I have owned this beautiful camper bus for long enough to do my bucket list tour of Scotland on the NC 500. I had always longed to tour in my own quirky camper. A dream come true. My faithful hound and I completed it in late October. Wow what a bus. I had absolutely no mechanical issues and it saved me the 4 week hire cost (£900 pw Minimum). You really could travel the world in this bus. It’s been a joy to drive and to own but I also own a narrowboat and I can’t manage the cost of both. I’m back at work now, and some one else needs to enjoy this beautiful van, rather than have it sitting unused, when it has so much to offer. So with a heavy heart I’m putting it up for sale. It has now a new 12 months MOT with no advisories. New under chassis, brakes and tyre. It’s in tip top condition.

See below for the previous owners description. It holds true. This is an amazing bus to own and drive. It managed every Scottish hill and valley and I camped wodburner-warm and snug in some of Scotland’s most remote off-grid sites. I clocked up a further 1,300miles. So many people stopped to admire the bus.
Here is what the previous owner, an award winning design student wrote:-
Welcome to the listing for my beloved and magical little bus, known as “Fred”. It has been my home for 9 years. No love or expense has been spared on the construction or upkeep of this vehicle.

Originally a community bus, it has been well maintained and serviced throughout the course of its life.

I have taken great care, pride and pleasure in making it as beautiful and functional as possible. I am a carpenter/tradesperson and budding designer, and this bus has been nurtured along with my craft.
I never planned to sell it; however, life has led me along a different path, and I have found myself at university studying architecture.

I will be letting it go with a heavy heart – like saying goodbye to an old friend, so I’ve worked hard to make sure it is the best version of itself it could be, so someone will love it as much as I do. I have spent the last 3 weeks revamping and adding some new features. Although it’s a retro bus which interior hints towards a vintage vibe, it feels brand new.

It’s had loads of the usual bits done over the years – breaks, exhaust, tyres etc (got loads of receipts, but not all) Anything that has needed to be done has been done immediately – it’s had a service every couple of years ish.
In August it spent 10 months in a mechanics garage where it had a rusty windscreen frame replaced, new bonnet, welding repairs to front wheel arches, and amongst other bits, a brand-new paint job (6k in total)

The engine is SOLID and never had any issues. “Bomb proof” as some might say 😉 It handles a traffic jam like a boss and has never gone over its sweet spot on the temperature gauge. It’s a beautiful drive. Countless mechanics and knowledgeable van people have told me how brilliant it is mechanically – “it’ll do a million miles” “you could drive all the way around the world in that” etc etc

Some brilliant bits –

– Durable, reliable, hella handsome little home on wheels
– Well insulated below windows – toasty in the winter/breezy in the summer
– New windows a few years back (the big ones)
– Vintage velvet curtains
– 3 low profile SALTPROOF solar panels – 120w each. Leisure and started batteries both 1. 5year of use
– Split charge relay and option to charge leisure or starter batteries from solar, just incase there was ever a flat battery situation 😉
– Good amp (so I’m told!)
– Inverter
– USB port
– Gorgeous, well placed 12v lighting throughout
– Dometica CRX50 fridge/freezer
– 240v hook up
– Double gas hob, omnia hob top oven, and a Russel Hobbs tabletop oven and grill for when you’re docked up to electric (almost new – used it a few times to heat up vegan pies)
– 55 litre water tank
– Reversing camera with night vision, audio and brand new brigade colour monitor
– “Hobbit stove” w glass front, sat on a hearth of Victorian porcelain tiles
– Extendable drying rails around fire
– Vintage furniture, loads of solid hardwood and a beech ply floor
– Pull out porta toilet (new addition just for you – never been used)
– Panoramic views/skylights, with easily removable window coverings for access – cleaning etc
– Wardrobe w full length mirror, wood storage, extra-long pull-out drawers with shoe compartments, loads of storage/scope for more underneath
– Very comfy double bed
– Multi-functional living space with removeable table and pull out second bed/daybed (new addition – very comfy!)
– Handy little foldable step to get in/out, and also a wooden ramp, ideal for the longer stay

Not so good bits –

– Vinyl on the sofa has couple of worn bits. Not major – a couple of covers/cushions and it looks lush
Small exterior paint damage and left wheel arch damage from my Scottish trip!

Things to note –
– Brand new Victron Bluetooth Solar panel Controller
(fitted Dec 2021) .
– Smartphone app to monitor batteries
– Last serviced about 1500 miles ago in August.
– 111,200 miles on the clock
– 4.2L Diesel million mile engine
– Gross vehicle weight is 5,990kg so requires an older license/C1 to drive
– 7 months Mot
– One seat with a seatbelt – the driver’s seat. There are rear-facing seats in the back which 2-3 people can sit on LEGALLY during transport

This is a really magical little vehicle, built with function and durability in mind. It’ll go on forever if you take care of it 🙂