Scooby
Ford Transit conversion with a lifting roof
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Manual
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Retro Camper Hire review
Camper hire from Dublin with a focus on individually named conversions.
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Background
Company overview
Retro Camper Hire is an Irish camper rental business with a collection point in Bluebell Industrial Estate, Dublin. Its range centres on Ford Transit conversions, alongside the Daihatsu Extol-based Avoca micro camper.
The company describes itself as Irish-owned, with its own conversion specifications and an in-house servicing facility. Customers can enquire and book directly with the business.
Our verdict
Editorial review
The appeal lies in choosing a camper on its individual merits. There is enough variation within the range to make the layout worth examining closely, particularly for travellers deciding how much onboard equipment they want. That approach requires some flexibility: a named choice is not an unconditional promise of the vehicle handed over. The company’s replacement provision makes the acceptable layout and facilities part of the decision, as well as the number of people travelling.
Good points
- Unlimited mileage.The advertised rental includes unlimited mileage, removing a daily distance allowance from the cost calculation for longer driving days.
- Parking for the car left behind.Customers can pay to leave their own car while on hire, making it possible to drive to the Dublin depot and keep the car there during the camper rental.
Things to consider
- A replacement may change the layout.For DOE testing or maintenance, Retro Camper Hire may provide a similar vehicle carrying the same number of people. Matching that capacity does not itself guarantee the bathroom or interior arrangement of the named camper originally chosen.
- Collection needs an afternoon slot.The standard collection window is a two-hour period on weekdays. Weekend collection is by request, so a late arrival or a tightly timed connection needs an agreed arrangement.
Vehicle categories
Retro Camper Hire fleet
Bandit
Ford Transit conversion with a fixed high roof
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Manual
Voyager
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Manual
Roadie
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Manual
Shelby
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
Warrior
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
Betsy
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Manual
Bertha
Camper
- Seats
- —
- Sleeps
- —
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- —
Avoca
Daihatsu Extol micro camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 2
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Manual
Layla
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- —
- Sleeps
- —
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Manual
Avondale
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
Stella
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
Grande
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- 6
- Sleeps
- 6
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
Europa
Ford Transit camper
- Seats
- 2
- Sleeps
- 2
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
Maverick
Ford Transit conversion with a fixed high roof
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Automatic
The range is built largely around Ford Transit campers, with differences in roof design, sleeping arrangements and equipment that matter as much as the berth count.
Avoca is the small-format exception. Its Daihatsu Extol base has four travel seats but sleeps two, with a cooker, sink and cooler box. Europa also sleeps two but includes both a toilet and a shower. Those two choices illustrate why sleeping capacity alone says little about the onboard facilities.
Among the four-berth Transits, Scooby has a lifting roof, while Bandit and Maverick have fixed high roofs. Shelby, Warrior, Avondale and Stella include a toilet and shower. Grande extends the range to six travel seats and six sleeping places, also with both facilities.
Most of the specified transmissions are manual. Maverick provides an automatic alternative within the four-seat, four-berth range; that transmission specification is separate from the licence conditions applying to a rental.
Locations
Retro Camper Hire pickup locations
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Ireland
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Bluebell Industrial Estate Unit B1C, Bluebell Industrial Estate, Dublin 12, D12RC58, Ireland
Before booking
Practical facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Starting rental prices | Direct-channel starting prices include Europa from €126 per night, Avoca from €160 per night and Bertha from €193.60 per night. These are starting-price examples, not totals for a booking with selected dates. |
| Mileage | Unlimited mileage is included in the advertised rental offer. |
| Collection times | Standard collection is Monday–Friday, 14:00–16:00. Weekend collection is available by request. Office opening hours are Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00; those are not the collection window. |
| Vehicle replacement | A similar vehicle with the same person capacity may replace the selected camper when DOE testing or maintenance requires it. |
| Vehicle handover | The advertised rental includes a vehicle handover. |
| Cooking equipment | The advertised rental includes cooking equipment. |
| Optional equipment | Bedding and bike racks are offered as optional extras. |
| Leaving your own car | Car storage while on hire costs €15 per day. |
Quick answers
Retro Camper Hire FAQ
Can I collect a camper from Retro Camper Hire in Dublin?
Yes. Collection is at Unit B1C, Bluebell Industrial Estate, Dublin 12, D12RC58. Standard pickup is on weekdays between 14:00 and 16:00, with weekend collection by request.
Does Retro Camper Hire have an automatic camper?
Maverick is an automatic Ford Transit conversion with four travel seats, four berths and a fixed high roof. Its transmission does not by itself establish which driving licences are accepted for the rental.
Is Avoca suitable for four people sleeping onboard?
No. Avoca has four travel seats but only two sleeping places. Grande, by comparison, has six travel seats and six berths; several other named campers have four of each.
Which Retro Camper Hire vehicles include a toilet and shower?
Both facilities are included in the specifications for Shelby, Warrior, Bertha, Avondale, Stella, Grande and Europa. The shower’s position and bathroom layout are not specified by that yes/no description.
Will I receive the named camper I choose?
It may be replaced when DOE testing or maintenance is needed. The company’s provision is for a similar vehicle with the same person capacity, rather than an unconditional guarantee of the original named vehicle and its layout.
Does Retro Camper Hire charge for each kilometre?
The advertised rental includes unlimited mileage, so there is no daily kilometre allowance in that offer.
Can I leave my car with Retro Camper Hire during the rental?
Yes. Storage for your own car while you are on hire costs €15 per day.
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