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« Canela » Your house on wheels in Europe

I’m renting out my magnificent sprinter “Canela”, a small house on wheels. She’s very powerful and although she’s big, she’s very easy to drive. The comfort inside is remarkable, as I wanted to equip it with all the luxuries I lacked in my previous van (in which I spend 5years living and traveling) while retaining the cozy feel of a small wooden chalet.

I have an insurance, all inclusive, for rental (see details below). 

Winter life can be tough in a van, so there’s a water heater for doing dishes or even for a hot outdoor shower and a heater for those cold mornings when it’s hard to get out of bed. For the cooking enthusiasts, there are three stoves and an oven. The dormitory has a large bed with an excellent mattress (2m x 1.40m). It is possible to build a third bed for a small person or child (1,20mx80). 

The living room is spacious and can accommodate up to 5 people. There’s plenty of storage all over the van and the garage has large drawers, perfect for storing all your gear.

Are you a climber? If so, and you’re coming for a climbing holiday, this van is made for you. No need to travel with heavy loads on the train or plane. Upon request, the price includes training equipment, a fixed hangboard, a single rope (80m), a double rope (60m), two harnesses, a grigri, 20 quickdraws, two reverso’s, carabiners and slings for the belay. So it’s up to you to bring your climbing shoes and motivation.

Our insurance is all inclusive (AXA), with road assistance (VAB) and legal assistance(DAS) everywhere in Europe.

The deposit is 1200 euros and includes the franchise in case of an accident.

It’s also possible to to take a cancellation insurance if you wish.

Canela is based in L’Argentière-la-Bessée in the Hautes Alpes. If you are coming from far away, from Belgium or the North of France, we recommend you to take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to L’Argentière-la-Bessée. This train is not expensive, costing between 30 and 60 euros. I’m also open to transport Canela to another meeting point if you wish (Briançon, Gap,...).

I hope I can please you with this little chalet on wheels, Canela.

Technical info and summary

For the car

    • Mercedes Sprinter year 2017 L3 H2 (7m long) 314 CDI

    • 200,000 km

    • Three seats at the front

    • AC (Air conditioning)

    • Six speeds

    • Rear camera

    • Rear-wheel drive

    • All-season tyres

Consumption

    • 9 L/100 long-distance

    • 10L/100 for short distances (approx.)

Electricity

    • 280w solar panel

    • 100ah lithium battery

    • 12v/220v 1600w pure sine converter

    • Solar Controller / Booster 800W

Kitchen

    • LPG gas cylinder (26L)

    • Oven and 3 burners

    • Deep sink with hand shower

    • Water heaters

    • 40L compressor fridge

    • 80L water tank

    • Recycling / normal / compost bins

    • Fully-equipped kitchen (Italian and French press coffee makers, milk frother, hand blender, smoothie blender, etc.)

    • 220v socket

    • 2 types of lighting

    • Two large windows with mosquito nets and blackout curtains

    • Roof fan (Maxx fan) with remote control (next to bed)

Salon

    • Table can be extended to any length

    • Two double bench seats

    • Hammock (chair version)

    • 220v socket

    • 2 types of lighting

    • Two USB ports

    • Autoterm diesel heater

Dormitory

    • Bed (200×140)

    • Storage in bed and cupboards

    • Two small windows

    • Window with mosquito net and blackout curtains

    • 2 types of lighting

    • Two times two USB ports

Extra

Bed linen and towels, camping table and chairs are provided.