Whether it’s art, fashion, classic cars, vacuum cleaners or even fizzy drinks, genuine articles carry considerable kudos. So too in campervans it seems.
During my few days stay in a new
VW California Ocean, I was constantly asked by passers-by: "
Is that a real one?"

Now there are dozens of excellent UK conversions on the VW van – many of them having great quality and finishing touches. There has also been a strong challenge in recent years from Ford-based campers with their car-like driving cabin. However the VW still occupies that special place in people’s hearts and none more so than ...