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Hire the VW T6.1 California Ocean campervan

The T6.1 California Ocean, otherwise known as our roadsurfer Surfer Suite, offers many possibilities to make the camper your home on four wheels. The excellent design that took years to develop, makes this classic your holiday hit. With a purist appearance and well-designed and thought-out functions, the T6.1 VW California is perfect for long and short road trips. Clever compact and hidden storage spaces, a comfortable and extendable electro-hydraulic roof-top, which you can work with just a touch of a button, windows in the upper bed compartment, blackout windows, a height-adjustable shelf in the rear compartment, a comfortable lying space in the lower interiors.

Starting from £69 / night

Why hire the Surfer Suite campervan?

Taking a quick outside shower after visiting the beach is one of the many additional benefits of the Surfer Suite. Hire the VW T6.1 California Ocean campervan and you will get many other luxuries as well, such as the integrated GPS system, a reversing camera in order to easily maneuver and park as well as the automatic distance control for a relaxed trip on Europe’s roads navigating the Alpine roads or narrow British lanes.


150 hp diesel / DCT automation

Electrohydraulic pop-top roof

4 Beds

Outdoor Shower

ACC, Tempomat & Parkpilot

Camping Kitchen

Your Surfer Suite equipment & features


Sitting & Sleeping

✓ 4 Seats
Both front seats can be rotated

✓ 4 sleeping spaces
Two adults below on the folded out seating surface with comfort mattress (114 x 195 cm) and two adults above in the pop-up roof (lying surface: 120 x 200 cm)

✓ Electrohydraulic pop-up roof
Opens and closes at the push of a button

✓ Shade blind
For all windows (even for the windscreen)

Eating & Cooking

Complete kitchenette
Sink, storage space, cutlery drawer, water tank

✓ Kitchen Box
Includes camping pots and a pan, espresso cooker, coffee cups, glasses, plates, small bowls and cutlery (for 4 people), cutlery for children, cooking utensils, salad bowls, small knives and a bowl for the washing up

Water & Electricity

Outdoor shower

✓ Power connection and 2nd camping battery
230-230V socket on the inside and a 230V power connection on the outside with an extension cable and a connection Schuko socket for electricity at the campsite

Summer & Winter equipment

✓ Seat heating
For the driver and co-driver seat

✓ Stationary heating
Powered by diesel

✓ Air conditioning
While motor is turned on and running

✓ Awning

✓ A camping table + two camping chair
For exterior use

Technical information, driving and parking


150 hp diesel / DCT automation

Length 5m | Width 2,3m (with outside mirror) | Height 1.99m

Always specify the length of 6 meters in case you book a ferry

ACC

Automatic distance control

Original VW navigational device

Rear view camera & pilot parking system in the front and back

Heated driver and passenger seats

Car Net App Connect

Interface for mobile navigation

ISOFIX system for back seats

All season tyres

Power folding wing-mirrors

Radio DAB, Bluetooth, USB

Multi-function steering wheel

Cruise control

3-Zone climate control

Original VW air heater

Right-hand drive in UK

Optional bookable equipment


optional bookable equipment

Bicycle carrier on the tailgate (including a warning sign required for travel to Italy or Spain)

£6.50 per night

1 additional camping chair 

one-time payment of 12,50€ per booking

Additional camping table

one-time payment of £22 per booking

Car Seat for Children

1-3 & 4-12 year olds

Rack on the roof (two-bar system for surfboards, boxes, etc.)

one-time payment of £45 per booking

Portable camping toilet

one-time payment of 39€ per booking

Bed linen 1 person (pillow, sheet, blanket)

one-time payment of £30 per booking

On the road with the Surfer Suite?

If you’re currently travelling with the Surfer Suite and need assistance, you can find helpful practical tips and video guides on operating your campervan here.

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Camper van on the road, ocean in the background

You will receive a link to your customer account together with your booking confirmation. There, you can view details of your booking, such as the vehicle model, pick-up and drop-off times, and more. Additionally, you can directly adjust the following topics and more.

Our station locations can vary significantly. Some are centrally located, while others are a bit more on the outskirts. Please check the detail pages of our stations to see the specific location of the station where you have booked your camper. Additionally, you will find tips on how to get there and information about on-site parking options on the individual station pages.

Unfortunately, our locations do not offer secure parking facilities, and parking spaces are often limited or unavailable. However, there might be potential to find parking in nearby residential or commercial areas. For the best option, leave the car at home and use public transportation, or take a taxi to our station is recommended.

Our Carefree Packages cover you in the event of an accident or damage. With the “Basic” package, you already have basic coverage with comprehensive and breakdown protection included. By upgrading to an “Advanced” or “Complete” package, you can protect yourself against additional types of damage and at the same time reduce your deductible, i.e. the costs you have to pay yourself in the event of damage.

Further details on prices and benefits can be found on our Rates page.

The following basic camping equipment is included in your rental for free:

  • Navigation system
  • Air conditioning
  • Stationary heater
  • Awning/marquise
  • 1 outdoor camping table
  • 2 outdoor camping chairs
  • Kitchen Box (with the most important utensils: camping pots and pans, espresso machine, coffee cups, glasses, plates, cutlery for 4 persons, plus plastic children’s crockery, kitchen cutlery, salad bowl, small knife and a folding washbasin)
  • 1 brush
  • Levelling wedges
  • Cable for recharging your camping battery

The individual model features and all extras can be found in the comparison chart of all roadsurfer models. Please note that our vehicles do not have internet or WiFi.

Would you like any extra equipment?

You can rent a variety of camping accessories from roadsurfer. We offer various camping equipment, ranging from roof racks and bike carriers to portable toilets. Just take a look at our equipment page, where we have listed all the extras available for rent.

Please remember to bring the following documents when you come to pick up your roadsurfer camper:

    • Identity card or passport of all drivers
    • Driving license of all drivers
    • VISA or Mastercard (credit or debit) for the deposit (with sufficient funds and please do not forget the PIN). If necessary, payment can also be made by EC card at German stations. You can find more information here.

For all UK registered renters, a driver licence check is compulsory at the time of pick-up at one of our UK stations in order to be fully covered by our travel protection package.

If you are registered in the UK and have more than 6 points on your driving licence and/or with specific past driving convictions you will not be able to drive our vehicles.

For this purpose, if you are renting in the UK you will need to provide the following:

  • Driving licence number
    Address information (As displayed on Driver’s license)
    National Insurance ID
    You can enter the required information on the website GOV.UKin advance and generate a check code and show it at the time of pick-up at the station.

Drivers with a driver’s license from other European countries picking up our vehicles in any UK station are not subject to the driver license check.

If you have a breakdown on the road that restricts your mobility, you can contact the 24/7 mobility service provider around the clock.

  • You can find the telephone number of the mobility service provider responsible for your vehicle in your customer account. You will find your personal link to the customer account in the e-mail with your booking confirmation/rental contract. Please note: The mobility service provider will provide assistance in German or English and only in relation to the vehicle’s driving restrictions. If you have questions about the camping functions, you can find help in the Help Centre, because unfortunately the mobility service provider cannot help here!
  • Document your breakdown as best you can and note down the incident number of the mobility service provider. Send us everything by e-mail to assistance@roadsurfer.com.

Have you had an accident or suffered damage on the road, but your camper is running perfectly? Then please proceed as follows:

  • Take photos of the damage and the surroundings and send an e-mail with a damage report to assistance@roadsurfer.com .
  • In case of an accident, please also fill out the international accident report (in the glove compartment) and send it to the email address above.
  • Inform the police on site (obligatory, otherwise there may be issues with your travel protection coverage!)

Please note that the minimum rental age requirements vary depending on the rental country. Here’s an overview:

United Kingdom: Drivers must be at least 25 years old and have two years of licensed driving experience (driver´s licence class 3 or class B)

USA, Canada, and Ireland: Drivers must be at least 21 years old and have one year of licensed driving experience (driver´s licence class 3 or class B)

Europe (not including Ireland): Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have one year of licensed driving experience (driver´s licence class 3 or class B)

Is there anything else you’d like to know about your campervan or booking?

For all the information you need about your camper adventure, check out our Help Centre.

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