Albatros off-grid campervan with solar panels in a Dutch meadow at sunset
Handbuilt campervans by two brothers

Wake up in the heart of nature

100% self-built Fully off-grid Personal contact with the builders All of Europe
Our campervans

Three campervans, each with its own character

Zonnewijzer

elegant and romantic

  • Queensize bed · 150×190 cm
  • 550 Wp solar · warm outdoor shower
  • 3-burner gas kitchen with oven & freezer
  • Cinema projector for movie nights
€ 109 / day from Discover →

Albatros

spacious and luxurious

  • Queensize bed · 175×195 cm
  • 1,290 Wp solar · indoor shower
  • Induction kitchen with oven & freezer
  • Nespresso with milk frother
€ 129 / day from Discover →
Plan your adventure

When do you want to hit the road?

Enter your travel dates and instantly see which campervan is available.

Freedom on solar power

When the sun shines, you have everything

No campsite, no power socket. The solar panels on the roof charge a large leisure battery that provides hot water, fresh coffee and a fridge full of treats. Exactly where you want to be.

Aerial drone shot: solar panels on the roof of an Adelaar campervan
the roof does the work
The sun Solar panels 550 – 1,290 Wp on the roof Leisure battery 3.65 – 7.2 kWh of stored sunlight Straight from the battery Fridge with freezer Phone & USB charging Ventilation & lighting Inverter from 12V to 230V Via the inverter Nespresso machine Boiler for hot showers Induction & oven Laptop charging
The sun
Solar panels550 – 1,290 Wp on the roof
Leisure battery3.65 – 7.2 kWh of stored sunlight
Straight from the battery
  • Fridge with freezer
  • Phone & USB charging
  • Ventilation & lighting
Via the inverterfrom 12V to 230V
  • Nespresso machine
  • Boiler for hot showers
  • Induction & oven
  • Laptop charging

It all happens automatically: all you have to do is pick a beautiful spot. Battery size varies per campervan: from 3.65 kWh (Horizon & Zonnewijzer) to 7.2 kWh (Albatros).

Hot showers

Hot water from the boiler, heated by the sun. The Albatros has a spacious indoor shower with 1.90 m standing height; every campervan has a warm outdoor shower for after the beach.

Coffee at sunrise

Every campervan has a Nespresso machine on board. The Albatros even has a milk frother: cappuccino with a view of the mountains.

Cook like at home

On gas, or induction in the Albatros. Always with an oven: fresh croissants in the morning sun. And a fridge with a freezer, for ice cubes on a warm day.

Charge everything

Phone, laptop, camera: USB ports and power sockets throughout the campervan. Work on the road or back up your photos, in the middle of nature.

Cinema under the stars

The Zonnewijzer has a built-in film projector. Watch a film together from bed, with the sliding door open to the starry sky.

Warm in every season

A diesel heater on board for cold nights, even without sun. Cosy under a blanket watching the heath turn colour in October.

Handmade in the Netherlands

Built by two brothers, not by a factory

Every Adelaar campervan is built by hand. From the striped hardwood worktop to the electrical system: we designed, made and tested every part ourselves over thousands of miles. Rent from us and you know the builders personally, and we happily chat along about the best spots on your route.

  • one

    Insulation & base

    High-quality insulation: cool in summer, cosy in autumn.

  • two

    Custom furniture

    Solid wood worktops and cabinets, handmade.

  • three

    Sun, water & heat

    Solar panels, battery, boiler and drinking water filter, self-designed.

  • four

    Tested ourselves

    We travel in these campervans ourselves. Every detail proven on the road.

Handbuilt hardwood cabinets in the Horizon campervan
Horizon · handmade cabinets
Self-built kitchen with gas hob and oven in the Zonnewijzer
Zonnewijzer · full kitchen
Handbuilt interior of the Albatros with indoor shower
Albatros · indoor shower & custom work
Choose your travel companion

Which campervan suits your trip?

adventurousHorizon romanticZonnewijzer spacious & luxuriousAlbatros
Travels with2 people2 people (3 seats)2 people (lounge for 4)
BedKingsize · 175×210 cmQueensize · 150×190 cmQueensize · 175×195 cm
Solar power600 Wp · 3,65 kWh550 Wp · 3,65 kWh1.290 Wp · 7,2 kWh
CookingGas + electric oven3-burner gas + gas ovenInduction + oven
ShoweringWarm outdoor showerWarm outdoor showerIndoor & outdoor shower
Water80 L + drinking water filter80 L + drinking water filter150 L + drinking water filter
CoffeeNespressoNespressoNespresso + milk frother
SpecialElectric awningCinema projectorExtra space & standing height
Perfect forAdventure & ScandinaviaRomantic tripsLong journeys & luxury
From€ 109 / dag€ 109 / dag€ 129 / dag
To the Horizon → To the Zonnewijzer → To the Albatros →
What travellers say

They went before you

★★★★★

“The van has every comfort and drives beautifully. Lots of space and a lovely big bed. Thanks to the solar panels and water filter you can genuinely stay off the grid for longer. Communication with Koen was always quick and easy. Highly recommended!”

Jurjen
Jurjentravelled with the Horizon
★★★★★

“We had such a great time with this van! Super clean and clearly put together with a lot of attention to detail, the interior was really cozy and well thought out.”

Jennifer
Jennifertravelled with the Zonnewijzer
★★★★★

“Had an amazing road trip through Sweden with the Albatros. Because the van is off-grid we never had to plug in for power. Communication with Koen is smooth and fast.”

Vincent
Vincenttravelled with the Albatros
Rates

Fixed and transparent, no surprises

Horizon

VW Crafter

Low season · Jan – Apr€ 109 /day
Mid season · May–Jun & Sep–Nov€ 129 /day
Summer · Jul – Aug€ 149 /day

Zonnewijzer

Citroën Jumper

Low season · Jan – Apr€ 109 /day
Mid season · May–Jun & Sep–Nov€ 129 /day
Summer · Jul – Aug€ 149 /day

Albatros

VW Crafter L3

Low season · Jan – Apr€ 129 /day
Mid season · May–Jun & Sep–Nov€ 149 /day
Summer · Jul – Aug€ 169 /day
mileage

1,250 km per week included · € 0.25 per extra km

minimum rental

3 days · 6 days in July & August

payment

15% deposit on booking · balance at start of rental

deposit & service

€ 1,200 security deposit · € 40 service & cleaning fee

discount

2 weeks: 5% · 3 weeks: 8% · longer? Get in touch

check-in & check-out

Standard check-in at 15:00, check-out at 11:00. An extra half-day can be booked per time slot, between 08:00 and 20:00.

Pick-up and delivery

Where does your journey begin?

Amstelveen

fixed location near Amsterdam

Ideal for departing from Amsterdam, Schiphol and the Randstad. You pick up the campervan in Amstelveen and are quickly on your way to the coast, the Veluwe, France or the Alps.

LocationDen Bloeyenden Wijngaerdt
RegionAmsterdam / Amstelveen

Hoogeveen, Drenthe

on request for the North

For bookings of at least a week, pick-up in Hoogeveen is possible. Handy for the north and east of the Netherlands. Get in touch to arrange it.

LocationDonau 12, Hoogeveen
AvailabilityOn request · from 1 week

Delivery service

up to 50 km, including airport

Prefer not to pick up yourself? For a surcharge we deliver and collect the campervan within a 50 km radius, including Schiphol Airport. Ideal if you arrive by plane or train.

RangeWithin 50 km · incl. Schiphol
CostSurcharge · on request
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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Where do I pick up the campervan?

At Den Bloeyenden Wijngaerdt in Amstelveen (near Amsterdam) or at Donau 12 in Hoogeveen, Drenthe (on request, for bookings from 1 week). Delivery to your city or Schiphol is also possible: see our delivery service.

Which driving licence do I need?

A standard category B licence is enough for all three campervans.

How exactly does the off-grid system work?

Solar panels on the roof charge the leisure battery. It directly powers the fridge, lighting and USB chargers, and via the inverter also the boiler, Nespresso and (in the Albatros) the induction hob. When the sun shines, you have power, without a campsite or hook-up.

How many kilometres are included?

1,250 free kilometres per week. Above that you pay € 0.25 per kilometre.

What is included in the rental?

Clean sheets, kitchen kit, picnic table and chairs, drinking water filter and a full gas bottle where applicable. You get in and drive off.

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Personal contact

Your adventure starts with a message

No call centre, no queue. You message or email directly with Koen, one of the two brothers who built these campervans. Tell us your travel plans and we'll gladly think along with you.

WhatsApp Koen
pick-up · Amstelveen

Den Bloeyenden Wijngaerdt, near Amsterdam

pick-up · Hoogeveen

Donau 12, Drenthe, on request for bookings from 1 week

delivery service

Delivered to Schiphol or your city: see the options

all across the netherlands

Campervan hire near you

Pick up at our fixed locations in Amstelveen or Hoogeveen, or have the campervan delivered within 50 km, including Schiphol.