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In the run-up to the trip we had already communicated with Guus regularly. Initially, the website of the camper Mobilvetta Admiral we rented showed photos of three different versions mixed together: transverse bed, length beds and large lifting bed in the back. We actually wanted the one with length beds, but it turned out that we had rented the one with a lifting bed. In itself a smart format because you can easily store a scooter or a few bicycles under the bed in the highest position: aluminium chequered plate floor and extendable ramp complete it. The advantage of this version in our case (without bicycles or the like) was the large luggage space under the bed. But the disadvantage is the very limited space to move in the rest of the bus. This camper also had no awning, which meant that there was no living space outside in bad weather or bright sunshine. Finally, we had another luxury problem: After 2.5 years of fruitless attempts, we suddenly sold our 14-year-old Opera tent trailer at the beginning of April and bought our own second-hand camper at the beginning of May. Guus promised to try to find another tenant for the Mobilvetta, but that did not work at such short notice. Our rental period started on May 27. The communication with Guus during the trip could have been better. Our destination was Great Britain. After the crossing HvH-Harwich we first went in stages via Norfolk, Peak and Lake Districts to our beloved Scotland, but cold, rain and a lot of midges made us decide to drive south in three big turns. There we enjoyed the surroundings and pleasant summer weather, especially on the south coast in Dorset*, Devon, Wiltshire, Wight and Sussex. At the end of the rental period of 4 weeks we returned home via Dover-Calais and a last overnight stay just before Bergen-op-Zoom. All in all a successful holiday. * Special experience: at Corfe Castle the deer were grazing on the campsite. The camper on a Fiat Ducato base with automatic transmission drove fine. Guus found our consumption of Ad Blue much higher than average and he compensated for that nicely. Sleeping on the lifting bed also went well, partly thanks to the top mattresses that we always carry with us. For small people, it is still a bit of a climb. Fortunately, our folding stool came in handy. The camper is very light inside due to the many windows all around and in the roof. All windows can be darkened well and all the living area is equipped with good mosquito nets, also at the sliding door opening. The compact kitchen is cleverly designed, but if you use the slide-out options of the cupboard and counter, the living space becomes even more cramped, as does the passage to the outside. But yes, at 6.5, concessions are unavoidable... The toilet/shower combination is also cleverly designed, but we prefer to shower at the campsite. This camper is not suitable for off-grid use, but that is also evident from the information on the site. We have not been to the UK for many years for various reasons and were shocked by the prices of the campsites. When we go there we always become 'overseas members' of the Camping & Caravanning Club which gives us membership and age discounts (65+) on their often beautiful sites, but even with that we were never below €40 per night. The UK has also become considerably more expensive after Brexit! What went wrong with this camper rental is largely our own fault due to insufficient attention to detail when entering into the agreement. Guus is a nice and correct landlord with personal attention and his pricing is relatively favorable. June 2025