• What do I need to
bring?
The vans are fully equipped but please refer to
the inventory under each specific van. We can provide sheets
pillowcases and towels but this is at extra cost. You will need to
bear in mind that these vans are not “winnibagoes” and therefore
space is limited so we do not advise you to bring too many bulky
items. Its also worthwhile remembering that once you have stopped
and put up your awning the available space doubles!
Please do
not forget your driving license and passport if applicable or if
you're are not leaving your car with us.
• Where
are we?
Please refer to the detailed maps on our
website. We are just off the main A30 near Perranporth.
•
Will I find it difficult to drive a Left Hand drive
vehicle?
It might take a few minutes to adapt but
driving a Type 2 is a different experience anyway. There are just
a few things to think about, firstly it is only the gear stick
that isn’t where you might expect to find it the pedals and all
other features are exactly where they should be. Overtaking is not
something you will do a lot of - this is a Type 2! One word of
caution if you want to look cool don’t keep climbing into the
passenger seat and then complaining that your partner has taken
your steering wheel.
• What sort of fuel
consumption will I get?
As with all vehicles it
largely depends on how you drive. However the air cooled engine is
a thirsty beast by modern standards. The 1.6 engine is more
economical but won’t set the world alight with its power, that
said it got us round Europe a few times including over the Alps.
The 2 litre engine is a different kettle of fish, more powerful
but you pay for it in fuel and it runs on lead replacement
fuel.
• What cooking facilities does the van
have?
Last year we attended the Malvern Vanfest and
what can be achieved with two rings and a gas bottle is quite
remarkable. However assuming that you are an ordinary mortal, the
van is equipped with a two ring cooker and small grill, which we
find more than adequate especially if you supplement this with the
outside gas ring and disposable BBQ which we also
provide.
• Where can I camp?
Cornwall
is particularly well served with campsites, we have our own
favourites which we will be delighted to share with you on
request. There is a great range from the all singing all dancing
fully equipped to the quaint and basic with prices reflected
accordingly. After your holiday we would particularly welcome
hearing about any jewels you have found so that we can pass the
information on, but at the end of the day, what makes a good site
is very personal.
We advise using registered sites if for no
other reason, so that you can use the amenities.
•
Can you guarantee me wall to wall
sunshine?
Emphatically NO! But there is a lot to do in
Cornwall and if you wanted a parched earth you would go to the
south of France, - at least the tent pegs go in easily. Cornwall
is wetter than the rest of England because it sticks out into the
sea, that also give us our wonderful beaches, so you see you just
can’t have everything. A word of warning don’t judge our weather
by the good old BBC, their idea of the South West is Bristol or at
their most parochial moments, Slough. There have been many
occasions when we have been basking in sunshine with a dull and
overcast symbol stubbornly sitting over the South West. Cornwall
is as far from London as Amsterdam!
Cornwall is also famous for
its micro climates, if it’s a bit dull on the North Coast head
South.
• Why do I have to get the van back early on
Saturday?
This is to give us adequate time to valet
and service the van before the next booking, please remember that
these vans are genuine old Type 2s, they have all been round the
clock but are the very best that we could find for their age.
Incidentally this is also the reason that we have a number of left
hand drives, we only buy vehicles which are authentic and have
been cared for and these can mainly be found overseas.
•
What happens in the event of a breakdown?
Full
AA cover. We may also have a spare van in the unlikely event that
the AA cannot get you going. Please read our terms and conditions
carefully.
The most likely problem will be a flat battery
caused by an oversight on your part, we have put a set of jump
leads in just in case and anyway, campers are real stalwarts and
yours will not be the first van to be seen with an army of campers
giving it a bump start.
In the event of there being another
Type 2 on site make this your first port of call and chances are
they will have a ready answer to your
query.
