"Thermos" – 2 berth '02 VW T4 - *Insurance included* - 3 miles from INVERNESS AIRPORT
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Classic
Diesel
Sleeps 2
2 Seats
with seatbelts
Meet the owner, Ruaridh
Member since June 2023
5/5 based on 23 reviews
Hired out 52 times
Replies within two hours
Thermos is a 2002 VW 1.9TD T4 with a 5 speed manual gearbox. This van has been rented out just a few times during the 2nd half of the 2024 season, joining another van I also rent out, so much of the installation, contents and interior remains almost new.
The interior has been constructed with the aim of maximising space and not adding too much extra weight, but still providing everything needed for a comfortable trip away.
The van is...
The Motorhome
License plate & MOT checked
Volkswagen
Campervan
Manual
Driving licence B
Self-built
License plate & MOT checked
First registration in
2002
Motorhome length and height
470 cm x 250 cm
Bed layout
Bed 1
Amenities
Living area
- Airconditioning home area
- Awning
- Bike carrier
- Camping table and chairs
- Dinette
- Freezer
- Garage
- Gas cylinder
- Heating
- Hot water
- Kitchen equipment
- Linens
- L-seat
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Off-grid camping
- Outside shower
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Safety box
- Shower
- Solar panel
- Stove
- Swivel seats
- Toilet
- Towels included
- TV
- TV receiver
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Winter camping
Cab features
- Airbags
- Airconditioning in cabin
- Audio input
- Bluetooth
- Cruise Control
- GPS
- Isofix
- Parking assistance
- Power Steering
- Radio
- Reversing camera
- Roof rack
- Snow chains
- Towbar
- Winter tyres
Insurances
House Rules
- Smoking Allowed: No
- Pets Allowed: Please enquire
- Going Abroad Allowed: No
- Wintersport Allowed: Please enquire
- Festivals Allowed: No
- Mountains allowed: Yes
- Minimum Age Restriction: 25 years
Please read before requesting dates
***An additional driver is allowed subject to the same criteria as listed below, though it must be the primary driver that makes the booking & payment for the hire, via Goboony***
The supporting documentation detailed below, is gained AFTER the van is confirmed, so if you confirm the booking via payment, but then can't meet the criteria, cancellation procedures will apply.
UK license holders:
Min age: 25
Max age: 75
Full UK driving license, held for a min 2yrs.
Max 6 points (only if SP, TS or CU code)
No more than one fault or outstanding incident/claim in the last 3yrs.
Online verification via the provision of a DVLA “check code” is mandatory to ensure compliance with the above.
2x proof of current address required*. Addresses (and names) must tally with driving license(s) and must be dated within 90 days of the rental start date.
Non-UK license holders -(only for EU/Aus/NZ)
Min age 25
Max age 75
Full driving license, held for a minimum 2 yrs.
Either no or low* current penalty points / endorsements / demerits etc
(*pls let me know how many & what they were for)
No more than one fault or outstanding incident/claim in the last 3 years.
2x Proof of Address (POA) required*. Addresses (and names) must tally with driving license(s) and be dated within 90 days of the rental start date. If your country’s license do not feature addresses as standard, then an additional POA or form of ID is required. This additional item does not need to feature your address, so a passport, national ID card etc, are ok
*there is a prescribed list of accepted forms of POA. I will send this before you confirm so you can be 100% sure you can provide this info, before confirming via payment.
Additional rules
Return with same amount of fuel as provided (usually 1/2 tank)
Interior to be cleaned before return. £50 (max) charge if cleaning is not undertaken.
Laundry of bedding & towels not required.
Exterior vehicle cleaning not required.
Pricing
- Weekly mileage limit 1,600 km
- Price per extra KM £0.20
- Cleaning Fee £0
Last-Minute Discount
Bookings within 2 weeks5%
Long Trip Discount
Bookings 1 week or longer5%
Bookings 2 weeks or longer10%
Bookings 3 weeks or longer15%
Availability
- Pickup Time: 3:00 PM
- Return Time: 11:00 AM
- 4 nights minimum
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4 Reviews
Chris
Our motorhome broke down and we hired thermos to do the NC500.
Ruaridh’s help in a really stressful situation was first class. He helped with our plans and was easily contactable throughout our trip.
Thermos is a versatile campervan and is ideal for the single lanes of the highlands.
We are already thinking of hiring her again for next year. We came quite attached to the van and we’re sorry to say goodbye.
Isabel
My partner and I spent a 6-7 days roadtrip with super Ruaridh’s campervan around the Isle of Skye and the west coast, and it’s been one of our best roadtrips ever, or probably the best!
The campervan, even if it looks “from the 2000”, is in an amazing condition and driving it has been a pleasure.
The camper part is very new and built with all the details and very well thought out.
Ruaridh has been very nice and one of the key pieces to have such a wonderful experience. He helped us to plan the roadtrip and gave us lots of very good tips for it.
We left Scotland very happy and willing to come back to explore more and I am sure we would repeat with Ruaridh’s campervan.
Thank you so much Ruaridh!
Isabel and Roger
Deborah &
Ruaridh was a kind and helpful host who gave us a very detailed induction who also responded quickly to any queries that we had whilst on the road.
Our road trip took us all around the NC500 and also across to Skye over 9 days.
The camper van was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and although small, it was very comfortable.
Thermos was also very easy to navigate through the single tracked, sometimes steep and winding roads without any problems at all.
We enjoyed our road trip very much and would not hesitate in recommending Ruaridh as a host and Thermos as a camper van.
We had the most wonderful time and made some very special memories.
Katie Olbiks Hill &
If a bond and a friendship is what your looking for in a van, look no further. The Thermos was the perfect companion to take us round Scotland for our first trip around the highlands.
We were due to pick up a different campervan, but 3 days before our trip we received a last minute cancellation from a different advertiser - but aren’t we so glad we ended up meeting Ruaridh and renting his campervan Thermos instead!
Ruaridh was so helpful with our last minute stressful situation, doing everything he could to make things work out for us. When we arrived, Ruaridh provided the most hospitable and kind welcome to his area of the world. He gave us a thorough introduction to Thermos and made sure we felt confident heading out on the road, providing lots of recommendations, clear information and brilliant advice.
We instantly fell in love with the authentic camper feel and the history of the van. Thermos is equipped with everything you need and is suitable for both wild camping or in one of th many campsites - we did a mix of both, taking Thermos round the North Coast 500, and would definitely recommend this campervan for whatever kind of adventure you’re looking for! Thermos was extremely reliable; we didn’t need to charge the battery once during our 6 day trip, and filled up water every 2/3 days. The bed was extremely comfortable with the mattress topper and provided the best cosy evenings in the most beautiful locations.
Ruaridh and his campervan made our week in the highlands so special. Thank you for a tremendous week in the lovely red - we hope to be back soon!
Julia
Megan
Mareka
Carmen
Ben
Belinda
Alexander
Liz
Kathryn
Adam
Terrie
Harry