Based in Bristol, this completely unique camper has been converted with stunning attention to detail from a tired baker’s van to offer guests a road-trip experience like no other, complete with beautiful stained-glass windows, woodwork, and a cool interior full of charm.
After many trips up and down the M4, Bristol-based Guy decided in 2022 to convert the van into a cosy home on wheels – motivated by the opportunity to create a camper unlike anything seen before.
The painstaking transformation took two years to complete as Guy opted to make everything himself – from the hand-carved vinyl record rack to the striking stained-glass windows that promise to turn heads. The finished camper looks unrecognisable from the white work van that Guy bought eight years ago – instead of a dusting of bread flour, guests can now look forward to relaxing by the wood burner to a soundtrack of classic records that are stocked in the van.
Shaka doesn’t just look good either – he’s kitted out with all the luxuries that make for a modern adventure. Guests can make the most of a full-sized double bed (with the option of a second pull-out bed for kids), hot-water shower and composting toilet, and enough off-grid power to last the entire trip. The kitchen comes with everything road trippers could wish for: a kettle, NutriBullet, toaster, and more – making it easy for guests to cook up a storm during their escape.
Whether planning on sightseeing along one of the UK’s best driving routes or pitching up close to the beach for a spot of surfing, Shaka is the perfect hire, offering a great opportunity to get closer to nature in both style and comfort.
Commenting on this exciting addition to the platform, Ann Jarvis from Camplify UK said, “We’ve seen thousands of vans listed on our platform, but none compare to Shaka – he really is one of a kind! As road trips and van holidays continue to offer alternative escapes for those holidaying in the UK, this extraordinary conversion provides travellers with something completely different from what they will have experienced before, making for an incredible holiday wherever they decide to take him. We can’t wait to help more holidaymakers enjoy a special escape this Summer and beyond.”
Shaka is available to hire through Camplify UK, one of the largest and most trusted campervan and motorhome sharing communities globally. Sleeping two adults and three kids, the pet-friendly van is available for £110.00* (£22pp) and can be collected from Bristol or delivered within 100 miles of the city. For more information and to book, visit: https://www.camplify.co.uk/rv/campervan-rental-bristol-shaka/137126.