Bubble the vintage camper

Bubble the vintage camper Bubble is a circa 1965 fibreglass vintage caravan. Westfalia design. South Africa. She was apparently one of only five made in Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa.

Originally the story that we were told was that Bubble is a 1965 Foster fibreglass home-build caravan. Two have been relegated to 'chicken coop' status, the other two written-off (one blown up for a movie). Or some such. We are in touch with the son of Bubble's builder's - he has some wonderful stories about this van, and how it was towed by his father's split-window VW camper. She was originally

olive green up top and off-white below. We've learned that she's based on German Westfalia or 'Westy' design. Possibly the 310-4 model. We're going to give her a second life so this is the story of how she becomes a proper vintage 'love bubble'.

Bubble has been ‘at the sea’ for a week … and we are settling into holiday mode. Our first January holiday was two weeks...
27/01/2026

Bubble has been ‘at the sea’ for a week … and we are settling into holiday mode. Our first January holiday was two weeks, the next year three and now … four. Taking time off so early in the new year is a big leap - it also allows us to revisit how we look at work and play. We’ve worked hard to set up our businesses so that we can take time off but there are always issues to sort out - and we do this without regret. Business continues, and swimming must be done.

23/01/2026

We think Bubble has the cutest t**h. What do you think?

Bubble in bubbles. She’s been standing a long while (eleven months) and had developed a little garden of algae and moss....
22/01/2026

Bubble in bubbles. She’s been standing a long while (eleven months) and had developed a little garden of algae and moss. She needed a wash before her big outing. Apart from some accidental scraps (wheelbarrow 1; Bubble 0) and her parking out in the sun, her paint job is still looking remarkably good. 60s fibreglass for the win!

13/01/2026

Whoop whoop! Bubble hasn’t been out at all since last February. She has steadfastly continued to serve as comfy accommodation for guests and family but really needs to stretch her legs, so to speak. A friend (thanks Troy) sent us this clip of her next destination, our favourite pitch at Plett!

Bubble had a little mishap last night. 🫣C’s cousin and wife are visiting us and Bubble is their nest for the duration. A...
21/04/2025

Bubble had a little mishap last night. 🫣

C’s cousin and wife are visiting us and Bubble is their nest for the duration. After enjoying four brilliantly balmy days, some welcome rain arrived. Lots of it. The puddles built up on the rally tent and eventually the main pole buckled in the night. N dropped the tent to prevent further damage. It’s not the first time - we definitely need to figure out a new tent set up for Bubble as the puddle problem isn’t going away.

Bubble left a wet George for windy Plett. Force 5/6 wind overnight and the storm straps that C installed (thanks babe fo...
21/01/2025

Bubble left a wet George for windy Plett. Force 5/6 wind overnight and the storm straps that C installed (thanks babe for checking the forecast) meant we didn’t lose the tent …

Bubble has served as accommodation for family for much of 2024 due to some logistics challenges. These were finalised in...
25/12/2024

Bubble has served as accommodation for family for much of 2024 due to some logistics challenges. These were finalised in September whereafter Bubble went off for a bit of repair and attention at the panelbeater. She has also had a touch up inside and we’ve changed out the velcro blind connectors for magnets. Bubble is now accommodating family again for the festive season. Bubble is, however, almost ready to take away for our annual sojourn at Plett in a few weeks’ time.

Ah Bubble, you little trooper of a van. A two week sojourn by family members turned into a nine month camp out as plans ...
06/10/2024

Ah Bubble, you little trooper of a van. A two week sojourn by family members turned into a nine month camp out as plans didn’t quite work out as quickly as was planned. However the plans eventually came together and today Bubble’s latest occupants left for their new life in Cape Town.

This week Bubble is going to have the algae that she has acquired from standing still for so long, washed off. Then she’ll be off to the panelbeaters to have some bumps and scrapes from previous outings ironed out, her vent cover changed back to white (from black) and given a buff for the season. She’ll also get a general once-over, some additional poles ordered, her soft furnishings tweaked and, in some cases, refitted. And then … we camp!s

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