Carly is a stunning, classy campervan, ready to hire from Carlisle in the northern Lake District. As a couple or solo, she’s the perfect campervan for adventures far and wide.
Take a trip in Carly to experience vanlife in blissful comfort. With all the modern amenities this campervan has to offer, you won’t believe you’re in a campervan at all. The cosy interior design has been curated for travel in mind. The neatly built kitchen contains everything you need to whip up feasts, there’s a cute projector screen for cosy movie nights when the weather isn’t in your favour, plenty of room to tuck in at night with a fixed full double, and even a full hot shower with slide-in toilet - so there’s nothing to stop you from living out your wildest adventure dreams!
Located in Carlisle, Carly is perfectly placed for exploring the Lake District, the wider North, Scotland or even Europe. Whatever your road trip looks like - Carly will provide you with an idyllic home to come back to at the end of the day. Park up in a beautiful location, wind out the awning, sit back and enjoy.
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Description of Bed: Carly sleeps up to two adults. There is a fixed standard-sized double bed at the rear (190cm/6ft long) with a permanent mattress (REM-Fit Hybrid Pocket 1000) and a 10.5 hypoallergenic duvet. Two Panda Memory Foam Bamboo pillows as well as two anti-allergy pillows, with white cotton pillowcases. Fresh white linen is provided - fitted matress sheet, flat sheet and duvet cover.
Description of Seating: There are three belted seats in the front (including the driver) with headrests. All three seats have three-point belts. In the rear, there is a two-person dinette with folding tabletop. And two outdoor stool chairs are provided.
Description of Electrical Setup: Carly is set up for off-grid adventures and comes equipped with a Smart solar system, allowing you to power your devices even when you're off-grid. There is a Victron energy electrical system including a 360w/30amp isolated DC-DC charge (to charge battery from van engine), two 12v Smart solar MPPTs (100/50 for 450w solar panel + 75/15 for 100w solar panel), and a 12v 460ah Fogstar Drift lithium battery. There is a Renogy 3000w inverter which provides 230v to an extension strip of 4 standard 3-pin UK plug sockets. There are 2 reading lights, 4 warm white dimmable LED ceiling spotlights, Maxxair fan built-in light, shower niche LED light, several USB and USB-C sockets, a 12v 50-litre CamperCool CR50X compression fridge (with freezer compartment), a 900w multi-function microwave, a mini projector with portable retractable screen, a diesel heater and portable induction hob.
Cooking Equipment: Carly has all you need to stay well fed - a portable single induction hob, a 900w microwave, a kettle, a toaster and a portable camping stove (with two butane cannisters) should you wish to go al fresco. A 50L fridge with freezer compartment. Plus 2 porcelain mugs, 2 dinner plates, 2 side plates, and 2 bowls. There is 24-piece stainless steel cutlery, silcon cooking utensils, a bottle opener/corkscrew, 2 acrylic wine tumblers, a chopping board/sink cover, two steak knives, a 24cm frying pan and a medium saucepan with lid. The kitchen has an oak countertop with folding extension, a stainless steel sink, mixer tap with extendable hose end, silicone draining board, and a drop-down mini-countertop for al fresco drinks and snacks. Additionally there is a slide-out pantry for canned goods and the like. There are plenty of storage trays around the van.
Water and Sanitation: Carly is fitted with a 100-litre freshwater tank as well as a 55-litre grey tank. She has a hot shower and novel slide-in separating/composting toilet (using Trebolo components), so you won’t have to worry about finding facilities on your journey. The hot water tank will hold enough for a shower lasting around 7 minutes. There is a sink in the kitchen area with a mixer tap and extendable hose end.
Audio/Visual Equipment: Carly has a full DAB FM radio in the cab, as well as 1080p dashcam (you can keep the sdcard to remember your travels) and reversing camera. In the rear, there is an Anker Soundcore 3 bluetooth speaker which can also be used by the Elephas Mini Projector when the portable retractable 40-inch projector screen.
Communication: Carly has a 4G huawei wifi router (with unlimited data, using the EE/BT network which had the widest coverage across the UK at time of install).
Type of Heating: Carly has a 2kw Lavaner Pro diesel heater with air ducts around the van and a remote fob. Water heating is courtesy of a Bobil Vans 10L tank (heated via solar/12v battery). There is also a Maxxair fan deluxe with a smoke lid and blind, and sliding side-window for ventilation.
Pet Information: No pets allowed.
Parking: Parking for one car is available when you hire Carly.
Extra Information: Carly also comes with a Fiamma F80S 3.7m awning, two wooden folding outdoor stool chairs, LED "candles", blackout curtains for all windows, a foldable wash-tub for the sink, dustpan and brush, and a hanging clothes dryer with pegs! And the option for four plastic 50L bins with lids for storage in the garage/under-bed area. For your safety, there is a fire extinguisher, smoke-carbon monoxide detector and a first aid kit.
Conversion Story: Carly began life as a humble panel van (albeit one with air-con in the cab). She had very low mileage and was in excellent condition and was diligently converted in 2024/25 by myself in Alston, Cumbria. She is my second conversion but definitely not my last!
About the Owner: My name is Chris and I experienced an Airstream trailer whilst travelling in the USA. I wanted to experience something similar in the UK that was more practical and that's where the idea of a DIY campervan conversion was born. I did a Mercedes Sprinter prototype conversion in 2022/23 for my own use and I caught the bug. Carly is my second conversion with a third already planned. From my own solo travels, I have tried and tested many setups, settling on the belief that an off-grid full solar setup with shower, loo, an electric kitchen and fixed bed are the best choices for most folk - and so I built Carly to that very spec.
Christian
