Posted on: 06-09-2025 Written by: Editorial staff Reading time: 6 minutes
AWAY Vans: Adventure at your fingertips

AWAY Vans: Adventure at your fingertips

It's like backpacking with a luxury apartment in your backpack. With an AWAY camper van, you don't have to plan anything, just get in and go. Every AWAY camper van has three fixed zones that you never have to convert. Driving, relaxing, cooking, sleeping, storing, everything has its place. That makes for a quirky camper van that suits you just a little better.

AWAY Vans is by Beert and Jeroen, two men who were looking for a camper but couldn't choose between adventure, style and convenience. So they built a camper that combines all of that. A camper that gives you the same feeling as backpacking. Everything you need, without the hassle.

Jeroen: “During our search for a camper, we were shocked: expensive, impractical and often a mess. Instead of endlessly converting a work van, we chose a different route. With 40 years of experience in product development and two TU Delft diplomas, we started developing a new type of van. We now build campers for anyone who wants to go on an adventure without sacrificing comfort.”

AWAY Vans excel in ease of use. No hassle with converting beds, everything always at hand and ready for use. By using natural, stylish and low-maintenance materials, you live outside but feel at home inside. With a second-hand base van and sustainable materials in the interior, the Co2 footprint is the size of a child's shoe. And luxury doesn't have to cost a fortune, the Vans are truly and genuinely affordable.

In addition to Beert and Jeroen, the team behind the camper vans consists of brand designer Melanie, architect Michael and 3D designer Jochem. With these five, the idea has been transformed into the AWAY brand and a concrete product. The base is the workshop at Tractieweg 42 in Utrecht, a place full of history from the Werkspoor Kwartier.

The Cockpit: your lookout post

In AWAY's vision, a camper consists of three zones. In the cockpit, the enjoyment begins as soon as you step in. Four seats, good visibility, everything within reach. Traveling becomes a pleasure. Every bend a new view, every stop a new story. With your hands on the wheel, your road trip has begun before you've even arrived anywhere.

The lounge: relax!

After a day full of winding roads and new impressions, you plop down in your lounge, feet up, stories on the table. The kitchen next to you is already waiting: something simple, something warm, do whatever you feel like. No searching, no fumbling. Inside it's cozy, outside the next view beckons. Whether you have an early breakfast before departure or pour something in the evening: this is the space for peace.

 

You sleep soundly in the cocoon

You leave late, the children are tired, and so are you. No tent to pitch, no bed to convert, no bags to carry. In the cocoon, you step directly into your own bed. A familiar, enclosed sleeping area at the back of the camper. Your duvets are already there. Quiet and comfortable under canvas, just like at home. A place where you can always land directly. And that feels surprisingly luxurious.

Sustainably built. Smartly priced.

Why use a new van as a base, when a young second-hand one is just as perfect? For AWAY, reuse is not a compromise, but a conscious choice for the climate and your wallet. AWAY buys a second-hand van for you, with a full maintenance history and an independent inspection by the ANWB. Points of attention are resolved by a permanent partner. This base is converted by AWAY into your camper van.

GET AWAY

A lot of camper van for your money. The GET AWAY is the entry-level model and offers the best price-quality ratio. Luxury finishes are not skimped on; there is no difference compared to the high-end DRIFT AWAY, AWAY Vans' other model. An ideal companion for spontaneous weekend trips or longer journeys. The base is a Renault Master with a long wheelbase and suitable for 4 people without getting in each other's way. The specs are something to write home about: The Renault Master is a Euro 6 with a maximum of 120,000 km on the clock, 2.3l for 125 hp or more. The camper inspection at the RDW is included, as is an induction hob with a corresponding battery pack, refrigerator, and a complete electrical system, powered by 400W of solar panel. A mobile toilet is even included. This basic version, which is truly complete and receives an uncompromising finish, has an attractive price tag. For € 55,800, the GET AWAY, including the van, is ready for your door, vacation-ready. Do you want more? Then more is also possible, for example, with a bicycle carrier or Maxxfan, you can further refine your van.

DRIFT AWAY

The camper van with the most comfort. The DRIFT is for enjoying that little bit of extra luxury. This consists of an extra-large battery pack of 2000Wu, allowing you to stay off-grid for three days. A diesel parking heater and air conditioning make climate control perfect. With the standard all-terrain tires, you can go places, and with a bicycle carrier, you can explore those places further. An outdoor shower, ladder, and rearview camera complete the extra luxury.

On the exterior, the DRIFT AWAY is fully painted in a warm grey-beige base color. The middle stripe comes as an accent in olive grey. The layout and materials used in the interior are the same as with the GET AWAY. Furthermore, the DRIFT has all the functionalities that the GET AWAY also has.  Another similarity is the attractive price of the DRIFT. At € 63,900, it's completely equipped and includes the van.

AWAY campers are not ordinary converted camper vans. Thanks to aviation technology like aircraft rails and rivets, everything is rock solid and feels like factory work. The clever modular design makes adjustments easy: if you're going away with two people, you leave the top bed at home. If you want to make adjustments yourself in the future, the accessible connections make this no problem. Built with Delft engineering precision and over 40 years of experience in product development. Sturdy, Smart, and Safe.

More information:

AWAY Vans

Tractieweg 42,

3534AP Utrecht

085-333 23 78

info@awayvans.com

www.awayvans.com

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