Frequently Asked Questions – Yang Sering Ditanyakan

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a campervan? – Apakah campervan itu?
(English): Campervan is a van / minibus passenger type vehicle which has been converted to have interior facilities to support outdoor camping activities. The basic facilities would be a bed, a refrigerator, stoves & a sink with plenty of storages to carry equipment, food & drinks.
(Bahasa Indonesia): Campervan adalah kendaraan penumpang jenis minibus yang telah dikonversi terutama interiornya sehingga memiliki beberapa fasilitas untuk membuat  kegiatan camping / berkemah menjadi lebih nyaman & menyenangkan. Fasillitas utama tersebut adalah tempat tidur, kulkas, kompor & tempat cuci piring, juga dengan tempat penyimpanan barang-barang perlengkapan, makanan & minuman.

2. What type of campervans do you have for hire? – Model campervan apakah yang tersedia untuk disewakan?
Our campervans are all original classic Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter (aka VW Kombi), with rear mounted engine, both air-cooled & water-cooled which have been lovingly restored to the highest standards & have retained the original retro look. Currently, there are four campervans available for rent; Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Deep Purple, Vanagon & Pink Floyd. Please click each name to find out more.
Semua kendaraan campervan kami adalah Volkswagen klasik Type-2 Transporter (yang lebih dikenal dengan panggilan VW Kombi), posisi mesin di belakang khas VW, berpendingin udara & juga air, yang telah direstorasi dengan apik & standard yang tinggi untuk tetap mempertahankan citra retronya. Untuk sekarang, ada tiga kendaraan campervan yang dapat disewa; Red Hot Chilli PeppersDeep Purple, Vanagon & Pink Floyd. Silahkan klik di masing-masing nama tersebut untuk mengetahui lebih jauh.

3. Where are the locations where we can do the camping using a campervan in Indonesia? – Di mana lokasi-lokasi di Indonesia kita bisa camping menggunakan campervan?

Basically any sites where we can drive the campervan in & where we are allowed to do the camping. Some examples: (1) Cibubur camping ground (30mins from Jakarta, the closest one), (2) Gunung Pancar camping ground (nearby the Jungleland Adventure Theme Park, Bukit Sentul, 45mins from Jakarta), (3) Gunung Bunder camping ground (around 1.5hr from Jakarta, outskirt of Bogor), (4) Ranca Upas camping ground (about 1.5hr south of Bandung, in Ciwidey area; this is perhaps the coldest camping ground in Indonesia), (5) Cikole camping ground (1hr north of Bandung, in between Tangkuban Parahu Volcano & town of Lembang), (6) Gunung Pancar camping ground (1.5hr south of Bandung, not too far from Banjaran town ), (7) some public & private beaches around Anyer & Carita areas, Banten (about 2-3hr driving from Jakarta), (8) some public beaches at Jatiluhur Dam, Purwakarta (about 2hrs driving from Jakarta), (9) Pangandaran Beach, south-east of West Java (4-5hrs from Jakarta) & (10) Wisata Capolaga, Subang (3hrs driving from Jakarta or 1hr from Bandung). These locations are only in West Java & Banten provinces. We are sure there are many more further in other Java provinces, Bali & Lampung provinces). We will add more some locations along the time.
Pada dasarnya semua lokasi dimana campervan dapat sampai masuk & aktivitas camping diperbolehkan. Beberapa contoh: (1) Bumi Perkemahan & Taman (Buperta) Cibubur (paling dekat dari Jakarta, hanya 30menit), (2) Buper Gunung Pancar (dekat taman rekreasi The Jungleland Adventure Theme Park, Bukit Sentul, 45 menit dari Jakarta), (3) Buper Gunung Bunder (sekitar 1.5 jam dari Jakarta, pinggiran kota Bogor), (4) Buper Ranca Upas (sekitar 1.5 jam di selatan Bandung, di daerah Ciwidey), (5) Buper Cikole (1 jam di utara Bandung, di antara Gunung Tangkuban Parahu & kota Lembang), (6) Buper Gunung Pancar (1.5jam di selatan Bandung, dekat Banjaran) (7) beberapa pantai umum & pribadi di daerah Anyer & Carita, Banten (sekitar 2-3 jam dari Jakarta), (8) beberapa pantai rekreasi di Waduk Jatiluhur, Purwakarta (sekitar 2 jam dari Jakarta), (9) Pantai Pangandaran, sebelah tenggara Jawa Barat (4-5 jam dari Jakarta) & (10) Wisata Capolaga, Subang (3 jam dari Jakarta atau 1 jam dari Bandung). Lokasi-lokasi contoh ini terletak di propinsi Jawa Barat & Banten saja. Kami yakin masih teramat banyak lokasi sejenis di propinsi lainnya di Jawa, Bali, Lampung & lain tempat. Kami akan tambahkan lokasi-lokasi lainnya sejalan dengan waktu.

4. Where is Jakarta VW Campervan based? – Di mana lokasi Jakarta VW Campervan?
We are located at Tanjung Mas Raya real-estate complex, South Jakarta – 12530. We are conveniently located just off the JORR toll road, exit at Pasar Minggu, approximately 10 minutes from there. We also are very closed to Tanjung Barat train station, where you can ride the Commuter Line.
Kami berlokasi di komplek Tanjung Mas Raya, Jakarta Selatan – 12530, sekitar 10 menit dari pintu keluar Pasar Minggu, jalan tol JORR. Lokasi kami juga dekat dengan stasiun Commuter Line; Tanjung Barat.

5. How many people do your campervans sleep? – Berapa kapasitas tempat tidur di dalam campervan? 
It is vary. Deep Purple & Red Hot Chilli Peppers vans sleep 2 adults on the rock-n-roll bed conveniently & one small child on the front seats. Actually you can add one more child on the bed but frankly it would reduce the comfort. Vanagon van can take more people; 2-3 people on the rock-n-roll bed & additional 2-3 children in the pop-top roof. Anyhow, if you have more people, then you would need to bring your own tent.
Kapasitas tempat tidur bervariasi, tergantung kendaraannya. Deep Purple & Red Hot Chilli Peppers mempunyai tempat tidur ‘rock-n-roll’ yang sangat nyaman untuk dua orang dewasa sementara satu orang anak balita di kursi depan. Sebetulnya tempat tidur tersebut dapat memuat satu orang anak lagi tetapi kenyamanan akan berkurang. Sementara Vanagon dapat memuat 2-3 orang di tempat tidur ‘rock-n-roll’ & 2-3 orang anak-anak di tempat tidur di dalam atap pop-top. Silahkan Anda membawa tenda sendiri jika lebih banyak orang yang ikut serta. 

6. Do you deliver the camper or do we have to collect it? – Apakah Campervannya dapat dikirim ke tempat penyewa atau harus diambil oleh penyewa?
We prefer you to collect it from us & ask that you give yourself an hour for the handover & likewise for the return. We can provide a delivery service but this would be a special request with possibility additional price which depends on the distance. Just give us a call to discuss.
Kami lebih mengharapkan Anda datang sendiri ke tempat kami untuk mengambil kendaraan. Kami juga meminta waktu sekitar 1 jam untuk handover baik pada saat pengambilan maupun waktu pengembalian. Kami dapat saja mengantarkan kendaraan ke tempat tinggal Anda dengan kemungkinan ada biaya tambahan yang tergantung dari jarak. Mohon telepon kami untuk mendiskusikannya.

7. Can we leave our car with you while we’re away? – Apakah boleh meninggalkan kendaraan kami di situ selagi kami pergi menyewa?
Yes, but we don’t provide a dedicated secured parking area for your vehicle. Our residential compound & neighbourhood is actually safe with 24hr security service & there are many empty spaces by the roads that you can park your car safely. However, all vehicles are left at your own risk.
Bisa, tetapi kendaraan Anda akan diparkir di pinggir jalan di dalam komplek, bukan di tempat parkir khusus. Komplek perumahan kami dijaga oleh Satuan Pengaman 24 jam & relatif aman. Walaupun begitu, resikonya tetap ditanggung oleh pemilik kendaraan.

8. Can you collect us from the train station? – Apakah kami bisa dijemput dari stasiun kereta?
Yes, we can collect you from Tanjung Barat train station. This is a special request & would need to be requested at the time of booking. Actually you can use the ojek (motorcycle taxi) for only IDR5,000-10,000. The Tanjung Barat train station is adjacent to the main entrance of the Tanjung Mas Raya compound. Please call us to discuss.
Ya, kami dapat menjemput Anda dari setasiun Commuter Line Tanjung Barat. Hal ini harus dimintakan pada saat pemesanan. Alternatif lain Anda dapat menggunakan jasa ojek dengan ongkos Rp5,000-10,000 saja. Setasiun Tanjung Barat berlokasi tepat di seberang gerbang utama komplek Tanjung Mas Raya di sisi sebelah timur. Mohon telepon kami untuk mendiskusikannya.

9. What time can we collect/return the van? – Jam berapa kami bisa mengambil & mengembalikan kendaraan sewa?
For Daily Hire: collections & returns are at any time after 6am from Monday to Friday. Hiring on Saturday & Sunday will fall under Weekend Hire.
For Weekly Hire: collections & returns are at any time after 6am & any days.
For 2-days Weekend Hire: collections are Saturday’s at any time after 6am & returns are Sunday’s before 6pm.
For 3-days Weekend Hire: collections are Friday’s at any time after 6am. Returns are Sunday’s before 6pm.
Untuk Sewa Harian: pengambilan kendaraan bisa kapan saja di atas jam 6 pagi antara hari Senin sampai Jumat. Penyewaan di hari Sabtu & Minggu akan termasuk Sewa Akhir Pekan.
Untuk Sewa Mingguan: pengambilan kendaraan kapan saja di atas jam 6 pagi & hari apa saja.
Untuk Sewa 2-hari Akhir Pekan: pengambilan pada hari Sabtu di atas jam 6 pagi. Pengembalian di hari Minggu paling lambat jam 6 sore.
Untuk Sewa 3-hari Akhir Pekan: pengambilan pada hari Jumat di atas jam 6 pagi. Pengembalian di hari Minggu paling lambat jam 6 sore.

10. What age do I have to be hire a van? – Adakah batasan umur agar kami bisa menyewa kendaraan?
At any ages, as long as you posses a valid Indonesian citizen identity card; i.e. KTP (Kartu Tanda Penduduk) or any valid nationals passports.
Tak ada batasan umur yang penting Anda harus sudah memliki Kartu Tanda Penduduk yang sah & berlaku.

11. Can I drive the campervan? – Apakah kami diperbolehkan mengemudikan sendiri kendaraan sewa?
Unfortunately not. The main reason is because there is no car insurance available in Indonesia to cover the classic cars like the VW campervans. A driver, who is very familiar in driving a VW van & also familiar to some basic maintenance, will be provided under your cost. This is for everybody’s protection & also for your convenience. We do hope when a car insurance is available, we will definitely let you driving the van.
Maaf, sangat disesalkan Anda belum diperbolehkan mengemudi sendiri Campervan dikarenakan kendaraan kami tidak ada perlindungan asuransi & memang tidak ada perusahaan asuransi yang mau menanggung kendaraan klasik di Indonesia, untuk saat ini. Pengemudi yang berpengalaman & memiliki pengetahuan perawatan dasar VW akan disediakan atas tanggungan Anda. Harapan kami, Anda akan boleh mengendarai Campervan sendiri suatu saat kalau ada perusahaan asuransi yang mau menanggung kendaraan kami.

12. Can we take the camper outside of Java island? – Apakah boleh kendaraan sewa dibawa keluar Pulau Jawa?
For now, you are allowed to travel throughout Java, Madura, Bali island & Lampung province only. For beyond these areas, additional charge will be applicable. Please call us to discuss.
Untuk sekarang, penyewaan kendaraan kami hanya terbatas untuk semua area di Pulau Jawa, Madura, Bali & propinsi Lampung saja. Di luar area ini, tambahan biaya sewa akan dikenakan. Mohon telepon kami untuk mendiskusikannya.

13. How do I make a booking? – Bagaimana caranya memesan?
Call us or send us email to enquire about your preferred dates & once we’ve confirmed availability you will need to complete the deposit in front to secure the booking. Sorry, we don’t have a fax machine.
Mohon beri tahu kami tanggal penyewaan melalui telepon atau imel. Sesudah kami konfirmasi ketersediaan kendaraan, maka deposit pemesanan harus segera dilunasi. Mohon maaf, kami belum mempunyai mesin fax.

14. What is the booking deposit required? – Berapa besar deposit yang diharuskan?
The booking deposit required is 33% of the hire charge. This deposit is non refundable. The hire charge should be paid in full before the collection.
Untuk pemesanan, wajib membayar deposit sebesar 33% dari biaya sewa yang direncanakan. Deposit ini tidak dapat dikembalikan. Biaya sewa harus dilunasi 100% sebelum memulai penyewaan.

15. Is insurance included within the hire charge? – Apakah penyewaan ini termasuk asuransi?
Unfortunately not because such car insurance is not available in Indonesia for classic or oldies cars. The current insurance regulations limit the age of the insured cars to maximum 10 years old. All risks associated with the operation of the car will be under each passenger’s responsibility.
Harga sewa tidak termasuk asuransi karena asuransi untuk kendaraan klasik atau kendaraan tua tidak ada di Indonesia. Peraturan asuransi otomobil membatasi usia kendaraan maksimal 10 tahun. Segala resiko kecelakaan ditanggung oleh penumpang.

16. Are dogs or other pets allowed in the campers? – Apakah hewan peliharaan diperbolehkan dibawa?
As a rule no, sorry.
Mohon maaf, segala jenis hewan peliharaan tidak diperbolehkan dibawa.

17. What are the facilities that the campervan provide? – Fasilitas apa yang tersedia di campervan?
The campervan provides: (1) a sofa bed called rock-n-roll seat; it’s a normal back row seat with lap-type seat belts for two which can be transformed into a bed, (2) a continuous front seat to become a bunk for a child, (3) a single door mini refrigerator including a freezer (yes, the kind you would normally see in a hotel room), (4) two portable gas stoves using butane bottles, (5) a sink with 10-litres of clean water supply using a motorized water pump, (6) a portable table, which can be set inside the cabin or outside the camper, (7) two portable buddy seats, (8) two picnic folding chairs, (9) one picnic folding table, (10) a side rolled awning, (11) a rear rack for two bicycles. (12) a roof rack.
Fasilitas / peralatan di dalam campervan kami: (1) kursi penumpang belakang yang dapat direbahkan menjadi tempat tidur berkapasitas untuk dua orang dewasa, (2) kursi depan yang menyambung sehingga dapat juga dijadikan alas tidur buat seorang anak balita, (3) kulkas mini satu pintu lengkap dengan freezer, (4) dua buah kompor gas portabel berbahan bakar gas butana, (5) tempat cuci piring dengan suplai air bersih sebanyak 10 liter, (6) sebuah meja portabel yang dapat didirikan baik di dalam maupun di luar kabin, (7) dua buah kursi kecil portabel, (8) dua buah kursi piknik lipat, (9) satu buah meja piknik lipat, (10) tenda samping, (11) rak belakang yang dapat memuat dua buah sepeda, (12) rak di atap.

18. What do we need to bring with us? – Barang-barang apa yang harus kami bawa sendiri? 
All you need to bring with you is your personnel belongings; clothes, beddings (e.g. pillows, blankets & bed sheet), sleeping bags, food & drinks, cooking ware, eating utensils, personal medicines, flash light, dish soap, etc.
Yang harus Anda bawa hanyalah perlengkapan pribadi Anda beserta keluarga; pakaian, perlengkapan tidur (bantal, selimut & seprai), sleeping bag, makanan & minuman, peralatan masak, peralatan makan, obat-obatan pribadi, lampu senter, sabun cuci piring, dsb.

19. Do we need to book a campsite in advance? – Apakah perlu untuk memesan tempat kemping di depan?
We would advise that you do. Camping is very popular especially during holiday seasons, so to avoid disappointment always play safe & book in advance. Have a look at our useful links page for some recommended camp-sites.
Kami akan menyarankan Anda untuk melakukan pemesanan tempat camping sebelum hari keberangkatan, terutama di akhir pekan atau musim liburan sekolah. Silahkan mengunjungi tautan situs-situs internet tempat camping.

20. Who shall provide the fuel? – Siapa yang harus menyediakan bahan bakar kendaraan?
The Customer shall provide the fuel. All of our vans run on Premium gasoline. It is advisable not to use Pertamax or similar higher octane gasoline since the classic air-cooled VW engines are not designed for that type of fuel. It is prohibited to store fuel on board due to fire hazard. When returning the campervan to us, please make sure the fuel amount in the tank is the same as before it leaves.
Bahan bakar kendaraan (BBM) ditanggung oleh Penyewa. Semua campervan kami menggunakan bahan bakar bensin Premium. Mesin klasik VW memang tidak didesain untuk bensin beroktan tinggi seperti Pertamax. Menyimpan bahan bakar bensin di dalam campervan tidak diperbolehkan karena berbahaya. Ketika mengembalikan kendaraan, mohon pastikan tangki bensin berisi sama seperti semula.

21. Is a stove provided? – Apakah kompor sudah tersedia?
Yes, there are two portable gas stoves using butane cooking gas. Two butane gas bottles are hooked up to the stoves and will last for your entire road trip. Two butane gas bottles for spare are also provided. Please provide yourself more spares if you think you would need more.
Di dalam campervan tersedia dua buah kompor gas portabel berbahan bakar butana. Dua tabung akan terpasang & dua buah tabung lagi untuk persediaan tambahan. Seharusnya ini cukup untuk keperluan selama perjalanan Anda. Jika dirasa kurang, silahkan Anda membawa sendiri tabung butana tambahan.

22. Can we take our bicycle with us? – Apakah sepeda bisa dibawa?
Yes, for Deep Purple & Red Hot Chilli Peppers vans, you may use the rear mounted bike carrier to carry maximum two bicycles. This will need to be requested at the time of booking. Unfortunately such bike carrier is not available in Vanagon therefore bicycle is unable to be brought out, unless you have a folding bike (seli) & stored inside the cabin.
Anda dapat menggunakan bike carrier di belakang van Deep Purple & Red Hot Chilli Peppers untuk membawa sepeda, maximum dua buah. Jika Anda memerlukannya, mohon beri tahu kami pada saat pemesanan. Sayangnya, bike carrier tersebut tak terdapat di Vanagon, sehingga Anda tak dapat membawa sepeda, kecuali sepeda lipat (seli) yang disimpan di dalam kabin.

23. What are the dimensions of the VW campervans? – Apakah ukuran dari campervan?
About 1.7m external width. 2.3m external height including the roof rack. 5.0m external length including the rear bike carrier. Our camper vans are equipped with a classic style roof rack to store additional cargo. Please make sure you measure the total height before you start the trip & always beware of trees, power lines, telephone lines, portals, low bridges, toll road entrance, etc. along the way.
Ukuran campervan kami: lebar luar sekitar 1.7m, tinggi luar 2.3m termasuk roof rack & panjang luar 5.0m termasuk bike carrier di belakang. Campervan kami dilengkapi roof rack bergaya klasik untuk tempat kargo tambahan. Mohon untuk mengukur tinggi total termasuk kargo di atas sebelum Anda berangkat & selalu perhatikan pohon, kabel listrik & telepon, portal, jembatan yang rendah, pintu masuk gerbang toll, dsb. selama perjalanan.

24. Can the campervans take baby/child seats? – Apakah kami bisa membawa kursi khusus anak-anak?
Yes, but please be aware that our campervans are equipped with two automatic three-point seat belts at the front & two lap-type seat belts at the rear seats. It’s always advisable that children to be seated at the rear.
Ya. campervan kami dilengkapi dengan dua buah seat belt tiga-titik otomatis di kursi depan & dua buah seat belt dua-titik di kursi belakang. Seat belt ini dapat digunakan untuk mengikat kursi bayi / kursi anak Anda. Untuk keselamatan, kami menyarankan anak-anak untuk selalu duduk di kursi belakang.

25. What happens should the campervan break down? – Bagaimana jika campervan mengalami kerusakan ketika disewa? 
Our driver is familiar with basic maintenance & trouble-shooting of the car. Depending on the situation, we will dispatch our mechanic to fix the problem, or we will arrange a tow truck when necessary.
Pengemudi kami mampu untuk melakukan perawatan dasar kendaraan. Tergantung situasi, kami akan mengirimkan mekanik untuk mengatasi masalah atau kalau diperlukan kami akan mengirimkan truk derek.

26. Can you smoke in the campervans? – Apakah merokok diperbolehkan di dalam campervan?
No, all of our vans are non-smoking facility.
Maaf, merokok tidak diperbolehkan di dalam semua campervan kami.

Should you have other questions, please contact us. Silahkan menghubungi kami jika Anda mempunyai pertanyaan lain.

Top 10 Camping Tips – 10 Tips unggulan untuk Camping

Turn on the TV, and you won’t be hard-pressed to find a reality show that has something to do with camping. But, you may be wondering what life in the wilderness is really like once the cameras are turned off. Are you ready for a behind-the-scenes look into the authentic world of living up close and personal with nature?
Coba nyalakan TV & Anda tidak akan sulit menemukan acara reality-show yang berhubungan dengan camping. Anda akan membayangkan bagaimana hidup di alam sebenarnya begitu kamera dimatikan. Apakah Anda siap untuk merasakan hidup yang asli dekat ke alam?

Although few things are as polished as they seem on the flat screen, camping is a popular pastime for people of all ages, all over the world. Whether they seek a test of true grit or simply a temporary escape from a fast-paced lifestyle, camping offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to live the simple life.
Walaupun beberapa hal sudah diubah sedemikian rupa agar enak dilihat di TV, camping adalah kegiatan yang populer dilakukan oleh siapa saja tak pandang usia, di seluruh dunia. Alasannya ada yang benar-benar untuk menguji kemampuan bertahan hidup atau juga sekedar pelarian sementara dari rutinitas sehari-hari, camping menyediakan cara hidup yang sederhana & simpel bagi orang yang suka kegiatan di luar ruangan.

If you’re embarking on the camping adventure of a lifetime, the following 10 tips will help guide your preparations and ensure your safety once you’ve wandered into the wild. Whether you’re planning a staycation in your backyard or hitting the Appalachian trail, there’s something here for every would-be and seasoned camper.
Jika Anda akan memulai gaya hidup penuh penjelajahan & camping, maka 10 tip berikut akan membantu memudahkan persiapan & memastikan keselamatan Anda begitu memulai tinggal di alam bebas. Apakah Anda merencanakan camping sederhana di halaman belakang rumah saja atau sampai mau menjelajahi rute Appalachian, paling tidak ada yang dapat dipelajari di sini untuk siapa saja yang akan atau yang sudah menjadi penggemar camping.

10. Find or Create Shelter Before Dark – Temukan atau dirikan tempat berteduh sebelum gelap

One of the most important camping tips is this: Always pitch camp before dark. You’ll need to decide on a type of camp housing that suits your fancy, whether that’s a tent, recreational vehicle (RV) or a cabin. Some adventurers go primitive and literally sleep under the stars in a hammock. If that’s too bare-bones for you, then you may consider packing a tent for your outdoor adventure. Although they’re probably the most basic shelters for camping, tents can be rather comfortable with the proper preparation. Ask the salesperson at the outdoor recreation store to recommend a suitable tent for your needs. These needs will determine the size, shape and quality of the tent you select. Keep in mind that with tents, bigger isn’t necessarily better — you’ll have to lug it to your campsite, after all. Be sure to try your tent out at home to detect any problems so your camping trip doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Bring extra tent poles just in case yours break; that’s not unheard of. Keep a window or two slightly unzipped at night to reduce moisture inside the tent. Also, pack an old shower curtain (one that’s slightly smaller than the size of your tent floor) to place on the ground to keep you dry in case it rains.
Salah satu tip yang paling penting bercamping adalah: selalu dirikan tempat berteduh sebelum hari gelap. Anda tentukan sendiri jenis tempat berteduhnya, misalnya tenda, campervan atau sebuah kabin. Beberapa petualang memilih cara primitif & tidur beratap langit atau juga menggunakan hammock. Jika ini terlalu sulit bagi Anda, maka Anda harus mempersiapkan sebuah tenda. Walau tenda adalah tempat berteduh yang paling basik untuk camping, sebetulnya tenda dapat menjadi tempat yang nyaman dengan syarat perlu persiapan yang baik. Tanyakan kepada penjaga toko peralatan outdoor tenda jenis apa yang cocok dengan keperluan Anda. Ini akan menentukan ukuran, bentuk & kualitas dari tenda yang akan Anda pilih. Untuk tenda, makin besar ukuran belum tentu selalu lebih baik. Ingat Anda harus tetap membawanya ke tempat camping. Cobalah dulu di rumah bagaimana caranya mendirikan tenda agar dapat mendeteksi kemungkinan ada masalah. Membawa batang tiang tenda ekstra disarankan jika saja ada tiang yang rusak di lokasi, sesuatu yang sudah beberapa kali terjadi. Bukalah sedikit satu atau dua jendela di waktu malam agar interior tenda tidak lembab. Juga, bawalah sebuah gorden mandi yang sudah tak terpakai untuk digunakan sebagai alas tenda jika saja turun hujan. 

9. Pick a Season-appropriate Sleeping Bag – Pilihlah kantung tidur yang sesuai dengan lokasi

The utmost camping tip having to do with sleeping bags is this: Choose one appropriate for the season. A lightweight sleeping bag will do in warmer months but in the winter you’ll need one that’s got a lower temperature rating. Always go with one that will keep you toasty in a lower temperature range than you actually plan to camp in, just in case the mercury drops. If you’ll be sleeping in a tent, you’ll want to opt for a mummy-shaped sleeping bag. This type fits closely around your feet, preserving body heat, and it’s also easier to pack. In terms of materials, a sleeping bag filled with synthetic fibers will dry quicker than one stuffed with down, and it’s also nonallergenic. But a goose-feather sleeping bag is easier to carry because it’s lightweight.
Tip camping yang paling penting yang berhubungan dengan kantung tidur adalah ini: pilih lah yang sesuai dengan lokasi & musim. Kantung tidur yang ringan cocok untuk lokasi & musim yang tak dingin, tetapi untuk lokasi & musim yang lebih dingin Anda akan memerlukan kantung tidur yang lebih tebal. Selalu bawa kantung tidur yang dapat menahan udara dingin jika saja suhu udara turun di waktu malam. Jika Anda akan tidur di dalam tenda, maka kantung tidur berbentu ‘mumi’ akan lebih cocok karena lebih rapat dengan bagian kaki sehingga lebih menjaga panas tubuh. Kantung tidur jenis ini juga lebih mudah dikemas. Dari segi material, kantung tidur yang berisi bahan serat sintetis akan lebih cepat kering & juga tak menyebabkan alergi. Kantung tidur berisi bulu angsa akan lebih mudah dibawa karena bobotnya lebih ringan.

To enhance your sleeping experience with your sleeping bag, place a pad or long cushion beneath it for a much more comfortable slumber. Instead of packing a pillow, improvise by inflating a large, heavy-duty plastic bag, and use that to cushion your head.
Agar tidur lebih nyaman, pasang lapisan bantalan di bawah kantung tidur Anda. Daripada membawa sebuah bantal, gunakanlah sebuah kantong plastik yang kuat & besar untuk Anda pakai sebagai bantal kepala.

8. Pack the Bare Necessities for Mealtime – Bawa makanan & air yang cukup

A list of camping tips wouldn’t be complete without mentioning food and water. Whether your camping trip entails mini adventures, such as hiking or canoeing, or if it just means kicking back in the RV and watching DVDs, you’re going to need food. The rule of thumb is to take only what’s necessary to prepare each meal. For example, if your group is small, bring two cups of quick-cook oats rather than an entire 48-serving canister of oatmeal. Use sealed plastic bags to mix food. If you’re setting up camp next to your RV or car, you have the luxury of being able to use a cooler to keep perishable goods like meats from spoiling.
Sebuah daftar peralatan camping belumlah cukup tanpa mencantumkan makanan & air. Apakah camping Anda lebih ke penjelajahan, seperti hiking atau berperahu kano misalnya, atau diam-diam saja di dalam campervan menonton film DVD, Anda tetap akan harus makan & minum. Aturan bakunya adalah membawa bahan-bahan makanan yang cukup saja tak berlebihan. Misalnya jika grup Anda kecil, cukup bawa dua cangkir oat meal daripada seluruh boxnya. Gunakan kantung plastik berpenutup untuk mencampur makanan. Jika Anda berkemah di sebelah campervan atau kendaraan, Anda dapat menggunakan kotak pendingin agar makanan Anda awet. 

Making sure you have clean water is one of the most essential camping tips. Unless you have access to clean tap water or a spring you know is safe to drink from, you should carry bottled water with you. Or, you can bring packets of iodine to sanitize water you get from the backcountry or any questionable source. You can also run the cleanest water you can find through a water filter or boil it for at least 10 minutes. To keep your water cold, wrap your container in aluminum foil.
Mempunyai persediaan air bersih adalah tip camping yang paling penting. Jika di lokasi camping tak tersedia suplai air bersih, maka Anda harus membawa air kemasan. Anda juga dapat membawa garam iodine untuk mensterilkan air jika kualitas air yang tersedia diragukan. Cara lain adalah menggunakan saringan air atau mendidihkannya paling tidak selama 10 menit. Untuk menjaga suhu air, bungkuslah kontainer air dengan kertas aluminium.

7. Leave No Trace – Jangan meninggalkan bekas

As you’re living it up on the open range, keep this next camping tip in mind; it will help you protect and preserve nature so that you and future generations can enjoy it again and again. Leave no trace, meaning pick up after yourself to leave the ecosystem undisturbed. Clean up thoroughly after meals and secure your food high above the ground.
Jika Anda senang menikmati pemandangan & keindahan alam, maka selalu camkan tip camping ini: akan membantu Anda untuk melindungi & menjaga alam sehingga Anda & anak cucu Anda akan dapat menikmatinya terus. ‘Jangan meninggalkan bekas’ berarti punguti sampah yang Anda hasilkan agar tidak mengganggu ekosistem. Bersihkan semuanya setelah selesai makan & simpan makanan di ketinggian.

Although they may seem like common sense rules, you may not be entirely familiar with the principles of leaving no trace. Plan ahead and prepare to travel in smaller groups, containing most activities at least 200 feet (61 meters) away from streams and lakes. Travel and camp on established trails and campsites. Bury solid human waste 6 to 8 eight inches (15 to 20 centimeters) below the surface of the ground. Take baths and wash dishes 200 feet (61 meters) away from streams and lakes as well. Strain dishwater, disposing of large particles in proper waste receptacles and strewing the used water. Leave all artifacts and natural objects as you find them. Use established fire rings, keep campfires small, and cook on a stove. Keep your distance from wildlife, and don’t feed the animals.
Walau kedengarannya seperti sebuah peraturan biasa yang masuk akal, tetapi belum tentu Anda mengerti sebenarnya prinsip dari ‘jangan meninggalkan bekas’. Rencanakan di muka & persiapkan untuk melakukan perjalanan dalam grup-grup yang kecil, melingkupi kegiatan-kegiatan yang berjarak paling tidak 61m dari sungai atau danau. Berjalan kaki & membangun tenda hanya di jalan setapak & lokasi camping yang telah disediakan. Timbun kotoran manusia sedalam 15-20cm di dalam tanah. Kegiatan mandi & mencuci piring juga harus berjarak minimal 61m dari sungai atau danau. Buang sampah padat hasil cuci piring ke tempat sampah. Biarkan semua artefak & objek-objek alam seperti sedia kala. Nyalakan api hanya di tempat yang diperbolehkan, api ungun harus dijaga jangan terlalu besar & masaklah menggunakan kompor. Jaga jarak dengan hewan liar & jangan memberinya makan.

6. Dress for the Occasion –  Pakaian sesuai kondisi & situasi

Even if you’re not fashion-conscious, planning outfits for your outdoor adventure is just as important as any other camping tip. Dress in loose layers of clean clothing. Of course, in months with colder weather, you’ll wear more clothing — such as hats, gloves, jackets and thermal underwear — than in warmer seasons. The key is to peel off layers of clothing before you start sweating so that you stay dry. If you perspire and get your clothes damp, you won’t be as comfortable as you’d like.
Walaupun Anda bukan pemerhati fesyen, merencanakan pakaian yang akan dibawa ke kegiatan outdoor sama pentingnya dengan tip camping lainnya. Pakai lah pakaian yang longgar. Tentu saja jika udaranya dingin, Anda akan memakai lebih banyak pakaian, seperti penutup kepala, sarung tangan, jaket & pakaian dalam panas, daripada di udara yang lebih hangat. Kuncinya adalah lepaskan satu pakaian sebelum Anda mulai berkeringat agar Anda tubuh tetap kering. Jika Anda berkeringat sampai menyebabkan pakaian menjadi basah, Anda akan menjadi merasa tidak nyaman.

Then, there’s footwear. When you’re camping, you need to protect your feet. Wear closed-toe shoes that have some sort of moisture-absorbing lining. Hiking boots are ideal, and one way to prevent blisters when you’re exploring trails is by rubbing a bar of soap on your heels and underneath your toes before you head out. Keep the soap with you, and if your feet become tender, apply more soap to any potential hot spots.
Lalu alas kaki. Ketika camping, kaki Anda harus dilindungi. Pakailah sepatu yang tidak runcing & berbahan lapisan penyerap keringat. Sepatu boots hiking paling ideal untuk dipakai & salah satu cara menghindari lecet ketika banyak berjalan kaki adalah dengan mengoleskan sabun batangan di bagian kaki yang sering terserang lecet. Bawalah sabun tersebut jika harus kembali digunakan di tengah perjalanan.

Always pack a waterproof poncho to protect you from the rain; the last thing you want is to get your clothing drenched. Wearing wet clothing could cause hypothermia.
Selalu bawa sebuah ponco (jas hujan) anti air untuk melindungi Anda jika turun hujan. Anda tidak akan mau pakaian Anda basah kuyup. Menggunakan pakaian basah juga dapat menyebabkan hyporthermia.

5. Avoid Bugs, Bears and Poisonous Plants – Hindari serangga, binatang buas & tanaman beracun

This set of camping tips concerns bugs, bears and poisonous plants. When pitching your tent or setting up another type of shelter, be on the lookout for wasp nests and other insects and bugs. If you’re hanging out near vegetation, it’s a good idea to wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. It won’t hurt to apply insect repellent either. Check yourself frequently for ticks as well.
Sebelum mendirikan tenda atau tempat berteduh lainnya, pastikan tidak ada sarang lebah atau serangga penyengat lainnya di sekitar kita. Jika Anda banyak melakukan aktivitas di antara pepohonan, disarankan untuk memakai baju lengan panjang & juga celana panjang. Menggunakan lotion anti serangga juga baik dilakukan. Periksa tubuh Anda secara berkala terhadap kutu.

You probably know to avoid poison ivy and how to spot its three-leafed clusters. Poison oak and poison sumac — which tend to have more than the three telltale leaves per bunch — are also ones to watch out for. Wearing clothing that covers you from head to toe when you’re near plants, bushes and trees will help reduce your chances of getting a rash. It’s a good idea to have calamine lotion and an antihistamine or allergy medicine on hand in case you come across an irritant.
Anda mungkin sudah tahu untuk menghindari tanaman semak beracun & bagaimana mengidentifikasikannya dari bentuk daunnya yang bercabang tiga. Tanaman oak & sumac beracun, yang daunnya bercabang lebih dari tiga, juga harus diwaspadai. Memakai pakaian ayng melindungi dari ujung kepala sampai ujung kaki ketika berada di dekat tanaman, semak & pepohonan akan mengurangi resiko kena serangan gatal-gatal. Disarankan untuk membawa lotion calamine & tablet antihistamine atau anti alergi jika saja Anda terkena iritasi.

As we learned earlier, proper storage and disposal of food helps keeps bears from crashing your wilderness party. Secure food items high above the ground, such as on a rope or very tall tree branch.
Seperti sudah disarankan sebelumnya, menyimpan makanan atau membuang sisa makanan secara benar akan menghindari binatang buas datang ke tengah-tengah perkemahan Anda. Salah satu cara adalah menggantung makanan cukup tinggi menggunakan tali di dahan pohon. 

4. Don’t Get Lost – Jangan sampai tersesat

Experienced camping enthusiasts know this camping tip, so plant it in your brain: Don’t get lost. It’s a major mistake campers make, but you can avoid wandering too far away from your campsite by carrying a few simple tools at all times. A compass, map and GPS device can keep you from disappearing into the land of the lost. Of course, none of these tools will do you any good if you don’t know how to use them. So, take some time well in advance of your camping trip to learn how to read a map and use your compass and GPS.
Penggemar camping yang berpengalaman tahu benar camping tip berikut: jangan sampai tersesat di jalan. Ini adalah sebuah kesalahan besar yang orang perbuat, tetapi sebenarnya Anda dapat hindari keluyuran terlalu jauh dari lokasi camping dengan membawa beberapa peralatan yang simpel setiap saat. Sebuah kompas, peta & GPS dapat menghindari Anda terlalu jauh tersesat ke dalam hutan. Tentu saja peralatan-peralatan ini tak berarti apa-apa jika Anda tak tahu cara menggunakannya. Makanya sebelum acara camping, luangkan waktu dulu untuk mempelajari cara membaca peta & menggunakan kompas & GPS.

3. Tote a Survival Kit – Bawalah peralatan survival

When it comes to camping, nothing could be truer than the Boy Scout motto “Be prepared.” Carrying a survival kit when you venture away from your campsite is an indispensable camping tip. So, what do you pack in this kit? For starters, you’ll want to have water-purifying tablets, a water filter and a metal bowl. Then, add a survival knife, which can be used to hunt, to protect yourself and to signal for help. Not just any blade will do; it’s worth investing in one from a camping or outdoor goods store.
Di dunia camping, semboyan Boys Scout (Pramuka) “Selalu siap” adalah benar. Membawa peralatan survival (bertahan hidup) ketika Anda meninggalkan lokasi camping adalah tip yang sangat berharga. Jadi, apa yang Anda masukan di dalam kotak peralatan ini? Sebagai awal, Anda akan membutuhkan tablet pembersih air, saringan air & mangkok logam. Lalu, masukan pisau berjenis survival, yang dapat digunakan untuk berburu, melindungi diri sendiri & memberikan tanda minta pertolongan. Tidak sembarang pisau bisa berfungsi seperti ini, maka cukup beralasan & layak untuk membelinya sebuah.

Another must-have in your survival kit is waterproof matches stored in an airtight container. You can make waterproof matches by dipping regular ones in either nail polish or paraffin. A plastic medicine bottle or 35 millimeter film container makes a handy caddy for your waterproof matches. Keep a flashlight in your survival kit, and store extra batteries in an airtight container similar to the ones you store your matches in. Having a flare gun and a mini LED torch aren’t a bad idea, either.
Barang penting lainnya yang harus tersedia adalah korek api tahan air yang disimpan di dalam kontainer kedap air. Anda dapat membuat sendiri korek api tahan air dengan cara mencelupkan korek api biasa ke dalam cairan pemoles kuku atau paraffin. Simpanlah korek api tahan air ini di dalam sebuah botol obat plastik bekas atau juga kontainer filem 35mm bekas. Sebuah senter juga harus ada beserta batere cadangannya yang disimpan di kontainer kedap air yang sama. Pistol suar & senter lampu LED kecil juga disarankan dibawa. 

In addition to toting a survival kit, you should also have a small first aid kit with you. Stock bandages, wound cleanser, latex gloves and cold packs in it.
Jangan lupa juga untuk membawa kotak P3K yang berisi perban, cairan pembasuh luka, sarung tangan karet & tablet pendingin.

2. Practice Good Hygiene – Praktekan higienis yang baik

We mentioned earlier in the camping tips section on clothing that cleanliness is important. The same goes for your body, no doubt. But you may be wondering how to maintain hygiene in less than ideal conditions. Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in your pocket, and always cleanse your hands before eating, drinking or putting your hands near your face. Use rubbing alcohol and cotton balls to freshen up nonsensitive areas of the body. Use a sponge, a bowl of water and biodegradable soap to take bird baths once or twice a day. Brush your teeth using purified water with toothpaste or baking soda, and follow with dental floss. Your feet will get pretty grimy while camping, so take advantage of moments near a stream to take off your shoes and soak your feet in the water for a few minutes. Steer clear of colognes, perfumes and fragrant lotions because they attract bugs.
Seperti sudah kami kemukakan sebelumnya bahwa kebersihan pakaian itu penting. Hal yang sama belaku juga untuk tubuh Anda. Mungkin Anda berpikir bagaimana caranya hidup higienis di kondisi yang tak ideal. Simpanlah sebotol cairan pembersih tangan di saku baju Anda & selalu cuci tangan sebelum makan, minum atau menyentuh wajah. Gunakan cairan alkohol & kapas untuk menyegarkan bagian tubuh yang tak sensitif. Gunakan busa, semangkok air & sabun yang biodegradable untuk mandi ‘ala burung’ (atau lap-lap badan) sekali atau dua kali sehari.  Gosok gigi dengan air bersih & pasta gigi atau soda kue lalu lanjut dengan tali-gigi (dental floss). Kaki Anda akan terasa sesak & panas ketika camping maka gunakanlah waktu istirahat untuk merendam kaki selama beberapa menit. Hindari penggunaan kolon, parfum atau cairan pewangi karena dapat mengundang serangga.

Wrap various personal hygiene items like your washcloth, toothbrush and soap individually in aluminum foil when you’re packing up to ensure that the rest of the stuff in your backpack stays dry.
Bungkus barang-barang higienis pribadi seperti handuk, sikat gigi & sabun terpisah dengan memakai kertas aluminium untuk menjaganya tetap kering.

1. Take Extra Precautions When Camping with Kids – Perlu perhatian tambahan jika camping membawa anak-anak

Camping with kids takes a lot of work, but it can be a pleasant experience. As we’ve learned, planning is the secret to successful camping. This carries through to camping with your children. Be sure to have the appropriate clothing to protect your child, whether that means sun hats in the summer or warm, long-sleeved clothing he or she can wear if the outside temperature suddenly drops. Next, just like you practice a fire drill, work with your children to help them learn how to prevent getting lost and what to do if this should happen. Provide a flashlight or glowstick to each child, and review the rules several times a day to remind children what to do to stay safe.
Camping bersama anak-anak memerlukan kerja tambahan, tetapi dapat menjadi pengalaman yang menyenangkan. Seperti yang telah kami alami, perencanaan adalah kunci rahasia keberhasilan camping. Pastikan anak-anak mempunyai pakaian yang cocok & cukup; misalnya topi penahan sinar matahari di hari yang terik, atau pun pakaian hangat jika suhu menjadi dingin. Selanjutnya, mirip dengan latihan darurat kebakaran, ajarilah anak-anak bagaimana menghindari tersesat di jalan & bagaimana jalan keluarnya jika memang tersesat. Sediakan lampu senter atau ‘glowstick’ (tabung berisi cairan kimia yang akan menyala kalau dikocok) kepada setiap anak & ulangi lagi secara berkala aturan-aturan keselamatan.

Deep Purple: the 2nd Campervan fleet member

Deep Purple is the nickname of a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 T2 which the has two colours; purple (light) & white. Renovated & painted in new colours recently, he is now look fresher, more comfortable, reliable & safer. He has also new camper interior, similar to Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Deep Purple adalah nama panggilan untuk sebuah Volkswagen Kombi tahun 1979 buatan Jerman. Dipanggil demikian karena warnanya; ungu (muda) & putih. Setelah direnovasi & dicat baru bulan lalu, sekarang campervan ini kelihatan lebih segar, lebih nyaman, handal & aman. Sama seperti abangnya; Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kombi ini punya interior camper yang baru.

Autobild 2

This is the last VW Type 2 made in German, which was in 1979. Later, the production continued in Mexico until 1994 & in Brazil until December 2013 (I’m sad…).
Kombi model ini adalah Kombi terakhir buatan Jerman di tahun 1979. Lalu produksi dilanjutkan di Mexico sampai tahun 1994 & di Brazil sampai bulan Desember 2013 (kami sangat sedih mendengarnya).

Bunder 14

Location: Gunung Bunder camping ground, Bogor, 2-3hrs from Jakarta. Elevation: 800m.

Pancar 11

Location: Gunung Pancar camping ground, Sentul, Bogor, about 1hr from Jakarta. Elevation: 400m. Do you see the campervan here?

Interior DP 2

The wide interior – two buddy seats are available to accommodate more passengers although have no seat belts. These buddy seats are portable & also functioning as storage boxes.

Interior DP 3

The rear seats with seat belts are actually the so called: “rock-n-roll” bed; you pull it down & it turns into a flat bed, good for two adults or three young kids. Underneath it is an additional storage.

Deep Purple 1S

The spare tire is placed outside in front; providing more space inside & more front protection.

Deep Purple 2S

This campervan is equipped with louver windows including anti-insects net on both sides, providing better ventilation & fresh air.

Deep Purple 3S

A detachable classic design rear rack can accommodate up to two bicycles.

Ranca Upas 12

Location: Ranca Upas camping ground.

Ranca Upas 13S

Location: Ranca Upas camping ground.

Ranca Upas 11S

Location: Ranca Upas camping ground, Ciwidey, south of Bandung. Elevation: 1200m. The background: mount Patuha.

Bunder 12 textS

Location: camping ground, Gunung Bunder, Bogor. About 800m elevation.

Carita 1text

Location: Carita Beach, Banten. 2-3hrs west of Jakarta.

Boscha 1

Location: Malabar tea plantation, Pangalengan, south of Bandung, about 200km away from Jakarta. Elevation: 1200m.

Cipanunjang 1A text

Location: Cipanunjang dam, about 10km away from Cileunca lake, Pangalengan, south of Bandung. Elevation: 1000m.

Pancar 13

Location: Gunung Pancar, Sentul, Bogor, about 1hr from Jakarta. Elevation: 400m.

Cileunca 2 BWC text

Location: Situ Cleunca (Cileunca lake), Pangalengan, south of Bandung. Elevation: 1000m.

Note: Deep Purple is an English rock band formed in 1968, one of pioneers in heavy metal & modern hard rock.
Catatan: Deep Purple adalah nama sebuah band beraliran rock dari Inggris di tahun 1968 memelopori musik jenis heavy metal & hard rock modern.

Boscha 4

Deep Purple, 1979 VW Kombi.Location: House of Bosscha, Pangalengan, south of Bandung.

If you are interested to rent this comfortable Campervan, please call +62 813 1031 4210 for inquiry.
Jika Anda berminat menyewa VW Campervan yang nyaman ini, mohon telepon kami di nomor +62 813 1031 4210.

Vanagon: the 3rd Campervan fleet member

Vanagon is a Volkswagen Type 2 T3, or the 3rd generation of the VW Transporter family. The 1.9 litre engine is still rear-mounted but it’s now water-cooled, instead of air-cooled. It was actually imported in CBU (Completely Built Up) into the country back in 1980s. It’s the only CBU VW campervan unit available for hire in the country. The Campervan design is the Villa 3 model built by a British Holdsworth company.
Vanagon adalah sebuah Volkswagen Type 2 T3 yaitu generasi ketiga dari keluarga VW Transporter. Mesin berkapasitas 1.9 liter masih dipasang di bagian belakang tetapi sekarang telah berpendingin air, bukan berpendingin udara lagi. Kendaraan ini diimpor dalam keadaan utuh (CBU) di tahun 1980-an & merupakan satu-satunya VW Campervan CBU yang terdapat di Indonesia & tersedia untuk disewa. Desain Campernya adalah model Villa 3 yang dibuat oleh perusahaan bernama Holdsworth dari Inggris.

T3 Hantu Laut 8S

Vanagon with its pop-top roof raised. Location: The Historich, Cimahi, West Java. – Tampak samping Vanagon dengan atap pop-topnya yang sudah didirikan. Lokasi: Gedung The Historich, Cimahi, Jawa Barat.

T3 Hantu Laut 6S

Larger & heavier than its predecessor, the T2, – & with a more squared & less rounded styling – the T3 was manufactured in Germany from 1979 until 1990. – Beda dengan T2, T3 berbobot lebih berat & bentuknya lebih kotak, tidak banyak lekukan. T3 dibuat di pabrik VW di Jerman dari tahun 1979 sampai 1990.

T3 Hantu Laut 1S

A side-awning with aluminium frame is available & easy to rig-up by just one person. – Tenda samping berangka alumunium tersedia & mudah dibongkar-pasang oleh hanya satu orang.

T3 Hantu Laut 4S

The rear look which shows a single large size rear door providing access to the rear baggage area, bed& even the engine, which is located at the lower area. – Tampak belakang memperlihatkan satu buah pintu belakang berukuran besar yang menyediakan akses untuk bagasi, tempat tidur & juga ke mesin, yang berlokasi di bagian bawah dekat posisi plat nomor.

T3 Hantu Laut 2S

The camper interior look from the side sliding door showing a classic layout of a camper. The table is portable. The fridge is at the lower side of the kitchen cabinet. – Interior camper dilihat dari pintu geser samping memberi kesan layout campervan klasik. Mejanya portabel. Kulkas kecil terletak di bagian bawah kabinet dapur.

T3 Hantu Laut 3S

The picture is showing the flat bed, reclined from the rear seats, & additional bed under the pop-top roof. – Foto ini menunjukan tempat tidur, yaitu jok belakang yang direbahkan & tempat tidur tambahan di dalam atap pop-top.

T3 Hantu Laut 5S

The bed inside the pop-top roof is good enough for 2-3 children or two adults. There are two glass windows on each side providing lights into the roof. The walls are water-proof. – Tempat tidur di dalam atap pop-top cukup untuk 2-3 orang anak kecil atau dua orang dewasa. Di masing-masing sisi terdapat jendela kaca yang menyediakan cahaya masuk ke dalam atap. Semua dinding terbuat dari material tahan air.

T3 Hantu Laut 7S

An enamel sink with two burners stove. Below it, a fridge. – Tempat cuci piring dari bahan enamel berdampingan dengan dua kompor gas. Kulkas kecil terletak di bawahnya.

Holdsworth Vila 3: a Campervan design from England – Holdsworth Vila 3: Desain Campervan dari Inggris

Vanagon is a VW T3 with the Villa 3 Campervan model made by the award winning Richard Holdsworth, a company based in England. This article is taken from the 1990s Villa 3 sales brochure.
Vanagon adalah VW T3 dengan model karoseri campervan Villa 3 buatan perusahaan Richard Holdsworth dari Inggris. Tulisan ini diambil dari brosur iklan Villa 3 di tahun 1990-an.

T3 Hantu Laut 1S

Villa 3: First Choice – Pilihan Utama

There are several Volkswagen based motor caravans with layouts similar to the Villa 3, but none that as well equipped, has the quality of construction nor the attention to detail that the Villa 3 has – and that’s the fact.
Ada beberapa Campervan berbasis Volkswagen yang mempunyai arsitektur kabin yang mirip dengan Villa 3, tetapi faktanya tak ada satupun yang sama kelengkapannya, sama kualitas konstruksinya atau detil yang sama dengan Villa 3.

Back in 1985, the Villa 2 was voted “Best Elevating Roof Motor Caravan” at the Earls Court Caravan Show – the first time that a Volkswagen based motor caravan has won this prestigious award.
Di tahun 1985, model Villa 2 terpilih sebagai “Campervan dengan Atap yang dapat dinaikan terbaik” pada acara Earls Court Caravan Show – pertama kalinya Volkswagen memenangkan penghargaan prestisius ini.

And every year since that date, Richard Holdsworth designers have made constant improvements until the latest Villa 3 has automatically became the motor caravan enthusiasts’ first choice.
Dan sejak itu, para desainer Richard Holdsworth secara terus menerus melakukan perbaikan sampai model Villa 3 yang telah menjadi pilihan pertama para penggemar campervan.

 Villa 3: First choice for specifications – Pilihan utama dari sisi spesifikasi

When it comes to a specification, you will find that the Villa 3 is a motor caravan without equal.
Dari sisi spesifikasi, Anda akan menyadari bahwa Villa 3 adalah sebuah campervan yang tak ada tandingannya.

Take, for example, the subject of second battery. Every experienced motor caravanner knows the dismay felt at finding a ‘flat’ battery after a few day’s camping and yet many motor caravans still do not have a second battery. Even when a second – or caravan – battery and it’s split charger is available, it can cost an extra £200.
Sebagai contoh, batere (aki) nomor 2. Semua penggemar campervan yang berpengalaman pernah mengalami kesusahan hati ketika mendapatkan batere mobil sudah soak setelah beberapa hari camping. Walaupun begitu masih banyak campervan yang tak mempunyai dua batere. Kalaupun ada, batere tersebut harganya tak murah, bisa sampai IDR4juta.

Not so with the Villa 3. Mains hook-up, split charger and second battery are all standard. And so, too, is the earth leakage breaker, the safety trip which automatically cuts off electrical power in the event of a potentially dangerous fault developing.
Hal ini tak terjadi di Villa 3. Sambungan listrik ke jaringan PLN, pengisi batere, batere nomor dua & juga sekring pengaman telah menjadi barang standard.

There are other thoughtful touches for the Villa 3 owner. Like individual reading lights at the bed-head, plus 220V plug for any domestic appliances you might like to take it with you; e.g. portable TV, electric kettle, even your electric shaver.
Masih banyak fitur-fitur yang akan bermanfaat untuk pemilik Villa 3, seperti lampu baca terpisah untuk masing-masing orang di atas tempat tidur, stop kontak 220V untuk peralatan elektronik Anda, misalnya TV portabel, cerek air listrik atau bahkan pencukur jenggot. (Catatan: di awal tahun 1990 belum ada telepon seluler, komputer laptop atau gadget lain).

There is a special compartment for your chemical toilet – situated of course well away from the kitchen unit, refrigerator and food compartment.
Ada juga kompstemen khusus untuk toilet, tentu saja lokasinya jauh dari area dapur, kulkas & tempat penyimpanan makanan.

Kitchen: At the heart of every Volkswagen based motor caravan is the long storage / kitchen unit and on the Villa 3 discerning motor caravanners will find features that make light work out of preparing every meal.
Dapur: Di area utama semua campervan VW selalu terdapat kabinet dapur. Di Villa 3, terdapat fitur-fitur yang membuat pekerjaan memasak makanan menjadi ringan & menyenangkan.  

The cooker, sink and drainer is a one-piece unit because there is so much easier to keep clean. And because the unit is in the latest vitreous enamel finish, it only needs a wipe clean at the end of the day to come up looking like new again.
Kompor & bak cuci piring yang satu unit utuh akan membuatnya mudah dibersihkan. Material enamelnya juga memudahkan membersihkannya.  

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Villa 3: first choice come night time – Pilihan utama di waktu malam

The way some manufacturers build their bed you’d be excused for thinking that a degree in advance engineering was essential just to get a good night’s sleep.
Melihat bagaimana tempat tidur rock-and-roll dibuat oleh beberapa pabrik, Anda akan mengira bahwa teknologi tinggi diperlukan agar kita bisa tidur nyenyak.

But not so for the owner of the Villa 3. In place of fussy & complicated flaps and sliding bolts, Villa 3 owners have those marvellous German rock-and-roll bed mechanism that just drop the bed into place in one movement. And just one movement back to a sumptuous lounge at the start of the next day. It really is that simple!
Lain halnya dengan pemilik Villa 3. Mekanisme buatan Jerman yang tidak rumit memudahkan pemasangan tempat tidur yang hanya sekali tarik. Sebaliknya, dengan sekali angkat maka tempat tidur akan kembali menjadi kursi belakang kendaraan. Benar-benar mudah! 

If you specify the Villa 3 with the Richard Holdsworth’s fully insulated elevating roof, you will find that lifting and lowering the roof is just as simple because of its fail-safe, one-action movement. And amazingly, it’s still the only one of its kind on the market.
Jika atap Villa 3 diangkat, maka Anda dapat melihat bahwa ruangannya penuh insulasi. Mengangkat & menurunkan atap juga tidak susah dikarenakan sistem satu arah & bersifat fail-safe. Menariknya, sistem ini hanya satu-satunya yang tersedia di pasaran.

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One push and up it goes, thanks to four gas struts of the sort used on all the latest estate car tailgates. Stop the roof just short of fully erect front or back and you have ample ventilation – if you want more then leave both ends one stop away from fully raised.
Hanya sekali tekan & atapnya pun akan terangkat berkat empat buah silinder pneumatik  terkini yang banyak digunakan di pintu belakang mobil-mobil modern. Atap pun dapat dipasang di ketinggian mana saja baik bagian depan atau bagian belakang saja untuk mendapatkan ruang ventilasi.

In really hot weather, it’s a real boon. the Villa 3 can be left unattended with the roof half raised for maximum ventilation with little risk of the vehicle of being broken into.
Jika cuaca sedang panas-panasnya, atap dapat ditinggikan setengah untuk ventilasi maksimum tetapi aman terhadap resiko orang mendobrak dari atap.

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Villa 3: first choice of quality – Pilihan utama kualitas

Quality is often the first ingredient that experienced motor caravanner looks for. He knows that chipboard & plastic edging might be passable on an ordinary home but when that home is on four wheels then something better is essential.
Faktor kualitas adalah yang pertama dicari oleh para penggemar campervan yang berpengalaman. Papan chipboard & plastik mungkin lumrah dipasang di rumah tetapi jika rumah tersebut terletak di atas empat roda, maka mereka mencari kualitas yang lebih tinggi.

And that better quality is to be found throughout the Villa 3. All doors, for example, are carried on full length, brass piano hinges and catches are not the sort that fly open on the first corner. Naturally, all the units are constructed from solid timber and fittings such as worktop edgings and door handles are all hand carved from natural Beechwood.
Dan kualitas yang lebih tinggi tersebut dapat dijumpai di seluruh pelosok Villa 3. Sebagai contoh, semua pintu dipasang engsel yang panjang terbuat dari kuningan & akan menutup secara sempurna. Semua lemari terbuat dari kayu utuh. Semua sambungan, pinggiran, sudut & pegangan pintu dibuat tangan dari kayu Beechwood asli.

Villa 3: first choice of choice – Pilihan utama dari berbagai pilihan

For a start, the Villa 3 is available in three different forms; (1) a fixed roof (for those with garaging problems), (2) with the unique Richard Holdsworth solid sided roof, and  (3) with Volkswagen’s own high top.
Sebagai pembuka, Villa 3 tersedia dalam tiga model; (1) atap biasa (yang rendah, untuk konsumen yang punya masalah dengan ketinggian garasi), (2) atap tinggi dengan dinding solid khas buatan Richard Holdsworth, dan (3) atap tinggi buatan Volkswagen.  

High tops are becoming more and more popular and the Villa HT wins hands down because of the use of the Volkswagen’s own high top with standing height from the rear seat right to the front windscreen. There’s a pair of handy cupboards at the front of the high top and an optional, lift out shelf for even more storage.
Atap tinggi telah menjadi makin populer & atap tinggi di model Villa menjadi lebih populer lagi karena menggunakan atap tinggi buatan Volkswagen dimana atapnya dapat dinaikan dari bagian kursi belakang sampai ke dekat kaca depan. Ada juga sepasang kabinet di bagian depan atap tinggi ini & sebagai pilihan, ada tambahan tempat penyimpanan lagi. 

Around the rear are more cupboards – built in such a way as to provide maximum storage yet out of the way when occupants move around the van. Cracked heads are a thing of the past in the Villa 3.
Di bagian belakang lebih banyak lagi terdapat kabinet yang didesain sedemikian rupa untuk menyediakan ruang maksimum penyimpanan tetapi tidak mengganggu ruang gerak orang di dalam kabin. Di Villa 3 tidak akan ada lagi kepala orang yang benjol karena menyenggol kabinet.

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Based on a Volkswagen – Berdasarkan kendaraan Volskwagen

Whichever model of Volkswagen based motor caravan from Richard Holdsworth you can be sure of the same high build quality and finish.
Apapun Volkswagennya, campervan buatan Richard Holdsworth akan menyediakan kualitas yang tinggi.

The forward control design gives maximum visibility from the driving position and provides high utilisation of the rear space within compact overall dimensions. But with no bonner area forward of the front seats Volkswagen engineers were particularly careful to include a sophisticated body structure. The benefits of this design have been proven by extensive tests and trials.
Desain ‘forward control’ (yaitu posisi pengemudi berada di depan roda depan) dari VW memberikan sudut pandang yang maksimum untuk pengemudi & menyediakan ruang yang luas di bagian belakang walaupun ukuran sebenarnya kompak. Tetapi karena tidak mempunyai hidung, para insinyur Volkswagen telah dengan hati-hati mendesain struktur badan kendaraan. Kelebihan dari desain semacam ini telah banyak dibuktikan lewat banyak uji coba.

A forked frame floor structure, cross members with vertical struts, longitudinal members and door sections, together with rollover bars integrated in the body all combine to create a complete ‘safety cell’. In the event of an accident, impact energy is first absorbed by the bumper and dissipated throughout a full width deformation element mounted immediately behind it.
Struktur lantai dengan rangka yang beruas, batang rangka melintang dengan pegas vertikal,  batang rangka longitudinal & bagian pintu, bersama dengan batang rollover yang terintegrasi dengan body mobil yang semuanya menciptakan sebuah ‘safety cell’. Pada saat terjadi kecelakaan, energi impak akan pertama-tama diterima oleh bemper lalu disalurkan langsung ke bagian di belakangnya yang didesain untuk berdeformasi.

Add to this a steering wheel with collapsible coupling and deformable mounting straps to provide a superior level of body strengthening. But clever design would not be complete without a high standard of build quality. This includes corrosion protection measures incorporated at all stages of manufacture.
Alat keselamatan lainnya adalah kolom roda kemudi yang didesain untuk bisa kolaps & pengikat mounting yang bisa deformasi untuk mencapai level tertinggi penguatan body kendaraan. Desain yang pintar tidak dapat komplit tanpa standard yang tinggi dari kualitas pembuatan. Ini termasuk perlindungan terhadap korosi yang diterapkan di setiap tahap produksi.

The most stringent criteria are applied even when selecting materials. Parts of the body which are particularly susceptible to corrosion are made of galvanized sheet steel. Cavity sealing and extensive treatment with wax preservative and PVC coatings, together help to provide corrosion protection against stone impact, water and moisture. Crucial corners, edges and joints are specially coated and sealed. All this means that rust has little chance and quality is assured.
Kriteria yang paling ketat sudah mulai diterapkan pada tahap pemilihan material. Semua bagian mobil yang rentan terhadapa kosori dibuat dari baja galvanis. Penutupan lubang-lubang & pengerjaan yang ekstensif menggunakan lilin pengawet & pelapisan bahan PVC melindungi terhadap korosi & juga terhadap benturan bebatuan, air & kelembaban. Sudut-sudut yang kritis, pinggiran & sambungan diberi lapisan khusus. Semuanya ini mengakibatkan karat akan sangat kecil kemungkinan terjadi & kualitas terjaga.

In this way you can be sure of the highest quality standards from both Volkswagen and  Richard Holdsworth.
Dengan ini Anda akan lebih yakin terhadap standard kualitas yang prima dari Volkswagen & Richard Holdsworth.

Specifications – Spesifikasi

Engines – Mesin:
Petrol – Bensin: 78bhp or 112bhp Injection:
Diesel – Solar: 50bhp or Turbo-charged.
All engines water cooled – Semua mesin berpendingin air.

Gearboxes – Girbok:
Five forward gears (all syncromesh) or automatic transmission – Lima kecepatan maju (semua syncromesh) atau transmisi otomatik.
4-wheel drive to special order – Penggerak empat roda atas pesanan khusus.

Chassis – Rangka:
Frame and floor panel assembly with longitudinal and transverse girders, bumper bar deformation elements in the front section and energy absorbing front.
Asembli rangka & panel lantai dengan girder longitudinal & transversal, elemen deformasi bemper di bagian depan & bagian penyerap energi impak.

Suspension – Suspensi:
Independent all round. Front double wishbones, progressive coil springs with telescopic shock absorbers, anti roll bar. Rear – semi trailing arm rear axle, miniblock springs with telescopic shock absorbers.
Semua independen. Di depan: wishbone ganda, pegas progresif dengan sokbreker teleskopik, anti roll bar. Di belakang: poros belakang dengan batang semi-trailing, pegas miniblock dengan sokbreker tekeskopik. 

Steering – Kemudi:
Rack and pinion – Rack & pinion.

Brakes – Rem:
Dual circuit. Discs front and drum rear all power assisted.
Sirkuit ganda. Rem cakram di depan & rem tromol di belakang dengan tenaga tambahan.

Performance (max speed) – Kecepatan maksimum:
78bhp petrol: 81mph (130kph)
112bhp petrol: 94mph (150kph)
57bhp diesel: 72mph (115kph)
70bhp diesel: 79mph (126kph)
Speeds subject load and condition – Kecepatan tergantung dari beban & kondisi sekitar.

Taken from a Richard Hodsworth Villa 3 campervan brochure, early 1990s.
Disadur dari brosur campervan Villa 3, buatan & terbitan Richard Holdsworth, awal tahun 1990.

If You Had These Tents, Camping Might Actually Be Fun. Just Maybe – Jika Anda memiliki tenda-tenda ini, maka camping mungkin akan menjadi menyenangkan…

Camping can be fun, but it can also be the worst. It doesn’t matter how great something is, if it involves bugs, bears, and other things you wouldn’t want tearing into your skin, the potential for it to become a disaster is high.
Camping bisa menjadi acara menyenangkan, tapi bisa juga menjadi menyebalkan. Jika berhubungan dengan serangga, beruang atau binatang lainnya yang Anda tidak mau merobek kulit Anda, maka potensi menjadi bencana adalah besar.

With these tents, that potential is still there, but at least you’re putting your comfort in danger in style. Some of these are more elaborate than others, but they’re all extremely cool. If you don’t want to go camping in these, you’re crazy (or have access to a bed that’s surrounded by four walls and covered by a roof). Check them out!
Dengan tenda-tenda berikut ini, potensinya masih ada, tetapi paling tidak Anda sudah menyatukan bahaya dengan kenyamanan secara bergaya. Beberapa tenda ini lebih realistis daripada yang lainnya, tetapi semuanya sangat wah. jika Anda tidak mau pergi bercamping dengan tenda-tenda ini, berarti Anda gila (atau mempunyai akses ke sebuah tempat tidur yang empat sisinya dikelilingi tembok & ada atap di atasnya). Silahkan dilihat!

1. Opera House Camper Tent

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This camper tent pops open to look like the world-famous Sydney Opera House – Tenda camper ini jika terbuka akan terlihat seperti gedung Opera House di Sydney yang terkenal.

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Trailer based & easy to erect – Tenda ini diposisikan di atas sebuah trailer & mudah untuk didirikan.

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Interior: there are two separated single beds & sufficient cabinets for cooking, washing & storing foods, drinks & other equipment. In the center, there is transparent roof letting sunlight entering the interior – Interior: terdapat dua buah tempat tidur single terpisah & kabinet-kabinet yang cukup untuk memasak, mencuci & menyimpan makan, minum & perlengkapan lainnya. Di bagian tengah, atapnya terbiat dari material transparan sehingga iinterior akan cukup terang di siang hari.

2. TreePee

A teepee you can hang from a tree. It's everything you want from a tree house without any of the having to build it.

A teepee you can hang from a tree. It’s everything you want from a tree house without any of the having to build it – Tenda TreePee dapat digantung pada sebuah pohon. Anda dapat memperoleh semua hal dari sebuah rumah pohon tanpa harus membangunnya terlebih dahulu.

3. Nyamuk Tent

All the protection of a tent meets all of the laid-back chillness of a hammock.

All the protection of a tent meets all of the laid-back chillness of a hammock – Tenda ini memberikan perlindungan & juga kenyamanan dari hammock.

4. Two-Second Tent

Maybe sleeping in a tent wouldn't be so bad if it didn't take so long to set up. Eh, nope, still bad.

Maybe sleeping in a tent wouldn’t be so bad if it didn’t take so long to set up. Eh, nope, still bad – Mungkin tidur di dalam tenda tidak begitu jelek jika saja mendirikannya tidak perlu lama-lama. Eh, tidak, tetap saja tak menyenangkan.

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5. Kayak Tent

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It's no arc, but it'll do in a flood.

It’s no arc, but it’ll do in a flood – Bukan bahtera, tetapi akan berfungsi jika ada banjir.

6. Solar Tent

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This tent absorbs sunlight during the daytime so it can illuminate the nighttime. Never get lost on your way back from peeing in the bushes again.

This tent absorbs sunlight during the daytime so it can illuminate the night time. Never get lost on your way back from peeing in the bushes again – Tenda ini menyerap energi matahari pada waktu siang hari & dapat menyala pada waktu malam. Anda tidak akan tersesat lagi mencari tenda Anda di malam hari.

7. Transparent Bubble Tent

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As easy as the assembly may be, it's even easier to be seen in your underpants.

As easy as the assembly may be, it’s even easier to be seen in your underpants – Mungkin saja mendirikannya akan mudah, tetapi bahkan lebih mudah lagi orang dapat melihat pakaian dalam Anda.

8. Indoor Tent

Who needs the outdoors anyway?

Who needs the outdoors anyway? – Sebetulnya siapa yang membutuhkan outdoor ?

9.Tetra Shed

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Sturdier than most tents, but a little bit more difficult to move around, the Tetra Shed is a good option if you're really looking for protection from the elements.

Sturdier than most tents, but a little bit more difficult to move around, the Tetra Shed is a good option if you’re really looking for protection from the elements – Lebih kokoh dari pada tenda umumnya, tetapi agak susah untuk bergerak di dalamnya, tenda Tetra Shed menjadi pilihan yang baik jika Anda mencari perlindungan dari alam di luar.

10. Watermelon Tent

Sweet! Camping has never been this refreshing.

Sweet! Camping has never been this refreshing – Camping akan menjadi lebih segar dengan tenda ini.

11. JakPak

A tent that you can wear as a jacket. Finally, camping is fashionable again!

A tent that you can wear as a jacket. Finally, camping is fashionable again! – Sebuah tenda yang dapat Anda pakai menjadi jaket. Akhirnya, camping menjadi bergaya kembali!

12. RainDrop Tent

Find out what it's like to sleep in a raindrop.

Find out what it’s like to sleep in a raindrop – Rasakan bagaimana tidur di dalam sebuah tetes air hujan.

13. Car Tent

With this tent, all you need to find is a parking space and you have a place to sleep in any city. Good luck.

With this tent, all you need to find is a parking space and you have a place to sleep in any city. Good luck! – Dengan tenda ini, apa yang Anda perlu lakukan adalah mendapatkan tempat parkir maka Anda akan memperoleh tempat untuk tidur di tengah kota. Semoga sukses!

14. Lace Tent

While this looks beautiful, you'd better hope it doesn't rain while you're in there.

While this looks beautiful, you’d better hope it doesn’t rain while you’re in there – Tenda ini terlihat cantik, tetapi Anda akan selalu berharap untuk tidak turun hujan ketika tinggal di dalamnya.

15. Action Tent

Camping can be a lonely experience, but other campers and bears don't have to know that.

Camping can be a lonely experience, but other campers and bears don’t have to know that – Anda bisa saja Camping sendirian, tetapi yang penting orang lain (& juga beruang) tak perlu tahu.

Source: viralnova.com

Welcome to Jakarta VW Campervan – Selamat datang di Jakarta VW Campervan

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Welcome to Jakarta VW Campervan, the first Volkswagen classic campervan rental company in Indonesia.
Selamat datang di Jakarta VW Campervan, tempat penyewaan (rental) mobil Volkswagen Campervan klasik pertama di Indonesia.

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VW Campervan is the most famous campervan in the world. They pioneered the campervan world as we know it today back in the 1950’s. The combination of a compact van equipped with all the basics of your home was & still is the most practical combination to explore the world far beyond the imaginary fence of your home. The words freedomadventure are what to describe these vans.  And now, they are here in Indonesia & available for rental, for yourself or with your family, friends & loved ones, for a weekend camping or simply a day trip picnic outside the town.
VW Campervan adalah kendaraan campervan yang paling terkenal sedunia. VW memelopori jenis kendaraan yang sekarang disebut campervan ini di tahun 1950-an. Kendaraan jenis ini sangat populer karena Anda dapat membawa rumah secara praktis untuk dibawa jalan-jalan keluar. Bebas menjelajah adalah dua kata yang sangat jelas mendefinisikannya. Sekarang, campervan ini telah hadir di Indonesia & tersedia untuk disewa untuk Anda sendiri, atau untuk mengajak sekeluarga camping di akhir pekan atau piknik keluar kota, bersama teman atau siapa saja yang Anda cintai.

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Jakarta VW Campervan is a family-run business. Sitting proudly in the driver’s seat is Doddy, the owner, a Volkswagen enthusiast & a classic rock lover. We pride ourselves on our hire vans being of the best quality, providing comfort, reliability & that all important classic style.
Jakarta VW Campervan adalah usaha keluarga yang disupiri oleh Doddy, sang pemilik, seorang penggemar VW & juga seorang pecinta musik rock klasik. Kami merasa bangga bahwa semua kendaraan kami berkualitas tinggi, nyaman, handal & bercita rasa klasik.

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Deep Purple – 1979 Volkswagen Kombi, campervan interior

Mango: 1981 replika campervan

1974 1303 Super Beetle

We’re based in south of Jakarta, within easy reach from Pasar Minggu exit of JORR toll road & is only 10 minutes walk from Tanjung Barat train station. To reach us, please call at +62 813 1031 4210, or email us at vwcampervan.jakarta@yahoo.co.id. We recommend you to read the FAQs, as well.
Kami berlokasi di Jakarta Selatan, dekat pintu keluar Pasar Minggu di jalan tol JORR & hanya berjarak 10 menit jalan kaki dari stasiun Commuter Line Tanjung Barat. Untuk menghubungi kami, silahkan telepon di nomor +62 813 1031 4210 atau lewat imel vwcampervan.jakarta@yahoo.co.id. Kami juga menyarankan Anda untuk membaca FAQ terlebih dahulu untuk mendapatkan banyak informasi lainnya..

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Rental Prices – Tarif Sewa

The rental prices is available here.
Tarif sewa dapat dilihat disini.

Please call +62 813 1031 4210 for booking.
Mohon telepon kami di nomor +62 813 1031 4210 untuk pemesanan.

Warm regards – Salam hangat,

Jakarta VW Campervan

10 of the best Awnings for your Campervan – 10 Tenda samping terbaik untuk Campervan Anda

It doesn’t matter how big your Campervan is, go away for any longer than a few days and you’ll need more room.  This is when awnings come into their own.  Here’s our pick of the best awnings for your Campervan that you can buy today.

Ukuran Campervan Anda akan tidak begitu berpengaruh, ketika Anda mau berjalan-jalan agak lama, lebih lama daripada ‘hanya beberapa hari saja’, maka Anda akan memerlukan ‘awning’ (tenda tambahan samping). Kami tampilkan beberapa yang banyak direkomendasikan & dapat dibeli secara online.

Vango Airbeam Kela – £449.99 The Vango AirBeam Kela is a drive-away model that fits straight onto a modern Transporter with awning rails, using a pole and clamp connection kit. This awning is sturdy and quick to errect and has a sewn-in groundsheet to keep water out of your sleeping bags and your possesions dry. www.funkyleisure.co.uk

Vango Airbeam Kela – £449.99 atau IDR8.8juta
The Vango AirBeam Kela is a drive-away model that fits straight onto a modern Transporter with awning rails, using a pole and clamp connection kit. This awning is sturdy and quick to erect and has a sewn-in groundsheet to keep water out of your sleeping bags and your possessions dry.
Vango AirBeam adalah model tenda samping yang dapat dilepas & ditinggalkan. Ukurannya cocok dengan kendaraan Transporter modern dengan menggunakan rel, tiang & penjepit untuk menyambung. Tendanya kokoh, cepat untuk didirikan & mempunyai alas anti-air. http://www.funkyleisure.co.uk

Hollywood Freeway – £799 This is a new addition to the 2014 awning market and features ‘One Go’ inflation technology.  You simply plug the super-efficient pump into a single air inlet valve and the framework of interlinked tubes inflate in less than a minute.  It’s available in various sizes and is a freestanding, drive-away awning that is guaranteed to make you a happy, smiley camper. www.justkampers.com

Hollywood Freeway – £799 atau IDR15.6juta
This is a new addition to the 2014 awning market and features ‘One Go’ inflation technology. You simply plug the super-efficient pump into a single air inlet valve and the framework of interlinked tubes inflate in less than a minute. It’s available in various sizes and is a freestanding, drive-away awning that is guaranteed to make you a happy, smiley camper.
Produk ini baru masuk ke pasar di tahun 2014 & menyediakan teknologi pemompaan ‘One Go’. Anda tinggal mencolokan pompa berefisiensi super ke katup inlet maka rangka yang terdiri dari tabung-tabung akan segera menggelembung dalam waktu kurang dari 1 menit. Produk tersedia dalam berbagai ukuran. Tenda dapat berdiri sendiri & Anda dapat meninggalkannya di tempat, fitur yang dapat menyenangkan Anda.. http://www.justkampers.com

Campershop sun canopy – £69  If you are looking to save some money on your summer holiday and just need to keep the sun out of your eyes, we recommend the Campershop Sun Shady sun canopy.  Ideal for days out, it is quick and easy to erect, and is an affordable way to keep you/your interior cool in the summer sun. www.campershop.co.uk

Campershop sun canopy – £69 atau IDR1.3juta
If you are looking to save some money on your summer holiday and just need to keep the sun out of your eyes, we recommend the Campershop Sun Shady sun canopy. Ideal for days out, it is quick and easy to erect, and is an affordable way to keep you/your interior cool in the summer sun.
Jika Anda ingin menghemat rencana liburan musim panas & hanya memerlukan penahan sinar matahari saja, kami merekomendasikan kanopi Campershop Sun Shady. Cocok untuk bepergian keluar selama beberapa hari, kanopi ini sangat cepat didirikan & tidak menipiskan isi dompet Anda. http://www.campershop.co.uk

California Highway – £545 If you’re looking for a decent mid-range awning, the California Highway drive-away is an excellent addition to any Camper.  It sports plenty of living space and can comfortably fit five adults.  If you’re planning to have some friends stay over, an optional inner tent adds an extra bedroom.  Quick and easy to erect, the secure attachment systems ensures hassle-free arrivals and departures. www.justkampers.com

California Highway – £545 atau IDR10.6juta
If you’re looking for a decent mid-range awning, the California Highway drive-away is an excellent addition to any Camper. It sports plenty of living space and can comfortably fit five adults. If you’re planning to have some friends stay over, an optional inner tent adds an extra bedroom. Quick and easy to erect, the secure attachment systems ensures hassle-free arrivals and departures.
Jika Anda mencari tenda kelas menengah, maka tenda California Highway drive-away adalah pilihan yang tepat. Isinya sangat luas & dapat memuat lima orang dewasa. Jika ada kawan yang mau gabung, silahkan pasang tambahan di bagian dalam tenda maka akan tersedia satu lagi ruang tidur. Cepat & mudah didirikan & mempunyai sebuah sistem sambungan yang memudahkan kedatangan & keberangkatan di lokasi camping. http://www.justkampers.com

Tailgate XL – £300 Based on the Khyam Ridgidome pole system, the Tailgate XL awning can be erected in minutes and provides a generous living space with easy access to your Camper.  The adjustable connection tunnel allows a snug fit around the rear of the vehicle, and can be rolled and stowed so driving away is simple and quick.  An optional two-berth inner tent allows comfortable overnight stops, making this an ideal choice for weekends away. www.campervantastic.com

Tailgate XL – £300 atau IDR5.9juta
Based on the Khyam Ridgidome pole system, the Tailgate XL awning can be erected in minutes and provides a generous living space with easy access to your Camper. The adjustable connection tunnel allows a snug fit around the rear of the vehicle, and can be rolled and stowed so driving away is simple and quick. An optional two-berth inner tent allows comfortable overnight stops, making this an ideal choice for weekends away.
Memakai sistem Ridgidome pole dari Khyam, tenda Tailgate XL dapat didirikan dalam beberapa menit saja & menyediakan ruang luas & akses yang mudah ke kendaraan camper. Bagian ‘terowongan’ sambungan yang bisa disetel dapat menyekat pintu masuk dari belakang & dapat digulung atau disimpan sehingga tenda dapat ditinggalkan di lokasi dengan mudah. Opsional dua tempat tidur dapat ditambahkan di bagian dalam sehingga tenda dapat dipakai untuk bermalam, membuatnya menjadi pilihan yang baik untuk camping di akhir pekan. http://www.campervantastic.com

Vango Kela inflatable – £450 Available in a range of different sizes for different vehicles and budgets, the Vango Kela awning offers AirBeam technology for campers looking for a truly simple way to pitch a handy, porch- style awning.  There are a number of different versions of this popular awning available (the standard is shown above), so check out the website to see the full range. www.inflatabletentsonline.co.uk

Vango Kela inflatable – £450 atau IDR8.8juta
Available in a range of different sizes for different vehicles and budgets, the Vango Kela awning offers AirBeam technology for campers looking for a truly simple way to pitch a handy, porch- style awning. There are a number of different versions of this popular awning available (the standard is shown above), so check out the website to see the full range.
Tenda ini tersedia dalam berbagai ukuran tergantung jenis kendaraan & dana. Tenda Vango Kela hadir dengan teknologi AirBeam yang cocok untuk para camper yang menginginkan tenda bergaya teras. Ada beberapa versi dari tenda yang populer ini. Foto menunjukan tipe standard. http://www.inflatabletentsonline.co.uk

Khyam Motordome Tourer – £320 Said to be the fastest erecting drive-away awning on the market.  Built using the unique Rapidex pole system, it can be erected in minutes, or even seconds (the record currently stands at just 22 seconds!). The super-fast nature and lightweight canopy poles make this drive-away awning a Godsend when pitching or de-camping in the rain. Let us know if you beat the current erection record. www.campervantastic.com

Khyam Motordome Tourer – £320 atau IDR6.2juta
Said to be the fastest erecting drive-away awning on the market. Built using the unique Rapidex pole system, it can be erected in minutes, or even seconds (the record currently stands at just 22 seconds!).
The super-fast nature and lightweight canopy poles make this drive-away awning a Godsend when pitching or de-camping in the rain. Let us know if you beat the current erection record.
Tenda ini diklaim paling cepat didirikan. Menggunakan sistem Rapidex pole yang khas, tenda dapat didirkan dalam beberapa menit saja atau bahkan beberapa detik saja (rekor sekarang adalah 22 detik!). Sangat cepat didirikan & ringan membuatnya cocok pada saat misalnya hujan. Silahkan beri tahu kami jika Anda dapat mendirikan tenda ini lebih cepat dari 22 detik. http://www.campervantastic.com

Tailgate sunshade – £115 Available both as standard and custom-designed, these simple tailgate sunshades come in a variety of colours and fit all types of VW Buses, thanks to the different types of gutter or rail attachments available.  Designed to maximise the useability of the space at the rear of your Bus, these are a neat, simple solution to keep the sun/rain off your head. www.the-bus-shelter.co.uk

Tailgate sunshade – £115 atau IDR2.2juta
Available both as standard and custom-designed, these simple tailgate sunshades come in a variety of colours and fit all types of VW Buses, thanks to the different types of gutter or rail attachments available. Designed to maximise the usability of the space at the rear of your Bus, these are a neat, simple solution to keep the sun/rain off your head.
Tersedia dalam tipe standard atau kustom, tenda belakang yang simpel ini dapat dibuat dalam berbagai warna untuk berbagai tipe VW van, berkat desain pengikat yang berbeda-beda. Didesain untuk memaksimalkan pemanfaatan ruang di belakang van, tenda ini cocok & simpel untuk menjaga Anda dari hujan atau panas. http://www.the-bus-shelter.co.uk

Royal Traveller – £195 This regal-sounding drive-away awning has been in production for several years now, which is a good sign of how popular it is. It’s a good sized, lightweight offering that comprises three glass fibre poles and a polyester outer.  Extra support is added by two roof poles inside the awning, plus guy ropes so it should withstand everything an English summer can throw at it. www.campershop.co.uk

Royal Traveller – £195 atau IDR3.8juta
This regal-sounding drive-away awning has been in production for several years now, which is a good sign of how popular it is. It’s a good sized, lightweight offering that comprises three glass fibre poles and a polyester outer. Extra support is added by two roof poles inside the awning, plus guy ropes so it should withstand everything an English summer can throw at it.
Tenda yang dapat ditinggalkan ini sudah beberapa tahun diproduksi & populer. Ukurannya pas, ringan menggunakan tiga tiang terbuat dari serat kaca & kulit luar dari material polyester. Dua tiang atap di dalam tenda & tali pengencang di luar menambah kekuatannya. http://www.campershop.co.uk

Retro Drive-away – £300 Just Kampers’ Retro Drive-away awning is a modern take on an old-school design.  This retro-tastic awning was designed and manufactured exclusively for JK and has been widely praised for its simplicity, superb fabric, stitching and overall quality.  If you simply have to have an awning to match the look of your vintage Camper, this is the one for you. www.justkampers.com

Retro Drive-away – £300 atau IDR5.9juta
Just Kampers’ Retro Drive-away awning is a modern take on an old-school design. This retro-tastic awning was designed and manufactured exclusively for JK and has been widely praised for its simplicity, superb fabric, stitching and overall quality. If you simply have to have an awning to match the look of your vintage Camper, this is the one for you.
Tenda Retro Drive-away buatan Just Kamper adalah tenda dengan desain lama tetapi modern. Gayanya retro klasik & banyak dipuji karena simpel, material yang sangat bagus, kualitas jahitan & kualitas keseluruhan. Jika Anda mencari tenda samping untuk kendaraan Campervan klasik Anda, maka tenda ini menjadi pilihan yang baik. http://www.justkampers.com

From VW Camper – VW Camper & Bus magazine.

A brief history of the beloved VW campervan

A brief history of the beloved VW campervan The origin of the VW Type II bus began just after World War II in the VW factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. In 1947, a Dutch importer called Ben Pon, noticed that the motorised trolleys used to transport parts around the factory were made from stripped down VW Beetle chassis and running gear, called Plattenwagen. He was inspired by these rather strange looking vehicles to sketch a design of a beetle-based van, which looked not unlike a box on wheels!

Plattenwagen

Plattenwagen

A year later, the new chief executive of Volkswagen saw potential in this idea and the first VW van was officially launched at the Geneva Motor Show in November 1949.

T1 1

The early VW van, Type 2 T1

By March 1950, ten vehicles a day were being produced. For the next four decades, the basic design remained the same and around five million buses were produced over that time. The Type II with its rear engine and ‘box on wheels’ body, filled a much needed gap in the market providing a simple but sturdy vehicle, that was flexible when it came to transportation but without a high degree of cost.

The cutaway of a Split bus showing the basic simple layout.

The cutaway of a Split bus showing the basic simple layout.

The unique design of the VW transporter meant that the rear seats could be removed in order to transport greater loads. As the design was so uncomplicated, VW was able to turn out 90 different body combinations over the first five years. These variations included buses, pick-ups, fire engines, ambulances, beer wagons, refrigerated ice-cream vans, milk floats, mobile butchers’ shops, bread vans, mobile grocers, ordinary delivery vans and the well known and loved camper.

VW Transporter evolution

VW Transporter evolution

The Split From 1949 until 1967, Volkswagen produced the first generation of VW buses in the form of split screens. These ‘splitties’ earned their name due to the split windscreen and also sported a sweeping v-line front. They had a rear air-cooled engine that was simple and reliable. In Indonesia, this type is called as VW Dakota (referring to DC-3 Dakota aircraft which has similar split windscreen) or VW Cancut (referring to the underwear shaped of the V-line front).

The split bus

The split bus

During the 18-year production period, there were a great many developments. The original buses were designed to be workhorses and came in Kombi and Panel van models. The microbus was introduced in 1950, and had the famous two-tone paint; nicer upholstery and the big cast aluminium ‘VW’ logo. With 1951 came the introduction of the Westfalia. The name Westfalia came from Westfalia-Werke, the contractor that built the vans, located in the Westphalia region of Germany. The VW camper van proved immensely popular with many features added about this time, including a longer dashboard with radio and clock, and chrome trim on the body. When the VW Camper was released in the USA in the mid 1950’s it was remarkably successful, with over 150,000 sold by 1963! In 1952 the single cab pick-up appeared and in 1954 the engine size increased. About 30 more versions of transporter were available, including the delivery van and ambulance. Four years later saw the introduction of the double cab pick-up. In the meantime, production of the VW bus had moved from Wolfsburg to Hannover. By 1960 the wide-bed pick-up trucks became available on special order and the high roof delivery van was also produced. Flashing indicators also replaced the semaphore. During 1963 the engine size increased to 1500cc from the original 1200cc, and the sliding side door became available as an option. 1967 marked the end of an era with the conclusion of split screen production, with 1,477,330 buses in the marketplace.

The split bus

The variety of split bus

The Bay The split-screen was replaced in 1968 by the ‘early bay’ window version. The style of the bay was a radical rethink, with major suspension changes and engines now being fitted with a stabilising ‘back bar’. A one piece windscreen and wind down windows also added to the changes – in fact just about every mechanical part and body panel was changed!

The Early Bay camper; notice the indicator lights are located below the headlights.

The Early Bay camper; notice the indicator lights are located below the headlights.

1973 then saw the introduction the ‘late bay’. This saw changes in the ‘wrap around’ style bumpers being replaced with the square style, front indicators being moved up to the new grille, and with the option of larger engine sizes (1600cc, 1700cc, 1800cc and 2000cc) the buses became far more reliable.

Late Bay campervans

Late Bay campervans with pop-top roof.

It was really the bay that made the ‘camper’ such a triumph. The Bay as a van was larger than the previous ‘Splitty’, and these were converted by various firms such as Devon, Viking, Danbury, Dormobile and Westfalia. These firms offered different interior configurations for sleeping, storage and cooking as well as various types of roof. These ranged from straight up vertical pop tops, to front, side and rear hinging. The last bay was produced in 1979. This also marked the end of the famous VW air-cooled engine as the next generations of campers would have engines that were water cooled. Between August 1967 and July 1979, the production line had rolled out 3,292,272 bay window vans.

A bay camper

A bay camper

The T25 and T4 were produced over the following years, and the subsequent T5 is continuing the massive success the of the VW camper. The Splitty and the Bay were truly iconic vans that represented an era of freedom and fun. That is why we restore them and cherish them – they are history on wheels and memories of childhood days gone by.

VW Transport family. Left to right: T1, T2, T3, T4 & T5.

VW Transporter family. Left to right: T1 (1950-1967), T2 (1967-1979), T3 (1979-1992), T4 (1990-2003) & T5 (2003-present).

Gallery: VW Campervans in action

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A split-bus with a classic side awning.

A split-bus with a classic side awning.

A split-bus with a side-enclosed tent.

A split-bus with a side-enclosed tent.

A split-bus with a dormobile type pop-top roof.

A split-bus with a dormobile type pop-top roof.

A latebay Kombi with a side tent.

A latebay Kombi with a side tent.

A split-bus showing  off her facilities, including a portable sitting toilet.

A split-bus showing off her facilities, including a portable sitting toilet.

A split-bus with an early type of pop-top roof.

A split-bus with an early type of pop-top roof.

A bay camper with a side tent using external frame.

A bay camper with a side tent using external frame.

A split-bus camper showing off her assets.

A split-bus camper showing off her assets.

Another classic split bus camper.

Another classic split bus camper.

A rare double-side door split bus camper.

A rare double-side door split bus camper.

A split bus camper is displayed on a city street.

A split bus camper is displayed on a city street.

A bay camper in the wood.

A bay camper in the wood.

A couple of T3 & a T4 campervans on a beach camp site.

A couple of T3 & a T4 campervans on a beach camp site.

A bay campervan in a wood.

A bay campervan in a wood.

Another split bus camper van with a classic side awning.

Another split bus campervan with a classic side awning.

A split bus camper with the early pop-top roof.

A split bus camper with the early pop-top roof.

A documentary photo showing the early split bus with a side tent & additional tent on a roof rack.

A documentary photo showing the early split bus with a side tent & additional tent on a roof rack.

A beautiful split bus camper.

A beautiful split bus camper.

Another beautiful split bus camper by a beautiful lake.

Another beautiful split bus camper by a beautiful lake.

Split bus camper is always a satisfying object to be photographed.

Split bus camper is always a satisfying object to be photographed.

A split bus campervan never make us bored.

A split bus camper never bore.

The openable wind shield is called "Safari windows".

The openable wind shield is called “Safari windows”. It enhances the look & the air ventilation.

A bay camper with a more modern side tent.

A bay camper with a more modern side tent.