Friday 22 May 2009

Open Day

Hi guys! Below is a heads up about the JustKampers Open Day on 1st August - for all those bargain hunters:

Just Kampers have just released the date of their annual Open Day to be Saturday August 1st 2009. The event will run between 10-5pm and entrance is completely free! There'll be a chance to meet up with all the Kamper Chatters as well as refreshments available throughout the day.

You'll be able to take the Just Kampers tour around the grounds, warehouse and offices and see the journey your products take before they reach your door. Just Kampers is situated in the picturesque village of Odiham, Hampshire and has many local attractions such as the Basingstoke Canal and Odiham Castle.

The usual bargain corner will include stock at sale prices and you'll also be able to buy and take away any current stock we hold. It's a great chance to meet the JK Team and fellow Kampers for a fun day out - best of all, it won't cost a thing!

We hope to see you all here on the 1st August {#}

The JK Team

Tuesday 19 May 2009

Notes from the Newbie

So I’ve moved into Just Kampers Towers, have decorated a little with a simple blog and I have to say my first impression of the place has been overwhelming.

Firstly, I was told how beautiful the barn HQ was before I arrived but I really didn’t prepare myself to find the grounds as scenic as they are. You could hold the perfect wedding here without a problem - that is if you wanted to give the Managing Director an excuse to give us extra work as event organisers!

No, I think we better stick to what we are good at – providing you guys with fantastic parts from all over the world at the best possible prices.

The Just Kampers team have been amazing, making me feel like part of the gang in such a short space of time. One of my first tasks has been promoting our new, discounted Driveaway Spacemaker Tunnel Awning. I even quickly put one up so I knew exactly what I was writing about. When you see them standing there without the help of a camper you have to admit they are pretty cool.

One thing I would really like to hear about is your restoration success stories – that is if you are modest enough to let me put you on the site. I figured if enthusiasts could log onto JustKampers.com and learn about someone else’s achievements; nothing would be more inspiring for their Beetle and Campervan projects.

I really hope you guys enjoy catching up on news and events about everything that goes on at your favourite Volkswagen parts provider.

Mike Buonaiuto, Marketing and PR Assistant (Newbie)
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Monday 18 May 2009

Run to the Sun, 2009 - Newquay


One of the largest VW, Custom Car and music events of its kind, held at Trevelgue Holiday Park in glorious Newquay.

Run to the Sun 2009 is just round the corner with an extensive entertainment line-up to suit all tastes, bringing you more world-class DJ's, talented live bands, side splitting comedians and of course the VW’s and Custom Cars.

New for 2009, is a VW only camping area for all you enthusiasts. The brand new Shakin Shack bar on Smugglers with a huge outside decked area. They also have plans to turn the car park into a complete no car zone, with more day time activities and traders, so keep checking for further updates.

Thousands of people will be setting off from all over the UK to come down and visit Trevelgue Holiday Park in Newquay which is the home of Run to the Sun. As usual the lads from Volksworld will be organising the cruise and leading you from London straight down to sunny Newquay.Plans for Run to the Sun 2009 are on their way, aiming to tower above 2008's event.

Mike Buonaiuto, Marketing and PR Assistant
JustKampers.com

Friday 15 May 2009

Bristol VolksFest 2009


Whether you visit for the day or stay for the whole weekend, Bristol’s VolksFest is set to top the success of previous years.

The annual event, set in the Wraxell’s beautiful country side, runs from 5th to 7th of June.
Complete with a Lovebug theme, this year’s extravaganza includes BMX racing, VW Painting and Urban Street Art for the younger Beetle and Kamper fans and musical entertainment from glam rock band Doreen Doreen!

But event organisers have not forgotten first and foremost to please the loyal Volkswagen Beetle and Kamper enthusiasts with expert traders such as JustKampers on hand to offer advice and guidance on parts and paint.

Event organiser, Adrian Ashby told JustKampers, “The introduction of the Car Service’s Yard is an improvement on last year we are very excited about. This year doesn’t lose sight of pleasing the VW fans. We’re offering everything from engine diagnostics carried out by Volkswagen experts to great paint strips and pinstripes and small repairs.”

JustKampers will be trading at the event so be sure to come over and say hi.

Mike Buonaiuto, Marketing and PR Assistant
JustKampers.com

Just Kampers Open Day

Just Kampers have just released the date of their annual Open Day to be Saturday August 1st 2009. The event will run between 10-5pm and entrance is completely free! There'll be activities and entertainment for all the family as well as refreshments available throughout the day.

You'll be able to take the Just Kampers tour around the grounds, warehouse and offices and see the journey your products take before they reach your door. Just Kampers is situated in the picturesque village of Odiham, Hampshire and has many local attractions such as the Basingstoke Canal and Odiham Castle.

Keep a look out on the News & Events page to hear more information and attractions to be confirmed soon!

Mike Buonaiuto, Marketing and PR Assistant
JustKampers.com

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Plymouth Volksfest 2009

A long weekend of action, games and music awaits visitors to Plymouth’s VolksFest this month. With Plymouth’s busy city centre nearby; Newham Park’s picturesque 1550 acre country is perfect host to the annual event.

From paintball battles and BMX racing to Engine HQ’s with Elite traders such as JustKampers, there is sure to be something lying in wait for everyone. Even the kids can join in the fun with balloon modelling and magic tricks, a Bucking Bronco and Surf Simulator and even a circus workshop run by F.L.A.M.E fire jugglers. We’re told big clowns are also welcome!

Highlights for the weekend are surely the Gangster fancy dress family disco for the whole family on Saturday evening and a cruise of the nearby Moors. (Dates yet to be arranged.)
Plus the old VolkFest favourite: Show n’ Shine is back, where you’ll get the chance to show off your VW and all your hard work, with prizes available in many varied categories.

Other unmissable highlights for the weekend are headlining musical acts, top festival band Dreadzone on Saturday night, and top ten artist Hazel O’Connor on Sunday, performing popular classics such as her 80’s no1 single ‘Will You’. Stereo MC’s will also be playing for the hip-hop fans, promising to entertain guests with a mix of Old Schools beats late into Sunday night.

JustKampers will be there joining in the family fun, so be sure come and say hello.

Mike Buonaiuto, Marketing and PR Assistant
JustKampers.com

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Monday 27 April 2009

Stanford Hall VW 2009

Just Kampers will be attending the Stanford Hall VW Show 2009 on Sunday 3rd May 2009. Look out for the usual JK stand, our staff will be taking orders and answering any questions you have on the day so come and check out the stand and say 'Hi!'

The show is now in its 33rd year but for newcomers to the event, Stanford Hall is a stately home set in large grounds in open countryside on the South Leicestershire border. It is in the quiet village of Stanford-on-Avon, which is 5 miles south-east of Lutterworth, and 2 miles east of Swinford. Seen by many as one of the shining examples of the show-season, this is a very relaxed show which is also family friendly.

Admission to Stanford Hall VW is £7.00 for adults and £1.00 for children, but this does not cover admission to the stately home itself. Dogs are allowed, but the organisers insist they be kept on a lead and under control at all times.

There will be a number of catering stands on site ranging from doughnuts through to burgers, fish & chips to speciality food. Or you could even try a leisurely afternoon tea in Stanford Hall's own tearoom.

With that said - we hope to see you all there!

Richard Woods, Marketing and PR Executive
JustKampers.com


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Santa Pod Big Bang 2009

Thank you to everyone that came to the Santa Pod Big Bang Show 2009. Just Kampers was proud to sponsor the event and we hope that everyone that went had an awesome time.

Dispite the overcast weather, the show was a great sucess and the JK team really enjoyed themselves. I have uploaded a photo album of the show on my profile for you guys to take a look at: Big Bang Show Photos. If anyone has any photos of the Big Bang Show then please post them up on our Facebook page for everyone to see!

Don't forget that Stanford Hall is on this weekend. JK will of course be there so if you're attending - don't forget to come over and say hi More information on Stanford Hall will be featured here soon...

Richard Woods, Marketing and PR Executive
JustKampers.com


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Friday 17 April 2009

Elemental VW #4 2009

The Elemental VW #4 Show (2009) will be taking place this weekend at Mountfitchet Mathematics & Computing College, Standstead. According to the Elemental VW website "Judging by the numbers of prebooked day tickets and camping passes we are in for a busy show once again this year. Don't worry if you haven't prebooked you can still pay for entry and camping on the day." The day is set to include:

  • Show & Shine
  • Stalls and Traders
  • Live Music
  • Club Displays
  • Rat-look Display
  • Type 3 Display
  • Two VW Funny Cars
  • Kids Rides and Amusements
  • Please note that Just Kampers won't be present at the event but if you can't make Bus Types, this show will definately be worth while attending.

Richard Woods, Marketing and PR Executive
JustKampers.com

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Wednesday 15 April 2009

JK @ Bus Types

Just Kampers will be at Bus Types this weekend between the 17th-19th April. We'll be featuring a range of 'show only' special offers as well as free delivery on all orders taken at the show*.

The weekend will bring together some of the best VW Buses from all over the UK combining Split Screen`s, Bay Window`s, T25`s, T4`s and T5`s in many forms and styles all in one place.We hope that you will enjoy the weekend which includes the Show & Shine, Special Bus Displays, a large Trade and Autojumble area plus the Friday and Saturday evening entertainment as well as much much more. So if you fancy a nice day out, or even a weekend away - we look forward to seeing you there!

Visit Bus Types Website
*Subject to conditions and mainland UK delivery only. Delivery on phone, fax and postal orders will be at our standard rate.

Richard Woods, Marketing and PR Executive
JustKampers.com


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JK Starts Tweeting & Booking

With the internet rapidly expanding month on month, JK has decided that it has spent all too long dragging its heels and refusing to use some of the internet's most popular sites that have taken the world by storm. So to begin our quest in to the realm of Web 2.0, JK has enlisted on two of the most popular social networking sites - Facebook and Twitter.


JK now has its own 'Fan Page' of which anyone can become a fan; provided they have a Facebook account. Becoming a fan isn't just about showing your support for the company - being a fan will give you exclusive access to the following:

  • Interact with other VW Camper & Beetle enthusiasts, both familiar and new.
  • Have the chance to add other enthusiasts as friends on Facebook.
  • Post photos of you and your VW's for other fans to comment and discuss.
  • Post videos of you and your VW's for other fans to comment and discuss.
  • Create and participate in discussions about VW's and the world in general.
  • Post upcoming events and spread the word about your VW club.

If you're a 'Twitterer', you may be interested in following us on Twitter. If you become a follower of JK you'll benefit from the following features:

  • Be kept in the loop with what's happening in the world of JK.
  • Join the Twitter RSS feed to be automatically updated every day.
  • Be Exposed to voucher codes that are specifically for Twitter users.
  • Network with other VW enthusiasts.

So come and join JK in the world of social networking, we look forward to seeing you there!
Join Facebook (Remember to click 'Become A Fan' on the left hand side!)
Join Twitter (Remember to click 'Follow' on the link underneath the JK logo!)


Richard Woods, Marketing and PR Executive
JustKampers.com


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Friday 3 April 2009

1974 Beetle Winner


Just Kampers teamed up with Volksworld to give away a 1974 Beetle used in most of our online 'How To' videos. The draw occured on Sunday afternoon and the winner was Chelsea Murray from Hampshire - so congratulations Chelsea! According to Adrian from the Marketing Department at Volksworld, Chelsea shed a few tears of happiness over the phone.
A big thank you to everyone who came to Volksworld and saw us and we hope to see a few of you at Bus Types between 17th-19th April!
Richard Woods, Marketing and PR Executive
JustKampers.com

Thursday 2 April 2009

Unusual Camper Use....


It's no secret that when you buy your parts from Just Kampers, you usually intend to repair, tune or restore your Camper. That's just common sense, right? Think again. Our VW Camper parts are being used for all kinds of different reasons, some entirely unrelated to driving Campers at all.

The Sea Life Centre in Scheveningen, Holland, have used a T2 Split body supplied by JK in their latest Sea Life display. The premise behind it was to re-create a beach/surf feel to the area with lots of rock pools containing sea anemones and other creatures that would usually live in this type of environment.

The display project, undertaken by Creative Solutions TNI Ltd, proved to be quite a challenge to put together. Due to strict time constraints and a whole hotch potch of different Camper parts to contend with - the Creative Solutions team certainly had their work cut out for them.

However, with some clever carpentry and a solid steel frame to hold the tank in place, the display looks rather impressive. Although they aren't on in the picture - even the headlights work!The exhibition will stay in Scheveningen for about a year and then be moved on to another Sea Life Centre somewhere in Europe. Each centre has its own exhibition that gets moved on 12 months later and rotates around the other centres. Therefore, each display has to be designed so that it can be moved without too much difficult.
Have you come across any unusal Camper or Beetle use? Check out the forum thread and share your usual VW experiences and pictures with the rest of us at Just Kampers.
Richard Woods, Marketing and PR Executive
JustKampers.com

Wednesday 1 April 2009

Bank Holiday Deals at JK

The Easter Bank Holiday is fast approaching and Just Kampers have devised some great dining deals for those warm spring evenings. You can also view our extensive range of camping products at great prices at our leisure store.
In the meantime, check out these great products...

The Royal Double Burner Cooker £35.00 inc. VAT (J15184) is an easily transportable, lightweight gas cooker designed to conveniently fold down for efficient storage.







The 18 Piece Melamine Dining Set £25.00 inc. VAT (J14054) is a hard wearing, light-weight dining set finished in your favourite 1950-2003 VW Campervans.








The Easy Camp Dijon Folding Picnic Set £89.00 inc. VAT (J15255) is compact and easy to carry, yet stable when opened. With enough seating for you and your friends to gather for a beer and enjoy the delights of a BBQ.





Don't forget to upload your Bank Holiday adventures to the photo albums on your JK community profiles for everyone to see...brownie points for whoever submits a picture of themselves using the products above!

Richard Woods, Marketing and PR Executive
JustKampers.com


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Thursday 5 March 2009

New 'How To' Videos

There are now 16 new videos in the 'How To' section of the Just Kampers website. They cover everything from oil change maintenance to fitting a new engine so check them out. I hope you find them useful and don't forget to look out for new 'How To's coming soon!

Richard Woods, Marketing and PR Executive
JustKampers.com


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