When you look at campervan options it seems the most popular layout is a traditional side conversion with the kitchen running along the edge and a double rock and roll bed towards the back. How about something completely different? What about four spacious travelling seats all with individual arm and headrests?What about the option of having two single beds that also slide together to make a double?What about having a fitted toilet with its own sink with hot water and a sliding door?What … [Read more...]
Why buy from a qualified approved campervan converter?
There can be quite a lot of confusion for new owners looking to buy a campervan conversion. It’s an investment that demands time and research to ensure you purchase the right campervan conversion with the size and layout that suits your future needs. Choosing the converter company should have equal time and thought for many important reasons, in this article we will discuss some of the factors that you should consider. As a potential buyer of a campervan conversion you should seek advice … [Read more...]
Hillside Leisure become one of the first Volkswagen motorhome qualified converters
We’re incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded the Volkswagen Motorhome Qualification! So far, only a small amount of companies have been awarded this certification* and have met the strict Volkswagen criteria which gives customers confidence in the safety and quality of motorhome and campervan conversions. It’s a tip of the hat to Hillside Leisure direct from Volkswagen and we’re over the moon to be recognised as having met the highest standards in our unique campervan … [Read more...]
4 Wheel Drive VW Campervan
Birchover AllMOTION Hillside has launched its all-new 4 wheel drive VW Campervan, based on the Birchover design you're treated to amazing levels of luxury even when off the beaten track! With the pandemic changing the way take our holidays, UK travel is coming back with a big bang. The place we live is often taken for granted, but with world travel restrictions in place we're now forced to look in our own back yard, and what a superb Country we have to explore - especially in a … [Read more...]
Maintaining Your Campervan During Lockdown
Hillside Leisure feels it's important to help you maintain and care for your campervan, especially during these strange and difficult times. Whether you've got a VW, Renault, Ford or Nissan, this information applies to all of our campervan range(past and present) and is vital in maintaining your camper. With most of our campervans now being stuck in hibernation on the driveway, the following steps can help to maintain all elements of your camper and keep it in good working order. This way, when … [Read more...]
VW T6.1 Campervan
What do you get when an award-winning van meets an award-winning manufacturer? The Hillside Range, redesigned for 2020. With Hillside Leisure’s constant drive towards perfection, we have recreated our range to work seamlessly with the Volkswagen T6.1. That means you not only get the very latest driving technology available, but also one of the best and safest campervans manufactured in the UK with European Whole Vehicle Type Approval! The all-new VW T6.1 boasts cutting edge features … [Read more...]
Enjoy a sneak peek of Hillside Leisure’s VW Campervan production!
Enjoy a brief behind the scenes look with our latest video, showcasing our expert craftsmen building our award-winning campervans. We build each and every one of our campers with great love and care. We utilise a mix of modern technology and traditional values when building our campers. Cutting-edge tools such as a CNC machine flawlessly cut out our furniture before we hand fit & finish every model. Aside from our award-winning VW Transporter models we also build a number of models on the … [Read more...]
Win a Hillside VW Campervan!
VW Campervan Competition We have a great opportunity to share for a chance to win a brand new VW Campervan. In partnership with the Daily Mail, the NCC are running a competition to give away one of our campervans. The Birchover S, supplied by Hillside, will built on the iconic VW T6. To enter the competition, head over to MyMail for more information, or grab yourself a copy of the Daily Mail or The Mail on Sunday this weekend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXf7WvpR6MI&t=1s About … [Read more...]
Meet the Heatherton, an all new motorhome built on the VW Crafter!
If you’ve stopped by our stand at the NEC this October you might have noticed something bigger than usual. No, it’s not a super-sized Birchover. It’s the Heatherton, a brand new motorhome that combines Hillside’s usual high quality build with stylish new designs and materials. The Heatherton is not only an all-new motorhome, but it also built on a brand new, cutting edge van. The VW Crafter, named 2017’s van of the year, which boasts stylish design and an effortlessly smooth driving … [Read more...]
2017 Campervan Awards Roundup
Looking back it seems as if we have had a fantastic year for our range of campervan conversions, especially our Renault Trafic Campervan, the Hartington. Our variety of campervans are designed to be used as both everyday vehicles and as the perfect holiday companions. This year they have managed to pick up some pretty great awards. Practical Motorhome Magazines’s Motorhome of the Year Awards 2018 and the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Motorhome Design Awards 2017 both saw us win some pretty … [Read more...]