Tour My 1987 Micro Camper Van - Bedford Bambi 

I had a copyright issue with some of the music I used, so that’s why some of the sound editing has changed and is now a little bit odd!

Amber, you are totally adorable. I love your van and that you are having this adventure. I'm 75 yrs old today and wish I was healthy enough to travel around and live in a van. You go girl. It's wonderful to see you enjoying your life and doing things YOUR WAY. Hugs from a grandma in Pennsylvania.

So beautiful!

I have to say it looks so much more spacious than I expected! When I first saw it, my thought was "How in the heck is there room for sleeping/ eating and cooking etc... but being an 80's baby I absolutely Adore this!

The van fits your personality, perfectly. You’re both adorable. Safe journeys.

Once a relatively common site, now unfortunately they're becoming slowly extinct. I'm glad this little un has a new keeper who'll look after her and cherish her. A lovely video, thank you for uploading.

You and the entire van are simply adorable. Can't wait to see future camping videos!

It's always awesome to see young people keeping these unique little classics on the road. Such a pretty little camper 😎👍

These vans were made by Bedford (part of Vauxhall) under licence from Suzuki. I worked for a dealer in 86 and went to the factory in Bedford to see them being made. They were dipped and an electric charge was added which adhered the paint to every part. This made them more rust prone than many of the vans that were being imported at the time, and probably explains why so many survive.

That van is simply too cute for words! 😊Just goes to show you don't really need huge vans or buses to have a perfect little travel space for adventures! Especially if it's just one or two people. Seems like this adorable camper has everything you could want! I love the addition of LED light strips and the roof solar panel - shame you can't power everything off that system, but tiny size does have it's limitations after all, and it's not like you'll be going without the essentials as long as you plan journeys ahead of time to pick out the right camping spots! Can't wait to see what sorts of adventures you get up to in this cutie! 😁

Adorable, These vans are as you say quite rare now, I used to work and assemble these trucks when they were in production, ( a good chance I welded this chassis together in the Luton Plant) Good solid chassis, and also were available as a flat bed version. Enjoy her and long may she continue.

You are such a breath of fresh air. I love your mini van.

I'm an avid van conversion viewer but OMG this is the cutest van, video and owner of the van I've seen in like years!! This whole set up is so adorable! I've never seen a van fit the personality of the owner as well as this one does! Great job! It should be fun following your adventures. Looking forward to seeing more. :)

You and the van were made for each other. Love your enthusiasm. Hope you have many happy adventures in it.

Your van is sooo CUTE❣️ And You're even Cuter!❤

I'm usually not attracted to small vehicles but I'm absolutely in love with your micro camper van. It's awesome and I appreciate you explaining everything. Thanks and look forward to seeing 👀 more.

Love the van and your presentation. Just a thought.....instead of a window up in the "kids bedroom" (which could be a source of leakage in the future) you could put a mirror in its place. Would give the impression of more space and probably light as well. Good luck with your project, love it.

Planning to make lots of travel videos and more videos about the van, especially as the weather gets warmer!

You have true gem in this little van. It’s amazing how a small space can contain a kitchen, seating and bedding. I love the deco job you’ve done. ❤

Cuteness overload!! Your little giggle when you climbed through the cab, omg you're so adorable! Amazing job with this van, can't believe how well it's held up for such an old van! Can't wait to follow along on your adventures!! :)

This is one hell of a cute little home on wheels. So cozy. Love it

OH. MY. GODS. This is THE cutest van I've ever seen!!! I have an obsession with miniature things, which is what got me into tiny living, and I've seen tons of totally adorable tiny homes/skoolies/vans but seriously this has got to be the cutest! It could also be because purple is my favorite color, my hair is even purple lol

You and the van are both adorable! I mean that in a very complimentary way -- your excitement and love for your van just bubbled through the screen, made me smile. Please do post updates!

Your enthusiasm is inspiring! You and your van are twins: both of you are adorable and unique. Hugs from Virginia, USA.

I’m from the states. I had no idea these even existed. It’s awesome, and knowing that you have one of the few makes it even cooler. I kind of feel like an old man though. I was alive when your van was made. I wasn’t very old, but I was alive 🤣

Hi Amber, RU-vid sent me to your channel by some odd algorithm! Please do more camping adventures; your enthusiasm is great!

Darling lady. Just as cute as she can be. Full of life

I love the way you decorated and organized, the celestial is so relaxing, it looks so cozy to sleep 😴

Bambi's are so cool. I wish they were still sold today. I'd love one.

Soooo cute. They need to bring this precious treasure back !!!!

I appreciate how your outfit matches the decor 🥲 Never knew these little vans existed!

I would totally watch a series of you just making this van all yours!

Cute little micro camper van. I lived in a 1968 VW van one semester in college. Your Bambi might be good cheap student housing. :-) I recently got a 1996 4WD Hijet mini truck. Mostly I want to use it as a mini truck to haul stuff and as a simple and fuel efficient vehicle for trips around town, but I've been getting a crazy notion to build a drop in camper box for the zombie apocalypse. It'd be a great little micro overland vehicle.

What an adorable home. Quite proper I'd say. Bambi &Thumper pillow was very appropriate

I just came across your channel and aint you just a ray of sunshine! Love it xx

I love your Bambi. It is very cute. A portaloo is a must

What a fabulous little camper! Everything you need in a tiny package! Great video thanks for posting.

Your love for the van is really infectious. I hope you continue to have great fun.

Cutest camper ever! Rig is nice too😄

I love that you included the bloopers. The van is awesome!

I saw one of these yesterday down by the local beach, but it was uh, a bit different lol. The guy was telling me his son used it as an engineering project for university, completely rebuilt the engine, removed the whole back 'box' down to the bare frame and rebuilt it. It now all unfolds electrically with a raising roof and expanding sides. It was quite something! It's bright yellow and black as well and called Bumblebee as it transforms. Your original is super cute, so much space in the back for such a tiny vehicle! I love it, can't wait to see what you do with it and how you make it yours! Have fun with it, it's really looking good for the age!

Your van is adorable! (And in WAY better condition than mine!). So funny, I have very similar stars-and-moons curtains between the cab and the back and the same colour throws on my cushions at the moment! Love what you've done in the inside it looks fab. Hope you have many wonderful adventures this year and can't wait to see your next vid

Those young lady and her van are so cute. Talk about charismatic. So adorable.

You are so cute. This was made for you. Blessings. Happy match. Just too cute.

I think we’re all looking forward to seeing how you go about making your Bambi truly your style.

Both you and that van are absolutely adorable.

RU-vid threw this in my suggested and was not disappointed. Nice tour and nice little van.

Congratulations on the new van! I am looking forward to seeing where it takes you! One bit of advice I have is to camp as much as possible in it before you make any changes, everyone's camping style is different and it's good to figure out what your priorities are. If you are nervous starting out stay in campsites until you feel comfortable even if your longterm plan would be to wild camp.

A great little Bedford, love the camper it’s the perfect size for traveling.

The van is the cutest and so is the owner! Absolutely lovely 😍

Finally a camper that would fit me!! ❤❤❤❤ I'm 4ft 8in tall and I LOVE IT! Sending love and light.

Those star interiors are soooo cute you’re so lucky!!!

I've always wanted a Bedford rascal, so I love this! You should start "Bedfest" where we can all camp out in our Bedford campers haha

Awww! I was born in 86’ & I remember seeing a few of the Bambi’s bobbing around through the 90’s, we even had someone local who owned one, painted in bright colours, I think I nicknamed it the scooby mobile! 😂 I remember when vehicles didn’t even have seatbelts! It’s so nostalgic to see a vehicle with wind down windows etc. I almost miss the simplicity of older vehicles, but I’ve got an old head on young shoulders & often miss times gone by. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, I know you’ll have so many little adventures in this to last a lifetime! I’ve subscribed to see said adventures 😁 all the best! x

I love this! We are switching from popup to light weight so are trading space for convenience. I've been searching for organizing with a small camper and it took me days but I'm so happy I found yours! Super cute camper!

I'm so glad to have stumbled across your video,it really made my day to see your adorable little camper and how happy you are with it, thanks for sharing with us all! 🌼🌸

That was a great little video, your van is cool and looks great! Often the older vehicles are better, they're much simpler, no expensive and temperamental electronics to go wrong and cost you a fortune to fix! Look forward to watching your future adventures 🙂

This is perfect! I've never seen one so small with so much. I don't want a long van that isn't easy to park or uses a lot of gas. You have it so well organized! And I can't wait to see what you do to it.

Adorable and has a lot of potentials. More storage available in that baby room lol. Also you just need one side of the couches and the other you can create toilet and shower area quite easily and storage. It is cute in its original form but can be an incredible modern build! Good luck!

I have an old 1992 hiace, it's very basic like yours, the best thing is that there's a lot less to go wrong :) . Your van has everything you need. ❤

What an adorable van, you're going to have so much fun! 🙂

I had a Bambi for 12 years, great little thing, had many good holidays in her, but watch out for roof leaks, a common problem with these, mine needed the roof to be removed & re-sealed, not a trivial job!

Sweetie, I have to say I am so envious of your sweet little rig! I'm getting ready to live full-time in my Honda Odyssey minivan. But I would give every penny I have, which is not much, to have a sweet little rig like this! You and I are both Foo Foo girls and I may end up painting my minivan with some pink! Unless I find a little bit larger vehicle like a Toyota dolphin! So glad I found your channel and you are the most amazing, I don't know demonstrator! Safe travels sweetie! 💕 I live in Oceanside, California!

I liked your cute little outtakes at the end 👏🙃🙌😁👍

Not having the top window is likely why the box is in such good shape- those windows tend to leak and cause rot. Your van is adorable!

You are literally the cutest. I always wanted a bigger campervan but this is just adorable. I’m only 5ft so plenty of headroom 🙈

I DON'T KNOW WHO IS CUTER YOU OR YOUR VAN!! I love it so much Keep well

Have you looked into a portable battery pack, you can get one that are stand alone systems and they make ones that wire into the vehicle electrical system so you don't need to use the car battery. I would personally go with a stand alone battery pac,k you charge it at home or use solar panels while camping, charge it up during the day and use the power at night. The old Bedfords bring back memories I'am from the USA but I was stationed at the former RAF Woodbridge air base from 1988-1990 and we have Bedford trucks and vans for driving around in.

There a great little motorhome and simple things in the cab means less to go wrong. I think she looks great.

I love how traditional - yet aesthetic the van is ! ✨

Nice makes me smile ❤

Loved your video and your van! I think that your 1st project should be that front window over the infant's bed, as it will give you the light you need in the cabin. I realise it's probably the biggest job that you want to attack, but once completed, anything else will be dream.... I have subscribed, so get stuck in and see you soon! 😚😘. 🤓👍

This is the cutest little van I've ever did seen 😭💕🌈

This is brilliant 👍 and so well organised as well! And a brilliant year in the 80,s 🥰. You must have a great time and envy you young lady 💕 and so wish you all the very best on the journeys your sure to take. And you're braver and more capable than I would've been when younger 🤭👵🇭🇲

Amber you and your van are really cute.

U could take out one the seats side and make a bar if u want our camper had a booth and we tore it out and made a bar Aries to eat we lived in it for five yrs till we could get a house I love how cute it is and that u kept some the original stuff I can’t wait for a part two when u finish it how u want I see a lot of potential in this van

Lovely video and van. I wish they still made them like this. All the best x

Such a cute little camper van! Looking forward to watching your renovation videos and camping in it!! 💖

I have never seen one of these. I'm in Love!! Thanks for sharing!!

You’re so cute! I’ve been looking at little campers to convert into a mobile nail salon, and I think this van would be the perfect size! I’ve joined a Bedford Bambi Facebook group in the hopes of coming across a little gem!

I remember the Rascal when it first came out, they are a rebadged Suzuki Supercarry. I can't get over how much room is in the back though - what a cracking micro camper. Love it.

Yess I’d love to see more things lil projects ect I got a tiny house not to long ago so Am all about lil fixer upper projects! ☺️💙

I didn’t know these excited. Good luck on ur upcoming adventures. Hi from NanaG in California

What a really sweet young lady ! Great to see young people being original & following their own paths in life !

This was so lovely! I love how much character this van has! Safe travels!

Love the decor, especially the stars! It looks so cozy! The whole van is adorable!

This has got to be the coolest little thing!

What a FABULOUS VAN!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😊❤

Looks like such a cozy space for tooling around town or a weekend trip. Can’t wait to see all the new items you add to the van. You seems like great fun! Enjoy your adventures!!

Everything about this is cute

I clicked on this with the quicknessss! This is tough!!!

I just LOOOOVE your camper van! When I grew up, in the early 70’s, we had what must be this van’s caravan cousin, it basically looks like it has the identical interior, only ours was a trailer/caravan. This one is just even cooler! I also love the space for a mini portable toilet. I’ve seen they now have small ones that comes with bags, so when you’ve done your business, you seal it up, then when you csn, you dispose of the bags. Seems very practical. I’ve seen other great solutions too, like small incinerator toilets or whatever they are called in English. Having a toilet makes the camper a lot more usable and gives you added freedom as to where you can camp… Bet you’ll get a lot of fun with this camper! 🤗💓

That van is so tiny and so cute!!! Love the conversion!

Your presentation style is so welcoming and inviting! You’re really good at it!

That is the cutest thing ever!!

Aww love it! So cute and you've made it so cosy :) hope you have lots of fun adventures in it!

Your van is so so cute! Enjoy your time in it !!

Awesome set up brilliant idea and heaven for a single person like me, Enjooyy

Anxious to see what you do this little RV and May I say you’re both adorable 😊

Adorable. I would happily cruise and camp in that.