Overview

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the Alpha Spaceship

The original award-winning Spaceship. Like a good car to drive with more useful features than a campervan

Features

The Original spaceship

camping-mode-alphaImproved features over the Alpha

Knife

The Swiss army knife of campers

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Floor Plan

Spaceships Floor Plan

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Video

Spaceship Video

Extras

Accessorise Your Spaceship

Spaceships' UK campervan rentals has a variety of accessories you can hire for a minimal charge. Options include: camp table and chairs, GPS, child seats and mains plugs (to plug into powered campsites and charge your laptop or camera). Click here to see more options and prices.

cable chair cooler-bag heater
hot-water-bottle shower tom-tom

 

Insurance

Insurance

Spaceships UK offers an All Inclusive Insurance option for only £15 per day (with a maximum collectable amount of £600). Enjoy peace of mind while you travel. Pick up your Spaceship in London and then travel to any European Union Countries for no extra insurance charge!

Coverage

All Inclusive

Single Vehicle Accidents

Yes

Windscreen Cover

Yes

Window/Glass Damage

Yes

Tyres

Yes

Roof

Yes

Under Body

Yes

Free Table & Chairs Hire (worth $50)

Yes

Roof pod

No

Documents

Travel Documents

Spaceships Campervan Rentals UK and Europe include a number of useful documents with your hire. These include detailed information on ‘How to Use Your Spaceship’, campground guides and maps.

Spaceships Social

Spaceships social

You are not alone

Enjoy the features of Spaceships’ unique on-road social networking and get the most out of adventure. We have 16 Space Stations around the UK and Europe that you can call in, get local advice, travel deals and exchange your DVDs. Say hi to other Space Travellers on the road, swap travel tips and DVDs as well.

Spaceships also offers 24 roadside assistance, All Inclusive Insurance options, camping information and lots more to help you get off the beaten track.

2 Berth Campervan - Alpha 2

Features

Alpha two berth campervan hire UK

Like a good car to drive with the features of a campervan and more! Enjoy the unique sleeping options of a large double bed, which can be used fully inside the vehicle or extended out the back into an awning for 30% more space. The Alpha is the original Spaceship and provides a cheaper alternative.

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Internal sleeping option

Only Spaceships campervan rentals UK give you the flexibility of two sleeping options allowing you to sleep inside with the back door closed or sleep outside by extending the bed into the rear awning. To set up: Simply turn the rear seat around to face the back door, set up the internal bed legs (provided for free) then sit the bed extension and mattress on top. This takes under 10 seconds and is a great option for colder nights.

External sleeping option - Extend the bed under the rear awing on warmer nights

This is a great sleeping option and is unique to Spaceships. It is best suited to the summer months and/or the more tropical climates of southern Europe. All you have to do is extend the bed out the back by using the same bed extension as the internal option then fit the rear awning. This takes 30 seconds and provides a fully enclosed waterproof sleeping option providing 30% more space and ventilation. A large insect screened window is included which can be zipped up or left down for increased ventilation.

Portable dual burner cooker

An extendable cooker stand is provided that sets up in seconds. This provides an external platform to cook from. Alternatively you can set your portable cooker up in campgrounds on picnic tables. A complete cooking kit is provided along with utensils and a 20 litre water container.

Self charging Dual battery system (up to 6 hours battery life)

All Spaceships are set up with two batteries forming a dual battery system. One battery starts the engine and the second battery powers the accessories. This allows you to operate the fridge/freezer and watch a DVD while the engine is not running - this will run the auxiliary battery down but the Spaceship will always start on the other battery, and then self-charge as you drive.

This means you save money as you do not have to pay for powered sites each night like you would in an ordinary campervan or motorhome to charge your vehicle.

Seat-belted seating for 4

There is seat-belted seating for four people. The back seat has a tilt adjustment to recline the seat to watch a movie or have a snooze whilst on the road. It is also on a runner in the floor so it can be adjusted depending on the legroom required.

DVD/CD player, AM/FM radio and iPod cord

Your Spaceship comes fitted with a quality CD/DVD/MP3 player with an 18cm screen. There is a surround sound system with 4 speakers plus an ipod/Mp3 cord fitted so you can cruise and listen to your favourite music.

The DVD player is very popular - other campers will be very envious when they see you curled up, watching a DVD! You can exchange your DVDs at any of our Space Stations plus with other Space Travellers as well - if you see another Spaceship just go up and say hi and swap DVDs (you never know you might meet some new travelling buddies!)

Large lockable rear storage area

The main storage is accessed from the back and can securely store two large soft backpacks. We have improved the rear awning by including a large zip down area so you can access the rear storage compartment with the awning still on. The internal storage area is where the cookers, cutlery and cooking equipment are stored and offers space for dry food storage. Once again you do not have to re arrange the interior for day and night time use.

15 Litre Fridge/freezer

A quality fridge/freezer is provided. This unit is highly reliable and will actually keep your food and drinks chilled like a normal fridge.

Unique 3 in 1 swivel seat design for internal seating, eating and sleeping

The middle seat in a Spaceship performs three unique functions:

1. Driving mode: TThe seat can face forward in the driving position and seat one person with a shoulder belt. This enables a child seat or booster seat to be fitted if required. We cannot cater for babies under the age of one.

2. Eating mode: The seat can then turn and face out the slide door and you can set up a table, play your free Spaceship cards or cook and eat dinner.

3. Sleeping mode:Finally you can swivel the seat to face the back door and extend the bed internally for sleeping with the back door shut (bed legs are included for free, and they only take about 10 seconds to set up).

Automatic transmission (easy to drive)

The Alpha Spaceship is like a good car to drive. They are well suited to the narrow laneways, main cities and highways of the UK and Europe. Features include two cup holders, single slide door, electric windows, mirrors and power steering. In keeping with all Spaceships they are fun, safe and easy to drive.

Specifications

Spaceships Social

When travelling in a Spaceship you become part of a unique Spaceship community. Wave down other Space Travellers, say hi, exchange travel stories with like-minded travellers, swap DVD's or stop in at one of our Space Stations (15 across the UK and Europe) for travel advice, local deals and DVD exchange.

You need to know

Insurance

All Inclusive Insurance - Only £15 extra per day for complete cover. Max charge £600 i.e. 40 day rental.

Standard bond: £500 for 21+ years, £750 for 21-24 years. Note: Bond is only frozen for duration of hire, not deducted from customer's account.

Minimum Hire Periods

5 days

Included in the Rate

VAT, unlimited kilometres, 24/7 roadside cover, standard insurance, no extra driver fees, DVDs, bedding, cooking equipment and campground info, UK and European maps.

Other Benefits

Multiple Rentals

5% off the repeat hire

Space Depot Locations

For pick-up and drop-off

Vehicle pick-up and drop-off

Alpha 2 Berth Specifications

Make/Model Toyota Previa
Transmission Automatic
Engine and Fuel 2.4 litre Euro 3 Petrol
Fuel Capacity 60 litres
Fuel Consumption 11 litres per 100kms
Seat-belted Seating 4 people
Measurements 4.6m long, 1.6m wide, 1.8m high
Power Steering Yes
Heating Yes - drivers cabin
Air Conditioning Yes - drivers cabin
Double Bed Dimensions 1.40m x 1.92m. Additional leg room to 2.2m for tall people
Dual Battery System Yes (4 - 6 hours + battery life)
Fridge/Freezer 15 litres
Storage Yes, plus additional internal storage,
dimensions - 100cm wide, 64cm deep and 33cm high.
Portable Cooker Yes - 2 burners plus one gas canister
Curtains Yes
Water Supply 20 litre container
CD/DVD Player Yes - 18cm screen
iPod Connection Yes
GPS System £30 fixed fee
 
 

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