Deets

About the area: Ideally located just 5 minutes from the M1 motorway, you are spoilt for choice ready to explore the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and Peak District National Parks, Northumberland Coastline or head off into Scotland for a Highland adventure.


Deets is totally set up for self-contained off grid wild camping adventures. You can power up with solar as well as an inverter, whilst the large water tank feeds the indoor hot water shower. There is a large storage space above the cab accessed from within the van and under seat storage in the rear as well as large garage area. There is also a full-length wardrobe. An underfloor void means that provisions can be stored for extended periods off grid. In terms of adventure, Deets was originally designed to accommodate two full length surfboards inside the van and so you can bring your boards along for the ride. As an additional option Deets can carry two bikes (including e-bikes) at her back via an optional swing out bike rack.

The fresh, Scandi style design vibe is cosy and inviting as well as looking super swish on photos! Wherever you park up, you will be the envy of every other camper; having an epic camper van holiday in this high spec luxurious rolling home from home. Description of Beds: Deets sleeps two people in a fixed double bed across the rear of the van; in addition, an infant could be accommodated in a Moses basket or Cott Bed Description of Seating: Three belted seats in the front (including driver) with head rests. Description of Electrical Setup: 300W of Solar power generation on the roof, solar charge control system and 220AH leisure battery coupled with split-charge relay to charge from the alternator when driving.
Multiple USB sockets, 12v sockets, Touch Spot lighting and Reading Lamps
Full off grid capability. Parking: If you drive to collect Deets, you are welcome to leave your car in her normal spot, situated in a quiet residential area.
If you come by train, owners will be able to pick you up from Cross Gates or Leeds Train Station. Kitchen Facilities: In addition to the two gas hobs inside, there is a portable BBQ option available that you can use to cook outside. Deets has everything you could need to enjoy a fabulous meal together, including: wine glasses | mugs | cups | bowls | dining & small plates & cutlery for 2. The kitchen is supplied with chopping boards | kettle | large and small frying pan | large and small saucepan | kitchen knives | tin opener | corkscrew/bottle opener. There is also a colander | washing up bowl & liquid | small dustpan & brush.
Bathroom Facilities: There is a 250-litre water tank that supplies water to the sink & shower via an instantaneous water heater. The wet room/bathroom has a rainfall shower head in addition to a detachable hand-held shower head.
Deets also comes with a Thetford Porta Potti chemical toilet. There is also an outside shower at the rear of the van. Audio Equipment: In the cab, the DAB/FM/AM head unit has a CD player with USB plug-in and blue-tooth so you can play your own music. In the rear of the van there is a portable Bluetooth speaker for connecting to your own device and there are several USB charging ports.
Type of Heating: A super-efficient diesel heater keeps you toasty warm all year round. Pet Information: Pets welcome , you will have to provide a crate or cage for travel during your hire. Conversion Story: Scandi-Style Conversion. Deets is named after her builder Dietlind Schirmer who painstakingly converted her in late 2019/early 2020 to be her new home to further her photography/film production business.
She was named as the Best Self build of 2020 by Nate Murphy’s Adventure Channel. We bought her after Dietlind decided to relocate to South Africa and build herself a 4×4 version. Her conversion story is documented on Dietlind’s You Tube Channel, SchirmerShoots