Iconic T2 VW Campervans of the 1970s: A Timeless Classic When it comes to vintage campervans, few vehicles can match the charm and enduring popularity of the classic VW campervans from the 1970s. These iconic vehicles, often referred to as the "hippie vans" or "hippie buses," have captured the hearts of adventurers, nomads, and free [...]
South West Coast - Route 660 What the Route 660 team say and why this is perfect for a Freebird VW Campervan holiday. South West 660 is an iconic road trip around the south west peninsula. From Poole in Dorset to Watchet in Somerset you can follow the beautiful coastline of south west England. With [...]
Summer Escape 2023 Moving into 2023, we now have the chance to regroup and unwind after the busy festive period. Thinking forward to our spring and sunny summer holidays and where we might like to escape to. Whether it's getting back to nature in the rolling countryside, ever changing scenery on a road trip , [...]
Festivals 2023 - A new year new excitement! Festivals are fabulous fun, and most are incredibly family friendly. We have two big favourites that our VW vans are regulars at. Camp Bestival 27th - 30th July 2023, the popular festival is held every year in the beautiful grounds of Lulworth Castle. On Dorset’s dramatic Jurassic [...]
Free Days Out - Holidaying in Devon in 2023? there are some amazing places to visit at no cost! We have found a few gems that you can include on your travels. Close to our base in East Devon one of the top places to visit is the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary. Completely free to visit [...]
VW Fire Safety One piece of campervan gear we all hope to never need is a fire extinguisher. We take our customers (and vans) safety very seriously. One of the safety measures we take is to install a fire suppression system in the engine bay. One of the common causes of fires in the engine [...]
Visiting Honiton Show 2022 We visited Honiton Show with our stunning T2 VW Campervan Campo this year. We were part of the Crash Box Car Club stand of which we are members. Hundreds of visitors admired his beautiful paintwork and immaculate interior. It was the perfect opportunity for people to peek inside and see the [...]
We are proud to be members of Made In Devon. The scheme is the perfect way to find businesses like us who have been vetted and approved by Trading Standards. Passing the vetting process means they are able to become Made in Devon members. This shows you know they are legal, honest and fair and [...]
With prices at the pumps at record levels we all have to be mindful about our journey’s. So keeping it local to us at our East Devon base has its advantages. Many of those that we speak to expect our classic campervans to have big engines and therefore use huge amounts of fuel. But it’s [...]
Our Guide to Cornish adventures! We all love adventures. All of us, even the young at heart grownups, love the thrill of exploring. If you’re looking for adventure then exploring Cornwall in a Freebird Campervan is a wonderful way to start your holiday. Imagine…you're sitting in the driving seat, with a cuppa in your hand, [...]
