Meet Bus, my faithful T5 from 2009.
Bus loves the outdoors. Wide-ranging landscapes and dense forests. And the open road. Bus enjoys being on the road. Discovering new destinations. Revisiting old favorite spots. From the beaches in Portugal to the fjords in Norway and the mountains in the Balkans: Bus has seen it all. A weekend at a campsite in the Ardennes—Bus has done that often too. Short or long, close by or far away. Anything is possible.
Bus is less fond of big cities with LEZ zones. Or of driving very fast on the German Autobahn. He leaves that to the younger generation.
The van was configured to be as flexible as possible. In single-person mode, there is an unobstructed passage from front to back. If you are traveling as a couple, you slide out the sleeping area with the custom-made cushions to create extra storage space under the 140 cm wide bed. Four Curver boxes are included as standard, and two additional (roof) cases can be added if desired. In the cupboards, your clothing, toiletries, and smaller items are always quickly at hand. Cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, and food can be stored in the large drawers and storage cupboard. These – just like the pull-out table – are finished with Formica, making them very easy to clean.
A 40L refrigerator and a Porta Potti toilet allow you to spend the night freely in nature – where permitted. You can enjoy a refreshing shower with the simple outdoor shower when the sun is shining. Without sun, it is a little cooler. The solar panel provides enough electricity to charge the refrigerator and all your 12V devices. If you are at a campsite and have provided your own electricity, you can also use the built-in 220V sockets (handy for your laptop, for example). For cold destinations or chilly nights, Bus is equipped with a diesel heater that requires no separate electricity or gas.
Thanks to the off-road tires – certified as winter tires – you don't have to shy away from unpaved roads. This allows you to reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible. The bus is not a 4x4 vehicle. As long as the road is dry and hard, and the ride is scratch-free, it will work out. Loose sand and mud should be avoided.
Naturally, you also get a (large, foldable bamboo) table and 2 chairs, a gas stove for cooking, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery, and everything else that might be handy on the road. Also blackout and insulating screens for all windows and extra ventilation grilles for the night; that goes without saying.
Need a bike rack or motorcycle trailer? You can rent those extra. Anything is possible 😊
The bus likes to be used for what it was made for, and if treated with the necessary respect, it will certainly provide you with an unforgettable adventure.
We look forward to getting to know you and would like to discuss your wishes in advance so that we can provide the bus with the best possible configuration.
See you soon!
Jan & Bus
pics by @Canipel
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