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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 Zoë Harding

There’s something rather lovely about opening the doors of a campervan and immediately getting a sense of the person who made it theirs. Maybe

by Zoë Harding

Two campervans can share the same badge, year and mileage and still be thousands of pounds apart. One might have a thoughtfully designed, well-documented

by Zoë Harding

Fourteen days. Four countries. One very cosy home on wheels. Two weeks in Europe by campervan gives you enough time to explore cobbled cities,

by Zoë Harding

Looking for UK beaches you can park beside? You’re in the right sandy little corner of the internet. Because there are beach days… and

by Zoë Harding

A campervan is really two purchases in one. There is the van underneath, which you can check like any used vehicle, and there is

by Zoë Harding

Big views shouldn’t always require stile-scrambling, step-climbing or the balance of a particularly determined mountain goat. Across the UK, there are peaceful lakes, dramatic

by Zoë Harding

Campervans have a season, and the people selling them know it. Buy in step with the calendar and you can pay noticeably less for

by Zoë Harding

Selling a campervan is rarely just a case of handing over the keys. This is the van that’s carried you to windswept beaches, hosted

by Zoë Harding

I Spy had a good run. So did counting red cars. And yes, spotting cows out the window can still buy you a solid

by Zoë Harding

The two of you, a kettle, and somewhere to be by Friday night. That is the brief most couples actually have, and it is

by Zoë Harding

Dreaming of the open road, a freshly brewed coffee with a mountain view, and a handmade campervan that feels more “cosy cabin on wheels”

by Zoë Harding

Planning a family road trip with kids can feel a bit like packing for a moon landing. Snacks? Essential. Spare socks? Absolutely. Emergency colouring

by Zoë Harding

A decade ago, automatic campervans were rare, and most buyers did not even think to look for one. The few that existed used more

by Zoë Harding

Summer has a sneaky habit of arriving before anyone feels ready but sometimes last-minute summer campervan hire is the way to go. One minute

by Quirky Analytics

Spend any time looking at larger campervans and you will see the Fiat Ducato everywhere, sometimes without even realising it. It is one of

by Zoë Harding

Most campervan trips don’t need a full tank of fuel. They need a good plan and somewhere brilliant within reach. That’s the idea behind

by Quirky Analytics

Two very different things get called “campervans” in the UK. On one side you’ve got factory-built motorhomes: Autotrail, Bailey, Swift, Bürstner, Adria. Finished in

by Quirky Analytics

Every week someone asks us whether £5,000 is enough for a campervan. The honest answer is yes, but probably not the one you’re picturing.

by Zoë Harding

Hiring a campervan with Quirky Campers is as easy as choosing your dream van, picking your dates and getting ready for the open road.

by Quirky Analytics

The VW Crafter has a dedicated following, and the people who own one tend to be evangelical about it. Bigger and more refined than

by Zoë Harding

Got a campervan, motorhome or van sitting on the drive doing very little between trips? You’re not alone. Lots of campervans spend more time

by Zoë Harding

While drooling over beautifully handcrafted campervans is definitely one of our favourite pastimes, the real magic comes from the amazing people behind them. Our

by qcadmin

Thinking about converting a van into a campervan? Before you fall in love with a shiny Sprinter, a cute little Transporter or a bargain

by Zoë Harding

Quirky Camper’s Beginners Guide to Wild Swimming and the Best Wild Swimming Spots in the UK  There’s something deliciously simple about wild swimming. No