Author: Tim Aldiss

Tim Aldiss is Camper Van Man, and is well respected in the camper van, and particularly the VW LT community where he has been a moderator of the VOLT (VW LT Owners) Facebook group. 

Tim runs vwlt.co.uk as well as his dad's website brianaldiss.co.uk & thealdissaward.com which he also designed and built. Tim works in digital marketing and has been well published elsewhere:

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/users/timaldiss/
https://www.polarsteps.com/TimAldiss
https://www.lifehack.org/author/tim-aldiss
https://medium.com/@timaldiss

He is also featured here:

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/caravan-motorhome-sales-booming-costly-dangerous-low-emission-zones-insurance-stolen-1157206

Social profiles:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timaldiss/
https://www.facebook.com/timaldiss
https://twitter.com/timaldiss
https://www.instagram.com/timaldiss/

Tim is a consultant/director at ThinkSearch Digital Ltd and works for Anything Is Possible, Spec Digital & FOMO.ai

Tim's camper conversions:

Bolt the Sprinter
My current whip and converted over 2 years on the drive at home. A former mess van it had a semi-interior to strip out, reu-use various parts (electric components mainly) and refit as a 3 or 4 berth camper.
Walt (from VOLT)
Restored from a fairly rusty trades van, sourced in Lithuania, 3 years were spent crafting this beauty, mostly in a shared, rented barn space. A rare 4×4 (one of 1,250) Walt really was a labour of love.
Awe (he was awesome)
The first family camper was a former glaziers van. He was built out on the road outside our terraced house much to the neighbours interest! Nicknamed the Archiemobile as Archie arrived in the scene shortly after the conversion and just in time for travels.
The Landcruiser (never christened)
Used for a 5 week honeymoon road trip the interior was simple but effective and facilitated a very special stage in our lives. Such a fun vehicle to drive. Double bed in the back over storage.
JJ (the Hanomag Henschel)
1994 and a 5 month road trip round Europe followed the (re)conversion of this former motocross van. Converted on my parents drive I learned how everything worked by taking everything apart and then extending it into a rear bed and shower room. This sparked my lifetime of roaming.
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VW LT 4×4 High Top Camper Conversion

Over on lt-freunde.de there’s a very cool restoration project going on on a Volkswagen LT 4×4 which had seen better days. It’s a very high class top end restoration, right back to the metal on...

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Expedition Vehicles: EarthRoamer

American’s have been doing great off-road vehicles for some time. The EarthRoamer XV-LTS is seriously industrial though, and what’s particularly interesting about this video is that they take the ‘European-style’ cassette toilet as part...

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Camping Huttopia, Versailles, Paris

Address, long/lat: Website. 31, rue Berthelot 78000 Versailles. 48.794261, 2.161026. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we didn’t like: no shop What we liked: closest you’ll get to the palace of Versailles in a campervan, easy...

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Camping Le Sabot, Azay le Rideau, Loire

Address, long/lat: Website. Le Sabot 37190 Azay-le-Rideau. 47.258734, 0.469745. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we didn’t like: basic, cheaper campervan aire right next door What we liked: clean for age and level of comfort, very...

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Camping La Venise Verte, Coulon, Marais Poitevin, Deux-Sèvres, Vendee

Address, long/lat: http://www.camping-laveniseverte.com/ 178, rue des Bords de Sèvre 79510 COULONN. 46.315013, -0.609095. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: lovely riverside location, shady, nice pool, play area, very quiet, boat & bike rental What...

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Aire at Challans, Loire Atlantic

Address, long/lat: 22-24 Boulevard Viaud Grand Marais 85300 Challans. 46.850764, -1.874466. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: recreation field adjoining allowing you to get out of the van and run around, campervan services,...

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Camping le Lac du Ribou, Cholet, Vienne

Address, long/lat: http://www.lacderibou.com/ Allée Léon Mandin 49300 CHOLET. 47.036500, -0.841974. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: great swimming pool complex, nice shady pitches, family friendly but also quiet, BBQs allowed What we didn’t like: no...

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Aire nr Le Mans (Arnage), Sarthe

Address, long/lat: Rue du Port 72230 ARNAGE. 47.930323, 0.184115.Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: right on the river bank, campervan servicing facilities, lovely ride along the river, shops nearby What we didn’t like: small...

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Aire at Oissel, Seine Maritime

Address, long/lat: Quai de Stalingrad, Oissel. 49.336676, 1.090349.Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: riverside, peaceful, water & chemical toilet facilities, free What we didn’t like: very little Riverside location Very peaceful free spot

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Aire at Le Touquet, Pas-de-Calais

Address, long/lat: Allée de la Royale air Force, 62520 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. 50.514267, 1.618007. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: quiet at night, free What we didn’t like: noise from the airport, a long...

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Aire at Cayeux sur Mer, Picardie

Address, long/lat: Route Blanche 80410 Cayeux sur Mer. 50.214636, 1.552560. Google maps link. Star rating: What we liked: right next to the beach, sheltered, some shade, free What we didn’t like: simple, no facilities...

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Aire at Cabaraceno Parc, nr Santander, Cantabria, Spain

What we liked: great rural location felt secure amongst other friendly vanners shops, bars & eating options nearby (and elephants!) What we didn’t like: quite a drive to get here Campervanman Star Rating:  4.5/5

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Camping Playa Joyel, Noja, Cantabria, Spain

What we liked: nice pool area smart, large campsite near beach poulet roti on-site What we didn’t like: staff already looked pissed off even at the beginning of the season Campervanman Star Rating:  3.5/5

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Camping La Isla, Potes, Picos de Europa, Spain

What we liked: rural and peaceful river bank location. Good base for the area clear air and lots of nature! quiet swimming pool What we didn’t like: a bit of a cycle ride to...

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Camping Ribadeo, Galicia, Spain

What we liked: quiet & convenient for Praia do Catedrais What we didn’t like: advertised pool not yet open generally shabby with no effort spared nothing nearby Campervanman Star Rating:  1/5

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Seaia Plaia, Malpica, Cost de Morte, Galicia, Spain

What we liked: first wild camping spot of the trip! beach to ourselves! no cost (apart from money spent in local shops into the local economy) What we didn’t like: nearest campsite wasn’t worth its’...

Camping Canon Do Sil, Galicia, Spain 0

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Camping Canon Do Sil, Galicia, Spain

What we liked: the definition of rural! amazing unspoilt canon views from great viewing jetties peaceful, well landcaped flat terraced pitches with friendly staff (and a nice bar area) What we didn’t like: a LONG way...

Camping Rioja, Logrono, Spain 0

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Camping Rioja, Logrono, Spain

What we liked: the pool convenience on our route What we didn’t like: very popular with long stay/locals shabby facilities run down with odd caravan shalets! Campervanman Star Rating:  1/5

Camping Pré Fixe, Cassagnabere-Tournes, Haute Garonne 0

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Camping Pré Fixe, Cassagnabere-Tournes, Haute Garonne

What we liked: friendly hosts rural, peaceful, intimate, pretty setting pool & kids facilities What we didn’t like: too bloody hot again! little off the beaten track pool could have been bigger Campervanman Star...

Camping Padimadour, Rocamadour, Quercy 0

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Camping Padimadour, Rocamadour, Quercy

Good things: lovely pool and loungers some shaded flat pitches kids club (although closed out of season) very helpful monsieur (lent us a mains lead) fresh bread every morning great facilities Bad things: snack...