Where to Camp?

Ok so we've spent the last few months concentrating on our vans and kitchen pods and thanks to your much appreciated comments we have established conversion designs and kitchen pods to the highest spec.

Now our workshop is filled with the hustle and bustle of customers vans ready for conversion along with our own campers for hire, we thought it time to reflect on the amazing places the UK and Europe has to offer; what use is a camper conversion if your not going to use it?

With premium comfort, a Leisure Hubs camper provides a service like no other as it allows a sturdy and safe environment which allows you to visit areas where traditional camping would be uncomfortable, such as the harsh weather conditions of the Scottish Highlands or Snowdonia.

Combining limitless camping opportunities and utmost comfort, over the next few blogs we’ll be taking a look at some of the best camping spots the UK and Europe has to offer…

Glendaruel, Argyll

Beautifully picturesque it is hard not to spend your entire camping trip standing in amazement at the lustrous scenery, which wouldn't look out of place in a fairytale.

Of course standing in awe of the scenery is not the only thing worth doing in Glendaruel, the campsite offers a sense of adventure, more than just an open space for tents and campers, the site offers beautiful woodland and surrounding hills, ideal for those who love to explore.

Also, the site is the perfect getaway for children during summer, as the village hall plays host to a range of activities spanning football and martial arts to film making and discovery days.

Pont-y-Pant, Dolwyddelan, Conwy

For a true representation of the amazing Welsh countryside, Pont-y-plant is rife with wildlife…the sheep variety mainly.

Perfectly kept by the wooly inhabitants means the campsite remains perfectly picturesque all year round and if you don’t mind the occasional bleet or baa, the site is a peaceful escape.

Not far from Snowdon, the campsite and its surrounding area is a hive of activity with fire pits for you to get back to basics, a river and local amenities just a couple of miles from the site.

Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk   

Situated near the north Norfolk coastline, the Deepdale Farm, in Burnham Deepdale is an amazing British getaway which is said to be best experienced during Autumn, a rarity for most campsites to even be open.

During Autumn it appears that Deepdale Farm is brimming with natural splendour and is close to two local pubs, a supermarket and a range of great places to eat, offering the adventure of the great outdoors as well as the convenience of home. 

Stay tuned for our next blog which will delve even deeper into the UK’s best campsites.  

Campervans for Sale

As you may have noticed, we are selling three of our campervan conversions to give us a little more space in the workshop to be working on customer’s vans.

Our three vans for sale plus a customers van ready for conversion outside our office in Tyseley, Birmingham

Two of the vans are done and dusted and have done the rounds at various shows and generated a lot of interest; especially our Toffee Brown T5 which featured in this month’s Campervan and Commercial magazine.

With so much on offer we thought we’d deliver you a brief guide to the campervans for sale, as our latest delivery, the T5 Transporter 4Motion is yet to be converted.

We’ll begin with the 4Motion as it is the latest addition to our workshop. Currently we are working on several vans for customers and so the 4Motion is still patiently waiting to be ‘tarted up’ by our craftsmen.

This is great news for anyone interested in purchasing a brand new van, as we can bespoke the van to your exact specifications rather then buying an already converted design.

As a standard van the 4Motion includes: Xenon headlights, cab comfort pack, leather steering wheel, gearknob and gaiter, door mirrors, tailgate with window, body coloured bumpers, heated rear window with wash/wipe, cruise control, fog lights and air con.

As well as a huge choice of interior designs, the full converted van can include (but not limited to): tinted side windows, Kenwood VW double din stereo with rear camera, Rockford Fosgate sound system with upgraded door speaker, amp and removable subwoofer, PUNF insulation, sound deadening barrier matting, Altro floor, real wood veneer furniture with Corian work surfaces with swing out table, Led dimmable downlights, Webasto diesel heater with timer, motorised pop up 19” TV, Combi hob and sink unit with hot and cold water, 39 litre drawer fridge with Corian fascia, built in window curtains, USB charging ports, heated rainforest/surf shower, Bebb certified bed system and under bed storage, passenger swivel turntable, plus more

Next up we have the Toffee Brown T5 Transporter Campervan Conversion. This design featured in this month’s Campervan and Commercial magazine and was hugely flattered in the write up which we were very pleased with. 

The van features a stunning two tone quilted leather interior and a range of features which make life in the great outdoors all the more comfortable including: tinted side windows, Kenwood VW double din, Rockford Fosgate sound system with upgraded door speaker, subwoofer and amp, sheep’s wool insulation, sound deadening barrier matting, Altro floor, full leather dashboard, door trims and headliner, resprayed matching cab interior, twin swivel two tone leather seat, side facing electric bed, U shaped real wood veneer furniture, full length wardrobe with a curved door, Corian work surfaces, Motorised drop down Nespresso coffee maker, pop up power and USB plug, vanity cabinet with drop down door in Sycamore veneer, top loading Dometic 39 litre fridge, Can hob and sink combo, Tambour doors and generous storage for deck chairs, BBQ etc underneath the hob and sink unit.

If that wasn’t enough, we are selling the first van we converted, the originator of the surf shower and all round stunner packed with features.

Our Black T5 Transporter is at the forefront of campervan design, with features such as: tinted side windows, Kenwood double din stereo with rear camera, Rockford Fosgate sound system with upgraded door speaker, subwoofer and am, PUNF insulation, sound deadening barrier matting, Altro floor, real wood veneer furniture with Corian work surfaces with swing out table, LED dimmable downlights, Webasto diesel heater with timer, motorised pop up 19” TV, Combi hob and sink unit with hot and cold water, 39 litre drawer fridge with Corian facsia, built in window curtains, USB charging ports, heated rainforest shower, Bebb certified bed system with leather trim and under bed storage, leather captains seats and passenger swivel turntable.

If you’re looking for a newly converted van or have a design in your head for your own personalised conversion, then check out our vans on our website, eBay and Pistonheads listings.

Introducing Our Brand New Kitchen Pod - The Gala

Camper Pamper is growing nicely and our range of precision designed kitchen pods are proving a big hit amongst campers, especially the unique finishes we can provide.

Our latest pod is a variation of the very popular Colina unit, combining all the practical elements of the pod, the brand new Gala pod includes a larger storage cupboard and carry grab handles, making it easy to shift from one place to another.

With a huge range of finishes and contrasting worktops, and compatible with a range of Smev or Can hob/sink combos, the brand new kitchen pod can be customised to your specification at an affordable price of £375 (without appliances).

- Stylish contemporary design

- Available in Limed Ash, Metallic Black, Washed Limed Oak, Walnut, Floral Pattern Black Gloss, Gloss White, Plain Black and Orange

- Unit top available in Corian or laminated ply in a range of colour options

- Dimensions: width 1000mm, depth 565mm, height 770mm

- Waeco CR50 refridgerator (available with matching fascia panel)

- 9222 Smev hob and 2 ring hob/sink combo (optional)

- Push catch mechanism on doors and drawers

- Easy to carry handles (optional)

- Door handles with anodised finish

- Easy to install  

Take a look at our complete range on our website!

We've Been Featured!

This month we are very pleased to be featured in VW Camper and Commercial Magazine across 4 glorious pages.

The article concentrates on how we got started, our development and our Toffee Brown T5 which is currently for sale!

A big thank you goes to the magazine for believing us to be worthy of such a detailed and flattering article.

Make sure you go out and grab your copy now! Or alternatively stay in and get a digital copy only; either way give the article a read and tell us what you think!

You can purchase a copy from VW Camper and Commercial Magazine.

The latest addition: the VW Transporter T5 4Motion

As you may already know, we are selling our first 2 show vans, both of which are brand new, full converted and with barely any miles on the clock, ready for someone to make a special purchase.

As we will soon be waving goodbye to our trusty Campers, we’re saying hello to our latest purchase which is set for a full conversion; a VW Transporter T5 4Motion.

At Leisure Hubs, the focus is on adventure, providing conversions which aid exploration and new experiences with comforting features which provide a home away from home.

The 4Motion adds even more to this experience, providing a 4 wheel drive equivalent to our other vans; allowing you to tackle harsher weather conditions, which the UK has recently become so accustomed to (unfortunately).

The standard van is of course a luxury vehicle in itself with air conditioning, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, cab comfort pack and Xenon headlights, but as always, we've got to go one step better and give it a full conversion.

As with all our conversions we are aiming yet again to reach new levels of comfort and convenience, combining some of the best aspects of our first two vans to create a complete Leisure Hubs experience.

The van can be expected to feature (but not limited to): appearance pack, tinted side windows, Kenwood VW double din stereo with rear camera, Rockford Fosgate sound system, PUNF insulation, Sound deadening, Altro floor, TV, hob and sink combo, fridge, surf shower, bed and much more.

We are currently advertising this van in the Motorhome and Caravan Trader, on Ebay and on our website, as we are looking to sell earlier than we begin the conversion, giving the customer the freedom to choose a range of features which suit their lifestyle.

If you would like to see more of this van then please visit our website.

A Work in Progress

We've started a new Facebook album which will be following the journey of our newest conversion. Follow the link and enjoy our progress!

Our Camper Mart Experience

What a weekend! Our first show of the year out the way and we really enjoyed it, it’s good to be back!

With such a vast range of attractions on show we were unsure of how much interest our vans and kitchen pods would get, but to our delight enquiries were coming in think and fast.

We took our two vans to Camper Mart plus our range of 2013 Camper Pamper Kitchen Pods as well, and as usual the integrated surf shower on our Black T5 stole the show.

Of course there was a lot more on display then just our exhibitions so we made sure to take plenty of snaps of the attractions for those of you who couldn't make it, and if you did make it, try and spot yourself!

Simply follow the link to our Flickr set. Don’t forget to drop us a comment if you’re in a picture.

http://bit.ly/VVGyTM

If you would like more information about our vans or Camper Pamper Pods then please visit either:

www.leisurehubs.com

or

www.camperpamper.com

See you next time!