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When I was born ( a very long time ago ) I lived in a 12ft Bluebird caravan until I was two and a half. I don't remember it of course. Then my sister was born and my dad bought a 27ft Travel Master caravan. Even today I get homesick for it. We had a real coal fire with chimney and a water tank heated by the fire. Water was from a hosepipe. It had two tiny bedrooms and a drop down double bed in the lounge, it folded up behind wardrobe doors in the day. It had little gas lamps high up on the walls but they burned the ceiling. Each evening we had light from a paraffin lamp with glass shade. We had a little gas cooker, the gas bottle was outside. Eventually the coal fire burned the wall of the water tank thin and we couldn't use it.Then had two paraffin heaters for heating. We lived like this ( on private land ) until I was 16. I was bullied at school and called 'Gippo'.I did my homework by torch light in my tiny bedroom. Our beds were 2ft wide, floor 2ft wide, length 5ft 6ins. Tiny wardrobe at the end on the floor area. We moved when a by-pass got built. By this time the seams of our caravan were sealed with putty and all the windows were sealed closed with putty, couldn't open them incase they dropped out. We got housed by the council. I'd never lived in a house, I HATED IT. All that brick and concrete above my head! No soothing rain on the roof, had to climb stairs, nightmares every night, trying to get home to the caravan and failing. For decades! They're not so often these days. Just thought I'd share this with you!
We lived in a cardboard box in the middle of the road, you had it easy 😉 (actually it does sound quite amazing, though I'm sure there were times when a bit more space would have been useful). 🙏
Govts should literally set up giant parks of these to use as transitional housing for people who CAN get out of homelessness with some financial help like section 8, or as permanent housing for people who are too far gone to get out of homelessness. Everyone deserves personal private place to live. This is a great set up.
Yes. If a true free market without state interference was allowed to operate in housing, I'm sure large residential caravan sites would be supplied and be a popular choice. Many people seem unaware that the present planning system is only a few decades old and that most of the present houses and other buildings were constructed before there were restrictions. They're all very nice and very sought after still. We don't need planning restrictions preventing demand from being supplied, and innovation from being implemented.
@@adm58 I didn't say anything about planning restrictions at all. Apparently you need to make up lies just to troll people because you don't have a coherent thought. Take your failed reaganomics back to 4chan.
@Stormbrise true the answer is right around the corner 👍. It was just strange because the first corner from the walk in was rounded but the tight place where you get up was not. It remains a mystery
@@Stormbrise the furniture looks like it might be moulded ABS plastic. not sure but it doesn't look like the usual laminated chipboard/plywood/egger board furniture in most modern caravans. Not sure if you would be able to round off the corners if they are ABS.
Indeed! Although the teardrops are nice, those completely fiberglass ones seem to be very nice! They remind me of the very nice, but larger Oliver campers!
We had a Freedom Microlight Sport sport for a few years until my daughter became too heavy for the additional little bed we rigged up for her. That had a wardrobe and no loo. These days I need a loo facility in the van. We had such fun with it. These look perfect. The pop-up was great but looked grubby and was impossible to clean but you could get it in a garage. I would love one of these. They look so simple to use.
Lived in my caravan for some years, working. I was alone in a small, 26 foot, high end trailer. The smaller, the easier to clean, the easier to repair, the easier to move, the easier to heat and cool. The one piece, fiberglass body, is so simple, so strong, so waterproof…water is the enemy. Their design and build seems an elegant solution to camping, much better than a tent. I think I would give one of these a go…from US, east Tennessee.
trade off of that is the bed looks like it's only realistically big enough for one person. If you're a solo traveller that's not a problem of course. Lots of little caravans pop up on the market then disappear a year later after the buzz dies down. Hopefully the build quality of this one is good enough to give it some longevity, the small caravan part of the market has been ignored by the big manufacturers for years.
I will be happy to see these in the UK, I love eriba's, love the trillium outback caravans in the U.S, the retro revival is good even though it is not as good as real classic stuff, the price is way more than I would pay for a towing vehicle let alone the sleeping box behind, but that's probably the right price for the product 🤷♂️🙌
GALD that it IS fibreglass not aluminium. Fibreglass is, if course PLASTIC (with glass strands on the back, to stiffen it so it doesn't flex). Plastic is second only to wood, in keeping the cold out. And old wood caravans must have been heavy! But Aluminium is of course METAL, and therefore cold!
🇬🇧🦋OMG , this will be solution for when my mum comes on holiday and wants her own space , we have a swift kontiki 669 I can see this little bug giving her rest from grandchildren , plus I could tow behind my mini …. Have mum and daughter camping … now I have to get my saving jar out . Totally in love with this little gem . Your friend in turkey is a genius, great team work by you all .. 🦋🇬🇧
Hi Cameron you have just thrown our retirement discussion into total chaos lol. We were just talking about our little campervan size wise and cost of upgrading to much bigger one and this vlog appeared and auto played. It stopped us dead in our tracks! Looking a great product and sealed fibreglass as in our 30+ years of caravaning keeping damp out has been a issue for most. All the people involved should be proud of bringing product to market. So now we are negotiating a new situation. Best of luck to all and you may see us afterall.
You’re exactly the kind of customer that we had in mind for the Capsule - someone who’s perhaps making the leap from a campervan into caravans, but still wants something compact, easy to tow and eye-catching. We’ve already had a few people look at them who want to tow one behind their campervan!
Thank you! 🤩 Yes, we are really proud to bring it to the UK and have invested a lot of time and effort into these tiny caravans. They’re already proving very popular!
Thank you. I am not really a caravan person, but this design is a winner. such an inteligent fuss free design and so practical. It has got me thinking.
Wow, absolutely fabulous!! Have been looking at the Go Pod but really wanted a wash room and then you pop up with this! I haven't caravaned since I was a child in the seventies and coming up to retirement want a caravan for the dog and I to go exploring. It is quite a daunting thought to do it on my own and am watching as many videos as I can to pick up tips. I think my friends would describe me as quirky and want to thank you so much for coming up a design that I would have chosen myself. Now to find space in the diary to get see one in person!
The Capsule Mini sounds perfect for you! They’re super easy to tow too, with fantastic road handling qualities. They’re just simple, rugged and certainly stand out from the crowd. Feel free to come and see them in person, or get in touch with Leeds Caravan Centre directly if you have any more questions about them: www.capsulecaravans.co.uk
For what it's worth, I've owned 5 different caravans in my lifetime, 3 of which were twin axle 4-6 berth vans with an onboard washroom, and my last van was a Go Pod which I sadly had to sell last year due to health issues. In all of my vans with the washroom, I just ended up using it as an extra storage cupboard because the reality of an onboard toilet is just a lot more work - filling the water tanks, emptying the contents of the toilet cassette at an elsan point (a nasty job), cleaning it out, issues with damp due to inadequate ventiliation in the washroom.... the list goes on. I think the thought of having a washroom onboard is nicer than the reality if I'm being honest. Most well-run campsites renovated their facilities during COVID so you'll find the toilets/shower rooms are a lot more plush than they used to be. Aside from having it there for midnight emergencies, caravan toilets/washrooms just don't stack up against a proper toilet/shower plumbed into the mains. I think Go Pods include a portable camping toilet in one of the cupboards which will save you running to the toilet block in the night. Just keep it strictly to number 1s :)
Well said, experience trumps starry eyed dreaming! I've had two motor homes and a caravan, and lived in them for months at a time - never used the washrooms for those very reasons. Condensation will definitely be an issue in these charming little caravans if the "utilities" are used ...
@@lapsedluddite3381 I think a lot of us (myself included) are guilty into buying into the dream of a nomadic lifestyle in a camper/caravan that hollywood sells us, but that doesn't really mesh with reality in the UK. There aren't many places that you can truly 'off grid' where you would absolutely need a toilet/washroom so it does seem daft to spend more money on a van that has one, just to cover a 'what if?' scenario. Your last point is very important too. This little van is fully fibreglass and the interior looks like it's made from ABS plastic, so condensation could be a big big issue, especially in humid weather. I could imagine waking up to drops of condensation falling on your face at night.
I’m in the U.S.A. And have a Happier Camper. This mini has a lot of the little things that I like about the HC, but the biggest thing that I love about the HC is that it has a rear hatchback. With the side entry you can walk through the camper and out the back. With the back open and sitting inside it’s like you’re outside, but inside at the same time. They also have a modular interior that can be removed in just minutes and used as a cargo trailer. They are extremely versatile and come in several different interior styles. Mine is what is called an HC1 studio and has a 2 burner stove, sink, fridge, shower and toilet also… this reminds me very much of my little camper… but I wouldn’t give up the rear hatch, it’s quite an amazing feature. I really like this little Capsule mini and would love to see them sold here also.
I saw the happier campers online a couple of years ago. Someone needs to get them over to the UK, the modular layout is genius and makes them far more versatile than fixed layout vans.
Amazing. At first I thought these were a little plain but as you spoke and we saw the different options I got really excited. The basic design for longevity is perfect and as you showed the different designs I thought these are brilliant. Rethinking about getting a mini caravan again now! Lol!
I think so too. The market is suggesting this as well, as more people make the leap to an EV for towing. They typically have much lower towing weights than their ICE equivalents and/or suffer huge range loss with a big boxy heavy caravan in tow.
Absolutely, I’ve been championing the compressor fridge for years. Motorhome manufacturers seem to use them a lot more. It’s even more important considering how famously problematic the industry standard Dometic three way fridge is 🙄
@@NotAnotherWhiteBoxdon’t forget big manufactures design and build with them with repairing and spare parts in mind. Basically they purposely design them with failure points so they can make money on spares in the future! Disgusting behaviour but true world wide sadly.
Truly stunning. In fact, with the housing market being what it is (or isn't) in Ireland, I'm thinking I coud buy this, put it in a friend's field and at least quit the couch surfing!
I love it!!! We have a Freedom Twinsport as we wanted a big bed but if it was just me and the dog id go for this over the Freedom - it looks easier to clean as well as being cool!
If Leeds caravan centre can also bring over the next size up with fixed bed, orange exterior and contemporary interior then you’ve absolutely got a buyer here. Caught my eye in Instagram care of NAWB and I’ve been keeping an eye open.
I LOVE the little orange one 😃👍 You have helped design a really good caravan in these. I would love to see a video of how the fibreglass shell is manufactured
These are gorgeous I’d have the grey one but I’d want the retro wheels I’m more of a luxury hotel person but really enjoyed looking at these super cute caravans
Horses for courses, the Go Pods are cheaper now and they've been sold in the UK for over 15 years (i think). Lots of little vans pop up, make a bit of an initial buzz and then disappear a year later because the build quality is found to be suspect or they just don't offer something different enough to tempt people from buying other better known vans. Guess this one has the benefit of the washroom but i can't imagine it's going to be very practical, given the size. Washrooms in vans are overrated anyway, you can't really off grid in the UK and most site facilities are multitudes better than a low pressure onboard shower now too.
I follow a few Turkish TH-cam caravan channels and have been impressed with what they have on offer there. It is good to see that they are now available in the UK. For me, I would have much preferred the onboard water tank for winter camping at ski resorts. Also, I do wish that this had an aircon option. An absolute necessity for my climate. For the UK market though, I think that the choices that you have made are appropriate and good. Good job Cameron!
I hope this is the exception to the rule. Some of the turkish built vans i've seen - particularly the freedom 'carpento' - are shocking quality. They seem to just focus on creating knock off clones of bigger brand vans. This one looks like it took heavy inspiration from the barefoot caravans and possibly some of the smaller eribas. Mind you, the average UK built van can be just as bad.
I love the B-Roll shot at 23.55 of the Mercedes car outside driving backwards. I thought I was seeing things till I went back and watched it at that time stamp again.
Would make a great campervan attached to a small pic up chassis, would need to have flat back of the mini van up against the cab. Very big internal space very well thought out, just perfect for one or two people, 200 to 300watts of solar panels on the roof for extended off grid capabilities. The Future is now
I think the bench tops should have rounded edges to prevent injuries and follow the trend of curves inside the little van otherwise it is absolutely perfect.
To Jenny Campbell. Like myself, you notice things like "sharp" corners on furniture more than other people do! My own particular pet hate - is kitchen islands. I would hate to think of a wet just- washed floor, and someone slipping and banging their head, on the corner of a kitchen island! It's an almost irrational fear, but both you and I would be the SAFEST designers in the world, because we think of all these things! Would you do me a favour, if you would like to participate in my health research into a possible link to "bad birth", which most likely affects how some people worry unduly, sometimes? I was born delivered with forceps, and had to have chiropractic treatment for my neck as a result. That took 15 years because there are no chiropractors on the NHS to fix people after forceps deliveries. But after just 9 months, the nervousness around other people I had , was gone, because of chiropractic! But you can slightly see my neck is slightly twisted even so and I think this is perhaps why I still worry unduly about sharp things! If you want to help with my health research, please email me at nigelsworld@hotmail.co.uk, or call me on 07757 086885. LOVELY CARAVAN, ISN'T IT!
Great van, only bit of advice is it would be good to have some material under the front window - for when the bed is made - think the fibreglass would feel cold to sleep against.
Hi Cameron! A proper Tardis this one! So much larger inside than it appears to be! Amazing, I love it! I'd like the orange one with the sage green inside! Take care xx 🥰
Firstly, let me say that I'm coming at this from the view of someone with a large twin axle caravan with a fixed bed, so these are not a caravan I would consider. However, as an upgrade from a tent I can see them suiting some people. A couple of things I would point out, the lack of windows makes them look a little claustrophobic to me. In the lounge of our caravan we can sit and have a 270 degree view. The cupboards whilst being full length, with the doors not being that long it would be very difficult to get to stuff in the ends. I imagine that these would be a weekend caravan and not used for extended breaks or tours. Also, as you have to purchase from Leeds Caravans, wherever you live in the UK you would need to take it back there for any warranty work.
Absolutely beautiful caravans.about the wardrobe if you're holidaying in a camping ground with communal showers etc hang your clothes in the washroom in the caravan should be easy to set that up and when using it for that there would be plenty of room
I agree with another - I like the inside of the last camper - sage green, with mostly white fiberglass ....(sigh....Not that I could buy it, even if they were imported to the States... ) Thank you for imparting your awareness to these very nice campers. ❤
@@Caravanzilla123 Fair comment, and yes the Barefoot is a better construction but In my opinion though I can't see £20,000 worth of improvements. Maybe I'm not looking hard enough 🤔
@@davidshires9595 I've had a good look around barefoots at the NEC. They are fantastic quality but I think you're also paying a premium for the chic design. Looks like they're made for a very limited demographic of people IMO
This is mark 1 version can we have a mark 2 version made a little longer so it can be used for a two week holiday. With a bigger hob & grill, tv point a heater and more space for food prep and slightly wider front bed for normal sized un athletic adults then it may sell loads.
Great looking little caravan, well equipped too. I would worry a bit about the mattress. It looks a bit flimsy in the olive green one. I'm 16.5 stone and have a feeling, my butt would not be very comfortable on it. What's the verdict on the bed?
It depends if you order one that’s already in stock or a factory order. One that’s in stock can be had within a few weeks, but factory orders will take considerably longer at the moment.
@@zimpon if you're taking about the barefoots, look inside one and you'll see why it's double the price. This looks like a cheap imitation but there is a market for everything i suppose.
looks like a perfect mini caravan and im impressed with the bathroom. My only thoughts are that there seems to be a little lack of standard equipment such as the heater, and as stated a external BBQ and socket should be a standard item. I also think solar should be compulsory in all caravans. The awing looks pretty decent as well. I would rate it as 7 out of 10 so far and im sure by next year this will be heading upwards as the company sees what is selling. Ive looked at many caravans and the one that ticks all my boxes is the Tab 400 but the nucamp 4 berth boondock rather than the uk one thats only 3 berth. That the one someone should import.
The problem is, more spec equals a higher price. There’s an extensive options list, and you can add all of it if you want. So many people say that they just want a basic caravan that allows them to make a step up from camping, so that’s what we’ve come up with. It’s been interesting so far to get feedback from those who are placing orders - not one of them has ordered the heater yet!
@@NotAnotherWhiteBoxif you look at Russell hobs plug in heater really cheap to run only £25.00 and they warm an entire room to 30degree as it’s got elec hook up perfect option for heating 😊
Yes, similar idea! Though the Island Plastics Romini did it first. The last British built mass produced fibreglass caravan I think? Judging by how many survive, they clearly built them to last!
A gorgeous caravan, but sadly the omission of a water tank in lieu of a whale water inlet means that the caravan is limited to campsites with water points only
@@SimonBirch-dv7vl yeah, this is the least of the issues really. How many sites don't have water points these days, and of those that don't, are they really worth visiting? Any site worth its salt will have toilet/shower facilities, mains hookup (even if less than 16amp) and water points. Otherwise you might as well just park your van in a field.
@@ngurrubeckett-li7xx From my limited understanding, bringing leisure vehicles to market in Australia is a nightmare these days, with your recently introduced Australian type approval scheme. Seems to be in a similar vein to our new GB type approval - designed to make it incredibly difficult to market a vehicle without a domestic production facility.
8/30/24 - I like ! Charming, Efficient, Soothing Me, Burnt Orange with Sage Green interior Definitely with curtains I’d want bells and whistles … Lovely indeed Ty
Biggest advantage for many today is that being so light you can tow them behind most modern small cars. Could you add an awning, asking because if you're going away for a long camping holiday adding an awning would mean you could not only put the loo outside in a partition (we did, we put a toilet tent with the loo in the awning when we lived in a caravan) but you could also put up a collapsible wardrobe for your clothing as well (long holidays require more clothing) and you could put a couple of beds out there for kids/adults as well. These are really really well thought out and with a few extras would do for a family holiday as well as a couple's holiday.
his is definitely the BEST mini caravan, and you could compare it with the TARDIS, I LOVE the single one-piece body, coming from parents who owned caravans for over forty years water ingress was a battle on all sides, I love tenting, but this is definitely on my shopping list, There is nothing out there (that I'm aware of) like it. We all have different wants and needs, I think I would have deleted gas hob and gone for battery and inverter and induction cooktop. Fabulous caravan, gas heating and hot water would be nice is that possible?
Heater - is heat ducted ? Hot Water Heater - can a Truma be installed? I especially like the one piece fiberglass outer shell instead of the usual 2-piece. Yes, I "Subscribed" & rang the notification bell.
I bought this mini model 10 days before.There are lots of option: heater/cooler,water heater,moover,hack,stabilizer,solar energy system,cassette toilet etc.. You can create your own mini according to your needs.
Very interesting… I follow another channel with a couple from turkey using a larger model… have also been exposed to caravaning since my youth, my family even used to have an old commer camper and I also used to have a caravan my grandfather made when I was a child. Still have our 1989 Gypsey Caravette 6 five star and was towing it as soon as I got my car licence at 18… thanks for the I retesting content. CI in South Africa used to sell sprite and then Gypsey models…
You definitely have a hit on your hands. Too bad that it is only available on your side of the pond. I live in Canada and believe that my Jeep Cherokee could tow it with no problems. The only thing that I’m not crazy about is the stove and sink in one unit with the one lid. I believe that they should be separated into two units. If not 2 units then at least with their own lids. The sink can potentially splash the burner and area and the stove could splatter the sink area. It might even be possible to have them in separate areas. Just something to ponder about.
I think you’ve done an absolutely amazing job, your dedication to this project shines through. I found it really interesting to see the whole process to bring the caravan to the UK. I hope that the caravan will do well and Leeds Caravan Centre will have their faith in the product rewarded. I personally think the caravan is amazing and if you add some of the options, it will great for staying at the smaller cheaper sites that don’t have full facilities. Well done
Thanks so much for this lovely comment. Yes, we’ve put a lot of work into this project, but thankfully, we’re seeing the rewards in sales. It seems that most buyers are adding bits of their own spec, but interestingly not many have gone for the heating.
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In AU we should have these soon but they alrwady import forte-sr9-on-road-caravan for about the same money and its well spec'ed inc a 2kw batt/solar
When I was born ( a very long time ago ) I lived in a 12ft Bluebird caravan until I was two and a half. I don't remember it of course. Then my sister was born and my dad bought a 27ft Travel Master caravan. Even today I get homesick for it. We had a real coal fire with chimney and a water tank heated by the fire. Water was from a hosepipe. It had two tiny bedrooms and a drop down double bed in the lounge, it folded up behind wardrobe doors in the day. It had little gas lamps high up on the walls but they burned the ceiling. Each evening we had light from a paraffin lamp with glass shade. We had a little gas cooker, the gas bottle was outside. Eventually the coal fire burned the wall of the water tank thin and we couldn't use it.Then had two paraffin heaters for heating. We lived like this ( on private land ) until I was 16. I was bullied at school and called 'Gippo'.I did my homework by torch light in my tiny bedroom. Our beds were 2ft wide, floor 2ft wide, length 5ft 6ins. Tiny wardrobe at the end on the floor area. We moved when a by-pass got built. By this time the seams of our caravan were sealed with putty and all the windows were sealed closed with putty, couldn't open them incase they dropped out. We got housed by the council. I'd never lived in a house, I HATED IT. All that brick and concrete above my head! No soothing rain on the roof, had to climb stairs, nightmares every night, trying to get home to the caravan and failing. For decades! They're not so often these days. Just thought I'd share this with you!
Sounds like a lovely childhood ❤
We lived in a cardboard box in the middle of the road, you had it easy 😉 (actually it does sound quite amazing, though I'm sure there were times when a bit more space would have been useful). 🙏
Thank you for sharing your lovely store, much appreciated it and enjoyed it:)
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@@Pooky-Cat 😁
Govts should literally set up giant parks of these to use as transitional housing for people who CAN get out of homelessness with some financial help like section 8, or as permanent housing for people who are too far gone to get out of homelessness. Everyone deserves personal private place to live. This is a great set up.
I've been homeless & have lived in my car & in shelters & living in one of these would have been an infinitely better & safer solution.
Yes. If a true free market without state interference was allowed to operate in housing, I'm sure large residential caravan sites would be supplied and be a popular choice. Many people seem unaware that the present planning system is only a few decades old and that most of the present houses and other buildings were constructed before there were restrictions. They're all very nice and very sought after still. We don't need planning restrictions preventing demand from being supplied, and innovation from being implemented.
@@adm58 I didn't say anything about planning restrictions at all. Apparently you need to make up lies just to troll people because you don't have a coherent thought. Take your failed reaganomics back to 4chan.
That's a great idea.
Was just thinking the same thing before I saw your comment. It would save governments a lot of money also in the long run.
Who else go straight for the interior 😅
Always, I look for the bathroom 😅
@@cynthianaylor9514mee too. Love wet washrooms.
I press mute…put it on 2 times the speed…and still groan 🤦🏻♀
Uno 😂😂
With such a small space, it would have been nice to see rounded corners on all those countertops.
Yes strange they haven't done it
yes, but a carpenter with a jigsaw can round those corners for you easily. Or a DIY
@Stormbrise true the answer is right around the corner 👍. It was just strange because the first corner from the walk in was rounded but the tight place where you get up was not. It remains a mystery
@@Stormbrise the furniture looks like it might be moulded ABS plastic. not sure but it doesn't look like the usual laminated chipboard/plywood/egger board furniture in most modern caravans.
Not sure if you would be able to round off the corners if they are ABS.
He said it was real wood. I was wondering whether there was an air vent or fan in the roof? @@CaravanConnoisseurDave-x9t
I love these! Somebody needs to get them over here in america!❤
Indeed! Although the teardrops are nice, those completely fiberglass ones seem to be very nice! They remind me of the very nice, but larger Oliver campers!
I agree as well. These are adorable!
We had a Freedom Microlight Sport sport for a few years until my daughter became too heavy for the additional little bed we rigged up for her. That had a wardrobe and no loo. These days I need a loo facility in the van. We had such fun with it. These look perfect. The pop-up was great but looked grubby and was impossible to clean but you could get it in a garage.
I would love one of these. They look so simple to use.
Just look online.. there is a few different types
Absolutely love this, for me its perfect! Really love having a loo and shower. 10/10 💗
Lived in my caravan for some years, working. I was alone in a small, 26 foot, high end trailer. The smaller, the easier to clean, the easier to repair, the easier to move, the easier to heat and cool. The one piece, fiberglass body, is so simple, so strong, so waterproof…water is the enemy. Their design and build seems an elegant solution to camping, much better than a tent. I think I would give one of these a go…from US, east Tennessee.
What a great alternative to a camper van or a pod, you can stand up in it for a start. Fantastic attention to detail. Great job.
trade off of that is the bed looks like it's only realistically big enough for one person. If you're a solo traveller that's not a problem of course.
Lots of little caravans pop up on the market then disappear a year later after the buzz dies down. Hopefully the build quality of this one is good enough to give it some longevity, the small caravan part of the market has been ignored by the big manufacturers for years.
You can stand up in a Go Pod. I'm 5'9 and my other half is 6'
@@ChilliPodin a very small square.
I like it. Made of tough fibreglass that will not leak. This is how all vans should be made. Compressor fridge is very nice. It's a yes from me.
Glad you like it ❤️ The manufacturer joked that if they didn’t have a door in them, they’d float! 😂 Definitely a future-proof design
I will be happy to see these in the UK, I love eriba's, love the trillium outback caravans in the U.S, the retro revival is good even though it is not as good as real classic stuff, the price is way more than I would pay for a towing vehicle let alone the sleeping box behind, but that's probably the right price for the product 🤷♂️🙌
GALD that it IS fibreglass not aluminium. Fibreglass is, if course PLASTIC (with glass strands on the back, to stiffen it so it doesn't flex). Plastic is second only to wood, in keeping the cold out. And old wood caravans must have been heavy! But Aluminium is of course METAL, and therefore cold!
What a lovely, practical caravan. I would like the orange one including the presenter.
Lolz! 👍🤣
🇬🇧🦋OMG , this will be solution for when my mum comes on holiday and wants her own space , we have a swift kontiki 669 I can see this little bug giving her rest from grandchildren , plus I could tow behind my mini …. Have mum and daughter camping … now I have to get my saving jar out . Totally in love with this little gem .
Your friend in turkey is a genius, great team work by you all .. 🦋🇬🇧
Hi Cameron you have just thrown our retirement discussion into total chaos lol. We were just talking about our little campervan size wise and cost of upgrading to much bigger one and this vlog appeared and auto played. It stopped us dead in our tracks! Looking a great product and sealed fibreglass as in our 30+ years of caravaning keeping damp out has been a issue for most. All the people involved should be proud of bringing product to market. So now we are negotiating a new situation. Best of luck to all and you may see us afterall.
You’re exactly the kind of customer that we had in mind for the Capsule - someone who’s perhaps making the leap from a campervan into caravans, but still wants something compact, easy to tow and eye-catching. We’ve already had a few people look at them who want to tow one behind their campervan!
Exactly the same. We're moving house and I'm retiring in Sept, just had the same discussion with my wife.
It's wonderful - if I could buy it in the US it would be in my driveway!
Just look online .. there is all kinds of models available, Casita is one. Great build ,
These are lovely, really well thought through and a great first caravan or weekend regular camper. Well done to the manufacturer too.
I cant believe they've managed to get a full loo and washroom in . Oh how i wish i could still caravan! Really impressive.
It’s great, isn’t it? Such a useful feature!
These are fantastic. I wasn't expecting a loo, never mind a shower. You don't need for anything with one of these.
It’s amazing how much they squeeze into them!
Brilliant best micro caravan and what an amazing price Big well done to you and the team should do very well in the UK best of luck !!
Thank you! 🤩 Yes, we are really proud to bring it to the UK and have invested a lot of time and effort into these tiny caravans. They’re already proving very popular!
Love the cars driving backwards! 23:47
Hahahaha I thought that no one would notice 😂🤦🏻♀️
Great review though. Reminds me of my son's Freedom caravan.
I spotted that... I had to rewind and look again!
I love the White from the beginning of the video. Then when we went inside, that Sage Green is PERFECT!
Thank you, I’m very much in love with the sage green interior 😍
Thank you. I am not really a caravan person, but this design is a winner. such an inteligent fuss free design and so practical. It has got me thinking.
Wow, absolutely fabulous!! Have been looking at the Go Pod but really wanted a wash room and then you pop up with this! I haven't caravaned since I was a child in the seventies and coming up to retirement want a caravan for the dog and I to go exploring. It is quite a daunting thought to do it on my own and am watching as many videos as I can to pick up tips. I think my friends would describe me as quirky and want to thank you so much for coming up a design that I would have chosen myself. Now to find space in the diary to get see one in person!
The Capsule Mini sounds perfect for you! They’re super easy to tow too, with fantastic road handling qualities. They’re just simple, rugged and certainly stand out from the crowd. Feel free to come and see them in person, or get in touch with Leeds Caravan Centre directly if you have any more questions about them: www.capsulecaravans.co.uk
For what it's worth, I've owned 5 different caravans in my lifetime, 3 of which were twin axle 4-6 berth vans with an onboard washroom, and my last van was a Go Pod which I sadly had to sell last year due to health issues.
In all of my vans with the washroom, I just ended up using it as an extra storage cupboard because the reality of an onboard toilet is just a lot more work - filling the water tanks, emptying the contents of the toilet cassette at an elsan point (a nasty job), cleaning it out, issues with damp due to inadequate ventiliation in the washroom.... the list goes on. I think the thought of having a washroom onboard is nicer than the reality if I'm being honest.
Most well-run campsites renovated their facilities during COVID so you'll find the toilets/shower rooms are a lot more plush than they used to be. Aside from having it there for midnight emergencies, caravan toilets/washrooms just don't stack up against a proper toilet/shower plumbed into the mains. I think Go Pods include a portable camping toilet in one of the cupboards which will save you running to the toilet block in the night. Just keep it strictly to number 1s :)
Well said, experience trumps starry eyed dreaming!
I've had two motor homes and a caravan, and lived in them for months at a time - never used the washrooms for those very reasons.
Condensation will definitely be an issue in these charming little caravans if the "utilities" are used ...
@@lapsedluddite3381 I think a lot of us (myself included) are guilty into buying into the dream of a nomadic lifestyle in a camper/caravan that hollywood sells us, but that doesn't really mesh with reality in the UK. There aren't many places that you can truly 'off grid' where you would absolutely need a toilet/washroom so it does seem daft to spend more money on a van that has one, just to cover a 'what if?' scenario.
Your last point is very important too. This little van is fully fibreglass and the interior looks like it's made from ABS plastic, so condensation could be a big big issue, especially in humid weather. I could imagine waking up to drops of condensation falling on your face at night.
This is a brilliant design. Well done!
These are adorable.
Outstanding!
A well-built, feature-packed fiberglass trailer anywhere near this price point is hard to believe.
Send it to the US !
This is exactly what I'm looking for, brilliant.
Wauw, beautifull, love them.
I’m in the U.S.A. And have a Happier Camper. This mini has a lot of the little things that I like about the HC, but the biggest thing that I love about the HC is that it has a rear hatchback. With the side entry you can walk through the camper and out the back. With the back open and sitting inside it’s like you’re outside, but inside at the same time. They also have a modular interior that can be removed in just minutes and used as a cargo trailer. They are extremely versatile and come in several different interior styles. Mine is what is called an HC1 studio and has a 2 burner stove, sink, fridge, shower and toilet also… this reminds me very much of my little camper… but I wouldn’t give up the rear hatch, it’s quite an amazing feature.
I really like this little Capsule mini and would love to see them sold here also.
I saw the happier campers online a couple of years ago. Someone needs to get them over to the UK, the modular layout is genius and makes them far more versatile than fixed layout vans.
Absolutely love these. Really nice sensible weight vans.
I absolutely adore this.
Brilliant design.
Thank you! ☺️
They are brilliant! Well thought out and well constructed. Could not believe they have a shower and toilet room! I want one!
They’re fantastic, aren’t they?
wow, what an amazing use of space, great set up. Impressive
Thanks, it definitely squeezes a lot into a small space!
Amazing. At first I thought these were a little plain but as you spoke and we saw the different options I got really excited. The basic design for longevity is perfect and as you showed the different designs I thought these are brilliant. Rethinking about getting a mini caravan again now! Lol!
Glad that you like them, yes, the more you look, the better they are! Small but perfectly formed!
Maybe small caravans is the way forward rather than towing a house behind 😊
I think so too. The market is suggesting this as well, as more people make the leap to an EV for towing. They typically have much lower towing weights than their ICE equivalents and/or suffer huge range loss with a big boxy heavy caravan in tow.
Wow £17,000 and a compressor fridge what are UK caravan builders playing at come on guys smell the roses. Great vid keep them coming.
Absolutely, I’ve been championing the compressor fridge for years. Motorhome manufacturers seem to use them a lot more. It’s even more important considering how famously problematic the industry standard Dometic three way fridge is 🙄
@@NotAnotherWhiteBoxdon’t forget big manufactures design and build with them with repairing and spare parts in mind. Basically they purposely design them with failure points so they can make money on spares in the future! Disgusting behaviour but true world wide sadly.
This looks wonderful.
Truly stunning. In fact, with the housing market being what it is (or isn't) in Ireland, I'm thinking I coud buy this, put it in a friend's field and at least quit the couch surfing!
Fantastic looking and affordable caravan. If im ever in a position to get a caravan, would definitely look at one
I love it!!! We have a Freedom Twinsport as we wanted a big bed but if it was just me and the dog id go for this over the Freedom - it looks easier to clean as well as being cool!
If Leeds caravan centre can also bring over the next size up with fixed bed, orange exterior and contemporary interior then you’ve absolutely got a buyer here. Caught my eye in Instagram care of NAWB and I’ve been keeping an eye open.
All I will say is, watch this space 🤐😉
@@NotAnotherWhiteBox Oh well if that's happening don't forget the Rena 3.60. My preferred layout. :)
@@NotAnotherWhiteBox do you have any details on that yet ?
They are lovely. Well done. A great price too.
A veritable Tardis! I’ve often felt claustrophobic in bigger motor homes but I don’t think I would be in this little gem.
I LOVE the little orange one 😃👍 You have helped design a really good caravan in these.
I would love to see a video of how the fibreglass shell is manufactured
What a lovely little caravan love to have one😊
Very nice inside and out. You've squeezed a lot into a small space and it doesn't seem cramped.
These are gorgeous
I’d have the grey one but I’d want the retro wheels
I’m more of a luxury hotel person but really enjoyed looking at these super cute caravans
So much better than the Go Pod. Really impressive.
Horses for courses, the Go Pods are cheaper now and they've been sold in the UK for over 15 years (i think). Lots of little vans pop up, make a bit of an initial buzz and then disappear a year later because the build quality is found to be suspect or they just don't offer something different enough to tempt people from buying other better known vans.
Guess this one has the benefit of the washroom but i can't imagine it's going to be very practical, given the size. Washrooms in vans are overrated anyway, you can't really off grid in the UK and most site facilities are multitudes better than a low pressure onboard shower now too.
Brilliant thinking
I like the white one with green upholstery, too. I want a mini conduction cooktop, though.
Would love to see a family size one. The design is lovely, so simple
I love the white one too! I’m in Canada and that’s sad. I would buy one right now. Thank you.
The last one is my fave! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ you have all done an amazing job on these!! Thank you for the tours 😊
Very cute ❤
I follow a few Turkish TH-cam caravan channels and have been impressed with what they have on offer there. It is good to see that they are now available in the UK. For me, I would have much preferred the onboard water tank for winter camping at ski resorts. Also, I do wish that this had an aircon option. An absolute necessity for my climate. For the UK market though, I think that the choices that you have made are appropriate and good. Good job Cameron!
I hope this is the exception to the rule. Some of the turkish built vans i've seen - particularly the freedom 'carpento' - are shocking quality. They seem to just focus on creating knock off clones of bigger brand vans. This one looks like it took heavy inspiration from the barefoot caravans and possibly some of the smaller eribas.
Mind you, the average UK built van can be just as bad.
Fantastic design and fiberglass means no leaks at all !!! Great !!
And rust proof.
It’s a beautiful little camper, has everything you need to go out on the road around australia. 😍
Can you get them in Australia?
@@kateorwell7203 I have seen similar but not that particular style.
Kimberley Kampers do a couple of small models. They're built for the Australian roads and can go off road too. Worth a look!
@@CaravanConnoisseurDave-x9t thanks for that
Nah a Roo would run of it with it in its pouch. 😂
I love the B-Roll shot at 23.55 of the Mercedes car outside driving backwards. I thought I was seeing things till I went back and watched it at that time stamp again.
sorry, wouldn't buy anything made in Turkey, not a good reputation for quality products
the freedom carpento is apparently made in turkey too, and is one of the worst quality vans I have ever seen.
It would be nice if they were available in Canada. I love the simplicity and minimalist vibe. Great camper (caravan).
Would make a great campervan attached to a small pic up chassis, would need to have flat back of the mini van up against the cab.
Very big internal space very well thought out, just perfect for one or two people, 200 to 300watts of solar panels on the roof for extended off grid capabilities.
The Future is now
I think the bench tops should have rounded edges to prevent injuries and follow the trend of curves inside the little van otherwise it is absolutely perfect.
To Jenny Campbell. Like myself, you notice things like "sharp" corners on furniture more than other people do! My own particular pet hate - is kitchen islands. I would hate to think of a wet just- washed floor, and someone slipping and banging their head, on the corner of a kitchen island!
It's an almost irrational fear, but both you and I would be the SAFEST designers in the world, because we think of all these things! Would you do me a favour, if you would like to participate in my health research into a possible link to "bad birth", which most likely affects how some people worry unduly, sometimes? I was born delivered with forceps, and had to have chiropractic treatment for my neck as a result. That took 15 years because there are no chiropractors on the NHS to fix people after forceps deliveries. But after just 9 months, the nervousness around other people I had , was gone, because of chiropractic! But you can slightly see my neck is slightly twisted even so and I think this is perhaps why I still worry unduly about sharp things! If you want to help with my health research, please email me at nigelsworld@hotmail.co.uk, or call me on 07757 086885.
LOVELY CARAVAN, ISN'T IT!
Looks great, in the US we would likely look into heating and ac options...but I like it...😊
Great van, only bit of advice is it would be good to have some material under the front window - for when the bed is made - think the fibreglass would feel cold to sleep against.
@@Caravanzilla123 . I did wonder, I notice there’s an option to pay for a roof light which is something I would personally do.
Hi Cameron! A proper Tardis this one! So much larger inside than it appears to be! Amazing, I love it! I'd like the orange one with the sage green inside! Take care xx 🥰
Firstly, let me say that I'm coming at this from the view of someone with a large twin axle caravan with a fixed bed, so these are not a caravan I would consider. However, as an upgrade from a tent I can see them suiting some people.
A couple of things I would point out, the lack of windows makes them look a little claustrophobic to me. In the lounge of our caravan we can sit and have a 270 degree view. The cupboards whilst being full length, with the doors not being that long it would be very difficult to get to stuff in the ends.
I imagine that these would be a weekend caravan and not used for extended breaks or tours.
Also, as you have to purchase from Leeds Caravans, wherever you live in the UK you would need to take it back there for any warranty work.
Look great.
Absolutely beautiful caravans.about the wardrobe if you're holidaying in a camping ground with communal showers etc hang your clothes in the washroom in the caravan should be easy to set that up and when using it for that there would be plenty of room
I agree with another - I like the inside of the last camper - sage green, with mostly white fiberglass ....(sigh....Not that I could buy it, even if they were imported to the States... )
Thank you for imparting your awareness to these very nice campers. ❤
Great price, so tempted.
Makes the Barefoot look even more stupidly expensive.
This is a great design and construction.
@@Caravanzilla123 Fair comment, and yes the Barefoot is a better construction but In my opinion though I can't see £20,000 worth of improvements.
Maybe I'm not looking hard enough 🤔
@@davidshires9595 I've had a good look around barefoots at the NEC. They are fantastic quality but I think you're also paying a premium for the chic design. Looks like they're made for a very limited demographic of people IMO
I think this is great.
I would like to buy it in Japan, but for some reason imports have been halted at the moment.
Love them 👍🏾
Wow great idea bro thank you bring to the UK ❤😊
brilliant and good luck,,u have another sub
Bir türk karavan markasını ingilterede görmek gurur verici.
This windows at fabulous!
This is mark 1 version can we have a mark 2 version made a little longer so it can be used for a two week holiday. With a bigger hob & grill, tv point a heater and more space for food prep and slightly wider front bed for normal sized un athletic adults then it may sell loads.
Great looking little caravan, well equipped too. I would worry a bit about the mattress. It looks a bit flimsy in the olive green one. I'm 16.5 stone and have a feeling, my butt would not be very comfortable on it. What's the verdict on the bed?
I absolutely love the retro versions. Is there a waiting time for these once ordered?
It depends if you order one that’s already in stock or a factory order. One that’s in stock can be had within a few weeks, but factory orders will take considerably longer at the moment.
Love them, just wish Leeds Caravans had a dealership in the Republic of Ireland 🙂
Great caravan.Pity no UK company are smart enough to make a similar caravan at the same price
There is a very similar caravan and guess what it's double the price?!?
@@zimpon if you're taking about the barefoots, look inside one and you'll see why it's double the price. This looks like a cheap imitation but there is a market for everything i suppose.
@@CaravanConnoisseurDave-x9t been inside both, can't justify the price tag, very nice, but not twice as much nice.
@@zimpon I think they're made for a very, very niche demographic. Pretty much just working professionals who have a lot of disposable income.
@@CaravanConnoisseurDave-x9t I think you are right 👍🏻
I love them
looks like a perfect mini caravan and im impressed with the bathroom. My only thoughts are that there seems to be a little lack of standard equipment such as the heater, and as stated a external BBQ and socket should be a standard item. I also think solar should be compulsory in all caravans. The awing looks pretty decent as well. I would rate it as 7 out of 10 so far and im sure by next year this will be heading upwards as the company sees what is selling. Ive looked at many caravans and the one that ticks all my boxes is the Tab 400 but the nucamp 4 berth boondock rather than the uk one thats only 3 berth. That the one someone should import.
The problem is, more spec equals a higher price. There’s an extensive options list, and you can add all of it if you want. So many people say that they just want a basic caravan that allows them to make a step up from camping, so that’s what we’ve come up with. It’s been interesting so far to get feedback from those who are placing orders - not one of them has ordered the heater yet!
@@NotAnotherWhiteBoxExactly correct.
Ageing campers just want a faster set-up with a better bed, not increased complexity.
The tiny washbasin would be impossible to wash in.
@@NotAnotherWhiteBoxif you look at Russell hobs plug in heater really cheap to run only £25.00 and they warm an entire room to 30degree as it’s got elec hook up perfect option for heating 😊
This is so much like my Island Plastics Romini!!!
Yes, similar idea! Though the Island Plastics Romini did it first. The last British built mass produced fibreglass caravan I think? Judging by how many survive, they clearly built them to last!
A gorgeous caravan, but sadly the omission of a water tank in lieu of a whale water inlet means that the caravan is limited to campsites with water points only
Surely it uses a water barrel like other caravans.
@@SimonBirch-dv7vl yeah, this is the least of the issues really. How many sites don't have water points these days, and of those that don't, are they really worth visiting? Any site worth its salt will have toilet/shower facilities, mains hookup (even if less than 16amp) and water points. Otherwise you might as well just park your van in a field.
Think this is a great idea. Any plans of making them available in Australia?
@@ngurrubeckett-li7xx From my limited understanding, bringing leisure vehicles to market in Australia is a nightmare these days, with your recently introduced Australian type approval scheme. Seems to be in a similar vein to our new GB type approval - designed to make it incredibly difficult to market a vehicle without a domestic production facility.
Why dont they have these in Australia?????
Remember Tripoli? I think the Turks are still sore 🤣
@@paulbucklebuckle4921 Dont you mean Gallipoli?
8/30/24 - I like !
Charming, Efficient,
Soothing
Me, Burnt Orange with Sage Green interior
Definitely with curtains
I’d want bells and whistles …
Lovely indeed
Ty
Biggest advantage for many today is that being so light you can tow them behind most modern small cars.
Could you add an awning, asking because if you're going away for a long camping holiday adding an awning would mean you could not only put the loo outside in a partition (we did, we put a toilet tent with the loo in the awning when we lived in a caravan) but you could also put up a collapsible wardrobe for your clothing as well (long holidays require more clothing) and you could put a couple of beds out there for kids/adults as well.
These are really really well thought out and with a few extras would do for a family holiday as well as a couple's holiday.
It's great what u can fit in a very small space the size of it.. It's incredible & it's a Lot cheaper compared to other caravan on the market.👃
his is definitely the BEST mini caravan, and you could compare it with the TARDIS, I LOVE the single one-piece body, coming from parents who owned caravans for over forty years water ingress was a battle on all sides, I love tenting, but this is definitely on my shopping list, There is nothing out there (that I'm aware of) like it.
We all have different wants and needs, I think I would have deleted gas hob and gone for battery and inverter and induction cooktop. Fabulous caravan, gas heating and hot water would be nice is that possible?
Heater - is heat ducted ?
Hot Water Heater - can a Truma be installed?
I especially like the one piece fiberglass outer shell instead of the usual 2-piece.
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I bought this mini model 10 days before.There are lots of option: heater/cooler,water heater,moover,hack,stabilizer,solar energy system,cassette toilet etc.. You can create your own mini according to your needs.
Really good design
great idea just would like to see rounded corners on the counter tops
Very interesting… I follow another channel with a couple from turkey using a larger model… have also been exposed to caravaning since my youth, my family even used to have an old commer camper and I also used to have a caravan my grandfather made when I was a child. Still have our 1989 Gypsey Caravette 6 five star and was towing it as soon as I got my car licence at 18… thanks for the I retesting content. CI in South Africa used to sell sprite and then Gypsey models…
Very appealing space when entering. Where do you store clothes, bedding? Does shower have hot water?
You definitely have a hit on your hands. Too bad that it is only available on your side of the pond. I live in Canada and believe that my Jeep Cherokee could tow it with no problems. The only thing that I’m not crazy about is the stove and sink in one unit with the one lid. I believe that they should be separated into two units. If not 2 units then at least with their own lids. The sink can potentially splash the burner and area and the stove could splatter the sink area.
It might even be possible to have them in separate areas. Just something to ponder about.
I'm liking the looks of this as the Max Towing weight of my EV is 750KG and this will be perfect for just me and the cat 😂
I think you’ve done an absolutely amazing job, your dedication to this project shines through. I found it really interesting to see the whole process to bring the caravan to the UK. I hope that the caravan will do well and Leeds Caravan Centre will have their faith in the product rewarded. I personally think the caravan is amazing and if you add some of the options, it will great for staying at the smaller cheaper sites that don’t have full facilities. Well done
Thanks so much for this lovely comment. Yes, we’ve put a lot of work into this project, but thankfully, we’re seeing the rewards in sales. It seems that most buyers are adding bits of their own spec, but interestingly not many have gone for the heating.
Turkey brilliant caravan!