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Welcome to the Quirky Campers Knowledge Hub

Your ultimate destination for all things campervan! Whether you’re a seasoned road tripper or just starting your vanlife journey, our blog is your go-to source for inspiration, tips, and practical advice.

Dive into a treasure trove of content covering everything from campsite recommendations and festival guides to insurance tips, buying and selling advice, and campervan conversion inspiration. Looking for the best products for your van? Check out our in-depth product reviews. Need help planning your trip? Explore our travel guides packed with insider tips and hidden gems.

We’re here to fuel your adventure inspiration and make campervanning as easy, fun, and quirky as possible. So whether you’re hitting the road, dreaming of your next escape, or building the campervan of your dreams, you’ll find everything you need right here.

by Caroline Lewis

Skye Scotland is a land of craggy, rugged landscapes which inspires and soothes. Photographer Adam Marsden took away Emma and travelled the length and

by Caroline Lewis

Our friends Finisterre travel Scotland with the wonderful Baloo. Able to sleep 6 and located in Derby, he was the perfect van to collect

by Lindsay Berresford

An Alternative Christmas Christmas in a campervan?! I appreciate it may not be the first thing that springs to mind as Advent approaches. Associating

by Caroline Lewis

“I was born and brought up in just about the middle of the Midlands as you can get in Solihull. I didn’t venture too

by Caroline Lewis

The story of Sylvester’s Vauxhall Vivaro Camper conversion Sylvester is a beautifully constructed Vauxhall Vivaro camper. Lovingly designed and well thought out we had

by Lindsay Berresford

Winter Holidays Are Better Than You Think! Think campervanning is just for summer? Think again. If you’re dreaming of a low-cost adventure, stunning scenery,

by Caroline Lewis

Bristol is a gateway to some perfect holiday destinations: Wales, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset if you’re coming from the North/West. We have a number

by Lindsay Berresford

How do you find the perfect campervan campsites or park-ups? Once you have chosen your campervan from the selection of handmade beauties on our

by Lindsay Berresford

One item on your bucket list should be to travel Wales in a campervan. There is so much to see you won’t be short

by Caroline Lewis

At the end of 2017 Scotland won the most beautiful country IN THE WORLD by the Rough Guide. If you’ve never been on  a

by Lindsay Berresford

Are you looking to buy a campervan? Or convert one yourself? Here Laura and Naomi, owners of Quirky camper Wanda, make the case for

by Lindsay Berresford

Are you interested in hiring a campervan but not sure what to expect or how to choose? Read this guest blog from Darren of

by Lindsay Berresford

  Last weekend saw Oliva and I getting in the front seat once more and driving on down to what we thought would be

by Lindsay Berresford

So you’ve set your heart on a Welsh adventure this summer, but what are the best things to do in mid Wales? We’ve asked the

by Lindsay Berresford

Are you an American thinking about traveling the UK in a campervan? Well here are all the things you need to know, written by

by Lindsay Berresford

Thinking about converting a van into a campervan? You’re not alone. Thousands of people are embracing the van life dream, but knowing where to

by Lindsay Berresford

What was your vision for your alternative wedding? The idea for our alternative wedding was inspired by an international youth camp that my husband used to

by Caroline Lewis

Once upon a time we bought a van. We looked on the web at all sorts of vans. The different sizes, the reliability, being

by Caroline Lewis

As you plan your exciting trip away, frantically trying to sort out who will look after your beloved dog can be a pain. Wouldn’t

by Caroline Lewis

Why did you decide to convert a campervan? Ever since I first stepped into Bella many years ago, I fantasised about doing up a van

by Lindsay Berresford

The UK’s motorways whip us past some breathtaking countryside and gorgeous villages merely glimpsed through the crash barrier. Many of them have delicious cafes,

by Caroline Lewis

Polly and Jamie, Cleopatra’s owners, share their Citreon Relay conversion story Why did you choose a Citroen Relay for your conversion? We did a

by Lindsay Berresford

Brook James, an Australian Director and Photographer, took a Quirky Camper for a European tour. What made you decide to travel round Europe in a

by Caroline Lewis

What inspired you to do a campervan conversion? Our sprinter van conversion came after years of owning our simple German dinky caravan that we