Customer Adventures & Tips
Our Jerba Campervans lifestyle blog aims to provide both information and inspiration – from practical tips to stories and tales from owners who are out and about in their campervan. If you’re not a campervan owner already then we hope that our some of our articles inspire you to try one out. Remember we do hire three of our layouts!
If you are already a proud Jerba owner then please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have a story you’d like to share with us. Make sure you also give us a like on Facebook to ensure you don’t miss any of our interesting articles!
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You asked and we listened! The Jerba Campervans owners group is now live on Facebook and it’s filled with valuable content.
The group is a community of owners, both new and old, with potential new owners looking joining to ask a question and get a feel for the community.
Join here – https://www.facebook.com/groups/jerbacampervansowners
Living Wage Employer Accreditation
In February we received our Living Wage Employer Accreditation.
Jerba now on your V5 Vehicle Registration Document!
The exact wording that appears on your V5 Vehicle Registration Document can be important if the day ever arrives when you decide to sell your campervan.
Jerba Promo Video
It’s all go go go at Jerba Campervans at the minute! Our Facebook and website are about to become a lot more interesting starting with our new video which we filmed for our Facebook cover.
The Scottish Business Pledge
Jerba Campervans have recently joined the Scottish Business Pledge! There are 9 pledges that businesses within the Scottish Business Pledge must meet; Living Wage, Zero Hours Contracts, Workforce Engagement, Balanced Workforce, Invest in Youth, Innovation, Internationalisation, Community and Prompt Payment.
Employee Owned Company
On the 25th January 2018 Jerba Campervans became a 100% employee owned company. Every employee is now a beneficiary of the business and will benefit from the annual sharing of company profits. Just like working for the John Lewis Partnership!
DVLA Guidelines for Converting a Van into a Camper
In January 2018, Jerba Campervans became an Employee Owned Business. The ownership divident report was published in June 2018 to highlight the many benefits of becoming employee owned for both the business and the wider economy.
Employee Ownership Report
In January 2018, Jerba Campervans became an Employee Owned Business. The ownership divident report was published in June 2018 to highlight the many benefits of becoming employee owned for both the business and the wider economy.
10 Winter Driving Tips
Shorter daylight hours, snowfall and icy roads can make driving in winter challenging for even the most experienced driver. Follow our 10 winter driving tips to ensure you have a safe trip in your Jerba Campervan this winter.
Storing Your Campervan
We understand that going out winter camping is not for everyone. However, leaving your van unused in cold conditions can damage your van if you don’t do a few simple things beforehand.
Cosy Campers
Here at Jerba we don’t believe that using your campervan should just be limited to the warmer months, instead we think that you should get out in your camper as much as possible! In fact, there are many advantages of going out camping in the winter.
Steven Ingle: 5 Smartphone Photography Tips
Smartphone cameras are constantly improving with the leading smartphones enabling you to take excellent quality photographs that you can then quickly edit and share with friends!
Steven Ingle: 5 Photography Tips For Beginners
If you are new to photography and you don’t know where to start, or perhaps you’ve been out in your camper recently and can’t figure out why the snaps of your adventures don’t look as good as the real thing.
Simon Willis: Nellie Does Triathlon
Triathlon is a complicated, equipment intensive sport that is both physically and mentally challenging. All of this explains why I love it. Most people mistakenly think it’s three sports; swimming, cycling and running.
Simon Willis: Nellie Goes Wild Swimming
Physically, spiritually and biochemically, no sport delivers the sensations of wild swimming. At one level there’s the sense of a journey through a wild place, with the sort of intense connection I usually only experience after several days of backpacking.
Simon Willis: Nellie Goes Cycling
I love cycling in Scotland but sometimes, usually early in the year, I have to escape to somewhere warmer and dryer. Where each ride doesn’t end with scraping a layer of dirty grit from soggy clothing, followed by a hosing down and re-lubricating of my long-suffering road bike.
Simon Willis: Nellie Goes Sea Kayaking
It’s the tuba player I feel sorry for. I bet no-one ever says, “hey we’re having a party, bring your tuba!” It just isn’t going to happen. Being a sea kayaker is a little like being a tuba player.
It’s The Small Things That Make A Big Difference
it’s the smallest campervan conversion ideas that make the biggest difference to your adventure. At Jerba Campervans innovation is pivotal.
Why Choose A Jerba Campervan?
Selecting a conversion company to undertake the task of creating your dream campervan can be difficult. We know that Jerba can help you with this decision.
Why Choose A Campervan?
The definition of a campervan is fairly straight forward with the Collins dictionary describing a campervan as; “a van which is equipped with beds and cooking equipment so that you can live, cook and sleep in it.” For us, a campervan is much more than that, it is the opportunity for adventure at a moment’s notice, it is a base for extreme sports, it is connecting with family and it is being that little bit closer to nature and that extra bit further from the rush hour traffic jam!
The Importance of a Ventile Cotton Roof Canvas
We first started manufacturing our Jerba Elevating Roof in 2015 and now fit them to all of our VW T6 conversions and to customers own T5 & T6 campers. The decision to create our own innovative design came after fitting Reimo and SCA roofs for a number of years and continually feeling dissatisfied and frustrated with the quality.
The Ultimate Self-Build Camper With Jerba Roof
We caught up with Angus and Jayne who recently did their own conversion on their own brand new Transporter T6 camper. Their self-build campervan looks great using both of their skills to create a truly unique VW campervan.
How To Clean Your Campervan Floor
In all our Jerba Campervans we use Polyflor flooring. Polyflor’s flooring is highly durable and slip resistant making it the perfect flooring for a campervan. Polyflor pride themselves on their sustainability and their vision is to be as carbon neutral as possible, as well as being socially and economically responsible. The flooring contains recycled material and is 100% recyclable making it a great product for us to work with to keep in line with our own sustainability goals.
Campervan Road Trip Games
Mobile phones and tablets provide lots of entertainment for passengers on long drives, however, the ‘family time’ that comes with going campervanning is slightly lost – and the driver is left out! Playing group games while driving is a great way to keep entertained and enjoy some family time. The classic I Spy is always a great starting game when you’ve been driving in your camper for a long time to keep kids…and adults entertained. However, soon comes the question, ‘what other road trip games can we play?’ Here are our top 5 games that you can play (after I Spy!) while on a road trip in your VW campervan! Don’t hesitate to bend and create your own rules to keep the games and the journey exciting!
10 Top Tips For Camping With Dogs
The best adventure partner is often our furry friends! Taking your dog away in your camper will ensure you get out and do more exploring, you’re guaranteed to make friends on the campsite and most importantly they provide you with endless entertainment! When camping with dogs there are a few things you should remember to ensure you and your dog have an enjoyable and more importantly a safe trip!
How To Build The Best Campfire
The simple pleasure of sitting back watching the fire you built burn and popping another perfectly toasted marshmallow into your mouth is unbeatable! That warm fuzzy feeling you get is especially rewarding after a long day of outdoor activity or after a long drive in your Jerba Campervan. Follow our 6 steps to build the perfect fire for toasting mallows! Make sure you remember to stay safe by following our campfire safety tips.
Benefits Of A Sleeping Bag Liner
A sleeping bag liner may be a useful camping accessory to take away with you in your camper. A sleeping bag liner goes inside your sleeping bag and then you sleep inside the liner. You can get different shaped liners to fit your sleeping bag and you can chose from different materials depending on what the main purpose of your liner is. We would recommend a microfibre liner as they are very compact, insulate in colder climates, are breathable and absorbent in warmer climates and are machine washable – with fast drying times. This diversity makes them a perfect accessory to keep in your van for every adventure, here are 4 reasons why:
10 Tips For The Perfect Road Trip
When going campervanning it is important that you remain flexible so you can enjoy the freedom of the open road but you must also stay organised so that you can relax with a tasty meal and maybe even a small glass of wine after you’ve finished driving for the day. These 10 tips will ensure your campervan holiday is stress free!
Volkswagen Servicing & Warranty
There are two types of service regimes; fixed service (time and distance) or flexible service (long life service). The VW default and most relevant to the Transporter T6 is the flexible service (long life service). In this article, we will briefly outline both service regimes and also the VW warranty included and the options to extended warranty when purchasing your VW van.
What Class is my Campervan on French Tolls?
Keith Munro-Brown has been preparing for his first overseas trip to Spain & France in his T6 Transporter and has been looking into the French autoroute tolls for campervans. Here is what Keith found:
Breakdown Assistance in Europe
We hope that you never encounter a breakdown whilst out in your Jerba Campervan, however, if you do the Volkswagen Roadside Assistance provided with all our brand new conversions will ensure the smoothest of service and get you back to your adventure as quickly as possible. All brand new Jerba conversions come with a full Volkswagen 3-year warranty which includes the Volkswagen European Motoring Assistance. Your Volkswagen Roadside Assistance is valid not just in the UK but also throughout Europe so if you breakdown while on holiday in your camper then repair work, overnight accommodation and even vehicle replacement is just a phone call away. It is available 24hrs a day, 365 days a year – giving you peace of mind on your road trips.
European Driving Rules & Regulations
When going on a European road trip it is important that you know the different driving rules and regulations for all the countries you will be visiting. To make sure you know the driving rules and have all the necessary equipment here is a great infographic from Confused.com
Simple Campervan Breakfast Recipes
As a child going on family camping trips this was my absolute favourite breakfast! It is simple to make and is high in protein and carbohydrates giving you the perfect start to a day of adventuring…
Download The Go Outdoors 2018 Free Camping Cookbook
Go Outdoors have released their latest cookbook and it is packed full of tasty one-pot recipes!
Jacky Little’s Scotch Pancakes Recipe
Jacky Little is a proud Jerba owner and our queen of campervan breakfasts! Here is Jacky’s recipe for making her delicious scotch pancakes.
What Cooking Utensils To Pack
When packing up cooking utensils for your camping trip it is important to be savvy to ensure you bring the best utensils that take up the least storage.
Sustainable Foods, Food for Thought?
The nature of campervan life often takes you to places that you’d never otherwise reach. Sometimes these are wild places with few options for alternative accommodation.
The Wonderbag – Slowcooking Unplugged
A slow cooker that doesn’t require any electricity and helps to change the lives of those in developing countries – The Wonderbag is a true wonder! Read this article to find out the benefits that this could bring to your next campervan trip.
2018 Rental Photo Competition
We have an exciting competition for all our 2018 rental customers! Be in with the chance of winning a free week’s rental in any of our Jerba hire campers during the 2019 rental season.
Room With A View Jerba Roof Competition
This summer we will be running a competition for all Jerba Roof owners, simply send us your views from your unzipped Jerba canvas and we will post them onto our social media channels and website! The person who sends in the best photo (judged by us envious people at Jerba
The Mellor’s Jerba Adventures…In Their 3 Jerba Campervans!!
The Mellor’s are now onto their THIRD Jerba Campervan and in this article Beth tells us why they keep on coming back for more!!
The Little’s Jerba Experience
We asked Jacky Little a few questions about her adventures so far in her Jerba Campervan and what her future plans were! We also asked her why she chose Jerba Campervans and what advice she would give to people considering to buy a campervan in the future. Here is Jacky’s response.
All Around The Emerald Isle In A Purple Van
In this article Fiona fills us in on all the important information from their recent trip to Ireland!…over to you Fiona! On this year’s Grand Tour.
Comrie Croft Eco-Campsite Review
Last weekend, our digital marketing specialist, Erin, took our bright yellow Tiree rental camper out in search of some great campervan campsites. A quick look online uncovered the gem that is Comrie Croft Eco-Camping Site. Comrie Croft had excellent reviews and on their website they noted that they had recently put in a dedicated area for campervans. Friday came and it was time to pack the marshmallows and dominoes and head up to Comrie. The facilities at this campsite for camper vans exceeded expectations and with their great mountain biking trails onsite it truly is a great place to stop for an adventure!
Domhnall Jerba Experience…so far
We asked Domhnall, owner of a VW T5 Cromarty conversion, a few questions about his Jerba experience…so far! We found out he uses his campervan in all weather and not just for holidays but also for work accommodation. Domhnall has a question at the end he would love your help with…head over to our Facebook to give your answer!
101 Uses for a Jerba T5!
Tim tells us about the diverse range of uses he and his family have for their Jerba VW T5 Cromarty. From using their van as work accommodation to family getaways their Jerba T5 is definitely the hub of all things going on!
Bramble’s Rookie Errors and Top Tips for Awning Users
In this article Fiona tells us about a few of the adventures they have been on in their Jerba Campervan, Brambles, and some of the rookie errors they have made along the way! Fiona has also created a list of 5 top tips for awning users to ensure that you will never again struggle to put up or remove your awning and to make sure no one else ever takes “your” beauty spot!…over to you Fiona!
Ian’s Spontaneous Trip To The Cairngorms
In this blog article Ian Thorpe tells us about his spontaneous trip to the Cairngorms in his LWB Cromarty Jerba Campervan! Ian’s campervan provided a base for his winter hill walking in minus 8 degrees.
The Thorpe’s Road Trip To The South of France
In this blog article Ian & Elizabeth Thorpe tell us about their road trip to the south of France in their LWB Comarty.
Island Hopping with Sula
In this blog article Pauline tells us all about the adventures of Sula – Pauline’s LWB Sanna Conversion. From the Highlands of Scotland to the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland.
From the Arctic to the Danube: around the Baltic and a bit more!
In this article Iain tells us about their mighty 8,000 mile road trip to the Baltics last year and provides us with his best tips for wild forest camping. At the end of this article we asked about Iain about his Jerba experience and we are very appreciative of his lovely comments! Spectacular inspirational travel photos throughout this article!…over to you Iain!
