Bluebelle

Sunday 4th May 2014

We awoke to a beautiful morning...there was still a breeze but it had certainly died down a little and the sun was shining in a cloudless sky. It didn’t take much for us to decide to have a lazy day today ....sitting in the sun reading and taking MT out for a paddle this afternoon. Perfect.

Many of you have asked for us to show you more pictures of Bluebelle so we have decided to dedicate todays blog to showing you around.....

[caption id="attachment_418" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Our complete set up..Bluebelle, awning and Airbeam tent[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_419" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Electric panel … note the 3 pin socket, run from the inverter[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_420" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Simon made this box to fit between the seats…it carries all the emergency equipment and legal stuff[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_421" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Swivel seat with safe under[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_422" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Safe[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_423" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Built in storage and gas locker..can be removed with just one catch.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_424" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Gas locker[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_426" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Showing the slide out section to convert from 4' to 6' bed[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_446" align="aligncenter" width="427"] The bed made up[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_438" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Clothes cupboards….one each side[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_427" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Unique doorknobs![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_428" align="aligncenter" width="427"] View from the boot…bed height was designed around the height of the storage boxes[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_429" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Kitchen unit. Designed to be taken out of the van when we stop and set up outside, but can also be fully functional inside. Drop down table too..[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_441" align="aligncenter" width="413"] Amazing kettle…perfect for small spaces…now you see it...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_442" align="aligncenter" width="640"] ….now you don't![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_430" align="aligncenter" width="427"] We made this table and laminated a map of Europe to the top..legs from Ikea[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_447" align="aligncenter" width="508"] Fridge…wouldn't be without it![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_443" align="aligncenter" width="454"] Toilet box…fits under the bed[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_444" align="aligncenter" width="457"] Only used in emergencies![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_451" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The kissing corner[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_435" align="aligncenter" width="529"] Last but not least…Baldwin. Given to us by Harriet as a strong and trustworthy friend on our travels[/caption]

We looked at many Campervans and Motorhomes at the NEC before embarking on our own conversion. All of the wood work has been designed and made by Simon and I have contributed with the soft furnishings etc... We feel a real sense of ownership with what we have done. The colours that we have used are an expression of ourselves...bright and fun. However, we didn’t do everything on our own...we are especially grateful to Matthew at Cambee in Newton Abbot for installing the secondary battery and inverter. Matthew also fitted the swivel seat and safe.

We love our unique home and are very happy with the way it all works...be warned though...BT is already planning our next one...we could be on the road for years to come!!!