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Kitty824
Beginner December 2011

HELP!!! please? *campervan* UPDATE!

Kitty824, 22 December, 2010 at 15:25 Posted on Planning 0 19

Fellow hitchers I need your help,

I have read previous threads on this topic but none answer my query,

My OH has said he wants a VW campervan as our wedding veichle. I would so love to make this happen for him however Im struggling...

Ive contacted a few places but they wont travel to us in such old veichles and especially as we are having a winter wedding.

We are based in chesterfield Derbyshire and I cant find a company near us thas has this type of van.

Can any of you help or suggest anything? I would be so grateful! thank you!

ETA: A big thank you to everyone who posted on this thread with help and advice - I am just about to pay the deposit for our campervan..eeek! so excited! keep your fingers crossed the weather holds up (no snow) so he can drive to us! thanks again everyone! x

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Latest activity by Doris 5/10, 30 January, 2011 at 00:07
  • Bittersweet
    Beginner June 2012
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    How about this company? Based in the Midlands, I am in Leicestershire. Not too far from you. I'd email them to see? Smiley smile

    http://www.beetledriveuk.com/

    kate

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  • ajdown
    VIP September 2011
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    Don't know if there's anyone closer than http://www.beetledriveuk.com/ or http://www.ilovevdubweddings.co.uk/?

    Still looking...

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  • Naboo
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    This company is local to us in Yorkshire but they seem to travel a fair bit,l might be worth asking?!?

    http://www.dubtails.com/

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  • The Sock Chicken
    Beginner August 2010
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    I'd definitely try Beetle Drive, they are a big reputable companies, I have seen them at the shows and their vans look great. I also contacted them for our wedding as we were interested in a Beetle to acompany our campervan. Although they wouldn't come as far as us within budget, they were extremely helpful with reccomendations and other sugestions.

    I do thnk the time of year/age of vehicle is something that you will come up against. This ime of year, our van stays securely wrapped up under her cover!

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  • Kitty824
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thank you everyone. I have contacted beetle drive and because of the weather/ time of year they had to turn us down they were very helpful though, AJ thank you for your other suggestion, I have contacted them and am awaiting there reply!

    I do think I am fighting a loosing battle here because of the time of year but i will keep trying...

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  • The Sock Chicken
    Beginner August 2010
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    WHat month do you get married in?

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  • Kitty824
    Beginner December 2011
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    We get married in December. 17th December 2011.

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  • Bittersweet
    Beginner June 2012
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    I came across this company. It looks like they hire out VW Campers, including in the winter months. Might be worth hiring it and getting someone to drive it for you? Just a thought, you can then decorate it if you wish Smiley smile

    http://www.snailtrail.co.uk/tariffs.htm

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  • Bittersweet
    Beginner June 2012
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    Couldn't see where this company was based, but im sure there may be other companies that hire VW Campers out.

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  • Bittersweet
    Beginner June 2012
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    Oh and found this one too- Derby and Nottingham area. Doesn't state the seasons they hire them out though. Hope you manage to find something Smiley smile

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  • Kitty824
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thank you everyone especially kate, Ive fired off emails to everyone you have suggested and am just waiting to hear back now! wish me luck...

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  • ajdown
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    ? ? ?

    Have a couple of Humphreys. Hoping that it works out for you Smiley smile

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  • Bittersweet
    Beginner June 2012
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    Good luck, got my fingers and toes crossed! Smiley smile

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  • The Sock Chicken
    Beginner August 2010
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    I think these may be based down in the South West. THe reason they hire them out all year is because they are the new water cooled campervans rather than the original.

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  • Josiep00
    Beginner December 2010
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    Hi!

    I had a similar prob for our wedding. thankfully after lots of internet research i found 2 that were options - Nathalie on here ended up taking me. unfortunately she is not close to you ☹️

    I also asked companies who hire vans for self-drive hire, they hire them out for holidays etc. maybe the best man could drive?

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  • NathalieSB
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    Hello!

    Thanks Josie - I really enjoyed playing my part in the big day - but sadly I am unable to travel far enough for this job in the midlands. However, I often check out other camper websites and came across this one - http://www.coolcampervans.com/vw-campervan-wedding-hire.shtml

    They are based in Derby and may be worth giving a call. I have not had any involvement in them so cannot give a personal recommendation I'm afraid...

    Good luck with your search!

    Nathalie

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  • BumbleBrat
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    We are going with this company - Not sure if they are close enough to you though.

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  • Kitty824
    Beginner December 2011
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    Thanks BB I did essage them a while back after seeing a flash of yours and unfortunately I didnt see their location before hand and although they said they would do it the quote was far to high (nearly £500 for one afternoon 4 trips) Dont get me wrong kudos for them agreeing and the price is probably in line with mileage costs but we were thinking more £250-300

    x

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  • Kitty824
    Beginner December 2011
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    I got my campervan! yay! thank you everyone for your suggestions and very helpful advice. we are going to go with Dubtails. x

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  • Doris 5/10
    Beginner May 2013
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    Hi Kitty......wh did you use in the end?

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