Van de Monia

Meet Conrad (Conny to friends). This Mercedes-Benz T1 310 German Firefighter Camper Van is premium vanlife with a twist. Conny is a real chameleon: a perfect restoration on the outside and a contemporary camper van on the inside. Enjoy a sundowner perched on the roof top terrace, cook a meal and then tuck into the queen size bed.

IMPORTANT! Conny is an old vehicle and may only travel on the south coast of Tenerife (see details below). Insurance requires minimum driver age 26 with minimum 2 years of driving licence.

The burly Mercedes T1 'Bremer van” has become a classic for some of the most imaginative camper van conversions out there, and this is vanlife for connoisseurs. Conny started life as a fire fighter i Dortmund and like many of his compatriots found his way to sunny Spain. We picked him up with his original paint faded by the sun, and set about giving him a re-spray and new decals. We spent quite some time digging into history to get everything true to the original, from the color codes to the correct striping and the proud Dortmund coat of arms. We then designed and built a custom camper interior where before there were only racks for fire hoses and axes. ​ Oh, and the name? It's in honor of Conrad Dietrich Magirus, the German fire brigade pioneer.

Get to know Conny

A premium van -       A new conversion by a professional workshop with lots of goodies

Takes 4: -       Two front seats and two rear seats, all legal and belted for your safety

Sleeps 2+1: -       Large double bed for up to two adults and one child -       Reading lamps

Kitchenette: -       Gas stove -       A large sink -       A fridge for cool drinks and crispy vegetables -       High-end kitchenware -       The kitchen slides under the bed to leave a spacious lounge area.

Dining: -       A plein air with a table and two chairs -       Cozying up inside with a table and four seated places

A full bathroom -       Outside shower -       Chemical WC toilet -       Mirror -       Hair dryer

Water tanks -       50 liter fresh water tank with level indicator -       50 liter grey water tank

Roof top terrace -       Climb up on the firefighter’s ladder for some exclusive panorama chilling Bluetooth stereo - Choose your own road movie soundtrack

More -       USB sockets for charging your phone, tablet, computer or drone -       Solar panel and a new battery

A reliable travel buddy: -       Drives with a normal B licence -       Low mileage -       Completely restored bodywork -       2,3 liter petrol engine and a distinct 5-speed gearbox, both very strong and recently inspected by a mechanic -       Rebuilt brakes for your safety -       Length 5,3 metres -       A true vintage experience that’s still easy to drive

Conditions

• Minimum age 26 years old with minimum 2 years of driving licence.

• Conny is a old vehicle and can't go everywhere on a mountainous island like Tenerife. His use is limited to beach hopping the south of the island, which is where our best spots are anyway. Specifically, he can go between Los Gigantes in the northwest to Las Teresitas beach in the northeast, and in altitude up to the roads TF-82 and TF-28. This means no Teide, Masca, Anaga or north coast.

• Delivery will take place in Los Cristianos. Unfortunately we don't have the possibility to offer a transfer or delivery elsewhere.

• An old van is not easy to drive and needs good care. We will do a test drive and you need to be able to drive it well before taking off.

• We will sign a regular rent-a-car contract when you check in. A basic road insurance is included.

• Conny will meet you with a full tank of GASOLINE (95/98) and you return him the same way.

• He will also have a full fresh water tank. Please fill it up and empty the grey water before returning (see our map for good places).

• Conny is strong and will take you everywhere on the island, including Teide. Just take it easy on long climbs and descents. Island hopping is permitted upon request with an additional deposit.

• In case of mechanical breakdown we will reimburse the remaining days.

• It's a good idea to pack soft bags, since there is little space for hard suitcases onboard.

Come enjoy Tenerife with Conny!