Our new book ‘My Cool Campervan’ reveals a world beyond the stereotype, of vintage vans from another era, still loved and still on the road, of forgotten rarities, of beautifully restored mass-produced models.
When people think of campervans they almost always recall the iconic VW T2 however, there is a world of forgotten campervans out there: the iconic Bedford CA, the classic Commer, the vintage Dodge, the converted Citroën H Van, the big American RV and a distinctive world of individual conversions to campers.
Jane and photographer Tina Hillier’s 3500-mile trip to locate the campervan owners and their proud memories, was a delightful journey of experiencing the joys of outdoor life, idle conversations, map reading and stumbling upon delightful new places. They met proud campervan owners who shared their memories of family holidays under candy-striped pop-top roofs, of ice creams in long road trips, of sunny days and simple pleasures.
This visual voyage featuring over 30 campervans explores how people refurbish and customise their campervans and motorhomes; above all, these campervans celebrate individualism, style, cultural history and the great outdoors.
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from the book
“We began our trip in midsummer with military precision. Our planning was meticulous (spreadsheets, satnav, schedules and a full-on itinerary logged into my Blackberry). All very high tech. As the seasons changed (and minus the satnav, lost on the way), we began to savour the simpler way. The pleasure of mixing serious discussion with funny and meaningless chat, the unexpectedly delicious lunches, our perfectly customized picnic kit – and with notebooks and cameras, we were completely set-up for life on the road. Without searching for it, the campervan lifestyle had found us”
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