PK Campers vs Black Sheep Campers

The two operators are structurally opposite. Black Sheep's entire lineup is 4x4 SUVs set up for sleeping — either in the back of the vehicle or in a hard-shell roof-top tent. The fleet spans a Suzuki Jimny with roof-top tent (manual, F-road-legal, sleeps 2), Dacia Duster 'sleep in the back' models from 2017-2019 and 2023 (manual, F-road, sleeps 2), a Duster with an added roof tent (sleeps 2+), a Subaru Legacy — the only automatic and the only model not cleared for F-roads (sleeps 2) — and a Ford Explorer with roof tent, the largest at 4 sleepers. Every model is a genuine 4x4, and every one except the Legacy is F-road legal. PK Campers, by contrast, is described as a built-out campervan operator, which normally means an enclosed living and sleeping space rather than a sleep-in-SUV. We could not verify PK's specific models, capacities, transmissions, or 4x4 availability, because its site wasn't accessible in parseable form during our research, so treat PK's fleet as unconfirmed and check it directly.

The living setup is where the gap is widest, and here Black Sheep's details are fully known. There is no built-in kitchen, no toilet, and no indoor standing height; you get a camp-stove kit (stove, kettle, pots, pan, coffee press, cutlery, dishes, and washing-up gear) that you use outside, a passive cooling box rather than a powered fridge, and no water tank or sink. Heating is a 220V electric unit supplied only from November 1 to April 15 that needs a campsite power hookup — there is no diesel or parking heater. Bedding (mattress, two sleeping bags, pillows, sheets, two towels), two chairs and a table (removed in winter), unlimited mileage, and 24/7 support are bundled into one all-in EUR price that already includes taxes and standard insurances; a WiFi hotspot, extra driver, roof box, and GPS tablet are paid add-ons. That sleep-in-SUV-and-roof-tent format is a fundamentally different product from an enclosed campervan; if PK's built-out vans include an indoor kitchen, a fixed bed, or a built-in heater, those would be real points of difference — but we couldn't verify PK's amenities, so confirm them directly if indoor cooking, standing room, or a toilet matters to your trip.

On logistics, reviews, and terms, Black Sheep again offers concrete detail. Pickup is self-service at two points: a lockbox lot next to the BSI bus terminal in central Reykjavik, and Keflavik Airport (with a free shuttle from BSI). Returns are self-service and flexible; the minimum age is 20, the license must be held 12+ months, and there's a 3-day minimum rental. Cancellation is free with a full refund more than 48 hours before pickup (within 48 hours or a no-show is charged in full, and early returns aren't refunded), with no deposit taken at booking — only a security-card hold at pickup. Its scores are strong and independently visible: Google 4.9 from 148 reviews, Trustpilot 4.5 from 39 (Excellent), and Northbound 9.1/10 from 103, with recurring gripes centering on self-service lockbox confusion, a few older Dusters showing warning lights, and sleep-in-back or roof-tent comfort in the cold for a minority. PK Campers holds a 4.8 on Google across 427 ratings — a larger sample — but we found no verified Trustpilot score, and PK's one clearly documented policy point is a financial one: its 30% advance deposit is non-refundable as cash, with a travel voucher of equal value the best-case outcome. PK's pickup locations and insurance terms could not be verified and should be confirmed before booking.