Wrap. Unwrapped. Four years ago we were stupidly excited at the transformation of ArchieVan from one time delivery vehicle to a gorgeous, but subtle, camper that was to be home for three years. We spent a rather large sum getting the van wrapped in a wonderfully coloured Avery product called Midnight Sand. We fitted sexy 18” […]
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Wales 2021. A mini tour.
Oxwich Bay. How we got here can come later. We’re here right now and for once the rain has paused. Wales. Good with rain. ArchieVan is parked up at the end of the car park at The Oxwich Bay Hotel. Few car parks are romantic, but with a ridge of trees towering behind us and […]
Commissioning your camper van. Hints and tips from the road.
Thanks for all the van spec questions on text and email asking what’s good and what’s not about ArchieVan. If you think that we can help you to spec your van better just drop me a note on kelvin@kelvincollins.com As we’ll be gently cruising down through the forested tunnel of northern Sweden for a few […]
Preparing for a big trip. Excitement and nervousness dealt in equal measure.
Excitement and nervousness dealt in equal measure. The ArchieVan project started with ambitious long term goals. An extended trip that would involve a complete life change. Leaving jobs, selling the business, leaving our home. 18 months ago the idea felt daunting, but easy to put to the back of our minds. Today it is 100% […]
Trevedra Farm – keeping it local.
Proving that you don’t have to drive miles to have a great time in your van, we spent the bank holiday weekend at our favourite local site. ArchieVan updates. The weekend was to be our last opportunity to test the (very nearly) finished van before we hit the road on a long term trip. The […]
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Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor.
Today’s stank restored my love of winter. It feels as if for weeks I have been rain soaked twice on most days. And I’ve let the cold seep in. Bad move! Time to explore new hills, new wild spaces. Exmoor isn’t so far from home, but my knowledge of it is scant. Its 267 square […]