# Brida – Big family camping

## Overview

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Listing ID** | 17540 |
| **Location** | Tollesbury, England, GB |
| **Rating** | 5.0/5 (8 reviews) |
| **Instant Booking** | No |

## Description

    	Brida is a 2005 Mercedes 311 long wheel base Sprinter van. It has a 2.1 litre turbo diesel engine and 5 speed gear box. Plenty of power from the engine and economy too. Though long and spacious, the van can be driven on a standard car license being under 3.5 ton.

	The van began its life as a 'Snap On' van, selling high quality american hand tools for the motortrade around East Anglia. When we purchased the van a lovely guy had already used the best insulation to line the walls and had clad the interior with tongue and groove pine, so we basically had a blank canvas when we began our conversion.

	We made Brida for our family, we wanted a comfortable van able to go off grid and to get to campsites/piches without any hook up. We hand built the interior of the van to suit our needs, a 2 adults and 3 children family. We wanted a van that is:
	Comfortable for the children on a long drive
	Warm (with the help of a heater) and well insulated
	A woody feel
	Fixed beds, no setting up when we arrive somewhere!
	Capable cooking facilities
	Functional in all weather and all seasons
	Solar energy to run our fridge and laptop without need for hook up
	All seating with 3 point seat belts

	We have gone on many advetures, from Cornwall to Northumberland, little festivals and visiting friends. It has been well used but well loved. 
Also Brida has gone onto NC500 a couple of times now!

SUMMARY
* SEATING 
- 3 Front
- 3 Back (facing backwards)
- All 3 point seat belts
* EATING
- 3 seats and a bench seat with storage
- Removable table for 5
- Storage cupboards overhead with books, games, night lanterns (for candles)
* COOKING
 - Overhead storage for food in cupboards in pull out drawers
 - Sink and cold running water 
 - 20L tank for fresh water 
 - 2 burner gas ring supplied from gas in the boot
 - Extendable worktop
 - 50lt 12v campervan fridge/freezer
 - Pots and pans
 - Plates and cups for 4 people
 - Undersink storage for crockery, pots, pans, cutlery, etc.
 - Fiamma continuos vent skylight, to be always opened when cooking
 - CO2 Alarm &amp; Smoke alarm
* SLEEPING
- King size mattress. Double duvet, 2 pillows, 2 blankets, 2 cushions.
1850 mm long x 1600 mm wide x 530 mm space under hammock beds
- 2 drop down hammock style beds for kids (up to 9 years old) with sheep skins, blanket and head cushion each.
500 mm wide x 1550 mm long x 360 mm  space from ceiling. Can be taken away when no children in the group
- 1 cabin bed under main bed with fitted sheet, head cushion and blanket
680 mm wide x 1700 mm long x 360 mm space from ceiling
- LED lights for each bed
- 2 Storage baskets under cabin bed (plus space to carry porta poti)
* ELECTRIC- NO HOOK UP
- 350watt of solar up on the roof
- Split charge system which charges the batteries from the engine 2x110amp leisure batteries
- 2 USB charging points
- 500w inverter to run a laptop charger
- LED lamps over dining, cooking areas and each bed
* OTHERS
- 1 brass top low table and 2 director style chairs to sit outside
- Fiamma retractable sun shade/awning

Collect from Tollesbury, you can leave one car in the camper's place.

Insurance: Please note, you will need to purchase hire insurance for this motorhome and you are responsible for purcharsing the policy. Proof of policy will be checked 7 days prior to the start date
Hire insurance can be obtained through your current vehicle insurance provider or another company like Dayinsure.

## Accommodation

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Sleeping Places** | 5 |
| **Seats with Seatbelts** | 6 |

### Bed Layout

- **Bed 1**: Transverse bed

## Vehicle Specifications

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Make** | Mercedes-Benz |
| **Type** | Large campervan |
| **Transmission** | Manual |
| **Fuel Type** | Diesel |
| **Required License** | B |
| **ISOFIX Points** | 3 |
| **Self-Built/Converted** | Yes |
| **First Registration** | 2005 |
| **Dimensions (L x H)** | 489 cm x 235 cm |

## Amenities


### Living area

- [ ] Air conditioning living
- [x] Awning
- [ ] Bike carrier
- [x] Camping table and chairs
- [x] Dinette
- [x] Freezer
- [ ] Garage
- [x] Gas cylinder
- [x] Heating
- [ ] Hot water
- [x] Kitchen equipment
- [x] Linens
- [ ] L-seat
- [x] Off-grid camping
- [ ] Outside shower
- [ ] Oven
- [x] Refrigerator
- [ ] Safety box
- [ ] Shower
- [x] Solar panel
- [x] Stove
- [ ] Swivel seats
- [ ] Toilet
- [ ] Towels included
- [ ] TV
- [ ] TV receiver
- [x] Winter camping

### Cab features

- [ ] Airbags
- [ ] Air conditioning cabin
- [ ] Audio input
- [ ] Bluetooth
- [ ] Cruise Control
- [ ] GPS
- [x] Isofix
- [ ] Parking assistance
- [x] Power Steering
- [x] Radio
- [ ] Reversing camera
- [ ] Roof rack
- [ ] Snow chains
- [ ] Towbar
- [ ] Winter tyres

## Pricing

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Daily Rate (incl. service fee)** | £70.00 |
| **Base Season Rate** | £70.00 per day |
| **Early Shoulder Season Rate** | £87.00 per day |
| **Peak Season Rate** | £101.00 per day |
| **Late Shoulder Season Rate** | £87.00 per day |
| **Weekly Mileage Limit** | 0 km |
| **Cleaning Fee** | £19.00 |


### Extended Period Discounts

- 1+ week rental: 3% off
- 2+ weeks rental: 5% off
- 3+ weeks rental: 8% off
- 4+ weeks rental: 10% off


## House Rules

| Rule | Status |
|------|--------|
| **Smoking Allowed** | No |
| **Pets Allowed** | No |
| **International Travel** | No |
| **Mountain Trips** | No |
| **Minimum Driver Age** | 26 years |

### Additional Rules

1. Renting our campervan is a way of looking after it, in order for us to function and to keep our prices fair we need honesty and trust from you 'the adventurer'. It is paramount that you look after Brida, treat her as your own, check her everyday, report immediately any issues. So when you are on your travels: don't smoke inside the vehicle, ever leave the hob unattended, drive too fast,  drive under the influence of any drugs or alcohol or ever turn on the hob to try and heat the van (risk of carbon monoxide poisoning)

2. We aim to supply you with everything you need for your adventure, however under little hands or big hands things get broken, knocked and lost. We ask that you replace anything that gets broken or lost with like for like or you tell us upon your return and between us we can decide a fair solution. We emphasise that trust between you and us is a priority

3. Before your return: Please empty and clean out the toilet waste container correctly before returning the vehicle. Make sure all is clean and tidy so we can check it all together really easy and fast. Make sure fuel is full.


## Owner Information

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Name** | Emma |
| **Member Since** | March 2021 |
| **Owner Rating** | 5.0/5 (8 reviews) |
| **Completed Bookings** | 11 |

## Reviews

### Emma - 5.0/5
*August 2023*

We had such a great time in Brida on the Norfolk coast. She was very well thought out with the layout and equipment. 
Ana was very helpful and friendly prior to the trip and replied quickly to my queries. 
We’d definitely recommend hiring Brida and would hire her ourselves again. 

### Tara - 5.0/5
*July 2023*

The van is a dream! Ana and Dan are brilliant. It’s a great van converted to have everything you need. Spacious. Comfortable. Solar panelled. Just excellent.

### Joel - 5.0/5
*September 2022*

Brida was amazing! We had such a great time! And Ana and Dan are so lovely! Highly recommend!

### Juliette - 5.0/5
*August 2022*

Absolutely lovely camper, had everything you could want. Communication was brilliant and very helpful! Hope to rent again soon. 

### Harry - 5.0/5
*August 2021*

The camper van met all the needs for myself and my 2 daughters (8&amp;10). It has everything you need for days away. Drives really well and warm and v comfortable. We all loved our time exploring the Norfolk coast. Highly recommend.

### Henry - 5.0/5
*August 2021*

This was our first time hiring a campervan and it was AMAZING. 
Ana and her partner have thought of every little detail, and finished it beautifully. It has everything you could possibly need - from electrics, to storage, cooking equipment and comfort. It was much admired at the campsites we visited. 
We slept really well on the huge bed and our baby was very happy too. 
Ana was also lovely to communicate with, so we will definitely be hiring it again and recommending to all our friends. ...

### James - 5.0/5
*August 2021*

We spent 2 weeks in Brida, doing the NC500 in Scotland, with ourselves and 3 children. Brida drives superbly, is mechanically sound and pulls like a train. Brida excelled on all types of road, from motorway, dual carriageway, to rural single track with steep gradients. We had all sorts of weather and none of it posed any problem for Brida.
Everything we needed was included and there was plenty of space for 2 weeks worth of clothes, wetsuits and footwear. Had an extremely comfortable 2 weeks ...

### Richard - 5.0/5
*June 2021*

We used this lovely camper recently to do a weekend trip to Shropshire.  Staying in a field rather than a campsite.  
The van drove very well and a testament to being well looked after.  We had chosen Brida as she had a full size bed and was also home built from wood giving a lovely cosy feel.  All the needed amenities were there and gave us a very restful and  comfortable stay.
Ana and Dan where great at communication and lovely people to deal with.  Making Pick-up and Return easy.  
Over...


## Availability


| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Minimum Rental Period** | 2 days |
| **Booking Lead Time** | 2 days |
| **Pickup Time** | 14:00 |
| **Return Time** | 12:00 |
| **Calendar Last Updated** | 2026-01-26 |



### Unavailable Periods (next 12 months)

| Start Date | End Date |
|------------|----------|
| 2026-01-29 | 2026-08-15 |

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