Bilbo – Solar 4 Berth Off Grid VW Camper

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Run a mile! When we arrived to collect bilbo it was clear the photos did not match the advert. The outside was filthy and covered with webs, plus the paint was heavily faded. The inside included duct tape holding up the upholstery and sections hanging down. Cupboard were tied together with cord and were filled with junk, so no storage. The hob cover and privacy curtains were also missing. We were informed the 3 way fridge had been disconnected and only worked while driving. We observed the water tank leaking while being filled by Kenny and was told it was normal. It became the running theme of being gaslit. The tank didn’t hold water and the tap didn’t run. The gas bottle that was allegedly full (they were both empty) apparently didn’t work due to low temperatures. The manager at Go Camping pointed out this lie and I had to buy a camp stove. The van was difficult to drive with no power steering and a dog leg clutch, further compounded by intermittent dash lights and a smoke alarm sounding for no apparent reason….unless of-course, we were being poisoned by carbon monoxide. I lost chunks of my knuckles when I checked the oil, something that is required every few days. My personal favourite is the sliding door that is actually a sheet of plywood that catches and doesn’t open without risking your fingers to free it. The van also isn’t air or water tight, a real treat for the Scottish highlands, as was the brakes that squeaked. All this pales in comparison to Kenny’s disgusting attitude. After being pursued relentlessly for payment of a fine, something that easily could’ve waited until the end of the hire, he refused to do a handover and follow the procedures. He proceeded to stage damage, resulting in 2 months of hassle to resolve the matter. Fortunately, go boony saw through Kenny’s lies and denied his claims. I noticed the advert has now been edited and majority of the deceptive photos removed, no where near enough though. Run a mile, I wish we had. January 2026

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I rented Kenny’s campervan 'Bilbo' for a whole month and drove all around the UK – from England up to the north coast of Scotland, across Skye, through Wales, down to the south coast of England. The Van performed perfectly throughout the entire trip, even on the steep, narrow roads in Scotland and Wales – pretty impressive considering his age and the length of my journey. The handover was super easy and smooth. Kenny explained everything clearly, showed me how everything worked, and made me feel confident that I could message him anytime if I had questions (which I never needed to!). It was my very first time driving on the left and also my first time with a campervan, but I got used to it within a day – the Van was easier to handle than I had expected. Overall: This trip was an amazing experience and 'Bilbo' made it even more special. I would absolutely recommend renting from Kenny to anyone! September 2025

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Charming van, clearly been treasured. Kenny, gave me a valuable introduction to the van and how to get the best from the trip. All vital information was also stored in a folder the glove box. Although this was a solo adventure I left feeling well prepared. Given Bilbo's age I was encouraged to contact Kenny if anything unexpected happened but there was no need to. The van was delightful, clean and uncomplicated. Exactly what I hoped for. Pootling around the countryside in a van almost twice my height was dreamy, looking forward to doing it again soon! What I hadn't anticipated 1. The reflective curtains which kept the van nice and cool over a hot midsummer 2. A decent Bluetooth radio 3. Longer journey time given the age of the van (but that added to the overall feeling of relaxation and accomplishment) June 2025

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Kenny was really helpful and also very chilled about everything. Bilbo and I went all the way to Snowden with no issues whatsoever. Absolutely adored staying in the camper and will definitely be doing it again. September 2024

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Kenny was great to deal with. Everything was as described and we enjoyed a wonderful trip round Scotland with a reliable camper. The collection and drop off was smooth and Kenny was friendly, helpful and showed us all the features and was available if we had any questions during the trip. We would definitely be coming to Kenny again for our next trip. Thanks Kenny July 2024

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Right from the handover Kenny gave us all the info we needed to be able to get the best out of Bilbo, knowing you have got the solar panels for power is a godsend as we were at Glastonbury with no hook up. Made good use of the fridge and gas and it was easy to transform the bed for night time. Overall had a great experience and had no issues whatsoever and Kenny was an amazing host. July 2024

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Kenny was extremely helpful getting me set up at the start of our trip (though grateful I didn't need to top up the oil as I couldn't remember where it was!) and was pragmatic about the normal levels of sand/mud that might find their way inside the van on a camping trip. I took my 5yr old twins camping on the Jurassic coast and we all had a real whale of a time - there is ample storage so that you can keep the van really clear/tidy whilst inside (which is not normally easy for me, but Bilbo had all that we needed by way of handy cupboards and nooks to tuck away bedding etc.). He's also, because of his 'advanced years', a little rough around the edges in places, which for me, having young children, really lifted a burden of worry about if they might bump about a bit inside the van, not that they did any damage, but he's been well lived-in and it makes him all the more welcoming as a result. It was our first campervan trip (and I hope the first of many!) and we all felt quite sad to say goodbye to Bilbo at the end! Highly recommended! Thanks Kenny! Thanks Bilbo! May 2024

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Everything was very simple, Kenny is a great guy to deal with, very helpful and accommodating. Handover on pickup and return was quick and efficient. The vehicle was a pleasant drive and very comfortable to sleep in April 2024

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Had the best time in Bilbo! My first Camper experience and loved it! Kenny is super helpful and explained everything fully. Higly recommended and will deffo be back again. April 2024