any ideas on how to hire a camper can or RV?

sunny_delight_2

I am looking to hire a camper van or RV for a week to try out the outside experience before going the whole hog and any ideas would be gratefully accepted
Thank you very much:p :j

Nenen

If you google 'motorhome hire' (put UK sites in preferences) you get a whole load of hirers all over the country.
HTH... happy camping!

sunny_delight_2

will give it a go thanks for your prompt response it was my first post a bit scarey
:A

cc25

If you fancy visiting Cornwall, and like the idea of a classic VW camper, you could try www.rentadub.co.uk

Minimum rental period is 3 days. I've not hired a camper from them, but I would like to - looks like a lot of fun.

Nenen

sunny_delight wrote: »

will give it a go thanks for your prompt response it was my first post a bit scarey
:A

aw sunny welcome to MSE. I didn't notice you were an MSE v1rgin:D I'm more than happy to be of any help (as I'm sure you'll find the vast majority of MSErs are). I've even thanked your first post for you so you'll see that appear alongside your name now too

anewman

Thought about buying one? Just looked on ebay and this doesn't seem too bad http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-HIACE-COACHBUILT-MOTORHOME_W0QQitemZ290129007253QQihZ019QQcategoryZ14256QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Looked for buy it now ones rather than auctions as the final sale price is guaranteed. This one is there for £2000. Ok insurance will probably cost what it would cost to hire a camper van, but you would own it.

Edit: this one sold for £320
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEDFORD-MOTORHOME-CF-280-COACHBUILT-79K-MILES-BE-QUICK_W0QQitemZ190122330771QQihZ009QQcategoryZ14256QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Edit again: This is probably the best one gone for the lowest price £1022
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Campervan-Bedford-4-Berth-MotorHome_W0QQitemZ180128680718QQihZ008QQcategoryZ14256QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem has MOT and seems as if everything works and no apparent major rust/rot.

sunny_delight_2

cc25 wrote: »

If you fancy visiting Cornwall, and like the idea of a classic VW camper, you could try www.rentadub.co.uk

Minimum rental period is 3 days. I've not hired a camper from them, but I would like to - looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks for this they look excellent and just my idea of heaven being an old VW fan........:j I must say I am really impressed with Martin and all the bloggers cheers

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alanrowell

They still make that model of VW these days but with a watercooled engine which means a radiator on the front.

They are somewhat more driveable - and reliable - than the ones from the 1970's

There's an awful lot of companies hiring out VW's these days, not justin Cornwall - just google "vw camper hire"

ManAtHome

This site's worth a look if you're almost geting the bug - quite a bit of info, a forum, and a few decent guides for sale http://www.go-motorhoming.co.uk/

Good luck with it, and don't forget the progress reports...