parking: You can leave your car on this street as there is ample on-street parking throughout the neighbourhood. Cooking Equipment: Rua has everything you could need to cook up a feast, including 2 traditional enamel camping mugs, 2 ceramic tumblers, 2 wine glasses, 2 large plates, 2 small plates, 2 bowls, cutlery for 2, spatula, whisk, wooden spoon, ladle, serving plates, salad bowl and servers, fruit bowl, small and large saucepan with lids, frying pan with lid, colander, sharp knives, chopping board, tin opener, veg peeler, bottle opener, grater, coffee percolator, teapot. You can use the two-ring hob inside or use the portable BBQ (fuel required) for cooking outside. Rua also has cleaning materials such as a dustpan and brush, cleaning products and cloths, tea towels and bin bags. Water and Sanitation: There is a 25-litre removable water tank in Rua that supplies water to the sink via a foot pump. Rua has an outdoor shower that you can hang up in the trees or on the outside of the van door with water heated from the hob. A portable toilet is available as an add-on; the toilet fits discreetly into its own roll-out compartment under the bed. Audio Equipment: Rua has a custom audio system in the front of the van with USB, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto connections. Conversion Story: Before Rua was Rua, she was a met police van! Niall and Iona took Rua on and drove her back to North Wales where they lovingly converted her. Niall, a cabinet maker by trade, constructed the ceiling from Welsh cedar and the cupboard doors from Estonian birch. We wanted a beautiful, homely, and calming space to travel and be in, hence the exposed wood, white walls, emerald green tiles, and macramé hanger. Rua is an easy travel companion- she drives like a normal car and feels inconspicuous when parked overnight.