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...]
The New Hartington Campervan From Hillside Leisure
We have something very special to show you at the NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show starting tomorrow! You asked us for more room, more privacy and more luxury in a campervan - so we can now reveal the stunning long wheel base, high-top Hartington :) Come and see our new creation unveiled at the Birmingham NEC from the 11th to the 15th of October 2016. Built on a long wheelbase Renault Traffic high-top. The spacious and luxurious camper comes complete with a galley style kitchen, fitted … [Read more...]
The New VW T6 campervan
If you follow us over on twitter or Facebook you'll know that we managed to get our hands on one of the first new Volkswagen T6 Transporters back in August and immediately set to work on a conversion into one of our famous Birchover Campervans. Oh yes! We have a new VW T6 Transporter & are starting the #campervan conversion today! WATCH THIS SPACE :) pic.twitter.com/grmMNy4XxE — Hillside Leisure (@HillsideCampers) August 27, 2015 We're now delighted to be able to show you a gallery … [Read more...]
The Dalbury E – Electric Campervan Review
After unveiling The World's First Electric Campervan at October's Motorhome and Caravan Show we asked campervan owner and blogger, Richard Mackney to take our Dalbury E Electric campervan out and report back with his thoughts* Introduction I own a T5 campervan and use it as my daily driver for getting to work and back, but the main reason for owning a campervan is for family holidays and short breaks. I have two children under 10 and my family have enjoyed touring the South of France as well … [Read more...]
World’s First Electric Campervan
You heard it here first - an all electric campervan! We're immensely excited to announce that Hillside Leisure will be unveiling an all Electric Campervan at October's Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC. We believe this will be a major first in the industry and the start of the electric revolution in the camping World. We went to great lengths to ensure delivery of the brand new Nissan e-NV200 electric van and are secretly in the design stages for a bespoke Hillside conversion using our … [Read more...]