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JANUARY LOCKDOWN UPDATE
6 JANUARY 2021
The safety of our staff and customers is of the utmost importance to us as we face the challenges of Coronavirus in these unparalleled times. Following the Government announcement on 4 January 2021 regarding a new lockdown which takes effect from 6 January, we will be making a number of changes to how we operate and significantly reducing our operations.

Although our outside display areas will be closed to the public our teams will still be on hand to take any enquiries, send you videos, talk to you via video call, telephone or email and meet your needs almost as well as if we were fully operational.

Stay safe and we’ll be back soon
We look forward to being able to serve you again once circumstances permit. But in the meantime, stay safe and we’ll see you soon.

VENTURA VR200 AVAILABLE AS AN AUTOMATIC

25 NOVEMBER 2020
The Ventura VR200 is also available to order as an automatic. Although visually identical to the manual 6 speed Peugeot Boxer-based VR200, the automatic uses the Fiat Ducato platform. Inside the conversion is exactly the same offering the same wide range of choices Ventura customers are familiar with. On the outside the Fiat offers a number of body colours unique to the Ducato. With the automatic gearbox, drivers can choose from three driving modes – normal, eco and power. Eco provides a smoother acceleration response and a tailored gear shift pattern to reduce fuel consumption, while power provides quicker shifting for optimal performance in a variety of conditions. Ducato also now comes with a new Euro 6D 2.3-litre engine in 122PS, 142PS, 162PS and 183PS power outputs, offering greater efficiency than the units they replace. Call our team for prices.

DID YOU KNOW?

19 NOVEMBER 2020
Not only do we offer bespoke campervans, but under our umbrella company, GM Coachwork, we also offer vehicle adaptations for motorhome and campervan owners. We recently fitted hand controls and an automatic side step to this Roller Team T Line coachbuilt motorhome. Call for estimates for adaptations for your campervan or motorhome. 

MONTY AND VENTURA IN DAILY TELEGRAPH

15 NOVEMBER 2020
Last Sundays Telegraph featured a two page article on the Iron Distance Challenge Monty created and participated in. Notice the Ventura VR200 in the background! Next year the event will be an open event for all and sundry, to raise money for Royal Marines veterans. Visit www.iron2steel.co.uk
MONTY INTRODUCES THE JOY OF CAMPING TO HIS FAMILY
5 SEPTEMBER 2020
Molly stood looking at the van quizzically, her head tilted to one side, causing her copper curls to tumble and glow in the evening sun. “Ashley,” she said finally, “he looks like an Ashley.” And so our camper van was christened....
MONTY RAISES £12K FOR WOUNDED VETERANS
10 AUGUST 2020
Monty Halls raised an impressive £12k to support wounded Royal Marine veterans after completing the inaugural Royal Marines Charity Iron Man Challenge.

The challenge took placed on 26 July across the beautiful yet brutal landscape of south Devon. The Challenge comprised a 2.4 mile sea swim, a 110 mile bike ride finishing off with a marathon (26.2 miles) along the coastal paths. 

Rory Aitken, Iron Man coach commented "This would be right up there in the top ten hardest in the world".

Throughout the day Ventura provided a camper to act as Race HQ.  A full film of the day will be available soon. 
VR2OO WINS ANOTHER AWARD
24 FEBRUARY 2020

Ventura are delighted to have been awarded a highly prestigious Caravan and Motorhome Club Award following the NEC Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show. The Peugeot Boxer VR200 picked up the honours in the best Campervan under £47000 category at the CAMC Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards.

​It really was an honour to win Best Campervan under £47,000 and its testament to the team who put so much hard work in to create a double award-winning campervan.  Needless to say the certificate will take pride of place in our reception for all to see. 

MONTY HALLS  TEAMS UP WITH VENTURA

5 FEBRUARY 2020

Ventura Campervans have teamed up with Monty Halls - broadcaster, speaker, naturalist, marine biologist and travel writer. Monty will work closely with Ventura as their ambassador sharing his family’s experiences and adventures in the award-winning Ventura VR200 campervan.

In 2008, Monty left his home in Bristol for Applecross on the west coast of Scotland for the first of the three BBC Great Escape series, Monty Halls' Great Escape, where he tried to recreate the life of crofters for six months. This Spring Channel 4 will be broadcasting the second series of My Family and the Galapagos following Monty as he returns to the islands to experience with his family the wonders and challenges of his favourite place on earth. As a marine biologist he supports charities associated with the marine environment and is also a patron of Shark Trust. In 2015 Halls became president of the Galapagos Conservation Trust after serving as Ambassador for many years. Halls lives in Devon, England with his wife Tam and their two daughters.

Graham Vooght, managing director commented “We’re delighted to have Monty on board. He’s a great asset to Ventura and we look forward to reading about his experience of life with our camper van.”

​Monty added “I am absolutely chuffed to be working with Ventura. These camper vans are individually made by local craftsman, and really are a magic carpet to head off and explore new places with my family. We are already furiously making plans and can’t wait for the adventure to begin.” 

ISOFIX SYSTEM FITTED AS STANDARD 

 22 JANUARY 2020
The award-winning Peugeot Boxer VR200 campervan now comes with ISOFIX system fitted as standard on the rear seats. Isofix provides a more secure and easier way of attaching child seats in cars. 
Fitting points are built into both cars and child car seats when they are manufactured. An Isofix child seat is 'plugged' into the corresponding fitting points in the car, removing the need to use the car's seat belts to secure it. An additional top tether or support leg is used to prevent the child seat titling or rotating in an impact.

NEW VW RIVIERA LAUNCHED

20 DECEMBER 2019
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Ventura are delighted to announce the launch of the new VW Riviera campervans, Based on the VW T6 Transporter the Riviera follows the Ventura DNA of offering extensive levels of personalisation.  Choose your base vehicle, T28, T30 or T32, select from Startline or Highline, choose your engine and then design it and accessorize it to your hearts content. Choose from 127 upholstery options, 10 cabin furniture finishes, 15 floor finishes and more. 
SHOWS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020
2 OCTOBER 2019
We're delighted to announce three big exhibitions we will be attending. Kicking off the new year in January we will be at the Caravan and Motorhome Show at EventCity, Manchester. We've even got the same stand location as we had last year.  Then in February the NEC opens its doors to the Caravan Camping and Motorhome Show where we will be in full force. And then sandwiched between these two is the Motorhome Show at Westpoint, Exeter for our friends and  neighbours in the South West. We will be adding more dates to this list which will be announced on this page and our Facebook pages.

VENTURA FEATURED IN ​DEVON  LIFE MAGAZINE

16 APRIL 2019
The latest issue of Devon Life had a super two page spread about us and the VR200. We also believe they have decided to publish it in their sister magazines Somerset Life and Essex Life. It's always great to see it in the press.

SAYING GOODBYE TO OUR DEMONSTRATOR

12 APRIL 2019
Today we said goodbye to our demonstrator as we handed over the keys to its new owner, Adele Inman from East Cheshire and her family.  The demonstrator has featured in all our brochures, photos and videos and we’re glad its gone to a good home.
LEFT: Ventura's Brooke Osborn handing over the keys to Adele Inman and her family.

VENTURA ON ITV NEWS

22 FEBRUARY 2019
Ventura were featured on ITV West Country news last night as they reported from the NEC Caravan Camping and Motorhome Show.  Our very own Brooke Osborn was interviewed by ITV answering questions on the rise of staycations and impact of Brexit on the campervan market.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR NEC SHOW
16 NOVEMBER 2018
As an exhibitor at the forthcoming NEC show we are delighted to be able to offer discounted tickets giving you the chance to purchase tickets from just £6.50* with a saving of £2.50 off of the on the door price and 50p from the normal advanced price.  A standard adult ticket bought on the door is £10 but with follow the link and you'll only pay £7.50

LAUNCH STOCK SOLD ​AND NEW MODEL ADDED

1 NOVEMBER 2018
Following the sell out of our launch stock a new model has been added to the line-up.  The VR200 Plus  comes equipped with air conditioning, privacy glass, opening side windows,  a manual side step,  rear parking sensors, passenger airbag, cruise control, mudflaps, electric folding mirrors and Sat Nav.  The VR200 Plus is £34,495 incl. VAT and OTR. The entry model VR200 now comes with more standard equipment including air conditioning, privacy glass and opening side windows and is priced from £32,995 incl VAT and OTR.

VR200 SCOOPS TOP AWARD

19 SEPTEMBER 2018
In a glittering ceremony the Ventura VR200 was the judges choice for the Best Budget Motorhome category at the Motorhome of the Year Awards 2019. Beating two others in the shortlist to the coveted prize the VR200 was held in high regard by the judges who praised it for the level of personalisation it offered buyers.
RIGHT: Mat Smith from Ventura receives the award from Practical Motorhome Editor Sarah Wakely

VR200 MAKES THE AWARDS SHORTLIST

4 SEPTEMBER 2018
The VR200 has been shortlisted by Practical Motorhome magazine in the Best Budget Motorhome category of their Motorhome of the Year Awards 2019.

The VR200 is up against the Tribute T736G at £47,131 and the Mobilvetta K Silver I 56 at £64,995.

The winners are announced at an awards ceremony on 19 September. We hope to be smiling even more than we are now!

COME AND SEE US AT THE WESTERN MOTORHOME SHOW

16 AUGUST 2018
If you're looking for a fun packed weekend away or a day trip, this Western themed show has it all - with its large exhibition area showcasing new and pre-owned motorhomes with accessories galore; including specialist western memorabilia, western re-enactments and living history area, plus three halls of Country music entertainment for campers.

Ventura will be attending this event, showcasing the VR200 model along with a second VR200 featuring a number of extras that we have on offer. Whether you're coming to have a weekend away with your family or loved ones, this event is packed full of all of the perfect elements for a fun, exciting weekend away. So don't miss out, get yourselves down and we'll see you there. Click here for full details.

VENTURA REVIEWED IN CAMPERVAN

10 AUGUST 2018
Following a great review in Practical Motorhome we were delighted to receive another in CamperVan magazine who took it to Keal Lodge outside Peterborough to put it to the test. And we're pleased to say it passed!

You can read the full review here

SOLAR PANELS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION

31 JULY 2018
Perfect for wild camping or camping on sites without hook-up, solar panels will recharge your battery and provide power to your sockets. Mounted on the roof solar panels are a useful addition if you plan on travelling abroad or use your camper on a frequent and regular basis. Solar panels don't just work in the summer. In winter they will trickle charge your batteries and support most small alarm systems. For more details get in touch.

VENTURA REVIEWED IN PRACTICAL MOTORHOME

29 JUNE 2018
Great to see the VR200 on the front cover of the Summer issue of Practical Motorhome.  Inside the magazine is an 8 page travel feature on Devon featuring the VR200 and on page 74 there's a 2 page review on where they award it 4.5 out of 5 stars. We love it!

To read the full review click here

VR200 NOW AVAILABLE AS AN AUTOMATIC

25 JUNE 2018
We're delighted to announce the VR200 is now available as an automatic. The VR200 Automatic is based on the Fiat Ducato which is identical in all but badge to the Peugeot Boxer. Automatics are a £3500 extra over the manual Peugeot Boxer VR200.

THANKS TO EVERYONE AT THE MIDSUMMER MOTORHOME SHOW

24 JUNE 2018
Thank you to everyone who came and saw us a the Midsummer Motorhome Show this weekend. Great weather and a great venue made for a great weekend!! See you at the next one!

VENTURA IN MMM
​SUMMER ISSUE

18 JUNE 2018
Another piece of press coverage, this time in MMM. Great to see it in the magazines. 

FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS ON THE RISE

15 JUNE 2018
From zero to 1800 in a matter of weeks. Our Facebook site is gaining in popularity. Remember to share with your friends. www.facebook.com/venturacampervans

TWIN FRONT SEAT OPTION AVAILABLE

13 JUNE 2018
We are pleased to announce we can now offer a twin front bench seat as a no cost option. This increases the seating capacity of the VR200 to six persons. The VR200 comes with a swivelling single passenger seat as standard equipment.  There will be a small charge to convert it into a swivelling twin seat.

IN THE PRESS: ARTICLE IN ​PRACTICAL MOTORHOME

31 MAY 2018
Another nice bit of press coverage in Practical Motorhome,  August 2018 issue, in the First Look section. Within it they write "the campervan market has been given a shot in the arm with the launch of a new model at a starting  price south of £30k ."  Spot on!

VR200 APPEARS AT SOUTHERN MOTORHOME SHOW

 17-19 MAY 2018
The first of 4 shows this year where the VR200 will be on display was the Southern Motorhome Show at Newbury showground. A weekend of perfect weather ensured the crowds came out and we were delighted at the response we had from visitors. At some points we had a queue of people waiting to speak to us and Paul and Michelle  were flat out all day.

We're booked in at 3 more shows this season - Midsummer Motorhome Show, Western Motorhome Show and the South West Motorhome Show. If you're attending any of these then pop over and have a look at our new VR200.

NEW DEMONSTRATOR IN BUILD

12 MAY 2018
Following a great launch we've started to build a second demonstrator. This one will be an no-options example finished in Ruby Red. We hope to bring it to the next show alongside our current demnstrator.

PRACTICAL MOTORHOME TAKE VR200 FOR TEST

10 MAY 2018
The VR200 is to appear in Practical Motorhome magazines Summer issue as subject of a road test review and as part of an 8 page travel feature on Devon. To top it all , its going to appear on the front cover.

CAMPERVAN MAGAZINE TO REVIEW VR200

27 APRIL 2018
Campervan magazine, published by Warners who also publish MMM, have requested to have our VR200 demonstrator for a week to do a road test review.

IN THE PRESS: OUT AND ABOUT LIVE

3 MAY 2018
Out and About website publish an online news story on the Ventura launch. Nice bit of coverage to have.

Read the story here

VENTURA FACEBOOK SITE LAUNCHED

23 APRIL 2018
Today we're delighted to announce the launch of our social media site at www.facebook.com/venturacampervans. We hope to build a big following and keep our followers informed of news as it happens.  All videos will be released first through our Facebook site so ensure you follow us.

VENTURA LAUNCH THE VR200 ON THE UK MARKET

29 MARCH 2018
Ventura launch their first model, the VR200, on the UK market with prices from £29,995. Based on a Peugeot Boxer L1 H1 the VR200 is a traditional side-kitchen layout with a a triple rear seat and 6'ft x 4'6" double bed. Ventura website goes live today.