VW California Ocean
Compact campervan
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Automatic
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Compass Campers review
Compass Campers is a small Scottish hire company centred on automatic pop-top campervans.
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Background
Company overview
Compass Campers hires out its own vans from a main depot in Edinburgh, with collection arrangements also serving Glasgow and Ayrshire. The public brand is Compass Campers; the contracting company is Compass Campers UK Limited.
Its range consists of the VW California Ocean and Ford Custom Limited. Alongside vehicle hire, the business offers local route assistance and airport meet-and-greet arrangements. It also welcomes customers who want to try a campervan before buying one.
Our verdict
Editorial review
The range offers a straightforward choice between two well-equipped compact vans, rather than a progression through different sizes of motorhome. Both combine automatic transmission with a kitchen and heating, so choosing the Ford instead of the VW does not mean giving up those essentials. The more consequential choice is how to equip the hire: linen, toilet provision and airport services need to fit the party and its arrival plans. Four sleeping places do not, by themselves, make the package ready for four people.
Good points
- Outdoor kit comes with either van.An awning, chairs, a table, gas and cooking utensils are included in both categories. The equipment supports cooking and eating outside without needing separate hire arrangements for those items.
- Somewhere to leave your car.One customer vehicle can be parked free of charge for the duration of the hire. That is useful for renters driving to collect the campervan rather than arriving by air.
Things to consider
- Four berths, bedding for two.The package linen provision is one double set, including two pillows and two towels. A party using both sleeping areas needs to arrange the additional bedding it requires.
- Toilet provision needs a separate choice.The VW's toilet is available on request, while the Ford's portable ECO toilet is offered through packages. Neither should be booked on the assumption that a fitted WC comes as standard.
Vehicle categories
Compass Campers fleet
Ford Custom Limited
Compact campervan
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Automatic
Compass Campers' fleet concentrates on two automatic, four-berth pop-top categories. Each has an upper bed measuring 200 × 120 cm and a pull-out bed measuring 195 × 114 cm, with a topper. The four travel seats and four sleeping places are separate capacities; the sleeping arrangement is two double spaces.
Both categories have an integrated kitchen, auxiliary heating, an electrically operated elevating roof, a second battery and swivel front seats. The VW also has ISOFIX. A hook-up cable is included with either category, alongside the outdoor equipment described above. The commercial category names identify the choice of van; colours can vary.
Locations
Compass Campers pickup locations
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United Kingdom
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Edinburgh — main depot Edinburgh
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Glasgow — arranged service area Glasgow
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Ayrshire / Glasgow Prestwick Airport — arranged collection Ayrshire
Before booking
Practical facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Starting hire price | Both the VW California Ocean and Ford Custom Limited are advertised from £130 per day for direct UK hire. This is a starting price, not a quote for particular dates. |
| Security deposit | The security deposit is £500 per rental, reduced to £250 with Gold. It is separate from the hire price and the damage excess. |
| Damage excess | The standard damage excess is £1,000 per incident; Gold has a £250 accident excess. These amounts are not an overall cap on liability for every kind of damage. |
| Package contents | Bronze includes an airport meet-and-greet in one direction, one double linen set and cleaning. Silver adds airport service in both directions and a portable ECO toilet with chemicals. Gold also includes additional drivers. All three packages include unlimited mileage. Airport coverage must be agreed for the chosen collection arrangement. |
| Collection and return | Collection is between 13:00 and 17:00; return is by 11:00. Other arrangements require agreement, and a different return time must be agreed in writing. |
| Breakdown assistance | Insurance and roadside assistance are included, with RAC emergency recovery. |
| Travel outside the UK | Notify Compass Campers before taking the van to Europe; additional insurance may be required. |
| Dogs | Dogs require prior agreement and attract a surcharge payable on arrival. |
| Smoking | Smoking is not permitted in the vans. |
| Fuel and waste on return | Return the van with a full fuel tank and empty its waste and toilet. A £50 charge applies if the toilet has not been emptied. |
| If the company cannot supply the van | Compass Campers' terms provide for an alternative vehicle or a refund if it cannot supply the hire. |
Quick answers
Compass Campers FAQ
Can I collect a Compass Campers van at a Scottish airport?
Edinburgh Airport meet-and-greet and return can be arranged. The company also discusses airport meeting or delivery for Glasgow and advertises collection at Glasgow Prestwick for its Ayrshire service. These are arranged handovers, not three airport branches. Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Prestwick are separate locations, so specify which one your flight uses when arranging collection.
Do the VW and Ford campervans have toilets and showers?
A toilet is available on request for the VW California Ocean. A portable ECO toilet is offered through packages for the Ford Custom Limited. These options do not establish a built-in WC, and shower provision is not stated for either category.
Do Compass Campers' packages include bedding for all four people?
No. The package provision is one double duvet and sheet, two pillows and two towels. Although both van categories sleep four, the supplied linen set covers one double sleeping area. Arrange the additional bedding needed if you intend to use both beds.
Can I leave my car while I hire a Compass Campers van?
Yes. One customer vehicle may be parked free of charge per booking for the duration of the hire.
Can I take a Compass Campers van from Scotland to Europe?
UK travel is allowed. A trip to Europe requires advance notification to Compass Campers and may need extra insurance; hiring the van does not itself give unrestricted permission for European travel.
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