The Van Haven Shillingstone
We didn’t set out to reinvent the VW camper van. We set out to perfect it. The final chapter in the Transporter story, engineered in Dorset.
Our promise
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We didn’t set out to reinvent the camper van. We set out to perfect it.
Instantly recognisable. Unmistakably elevated. A different category of Transporter ownership.
1950
Where the story began
VW and Westfalia’s original freedom brief
Dorset
Designed and built
Crafted by our team in a quiet English village
Last
Of its kind
The final chapter of the classic Transporter era
The Story
Not just another campervan
From the T1 “Splitty” to the remote-work era, the Transporter became a vessel for dreamers. The Shillingstone is our bold, unapologetic statement of craftsmanship, innovation, and freedom. A tribute to everything the Transporter stood for, and a promise of where it can still take you.
Crafted without Compromise
Materials, kitchen, sleeping, and comfort in motion. Every system finished to a standard far beyond a standard VW camper.
Materials & Detailing
Portuguese cork fabric, Häfele soft-close, aircraft-grade fittings, and hand-trimmed finishes. No gloss for gloss’s sake. Just honest, refined craft.
- Portuguese cork fabric interior
- Häfele soft-close mechanisms
- Aircraft-grade fittings
- Hand-trimmed detailing
Kitchen
Clean lines, swing-out alfresco cooking, and book-ended carpentry finished to an aerospace standard.
- Invisible induction hob
- Outdoor pull-out kitchen
- 42L compressor fridge
- CNC cabinetry with integrated power
Sleeping
Riemo pop-top freedom with quiet luxury. Cork bed board, Alcantara lining, and virtually silent heating for year-round nights.
- Fully sprung mattress
- Cork-lined bed board
- Alcantara pop-top lining
- Slide-out lower bed and blackout blinds
Comfort in Motion
Level, adaptive, composed. VB air suspension outside; leather dash, Audison sound, and twin Fiamma awnings inside.
- VB Auto-Level air suspension
- Audison upgraded sound
- Leather dash and door cards
- Twin Fiamma awnings with lighting
Industry firsts, quiet luxury
Our most advanced, complete, and thoughtfully executed creation. Selected, shaped, and finished to speak for itself.
Cork Interior
Warm Portuguese cork surfaces that welcome you in. Refined, tactile, and uniquely Van Haven.
Swing-Out Kitchen
Alfresco cooking with hot and cold water at your fingertips. Clean lines, serious engineering.
Pop-Top Sleep
Fully sprung comfort under Alcantara, ready for remote campsites and beach parks alike.
Air Suspension
VB Auto-Level composure on the road. Hotel-to-van with no culture shock.
See the Shillingstone
Interior craft, lifestyle moments, and the details that make this the most complete camper we have ever delivered.
Ready to step inside?
Talk to our specialists about the Shillingstone. Specification, availability, and a private viewing.