Meet Vanellope 🚐
A modern VW T6.1 campervan built for comfortable, relaxed UK adventures.
Vanellope is a 2020 Volkswagen T6.1 Transporter T28 (Euro 6 / ULEZ compliant), professionally converted and thoughtfully equipped for real and fun trips, not just pretty photos.
At just under 5 metres long and under 2 metres high (roof closed), she’s easy to drive, easy to park and accessible to most UK car parks, perfect whether it’s your first campervan experience or your tenth.
Driving & On-The-Road Comfort
• 5-speed manual gearbox
• Air conditioning (cab)
• Touchscreen navigation & entertainment system
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• USB-C charging points
• Electric windows
The driving position feels just like a modern car, comfortable, smooth and solid on the road.
Seating & Living Space (5 Seatbelts)
Vanellope comfortably seats five (3 in the front, 2 in the back) when travelling:
• Driver’s seat
• 180° rotating double front bench
• Rock ‘n’ roll rear bench
• Rear door double seat (perfect for sitting on to brush off sandy feet after a day on the beach)
Once parked, the swivel front bench transforms the layout into a proper lounge-dining space with the collapsible table attaching neatly to the kitchen unit.
Vanellope is sociable, open and practical, ideal for evenings inside if the weather turns.
Sleeping Arrangements (4 Berth)
Vanellope comfortably sleeps four adults.
Lower Bed – Rock ’n’ Roll
• Approx. 188cm long
• Approx. 112cm wide
• Mattress topper included
Upper Bed – Pop-Top Roof
• Approx. 190cm long
• Approx. 120cm wide
• Mattress topper included
• Opening canvas windows
• Side panel fully unzips for airflow
Both sleeping areas include blackout solutions:
• Thermal blackout blinds (front windows)
• Blackout curtains (rear windows)
The pop-top also provides full standing height in the main living area when raised.
Fully Equipped Kitchen (Properly Equipped for 4 People)
The kitchen isn’t minimal — it’s genuinely usable.
Appliances
• 2-ring gas hob
• Sink with electric water pump
• Refillable water tank
• Fridge with freezer compartment
• Sliding kitchen window for ventilation
Cookware & Equipment
• Full cutlery set (4 people)
• Plates, bowls, cups, glasses
• Thermal coffee cups
• Camping pan set
• Gas kettle
• Kitchen knives & knife sharpener
• Peeler, scissors
• Food storage containers
• Bottle opener & corkscrew
• Lighter & matches
• Tea towels
• Collapsible washing-up bowl & cutlery basket
• BBQ tools
• Gas canister
You can genuinely cook proper meals, not just heat beans.
Storage (More Than You’d Expect)
Vanellope has excellent built-in storage:
• Overhead cupboards above the kitchen
• Tall wardrobe-style bedding & clothes cupboard
• Food cupboard
• Under-sink storage
• Cutlery & accessories drawers
• Front bench seat storage
• Under-bed storage (rock ‘n’ roll)
• Gas bottle storage (rear)
• Flat overhead shelf (books, games, blankets)
Everything has a place, which keeps the van feeling uncluttered.
Power & Off-Grid Capability
• Solar panel
• Leisure battery
• Sargent EC160 power supply unit
• Aolec fuseboard & trip control
• External electric hook-up
• Hook-up cable & 3-pin adapter included
• 2 x 13amp sockets (hook-up)
• 2 x USB sockets (solar or hook-up)
• Internal LED lighting (kitchen & sleeping areas)
• USB fairy light string (pop-top)
You can comfortably go off-grid while still keeping devices charged.
Climate Control
• Diesel air heater (engine not required)
• LCD heater controller with remote
• Cab air conditioning
Perfect for shoulder-season trips and cooler evenings.
Outdoor Living Included
This is where Vanellope stands out.
Included:
• 4 camping chairs
• Picnic blankets
• Beach blankets
• External USB string lights
• Games basket (Poker, Uno, Dobble & more)
• Wheel levelling ramps
Optional on request (For no additional charge):
• Vango Galli Low Awning (great for rainy days, storing luggage or as additional sleeping space)
• Vango Collapsible Kitchen Unit
• Bucket barbecue
Practical Extras
• Fire blanket
• Basic first aid kit
• Cleaning spray, sponges & cloths
• Dustpan & brush
• Kitchen roll
• Small laundry liquid
• Spare toilet roll
• Battery charger
• Battery jump starter
• Rear seat covers (ideal for muddy paws or little sticky fingers`)
Who Vanellope Is Ideal For
✔ Couples wanting a comfortable weekend escape
✔ Family holidays
✔ Festivals and events
✔ First-time campervan adventurers
✔ Coastal and countryside road trips
Vanellope is a clean, carefully maintained and a much loved camper, not a tired rental van.
