We have always wanted to own a camper van, and in particular a VW t25.
We love them and feel they are from an era when life was at a much slower pace.
On our adventures we always get excited when we see one drive past.
Luckily for us we were in for a treat and got to stay in The Colonel for the weekend.
He is owned by a great guy called Andy and his camper van hire company Big Yellow
Campers based in the midlands.
Campers based in the midlands.
So a bit about him then The Colonel is a 1985, 1.9 water cooled VW T25, for any of you
fans out there wondering.
fans out there wondering.
Andy bought him in a bit of a state and put alot of love and care into restoring his interior
and engine so that he could rent it out to fellow adventures across the uk.
and engine so that he could rent it out to fellow adventures across the uk.
We of course jumped at the opportunity to spend the weekend in The Colonel.
With excitement we thought about all the places we loved to go, then realised where better
to drive him than to the mountains of Snowdonia Wales one of our favourite places.
With excitement we thought about all the places we loved to go, then realised where better
to drive him than to the mountains of Snowdonia Wales one of our favourite places.
We arrived at the Big Yellow Campers van HQ and met Andy, We introduced ourselves and
felt immediately comfortable. Andy is a very genuine guy and is very passionate about his
business, he was very happy to show us around the van and how everything works making
sure we had everything we need before heading off on our adventure. Even leaving a lovely
box of treats for the road.
felt immediately comfortable. Andy is a very genuine guy and is very passionate about his
business, he was very happy to show us around the van and how everything works making
sure we had everything we need before heading off on our adventure. Even leaving a lovely
box of treats for the road.
We hit the road and immediately fell in love with the T25, it was better than we had ever
dreamed of him being and more.
Driving down the roads and country lanes is very relaxing and he drives like a dream, you
can watch everybody else rush around in this crazy modern world whilst you sit up high in there taking
in the beautiful countryside.
dreamed of him being and more.
Driving down the roads and country lanes is very relaxing and he drives like a dream, you
can watch everybody else rush around in this crazy modern world whilst you sit up high in there taking
in the beautiful countryside.
Just one of the best things about him was being able to stop at any time and make
ourselves a cup of tea, even when the traffic started to build up on the motor way, we just
pulled over and got our tea on.
WE WERE IN LOVE
ourselves a cup of tea, even when the traffic started to build up on the motor way, we just
pulled over and got our tea on.
WE WERE IN LOVE
Colonel and the way of life the T25 can offer the adventurer... AHHH (we gaze of dreaming of him)
We arrived in Wales after a very enjoyable drive and as a bonus we were shocked how
good the fuel consumption was, he had only just used half a tank to get us there thats the
same as our car, very impressed.
good the fuel consumption was, he had only just used half a tank to get us there thats the
same as our car, very impressed.
We found a beautiful spot in between the mountains next to a lake and settled down for our
first night in a camper van.
Whilst the wind and rain blew a gail outside we were cosy and warm in our van
first night in a camper van.
Whilst the wind and rain blew a gail outside we were cosy and warm in our van
planning our adventures for the weekend.
(we must also add that when the curtains were closed, the bed was out, looking all cosy it
felt like we never left home)
(we must also add that when the curtains were closed, the bed was out, looking all cosy it
felt like we never left home)
Once we made our bed we lay there and really started to appreciate how amazing the t25 really is.
Its small and relatively easy to manoeuvre but you never feel cramped inside.
Its also refreshing to be able to get to a campsite and not have to set up a tent when you get
there. Just open the door get the kettle on, your home.
Its small and relatively easy to manoeuvre but you never feel cramped inside.
Its also refreshing to be able to get to a campsite and not have to set up a tent when you get
there. Just open the door get the kettle on, your home.
We awoke the next day after a very cosy sleep and open the van door to a stunning landscape
We had our cooked breakfast and headed off for a weekend of exploring the mountains.
Llyn Ogwen
The trail up to Llyn Idwal, its an easy hike for anyone and the views were spectacular
Llyn Idwal, it was a blistery day but the landscape was worth it
The Colonel parked up next to Llyn Gwynant
Nothing beats being able to stop anywhere for a good old cup of tea i don't think it will ever get old.
The storms are heading in
Well it finally happened we got to the last day and it was so sad , We had to take the Colonel
back but we think he enjoyed his time in Wales . We had absolutely fallen in love with the
T25 its more then just a vehicle it becomes part of the adventure. Nothing can compare to
the way it drives the smell of the engine the
T25 its more then just a vehicle it becomes part of the adventure. Nothing can compare to
the way it drives the smell of the engine the
sturdy feel of the wheel and the opportunity to really explore the countryside in style
We loved the colonel so much that we are even making our first vlog about our adventure
which we will link to video once we have created our new youtube channel.
which we will link to video once we have created our new youtube channel.
If you have ever wanted to drive and experience the van life we highly recommend visiting The big yellow campers website run by a great guy, and the best experience.
Happy adventures everyone
:)
Happy adventures everyone
:)
