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Dad knew what to do after expensive holiday let-down

Dad knew what to do after expensive holiday let-down

Tom Davies felt one part of his trip could be massively improved.

A dad turned a holiday disappointment into a successful business by accident. Tom Davies, 35, from Crosby, travelled to Iceland in 2017 with his wife Kayleigh and son Harry, who was six months old at the time.

There was one thing the family felt let down about on their break. Speaking to the ECHO, Tom said: “We did a trip to Iceland – me, my wife and baby at six months old. We travelled in a campervan.

They were disappointed by how little work had gone into improving the campervan, with an old fashioned interior and basic amenities. At around the same time, Tom was preparing to leave his dad’s manufacturing business to work for himself but his initial plans had fallen through.

He said: “My background is in engineering. I’d been working for my dad since I left school. It got to the point where it was clear that my auld fella wasn’t going to be retiring anytime soon. I wanted to do something of my own.

Wheelchair-Accessible Camper

Wheelchair-Accessible Camper Prioritizes Accesibility, Boasts a Cozy and Spacious Interior

Camper-Camper is a Liverpool, UK-based company specializing in van conversions. Its mission is to create exceptionally crafted camper vans that inspire you to travel and experience van life. In 2020, the company developed this wheelchair-accessible camper van explicitly designed for a customer’s needs and ability.

It’s a 2019 Volkswagen Crafter with a long wheelbase built for a young, disabled couple. On the exterior, this rig is finished in run-of-the-mill white paint, but it also boasts a striking vinyl artwork toward the rear, depicting mountains and a forest that gives the vehicle some personality.

All it takes is one glance at the vehicle to figure out that, unlike many other camper vans, this rig isn’t meant to go off-road because it boasts standard tires and a low ground clearance. However, you’ll notice some practical exterior features. At the rear, you’ll discover a tire carrier. On top of the van, there’s a roof rack holding a huge 305 W solar panel. Other notable elements include a skylight, a Maxxair fan, and a front LED bar. This latter accessory comes…