Cura is a truly unique experience. This DIY van conversion is a rustic wooden haven in a contemporary style.
A compact camper that is perfect for those wanting a more discreet vehicle with plenty of storage and the essentials for a few nights off-grid.
Pickup & drop off can be from either Honeybourne or Evesham train stations. Alternative pick-up locations can also be discussed.
Your hire includes the home comforts & extras that other owners typically charge additional fees for, making it easy to drive straight off to your destination (see inclusions below).
Sleep:
- Comfortable 15cm deep Silent Night Double size foam mattress. This has been adapted into a fold-away bed / sofa.
- Multi-season Silent Night quilt options (4.5, 9 or 13 tog).
- Bed sheets & large euro square pillows included (see photos).
- Black out thermal window screens.
Indoor equipment:
- Built-in 2-burner gas hob. Campingaz 904 gas cylinder (up to 1.8kg gas). Will check amount prior to hire & advise on refill locations where necessary.
- Fire Extinguisher & Carbon Monoxide alarm
- Generous 3 x 105ah leisure batteries for many days of off-grid power (equivalent to around 100 smart phone charge cycles from full charge).
- 1 x UK standard 230V plug + 2 x USB sockets
- Built-in stainless steel sink with cold water tap connected to electric water pump.
- Detachable tap filter for better tasting drinking water.
- Large 40l fresh water tank
- 25l waste water tank (easy to pull out and empty)
- 24litre 12V Electric coolbox / fridge (easily unplugged for portable, unpowered use)
- Dimmable LED strip lighting throughout. Powered on & controlled through remote control or switch beneath sink.
- Battery powered, portable or mounted reading light
- Flatpack pop-up toilet with bag liners & compostable substrate/litter (bagged and tied then disposed of in the same way as nappies etc.)
- Chillmax Air Cooling fan with water cooled mist for a more comfortable indoor temperature on very hot summer evenings. Needs to be filled with cold water or ice for even cooler air.
- Secure flatpack RAC window vent guards to allow front windows to be left open more safely.
Outdoor equipment:
- Easy Camp Canopy awning: Very simple setup.
- Foldaway bbq & utensils
- Picnic blanket
- 2 x large camping chairs
- Folding picnic table
- Small battery powered lantern
Kitchenware:
- Enamelware plates; dishes, bowls & mugs.
- Stainless steel wine glasses;
- Cutlery; utensils; sharp knife
- Chopping board; colander
- Saucepan, frying pan
- Basic pantry items ie herbs, salt & pepper.
- Stovetop kettle for hot water
- Stovetop espresso maker & coffee bean grinder
- Flat-pack wash bowl, drainer mat, washing-up liquid, sponges, teatowel etc.
Driving accessories & equipment
- USB phone charging 12V plug-in port, including bluetooth radio connection for playing music from phone
- Magnetic phone mount. Hirer shall need to buy and apply a “Self-adhesive Metal Plate for Magnetic Phone Car Mount” on rear of their phone. Alternatively, bring your on phone mount if you need one.
- Jump leads
Van Conversion features & eco-materials:
- Standard medium height roof
- Very well insulated walls floor and ceiling using thick natural insulation: cork board and sheepswool.
- Generous amount of storage including sanded & oiled pallet wood shelving.
- Built using 90% reclaimed materials including: plywood. & timber, ceramic kitchen tiles, tap & worktop
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Mileage & Fuel consumption:
As this is a slightly older vehicle, I hope you are able to respect the mileage limit.
Weekly limit: 1000 miles
Daily limit: 143 miles (eg. 3 day hire = 426 miles)
Approx. Fuel Consumption: 33-35 mpg (motorway driving); 30-32 mpg (urban/mixed driving)
Remember to bring:
- Refillable water bottles for soft drinks (only enamel mugs & metal wine glasses inside van)
- Toiletries & towels (recommend fast drying towels)
- Typical camping clothing ie. Warm socks and jumpers!