FRIDA - STUNNING SCANDI STYLE CAMPERVAN BY STUDIO HIDEOUT

STUDIO HIDEOUT
DESIGN LED, ADVENTURE DRIVEN

The Conversion:

Frida the Hideout Van is a brand new contemporary space, designed for exploring new frontiers, taking it slow and everything in between. With its carefully curated mix of natural materials creating a timeless space that connects with the land around you. From the lamb’s wool herringbone fabric to its striking Birch Plywood kitchen, this is a thoroughly designed space which inspires you to get out and explore in comfort and style. This camper is ready for trips closer to home, into the Scottish Highlands, or even further afield to the calling of its scandi homelands.

Overview:

– Contemporary Birch Plywood interior
– Three berth: 1 double bed + 1 single bed
– Fully Off-Grid Capable
– Alfresco pull out table
– Seating area for up to four people
– Two extra large fully openable skylights
– 100% Lambswool Harris Tweed cushions
– Hot water and central heating
– Internal Shower / drying room, tray made from Stainless Steel accompanied with a bamboo duck board.
– Generous kitchen space
– Oven, grill and two burner hob
– Compressor fridge with freezer compartment
– Portable toilet included
– Roof fan
– External hot and cold water shower/hose
– Built in reversing camera

– Valid MOT included.
– Full service completed.
– Gas test completed by Gas Safe Engineer.
– Weightbridge Certificate included.

Various optional extras are available at additional cost, such as:

– Extra 4th belted seat, folds out of furniture (Aguti 2.0)
– Gas-Free Package (Induction hob + Air fryer, Lithium battery, Upgraded Inverter, Increased storage)
– Full vehicle Anti-rust Underseal Package Protect Your Investment
– Flip-up kitchen worktop extension
– Extended Mechanical Warranty Package with Breakdown Cover
– Fiamma F80 awning
– Fiamma roof rack in Deep Black
– Bike racks
– Midge-proof door nets
– Thule side step

Our full range of optional extras will is available upon request.

Frida the Hideout van is divided into two key areas, the ‘nest’ to the rear, and the kitchen living area to the front. The ‘nest’ area is defined by a striking geometric partition wall, which leads to a bespoke curved Birch plywood ceiling over the double bed to create a warm and comfortable place to sleep. In the kitchen / living area, it’s the striking linear plywood ceiling that enlarges the space and is a real show stopper. 100% Lambs Wool Harris Tweed fabric adds a luxurious touch to your Four person seating area, with a removable table suitable for working remotely from. A third bed is also situated in the seating area to give you extra sleeping capacity for a child or small adult tagging along.

– AN ENHANCED CONVERSION
This Hideout will feature our ever popular ‘Frida’ layout, with minor enhancements throughout at no additional cost as part of our continuous strive to produce a high quality, stylish product crafted here in Scotland.

– NEW Longer full sized double bed.
– NEW Wider and longer 3rd bed (single) with our enhanced pull-out design.
– NEW Extra USB plugs around sliding door.

– A FULLY BESPOKE CHOICE IN MATERIALS
This Hideout will come with a fully bespoke choice in materials, free of charge. Start exploring from day 1 with your samples pack, where you can choose from our carefully curated range of beautiful, high quality materials to make your mark on the space! From our sustainable cork flooring, to our gorgeous range of Scottish-produced Harris Tweed fabrics, there’s a combination with your name on it!

A bespoke choice in:
– Flooring
– Laminate colours
– Textiles (seats, window pads, bungee cords)
– Finish on select fittings NEW

Our designs are largely fixed, however if there are any minor special requests you would like, we will try to accommodate these where practical and possible. Please note that these are not guaranteed.

– THE SPACE
The bright spacious interior is filled with natural light through our extra large (fully openable) skylights, allowing the sun to show off the unique grain pattern across your rolling homes plywood finish. Through our pull out Alfresco dining table we connect you and your van with the outside. And if it’s wet … the indoor dining space is fully central heated by the press of a button! A full set of bespoke insulated window pads, ensures that winter trips are now a new cosy experience.

– STORAGE
Grab the keys and go, we’ve sorted the rest. Storage aplenty we’ve kitted out Frida so you can hit that half day Friday with a spring in your step. An organised set of storage solutions keep your van essentials stowed away neatly, so there’s less time faffing and more time doing the stuff you enjoy. Above the seating area you’ll find a deep overhead open-shelves to store all your bits and bobs secured by stylish bungees. Hidden LED lit magazine rack behind the seat back keeps your favourite reads within easy reach, and an integrated shoe alcove by the door keeps shoes right to hand. In addition our neat little ply bungee frames are also ace for stuffing away jackets, magazines or if you’re like us, your eclectic range of beanie hats.

– KITCHEN
The Kitchen space is certainly one for the cooks, with a built-in oven and grill along with plenty of countertop space available for getting creative with your dishes – Van Scran just got an upgrade. A nifty two piece sink lid also boosts countertop space even further. Storage drawers aplenty, soft close as standard ensures everything from pots and pans, to glasses and bowls can be accommodated in perfect order. A well sized compressor fridge offers lots of room for fresh food, beers or even a bottle of wine in the door. A 5L freezer compartment also ensures the sorbet is as ice cool as you are.

– POWERFUL DRIVE
Built on the reliable Peugeot Boxer platform, this camper is a joy to drive. Being a medium sized, yet very spacious camper, there are no issues getting into tight spots or weaving down narrow lanes, this a camper for the spontaneous adventurer. A towing capacity of 2.5T allows trailers such as the Ifor Williams HBE Horse Box to be towed, allowing you to bring larger four legged friends with you on your adventures. (Towbar can be installed at extra cost)

– SHOWER / TOILET / DRYING ROOM
This shower room offers a multifunctional space for much more that the name would suggest. As a fully dedicated space this houses the mixer shower and toilet (removable). However this space also doubles up as a dedicated drying room, thanks to a heater outlet and a openable skylight in the roof, ensuring your kit is as warm and dry as you are for tomorrow’s adventure. Design materials include a stunning high quality Stainless Steel shower tray – no flimsy plastic trays here! A Bamboo duckboard is also provided for additional grip.

– EXTERNAL FEATURES / GARAGE SPACE
From the rear of the vehicle you also have a handy outdoor hot and cold hose / shower, ideal for four legged friends, muddy boots or even yourself (but please keep your modesty!). It’s easily one of the most useful features packed into this camper!

Also located in the garage area and you’ll find the fully loaded off-grid electrics system. You’re never left short of power with three charging sources; the roof Solar Panels, a Split Charge Relay or a 240V Plug for when hooked up at the campsite. An inverter supplies power for those laptop movie nights. The garage area, designed for all sorts of kit such as inflatable paddle boards, kayaks and much more. This is a storage space ready to facilitate all adventures, so there’s less time packing the tetris way and more time outside doing the things you enjoy.

Get out and explore the Hideout way.

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If your into all the techy details like ourselves, you’ll find this listed below:

External Build

Windows and Ventilation:

Front side windows (tinted). OS openable, NS fixed) X2
Rear bedside vent windows. Openable with built in flynet X2
Large fully openable skylights 700x500mm X2
Shower room openable skylight 280x280mm X1
Powered extractor fan X1
Drop Vents 50mm X3

Vehicle:

15” Steel wheels in gloss black with matt black center caps
Integrated brake light and reversing camera.
Sliding door exterior step light.
Additional vehicle extras are available at extra cost.

Internal Build

Insulation and lining:

Sound deadening
Full Tri-insulated system – Using Celotex, Recycled plastic wool, Foil vapour barrier lining
Plywood sub-floor

Kitchen:

Thetford Spinflow twin burner hob
Thetford Duplex oven / grill
Dometic CRX50 compressor fridge 50L in black
SMEG stainless steel under mount sink
Black mixer tap with Aerator
Intergrated bin (waste + recycling)
Intergrated spice rack
Formica laminate worktop with sink worktop extender
Soft close drawers X3
Cupboard X1
Overhead open shelf X1
Beech wood hand towel rail

Living area:

L shaped sofa (converts to extra single bed)
Removable dining table suitable for remote working.
Pull out Alfresco dining table
Large storage drawers below X3
Shoe storage alcove
Overhead open shelf X1
Intergrated book / magazine rack
Secure matt black latches on all drawers / moveable features.

Bed / Nest area:

Fixed double bed (190x135cm)
Bedside reading lights X2
Bedside table / storage unit, integrated USB charger
Aluminium construction

Garage area:

Outdoor shower
Electrical system
Fresh water tank
Gas bottle locker
Large storage area
Integrated shelves for small items.

Shower Room:

Custom stainless steel shower tray
Custom bamboo duck board
PVC lined walls and ceiling in white
Black shower mixer
Thetford Portapotti toilet

Materials

Solid Surfaces:

Worktops, Cabinet faces, Tables – Formica Laminate
Birch / Poplar Plywood – Dulux clear satin varnish
Living area floor – Corka Espira
Garage area floor – Heavy duty rubber floor
All edging – Aluminium

Soft Surfaces:

Cushions – Harris Tweed 100% wool fabric with medium foam core.
Thermal window pads
Bungee cords – Colour matched
Curtain to cab area with black out lining

Systems

Heating:

Truma Combi 2E Air and Water heater
Truma CP Plus Control Panel
X5 Heater Outlets (X2 Living Area, X1 Garage, X1 Shower, X1 Front Cab)
Can be powered by either Gas OR 240V Electric OR a hybrid mix.

Electrical:

Dimmable ceiling lights X8
Full kickboard LED lighting
Full shelf LED lighting
Bedside reading lights X2
Garage LED lighting x2
External step light side door X1
CBE dimmer switch
Double USB sockets X2
230v double sockets X2
220ah Leisure battery
Renogy DC-DC / MPPT Charge controller
Renogy 2000W pure sine wave inverter
200W of solar power (Low profile design)
CBE fresh and waste water sensor
Isolator switch
230v Fawo external mains inlet (magnetic closure)

Water:

Fawo external fill up point (magnetic closure)
100L fresh water tank (internal)
75L waste water tank (external)
Shurflo 30PSI water pump
Fimma A20 expansion tank
Shurflo inline water filter
Isolator valves throughout

Gas:

Full copper pipe installation
Drop vents
Isolating valves
Sealed gas locker
30mba bulkhead regulator
Gas testing point

Safety and Certification

Gas safety certificate
Weighbridge certificate
Full MOT certificate
Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Carbon monoxide detector

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Our Process

We look at the potential that a blank van can offer, and carefully select suitable materials which reflect and integrate with the layout to ensure that your rolling space feels unique and bespoke every time you open the door.

Specialising in using natural + sustainable materials, we create spaces which are an extension of the landscape that surrounds you. Forget your artificial plastic wood effects, our spaces are 100% real, for real adventures. Think fresh, bright and contemporary, this is a space designed for everyday living, relaxing and exploring.

Our approach of craft and detail underpins everything we do, and the quality of our finished product makes all the hours of sanding, refining and problem solving worth it. We thrive off the design challenge of working with van interiors, it’s what keeps us living and breathing.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in contact and we will respond swiftly!