2003 LDV Convoy
This van has been my van for about 8 years now. The van is super solid, always starts first time. It has its little quirks with how to start the engine and that kind of thing (the key has to be a certain way). The engine itself is a Ford MK3 engine so those parts are really readily available and it’s a super reliable engine. It’s had a full new brake system in the past year and has been well maintained throughout the time I’ve had it. MOT runs out mid June. This van is under 3.5 T so can be driven on a normal license. It’s also a very tall vehicle, so if you are tall this one of the few styles of van that you can stand up in.
This van was approved to be able to rent out on quirky campers, I just never got the gas certificates sorted out. So could be a potential huge earner for someone!
I’ve got all the service history since I’ve had it (and some from before). It’s pretty low mileage (153k) however as the speedo is broken, this van actually nearly clocks double the mileage that it’s actually doing so it’s probably a lot less in reality.
In the back, there is a double bed (with deep storage down the side of it) and two portholes above the cab. And then there’s also an L-shaped sofa and there is stairs (up to the bed area) which are also cupboards. As well as 7 or 8 apple crate cupboards that run along the top corners of the van. There is deep storage under the L shaped sofa too. There is a wardrobe (with extra storage) and a brand new wood burner in the van which I recently fitted/upgraded and tiled behind. There is a twin gas cooker which also has an oven and a toaster grill bit. This is hooked up to a large gas bottle which sits at the very rear of the van (outside). There are two sliding windows (one on each side of the van with blinds/mesh screens). There’s also a workbench/ table that folds out on the wall. And underneath there’s an ottoman which is moveable to be your seating. This can also become a double bed by the L-shaped sofa. A small person/child can definitely sleep on that sofa (a tall adult might be a bit of a tight squeeze).
There is also a compost toilet which has a separator for solid/ liquids which means it’s much easier to get rid of your toilet waste and a lot less smelly. One of the windows is situated right by the toilet which helps with ventilation.
There’s loads of kitchen storage (including pull out storage + drawers). A 40L coolbox is included to keep your food good!. It also has a 300 watt solar panel attached to the roof and 12 volt electrics throughout. There is a very high quality marine inverter if you want mains power (can usually run for about 3 hours before your leisure battery would become flat). Overhead there are six different lights which can be switched on and off separately. The living area has a radio (with Bluetooth) in the back as well as a few wall speakers. There is also adequate phone charging/USB plugs, 12 volt plugs and usb c ports too.
The floor is done in a herringbone style with reclaimed Mahogany wood. The back rear wall has stable door and x2 stained glass windows. The large Tudor window on the back wall opens and has a dead bolt. The sink for the kitchen is on demand so it will only run when you open the tap (it’s a shurflo pump which are really high quality pumps that should last a lifetime if you’re not silly with it)
Behind the barn door, on the outside there is the gas storage and there is also a metal grate which fully works. You can remove this if you’d like but it makes the van quite stealthy when you’re parked up somewhere and it also makes me feel more secure. You can lock this from the inside at night. There is also a rain water catchment system which funnels the water from the roof into some Jerrys.
The water tank (situated under the sofa) is 60 litres which is quite substantial. It used to last me about a week. It’s been regularly cleaned and I’ll give you some pure clean with the van. You can also fill the water tank up from the outside. Also underneath the sofa is the electrics, there are x2 HQ leisure batteries hooked up to the solar system which are only a year or two old.
Almost all of the interior is real wood, lots of stunning waney edge wood throughout (pine, yew, etc.)
In the cab there is is a 12-volt plug, a radio and a steering wheel lock with two sets of keys. There is also a super handy reverse camera.
The roof has a thick 1cm plastic sheet adhered onto it with a 10 year guarantee on it (can’t remember what it’s called) but it no longer leaks at all (fibreglass roofs are notorious for cracks/leaks).
There’s two full sets of keys for the van as well.
We used to call it the stealth cottage. I spent over a year doing this van up, it was a huge labour of love. Included is: a full set of enamelware plates, bowls and cups (x4), cutlery and a few cooking utensils and pans, a petrol can, x2 camping chairs, folding camping table, a 12v shower, an axe, x2 washing basins (one collapsible), some spare van parts (break pads, fuel filter).
Bad Parts About The Van:
Broken Speedo (+ ODO) – the speedo shows almost double the speed (pretty much), I used to use google maps to establish how fast I was going, and because this is linked with the ODO the ODO also clocks nearly double the miles you actually travel
Slightly warped chassis – before I owned this van it mustve been in a small collision as the chassis is slightly warped, so it pulls ever so slightly. However, it’s hardly noticeable and I’ve had cars that have been more noticeable when the tracking is out.
Bonnet catch – The bonnet is no longer opened from the inside of the cab, a mechanic disconnected it which means you pull the wire with some plyers. Just a little quirk, but it’s totally fine
Immobiliser – Immobiliser can randomly kick in if key isn’t turned the right way, again just a little quirk (and there is an indicator light to show when the immobiliser has kicked in)
Battery – if main battery is left hooked up it slowly goes flat, I’m yet to establish the cause of this but I have installed a battery isolator switch for this reason and have had no problems since!
Happy to do viewings and test drives! Based in South Wales (Gower). Willing to take reasonable offers.
For more pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CALl6fzXTWdb7ulQQno53eUlXAAHgDj?usp=drive_link
This van has been my van for about 8 years now. The van is super solid, always starts first time. It has its little quirks with how to start the engine and that kind of thing (the key has to be a certain way). The engine itself is a Ford MK3 engine so those parts are really readily available and it’s a super reliable engine. It’s had a full new brake system in the past year and has been well maintained throughout the time I’ve had it. MOT runs out mid June. This van is under 3.5 T so can be driven on a normal license. It’s also a very tall vehicle, so if you are tall this one of the few styles of van that you can stand up in. This van was previously approved to be rented on quirky campers, but I never completed the full process.
This van was approved to be able to rent out on quirky campers, I just never got the gas certificates sorted out. So could be a potential huge earner for someone!
I’ve got all the service history since I’ve had it (and some from before). It’s pretty low mileage (153k) however as the speedo is broken, this van actually nearly clocks double the mileage that it’s actually doing so it’s probably a lot less in reality.
In the back, there is a double bed (with deep storage down the side of it) and two portholes above the cab. And then there’s also an L-shaped sofa and there is stairs (up to the bed area) which are also cupboards. As well as 7 or 8 apple crate cupboards that run along the top corners of the van. There is deep storage under the L shaped sofa too. There is a wardrobe (with extra storage) and a brand new wood burner in the van which I recently fitted/upgraded and tiled behind. There is a twin gas cooker which also has an oven and a toaster grill bit. This is hooked up to a large gas bottle which sits at the very rear of the van (outside). There are two sliding windows (one on each side of the van with blinds/mesh screens). There’s also a workbench/ table that folds out on the wall. And underneath there’s an ottoman which is moveable to be your seating. This can also become a double bed by the L-shaped sofa. A small person/child can definitely sleep on that sofa (a tall adult might be a bit of a tight squeeze).
There is also a compost toilet which has a separator for solid/ liquids which means it’s much easier to get rid of your toilet waste and a lot less smelly. One of the windows is situated right by the toilet which helps with ventilation.
There’s loads of kitchen storage (including pull out storage + drawers). A 40L coolbox is included to keep your food good!. It also has a 300 watt solar panel attached to the roof and 12 volt electrics throughout. There is a very high quality marine inverter if you want mains power (can usually run for about 3 hours before your leisure battery would become flat). Overhead there are six different lights which can be switched on and off separately. The living area has a radio (with Bluetooth) in the back as well as a few wall speakers. There is also adequate phone charging/USB plugs, 12 volt plugs and usb c ports too.
The floor is done in a herringbone style with reclaimed Mahogany wood. The back rear wall has stable door and x2 stained glass windows. The large Tudor window on the back wall opens and has a dead bolt. The sink for the kitchen is on demand so it will only run when you open the tap (it’s a shurflo pump which are really high quality pumps that should last a lifetime if you’re not silly with it)
Behind the barn door, on the outside there is the gas storage and there is also a metal grate which fully works. You can remove this if you’d like but it makes the van quite stealthy when you’re parked up somewhere and it also makes me feel more secure. You can lock this from the inside at night. There is also a rain water catchment system which funnels the water from the roof into some Jerrys.
The water tank (situated under the sofa) is 60 litres which is quite substantial. It used to last me about a week. It’s been regularly cleaned and I’ll give you some pure clean with the van. You can also fill the water tank up from the outside. Also underneath the sofa is the electrics, there are x2 HQ leisure batteries hooked up to the solar system which are only a year or two old.
Almost all of the interior is real wood, lots of stunning waney edge wood throughout (pine, yew, etc.)
In the cab there is is a 12-volt plug, a radio and a steering wheel lock with two sets of keys. There is also a super handy reverse camera.
The roof has a thick 1cm plastic sheet adhered onto it with a 10 year guarantee on it (can’t remember what it’s called) but it no longer leaks at all (fibreglass roofs are notorious for cracks/leaks).
There’s two full sets of keys for the van as well.
We used to call it the stealth cottage. I spent over a year doing this van up, it was a huge labour of love. Included is: a full set of enamelware plates, bowls and cups (x4), cutlery and a few cooking utensils and pans, a petrol can, x2 camping chairs, folding camping table, a 12v shower, an axe, x2 washing basins (one collapsible), some spare van parts (break pads, fuel filter).
Bad Parts About The Van:
Broken Speedo (+ ODO) – the speedo shows almost double the speed (pretty much), I used to use google maps to establish how fast I was going, and because this is linked with the ODO the ODO also clocks nearly double the miles you actually travel
Slightly warped chassis – before I owned this van it must’ve been in a small collision as the chassis is slightly warped, so it pulls ever so slightly. However, it’s hardly noticeable and I’ve had cars that have been more noticeable when the tracking is out.
Bonnet catch – The bonnet is no longer opened from the inside of the cab, a mechanic disconnected it which means you pull the wire with some plyers. Just a little quirk, but it’s totally fine
Immobiliser – Immobiliser can randomly kick in if key isn’t turned the right way, again just a little quirk (and there is an indicator light to show when the immobiliser has kicked in)
Battery – if main battery is left hooked up it slowly goes flat, I’m yet to establish the cause of this but I have installed a battery isolator switch for this reason and have had no problems since!
Happy to do viewings and test drives! Based in South Wales (Gower). Willing to take reasonable offers.
For more pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CALl6fzXTWdb7ulQQno53eUlXAAHgDj?usp=drive_link
Double bed above the cab and sofa would fit a smaller child/shorter adult
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