5 Reasons to own a campervan

Scotland_SJ_Pic-9.jpg

There are many, many reasons why people might want to own a camper van but here are our top five.

Freedom

The freedom that a campervan can offer is unrivalled. Almost anywhere you can take your car, you can take your van, but you have the advantage of somewhere to sit, eat, sleep and relax. Also, you have more space to store your kit which means you can stay packed up so that you’re ready to go. Plans don’t have to be so fixed; if you spot a sign for something interesting you can divert your route and explore before carrying on with your journey.

Simplicity

Life in a campervan can offer a calm, serene sense of simplicity. You don’t have to know your plans, you can go at your own pace, you don’t even need a definitive destination. Obviously there is less space in a camper (but more than you might imagine) so you really have to think about what you want to take. Having less ‘stuff’ around can make you feel de-cluttered and calmer about life.

Make a brew anywhere

This links to both of the above two reasons but there really is nothing better than pulling up at the side of the road and being able to make a cup of tea whenever you fancy it. No more having to carry around a thermos flask with lukewarm, over-stewed tea, but now you can have freshly boiled water in minutes. It might not seem like a big thing, but once you’ve done it a few times you’ll know what we mean.

It’s so much easier than camping

Many people like the idea of camping but planning everything you need to take, packing up your car, and then putting up the tent when you get to your destination can be a real faff. Owning a campervan takes away so much of this stress - it’s just easy to jump in, arrive and put the kettle on.

Community

It can’t be denied that being part of the camping community is something special. Generally, people that own a campervan are like minded and are keen to help fellow campers. It’s amazing how many beers and stories are shared over a campfire. Owning a van makes you part of this exclusive community and it’s wonderful.

SJ Campers