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At the beginning of 2019, we converted our Balou van from a fire brigade van to our house on wheels in two months, after which we left abroad for an indefinite period. After a fantastic trip we are now back and since then we have been making long trips or going away for weekends. Between 2019 and now we have adapted and converted Balou, so that it is now super practical and efficient. We want everyone to enjoy our nice van, for adventurous holidays and chill weekends away! Everything for insurance is arranged when you rent Balou from us.
Engine, dimensions and mileage
The bus is from 2004 and has a diesel engine. Due to its dimensions, you can simply park the bus in a normal parking space, and because there are windows everywhere, it is easy to park and drive the bus. The mileage now stands at 218,000, and many more kilometers can be added!
Layout of the bus
If it rains, you will be fine on the Balou bus. We have a handy wooden table that you can attach to the bed near the two seating areas, so you can eat inside or play a game. If you want more living space, you can easily fold the table away. There is also a super comfortable bed. Small tenants can sleep across the width of the bus, but we always extend the bed ourselves. This way you have a huge bed, even if you are tall. The mattress is thick and feels wonderful.
The bus is equipped with sufficient storage spaces, leaving plenty of living space. Above the cabin there are two deep wardrobes, one of which has a mirror in which you can store your toothbrush and toothpaste. Storage space has been created under both seats for food, bottles of wine, laptops, candles and games. The kitchen has a cutlery drawer, two drawers for pans and food and a cupboard where the gas bottle and a kettle are located. The trash can is conveniently concealed on the inside of the door near the water tanks.
In addition, the 'garage' under the bed is completely empty when you rent the bus, except for the awning and two folding chairs. Here you can store crates of food, skateboards and walking shoes to your heart's content.
The wooden table can also be mounted outside on the side of the bus when the weather is nice. The two folding chairs in the back give you a nice place to eat outside.
Current
There are no fewer than 3 panels on the roof. The panels provide more than enough power to power the refrigerator, lights, laptops and telephones! You never have to turn on electricity anywhere because the energy from the panels will 100% certainly never run out.
The equipment of the van:
- 3 burner gas stove with gas bottle and a spare gas bottle
- Sink and water tank 30 liters
- Fridge with freezer compartment
- Large garage under the bed
- Blackout curtains
- 3 solar panels, you are never without power
- Inverter to charge your laptop
- All season tires
All the extras for a carefree holiday:
- 2 camping chairs
- Table for indoors and outdoors
- Games and bocce
- Specifications
- Plates, cups and bowls
- Le Creuset whistling kettle
- Omnia oven
- Pans and frying pans
-Cutting boards
- Kitchen utensils (bottle opener, knives, cheese slicer etc)
- Dustpan and dustpan
- Dustjack
- Waste paper basket
- Basic spices (pepper, salt, Italian, Provencal, cinnamon, etc)
- Tea, coffee filters and filter holder
- You can also use indoor lights (3x) outdoors
- Light cord and accompanying power bank
- Awning
- Chargers iPhone and Android
We also ensure that there are 2 tea towels, 2 kitchen towels, 2 dishcloths and 2 towels ready.
Contrary to what the site indicates, pick-up and return can be done throughout the day between 6:30 AM and 10:30 PM
NB! Due to the diesel engine and the fact that the bus is from 2004, you cannot enter environmental zones in the Netherlands. You may also not be allowed to enter certain cities by bus abroad.