Frida

Description of Beds: Frida sleeps up to 6 people in the following beds: Double bed made up of the bench seats and table - 190cm x 128cm. Top bunk - 190cm x 70cm (max. 75kg) . Middle bunk - 150cm x 75cm. Bottom bunk - 150cm x 55cm. Cab hammock - 150cm x 90cm (max. 60kg) Description of Seating: Two front seats with 3-point seatbelts. Two rear-facing back seats with 3-point seatbelts (and ISOfix). Two forward-facing back seats with 3-point seatbelts (and ISOfix) About the area: Frida lives in Easton, Bristol. She is situated a 10-15 minute drive or 30-40 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station and a similar distance from the central bus station. Or a 10 minute walk from the local Stapleton Road train station. Bristol is the gateway to Cornwall, Devon and South Wales. Parking: If you drive to collect Frida, you are welcome to leave your car in her normal spot on the street. Cooking Equipment: Frida features a good-sized double hob and roomy 65l fridge with small freezer compartment. She has everything you need to cook and serve a feast, including: Non-stick frying pan and 3 non-stick saucepans of varying sizes | 2 large serving/salad bowls and a colander | Cooking utensils | 6 large plates, 6 side plates and 6 bowls | Cutlery for 6 | 6 tumblers, 2 wine glasses and 2 mugs | Kettle | Cooking knives | tin opener | bottle opener | peeler | Stove-top espresso maker. Water Facilities: There is a 19 litre and a 10 litre removable water tank that supplies water to the sink via a pump. Type of Heating: Automated Diesel Heater with temperature control, which uses a tiny quantity of fuel direct from the tank to heat the camper. Conversion Story: Frida is a long-dreamed of van created by the co-founders of Quirky Campers, Lindsay and David. They owned their previous self-built van, Bella, for 13 years. Over time their needs and priorities had changed as they had gone from a young couple to parents of 3 growing children. They knew they wanted their next van to be designed to maximise the ease and comfort of campervanning with kids, but were keen not to own anything too large that made country lanes challenging and parking in Easton almost impossible. So, they set out to create the perfect family layout in a medium sized van. The thing that enabled them to have 4 belted seats around a table that can transform into a double bed was these magic seat frames from Leisure Vehicle Services . Although they had built their previous van (and their house) themselves, with 3 kids aged 4, 4 & 6 and busy jobs running Quirky Campers, they figured it would take them a decade to complete it. So, they enlisted the help of talented craftspeople James and Anita from Rustic Simplicity whose work they had admired for many years. They had a lot of fun thinking through how to make it practical, beautiful and fun! Detailed 3D drawings were created and shared and many an evening were spent in long skype sessions! The interior was inspired by her namesake, Frida Kahlo. They wanted the van to embody her love of colour and her spirit of non-conformity and living life on her own terms. They enlisted Lindsay’s cousin, interior designer Hannah Redden, to help turn Lindsay’s dreams into reality. Many an hour was spent looking for the perfect combination of colours, fabrics and flooring. Thanks to lockdown they didn’t have a single glimpse of her in the flesh until she was delivered, finished and ready to go, to their door in late June. Luckily, she was just perfect.