Creative Trimmings offer 30 colours - Monday, June 2nd, 2008
We are very pleased to announce that our sister company Creative Trimmings can now offer 30 colour options for your camper upholstery.
Making your choices of Doorcards, Cab seating and Rock n Roll seating a real treat.
Check out the product section for more information
Bruce gets Spruced down at the Shak - Sunday, June 1st, 2008
Bruce gets his complete interior re-vamped with an Exclusive suite of furniture manufactured in Montana Oak, and to compliment this a full set of Elegance upholstery from Creative Trimmings to match his bright orange exterior.
Check out the customer gallery for more pictures and the whole story.
Cab Seating upholstery - Monday, April 7th, 2008
We are very pleased to announce the introduction of cab seat upholstery, this new addition to our services will be provided through our sister company “Creative Trimmings”
Please navigate to Products / Upholstery for more information
Upholstery services - Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
We are very pleased to announce the launch of our upholstery range of products. We have four variations of upholstery finish to complete the transformation of your camper.
From our Classic fabric range, right up to the Elegance with twin fluted leatherette, contrasting inserts & piping our new upholstery range offers a wide choice of options.
This new range is being provided through our sister company “Creative Trimmings”.
For more information check out our new Upholstery product category
New product release: The Porta Buddy - Friday, November 30th, 2007
We are very pleased to announce the release of our Porta Buddy seat, which has been designed to accommodate a Thetford size porta loo.
For more information and images go to products/ buddy seats/ Porta Buddy
New product release: The Cool Store - Friday, November 30th, 2007
We are very pleased to announce the release of the Camper Shak Cool Store, this latest addition to our storage range offers a 20 litre fridge, sink / tap, water container and storage within one piece of furniture.
The Cool Store is designed to fit beside your sliding door, and can be used to compliment layouts featuring our stand – a - lone cooker.
For more information and images please navigate to: products/furniture/ main store / Cool Store
Three new wood grain colours - Friday, November 2nd, 2007
We are very pleased to introduce three new colour options to our wood colour library
Cream Ash
A light wood with light brown soft graining.
Fino Cinnamon
This wood shade has a mid toned background, with a darker tightly spaced wood grain.
Romano Cherry
A warm coloured background with a slightly richer spaced graining.
For more information check out the swatch styles.
New product release: The “Range Cooker” - Sunday, September 16th, 2007
We are very pleased to announce the release of the Camper Shak “Range Cooker”. This new piece of furniture provides all the great features that you would expect from our cooker sections along with additional storage.
For full information check out the Products / Furniture / Kitchen section
New products for the Autumn season - Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Over the coming weeks we will be introducing more items to our products range, there will be accessories, new wood colours and exciting new furniture options for you to consider
We start today with the release of the Camper Shak “Compact Cooker”, this unit will fit alongside our full width bed yet still provides all that you require from your cooker unit
Check out the products category for full information.
Camper Trips - Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
Check out our new section “Camper Trips” we hope that this will be interesting and informative…and maybe inspire you to pack up your camper and head off on your own adventures.
Discover “Barley Bay” for yourself by viewing the video link in “Skibbereen and Mizen Head”
Our Moonraker is transformed - Friday, August 3rd, 2007
Our Moonraker has been completely transformed after receiving the full Camper Shak treatment…for the full story check out the customer gallery
A new wood grain colour - Thursday, June 14th, 2007
We are very pleased to announce the introduction of Ferrara Oak to our wood colour library. This is a warm mid toned oak with contrasting darker oak graining.
The Split screen camper “Puffing Billy” is having a complete exclusive suite manufactured in this new exciting colour
Our Show bus returns to the Shak - Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
We are very pleased to have our Moonraker back at the Shak after its complete restoration and re-spray. All the work was undertaken by John and his team at 81av in Southport.
We are going to have this camper in tip top condition ready for our summer leave at the back end of next month, when we set sail for the Emerald Isle…Yes we are going to explore the beautiful country of Ireland.
We have a lot to do to get this camper fitted out and ready to go for the summer. Our Moonraker is going to have a full exclusive suite in Carolina Cherry, with some interesting lighting features.
After our summer leave this camper along with others will accompany us at some of the vw festivals up and down the country.
Follow the complete story in the customer gallery over the comings weeks
Take a video tour round the Shak - Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
We are very pleased to announce a new feature to the customer gallery…the Camper Shak video tour.
Whilst we try to capture as many images as possible we thought it may be useful for you to take a tour round some of the finished campers before they leave the Shak.
Our first example is a tour around Daisy who had an exclusive makeover in the spring, although our first attempts are a little shaky…this is something we will improve upon with practice.
To take our first tour find Daisy in the customer gallery under:
Daisy prepares to come to the Shak - Monday, February 19th, 2007
Open up the images and click on the video tour title and the show will roll
Customers Rides - Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
Our customer gallery shows a growing list of clients campers who have come to the Camper Shak for their camper transformations, however that is not the entire picture.
We have a great number of clients who take delivery of their Camper Shak interior to fit out themselves.
With this in mind we have created a new category…Customers Rides. When you take possession of your Camper Shak interior this is only one part of the story, it is what you do after fitting that makes your camper unique.
This new category will hopefully illustrate how innovative our clients have been, and provide inspirational ideas to turn your camper into something really unique.
If you would like your camper featured in this new section please make contact and we will post your shots.
Our first customer off the Mainland - Monday, May 28th, 2007
We met up with Helen & Tony this weekend at Portsmouth harbour where they took delivery of their new Camper Shak interior.
We had been communicating for some time over the internet, but Saturday 26th May was the first time we had all met up.
Helen, Tony and their excited daughter Annie arrived on the ferry from the Isle of Wight in their Devon Moonraker which was stripped and ready to accept their new Camper Shak Exclusive suite manufactured in Pippy Oak.
More photos to follow when Tony has everything in place……customers rides
Two new wood grain colours - Wednesday, May 9th, 2007
We are very pleased to introduce two new wood colour options to our furniture range.
Carolina Cherry
A warm mid-toned wood colour, with slightly darker fine graining.
Cappuccino
This is a solid light coffee coloured finish, which when contrasted with other wood colours such as Limed Oak…looks superb.
For more information check out the swatch styles
Mix n Match your palette - Wednesday, May 9th, 2007
With the introduction of our new solid wood colour Cappuccino, clients have the option of mixing their wood finishes.
Cappuccino makes a lovely contrast when combined with Limed Oak…giving you the option for contrasting coloured lids on your Camper Shak furniture.
Check out forthcoming camper projects for the full picture
Daisy has an Exclusive makeover - Monday, April 23rd, 2007
Daisy is now reunited with her proud owners Gemma & Stuart.
Daisy is delighted with the Exclusive treatment she received at the Camper Shak...check out the customer gallery for the full story
Hungarian Ash suspension - Friday, April 13th, 2007
Due to fluctuations in the supply of this new wood shade colour, we have taken the decision to temporarily suspend Hungarian Ash from our wood colour library.
We will endeavour to return it when supply becomes constant or replace it with a suitable long term alternative.
Sufficient stock has been procured to satisfy all clients with bookings within our current production schedule.
Puffing Billy comes to the Shak - Wednesday, April 4th, 2007
Billy chugs into the Camper Shak for a complete re-fit, check out the customer gallery for the full story
Frankie is fit for HOLLYWOOD - Sunday, March 25th, 2007
Ali & Vanessa were reunited with Frankie yesterday after her complete transformation at the Shak.
They packed her up and then were straight off camping for the weekend.
Check out the full story in the customer gallery
Product pricing review - Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
In light of recent raw material price increases in both wood and metal based products, this has necessitated a full product costing review
With this in mind we are reflecting slight increases to our products range, however we will continue in our aim to provide quality furniture and services at affordable prices.
With our new pricing in place, this still means you can get a complete suite of Camper Shak furniture in any of our growing wood colours for under £1,900.
This set would include:
Tall buddy + clip on stool
Exclusive Kitchen
Exclusive main store
Rear bedroom locker
Overhead locker
3/4 Camper Shak RnR bed
Matching table top
In closing I must stress that customers who are already booked into our 2007 production schedule will remain unaffected.
Lenny gets his Exclusive makeover - Wednesday, March 21st, 2007
Gurdial has now finished all the hard work transforming Lenny into a fabulous family camper
Check out the customer gallery for the full story
Three new wood grain colours - Wednesday, March 7th, 2007
We are very pleased to announce the introduction of three new wood shades to our range of furniture:
Hungarian Ash
A light wood with light grey marbling
Limed Oak
A mid toned wood with a subtle mixture of multi coloured graining
Pippy Oak
A rich natural Oak finish with knots and deep graining
For more information check out the swatch styles
Childrens Charity bus comes to the Shak - Monday, February 26th, 2007
The Second Chance Childrens Charity, based in Portsmouth has commissioned the Camper Shak to completely re-fit their bay window camper.
Second Chance was founded in 1984 and grew from the work of the founder and present chief executive Doug Hulme in special schools. It was originally known as The Foster an Angler charity, because it took children from deprived backgrounds camping and fishing.
Check out the full story in the customer gallery
New Product Release - Sunday, February 25th, 2007
Large Buddy Seat with clip-on-stool
This new addition to our buddy seat range offers additional seating, whilst not compromising on storage.
Check the new product categories for full specification, details and pricing.
Our furthest customer so far - Monday, February 19th, 2007
Gemma and Stuart have got to be our furthest customers so far…from the home of the Camper Shak in Lancashire.
When Gemma was trying to gain some inspiration for their interior she came across our website while she was 8,000 miles away in Port Stanley, The Falkland Islands.
I’m only glad they didn’t want me to deliver………
So the challenge is on…can any future Camper Shak customer beat 8,000miles
Check out the customer gallery for the full story
T25 Loaded with Festive Cheer - Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
Our T25 was loaded up with two full sets of Camper Shak furniture
Destined for delivery to the heart of the Midlands
Sue & Sean’s Bay window camper in Herefordshire
Pauls project gets ready for the furniture in Birmingham
Check the customer gallery for the full story
New Product Release - Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
Half Bed locker & Cubby store
This new addition to our bedroom furniture offers great storage, with no obstruction to your rear camper window.
Check the new product categories for full specification, details and pricing
Camper Shak Exclusive Range - Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
We are very pleased to announce the release of the Camper Shak Exclusive Range
This new addition to our growing furniture range offers a higher level of trim and features to your Camper Shak interior
To explore the Exclusive Range features, navigate to the product categories and get the full story.
We have created a direct - access catergory for you to view the furniture
New Product Release - Friday, November 24th, 2006
We are pleased to announce the release of our 3/4 and full width Camper Shak Rock-n-Roll beds. Our beds can be manufactured from any of our wood grain, or solid colour library.
Check the new product categories for full specification, details and pricing
Zacs Splitty is transformed at the Shak - Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006
The 1962 Californian Split screen camper has now left the Camper Shak, after its complete transformation. Check the customer gallery for the full story.
New Product Release - Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006
The Camper Shak...Stand-a-lone cooker unit
Check the new product categories for full specification details and pricing
Website update - Monday, November 20th, 2006
Although the Camper Shak website has only been live for three months, it has become necessary to update the layout in order to accommodate new products, and prepare categories for future projects.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Camper Shak customers for their business and design requests that have helped in shaping our growing range of Camper Shak furniture.
T3 T25 arrives at the Camper Shak - Monday, November 20th, 2006
In order for us to develop a range of Camper Shak furniture to suit T25’s we have purchased a 1982 model which will be used as a template vehicle.
This will enable us to design a bespoke range of furniture to suit this vehicle layout. New Camper Shak T25 furniture will be available very soon.
If you already have some ideas of what you would like to achieve within your own T25 camper, then please feel free to make contact through the website, and help develop a range of furniture based on real customer requests
New Website Launch - Sunday, August 13th, 2006
Welcome to the new website for "The Camper Shak". Here you can view events which we have been to, view our past designs, and purchase products from our product range.
The Camper Shak at VWNW Tatton Park - Sunday, August 13th, 2006
Well we have just completed our first VW Show at Tatton Park. This was our first opportunity for VW enthusiast to view and examine our product range up close.
The show gave us the focus to have a number of elements finalised in readiness for our first outing. Furniture layouts were prepared, and promotional material made ready, and the final element of the weekend was the launch of the Camper Shak website.
Well after arriving on Saturday evening and setting up our trade pitch we settles down in our camper under a star strewn sky, and all looked settled for the next days show.
However the weather at first light looked a bit doubtful and it wasn\'t long before the rain started falling. Everyone was rapidly taking cover and trying to keep their sale items from the elements.
But by mid morning the weather had stabilised and people began milling around the show area. We had many people showing great interest in our own camper fitted out with Camper Shak furniture.
And we had set up a show area at the rear of the site for people to really get to grips with the product range. The feedback was very encouraging with all of our 200 pricing detail sheets gone before lunch. (need to have much more next time)
Some folks seemed astonished that we could offer the furniture range in several wood colour tones, and we have arranged to send some out to potential clients for specific colour matchings.
So after a long day we eventually got home around 7.00pm, was it worth it? You bet. It was hard work getting everything ready for our first show, but the comments have been extremely encouraging and uplifting.
Thanks to everyone who visited us at the Camper Shak stand, it was lovely meeting you.
I hope that we offered you some interesting possibilities for your camper.
Visits to the Camper Shak - Sunday, August 13th, 2006
The Show area - Sunday, August 13th, 2006
Inside our 1980 Devon Moonraker - Sunday, August 13th, 2006
