
101 Uses for a Jerba T5!
Tim tells us about the diverse range of uses he and his family have for their Jerba VW T5 Cromarty. From using their van as work accommodation to family getaways their Jerba T5 is definitely the hub of all things going on!
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Our Jerba Campervans lifestyle blog aims to provide both information and inspiration – from practical tips to stories and tales from owners who are out and about in their campervan. If you’re not a campervan owner already then we hope that some of our articles inspire you to try one out. Remember we do hire three of our layouts!
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Tim tells us about the diverse range of uses he and his family have for their Jerba VW T5 Cromarty. From using their van as work accommodation to family getaways their Jerba T5 is definitely the hub of all things going on!

In this article Fiona tells us about a few of the adventures they have been on in their Jerba Campervan, Brambles, and some of the rookie errors they have made along the way! Fiona has also created a list of 5 top tips for awning users to ensure that you will never again struggle to put up or remove your awning and to make sure no one else ever takes “your” beauty spot!…over to you Fiona!

In this blog article Ian Thorpe tells us about his spontaneous trip to the Cairngorms in his LWB Cromarty Jerba Campervan! Ian’s campervan provided a base for his winter hill walking in minus 8 degrees.

In this blog article Ian & Elizabeth Thorpe tell us about their road trip to the south of France in their LWB Comarty.

In this blog article Pauline tells us all about the adventures of Sula – Pauline’s LWB Sanna Conversion. From the Highlands of Scotland to the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland.

In this article Iain tells us about their mighty 8,000 mile road trip to the Baltics last year and provides us with his best tips for wild forest camping. At the end of this article we asked about Iain about his Jerba experience and we are very appreciative of his lovely comments! Spectacular inspirational travel photos throughout this article!…over to you Iain!

In this blog article Sarah and Peter Condon tell us about their favourite trips away in their LWB Jerba Campervan! From their very first trip after collecting their camper to their Euro trip to Italy in September 2017. Sarah and Peter’s Jerba Campervan has enabled these wonderful adventures, interesting stories and not to forget the amazing photographs throughout this article! We went on to ask them what their plans were for the future…and we weren’t even the smallest bit surprised by their answer for their long term plan! …over to you Sarah!
Embarking on a campervan journey through France and the Netherlands offers a blend of scenic beauty and cultural richness. Here’s a concise guide to planning your trip, with a focus on Siblu’s holiday parks: 1. Normandy and Brittany, France 2. Loire Valley, France 3. Zeeland, Netherlands 4. Drenthe, Netherlands Benefits
France is one of the most iconic destinations for a campervan holiday, offering a wide variety of landscapes, from rolling hills and charming villages to stunning coastlines and historical sites. With its well-connected roads and diverse regions, it’s no wonder that exploring France by campervan has become increasingly popular. For

She’s big and grey like an elephant and so, we reasoned, our van’s name ought to be “Nellie”. As in Nellie the Elephant? Ok, it works for us. But more often than not, she simply gets referred to as “base camp”, because our fabulous, long wheelbase Jerba campervan has been the start and ending point of some of our most memorable adventures.

A solar panel on the roof of your camper van can dramatically increase your independence. In the summer months, the right size and quality of panel will produce sufficient amps to run your fridge, lights and water pump without the need to plug into 230v mains power or drive the vehicle to recharge the leisure battery.
Our workshop is now closed for Christmas from 23rd December to 6th January 2026.
We’ll respond to all enquiries when we return.
From all of us here at Jerba Campervans, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a relaxing, adventure-filled New Year.