This fully equipped VW California, called Olli, has everything for a carefree holiday! It is suitable for 2 adults who want to go out with, or especially without, their two (small) children. Let me quickly take you on this holiday!
Pick up camper:
The camper will be picked up from me in Delft. It is in a secure underground garage where your own car can also be safely parked. The garage is also very easy to reach by public transport, with a fifteen minute walk from Delft station you are already there! Or take the bus or tram that will drop you off at a 3 minute walk from the parking garage.
Here I will go through all the ins and outs of Olli with you. Don't worry, you will also get the manual :).
First ride:
The ignition is turned on and the first notes of a wonderful road trip classic start playing. It is one followed by many, because in the glove compartment are a few CDs with ultimate road trip hits hidden. You turn the key a little further and the engine starts, time to go!
First Campsite:
Since Olli is not much bigger than a normal family car on the outside, you can easily park him on the assigned field at the campsite. Quickly take out the outdoor table and chairs, and soak up the first southern sun!
After a short rest, the bikes can also be removed from the carrier and the roof can be opened. This offers a standing height of over 2 meters, so you can easily prepare your 3 star meal on the 2-burner stove and the supplied pans (wok, steel & 2 metal pans). All fresh products stay cool in the enormous refrigerator right next to your stove. Turn the two seats in the front around and remove the table from under the back seat and you have room for 4 to eat in the van. Eating outside is just as easy with the large outdoor table, 2 chairs and 4 stools that you had already put outside upon arrival! See the photos for the complete inventory.
In the evening, the bed is made in no time. It is a matter of pushing the couch forward and laying it flat. Then you roll the nice thick topper over it and lay out the duvet and pillows, all of this is conveniently included in the rental. Close all the curtains and stick the blackout elements on the windshield, it is now pitch dark inside. Click on the small lights in the back for an ultimate romantic atmosphere. Oops! Forgot the children... They are lying on the false floor above you in the tent area. You had folded this floor down earlier and with two (own) sleeping bags it offered a perfect place for them.
The next morning, the early morning sun is just a bit too bright, so the awning offers a perfect solution. Coffee and tea are put in the van, and so you can wake up nice and quietly. Are you staying longer at this campsite? Then it might be time to put down the groundsheet. Are you going on again? Then everything is tidied up in 10 minutes and you are ready to go!
Further holiday:
Are you planning to travel more independently and freely? Then the batteries offer enough power to operate the refrigerator and lights for 2-3 days, the solar panel on the roof helps with this! If you drive around in between, the batteries will recharge. The porta potti is also a solution. This is a small mobile toilet with which you can relieve yourself anywhere and anytime (odorless).
Important information:
Olli is WA+ insured. An accident can happen in a small corner, but fortunately that is now well covered. Do you, despite Olli's pampering, have a breakdown? Then we have to use roadguard, who will get you safely off the road and to a garage. However, if the problem cannot be repaired (quickly), then you have to claim on your own travel insurance. So check carefully whether this covers replacement transport! Otherwise, for a few tens of euros you can take out short-term travel insurance that does cover this.
Given Olli's age, he is not allowed to enter any environmental zone for passenger cars. Pay close attention to this when planning your holiday! Fortunately, it is often not a problem, given that campsites are almost always outside the city and you have your bikes on the back.
It is also not possible for me to insure Olli for replacement transport, also because of his age. This is therefore the renter's own responsibility. In the event of a breakdown, we will of course look together for the most beautiful and best solution. But replacement transport will always have to come from your own insurance. This is only recommended for trips longer than a week.
Return:
Now comes the hardest part of the holiday... Saying goodbye to Olli. You deliver him broom clean, with a full tank, an empty waste water tank and an empty porta potti.