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Here at Active Kampers campervan hire in East Sussex we are really excited as our new VW California Ocean 6.1 in Bayleaf green has arrived for hire from autumn 2022. Supplied once again by the excellent Matt Weller at SMG Tonbridge. We already have a T6.1 in Ascot Grey and a white T6 California Ocean available (2021 and 2019 better known as Clive and Casper). We’ve gone really bold this time with a much brighter and more striking metallic Bayleaf green colour choice to distinguish from the usual popular grey tones. We hope you like Bailey!

Last year when we got our first T6.1 we were impressed with the T6.1 upgrade with the cool digital cockpit, smarter and more practical darker grey camping interior and the new camping touchscreen console (for the roof, heater and fridge plus services).

With the T6.1 California Ocean the rest of the campervan remains pretty much the same as the T6 Ocean and T5 California SE before with the key features of sliding rear bench seat to 3/4 width bed and two burner hob and sink kitchenette with the excellent fridge, plus the amazing and comfortable pop-up roof bed.

We will be running with three vans during 2022. Contact us now or go to the booking page to check our van availability and hire our T6 and T6.1 California Oceans for a UK or European road-trip, or a try before you buy long weekend escape.

Here at Active Kampers campervan hire in Sussex we are really excited as we have just ordered a new VW California Ocean 6.1 in Ascot Grey for hire from March 2021, from SMG Tonbridge (thanks Matt Weller). We already have two T6 California Oceans available (2018 and 2019 better known as Basil and Casper) but this is our first on the 6.1 Ocean. We haven’t decided on the name yet, suggestions welcome!

Since 2011 we have seen quite a few changes to the VW California, but this is one of the bigger ones. With the upgrade there is of course a face lift to the front of the vehicle, but more exciting are the improvements to the digital cockpit, smarter camping interior and the new camping touchscreen console (for the roof, heater and fridge plus services).

The rest of the campervan remains pretty much the same as before with the key features of sliding rear bench seat to 3/4 width bed and two burner hob and sink kitchenette with the excellent fridge, plus the amazing and comfortable pop-up roof bed.

We will be running with three vans throughout 2021 due to the increased demand. Contact us now or go to the booking page to check our van availability and hire our new T6.1 California Ocean for a UK or European road-trip, or a try before you buy long weekend escape.

During the current Covid 19/Coronavirus pandemic we are allowing extra time for deeper cleaning of our VW California campervans between hires. Our cleaning routine includes: Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces areas e.g. fridge, tables, kitchen work surfaces, hard-backed chairs, light switches, remotes, handles, gear stick, steering wheel, toilets, sink and taps. All cutlery, pots, pans, cups, plates and bowls will be dishwasher after each hire. Additionally all seat covers will be changed and washed and carpets vacuum washed. We believe the self-contained independence of a campervan is the perfect way to enjoy a holiday currently. 

We have ordered new VW campervans for hire from our East Sussex base arriving in January. After 7 years of hiring the VW California we are taking our first T6 version, introduced in 2016, know as the VW California Ocean. The VW interior is substantially unchanged, the notable improvement is the improved LED lighting. There is also better lighting in the upper bunk bed and built in front screen and side window blind. The big improvement is the more efficient and less polluting engine technology. We have opted for the 204 BHP diesel engine.

We have named our first California Ocean Basil, to continue the tradition of rather odd boys names! Basil will be available to hire from March and you can take hime on a VW Campervan roadtrip anywhere in Sussex, Cornwall, Scotland or over to France and beyond into Europe.

This weekend, 5th & 6th July, for the fourth year in a row, Active Kampers will be showing two of our new VW California campervans from our hire fleet at Europe’s biggest free festival, Brighton’s Paddle Round The Pier. Its a great fun and participative festival – for example try paddle boarding, a try dive or enter the various round the pier events.  We really enjoy being part of it, especially given our love of outdoor sports and water sports like surfing and kayaking in particular.

Its a good opportunity to check out a VW California without any pressure. We’ll be there, laid back but ever willing to show off its many nifty and fine features.

We will be at stand Green 15, in the middle, just behind the big sand pit on the promenade. Come along its a great free event with a fantastic atmosphere.

by Active Kampers VW Campervan Hire