Yorkshire based company creates mini sleeping caravan
Ever heard of carapoding? If you have, chances are you’ve also heard of Carapods. If you haven’t, you need to be in on the loop, and we here at CaravanTimes have got you covered. All you need to remember are the words ‘custom’, ‘teardrop’ and ‘caravan’.
Carapods is the brainchild of Leigh Hardy and James Spooner, who combined their love of engineering and caravans to start a business. Based in East Yorkshire, Leigh and James have been helping caravanners get as involved in the production of caravans as possible, with the end result being custom made teardrop caravans with lots of space for personalised add ons. Apart from giving you the chance to deck your caravan out in ten different colours or maybe put a built in bed for your pet, Carapods also guarantees you that your caravan will not be like any other.
The first model that Carapods launched was the 1500 Envy, which is currently the largest model in the entire Carapods range. However, it weighs in at about 420 kgs, which means you have all the convenience of a large caravan without having to struggle with towing.
What you need to watch out for though is the newly launched Carapods Freestyle caravan. This mini sleeping pod takes Carapods’ promise of customisable caravans to the next level, with custom colours and interiors, styling bars, a rear cycle carrier, DVD and Bluetooth connectivity. And when they say Freestyle, they really mean it. The interiors of this cool little caravan are like an origami puzzle you can sleep in with options to stack the bed and create a sofa, folding the back rest to reveal a locker and an entertainment unit with more space for storage.
Each carapod is custom made from locally sourced materials and are constructed from aluminium and composite materials so you wouldn’t have to worry about replacing your carapod just as soon as you buy it. So whether it’s the newly launched Freestlye or the original Carapod, all you’ll have to worry about is where your next trip will be and nothing else. All models are inspected by The Department for Transport, so you can also insure your carapoding experience.
With renting prices starting at £120, there’s never been a better time to venture into the world of carapods. So start jotting down ideas on that napkin and get your own customisable carapod now! And if you need inspiration, check out photos of the new Freestyle Carapod below.
