VW Transporter T5.1 SWB, Medium Roof
2010 VW T5.1 Transporter bespoke handbuilt campervan for sale
OVERVIEW
Silver, SWB, Medium Roof, 2.0tdi, 102BHP, 144k miles, 5 seats
Reclassified as a MOTOR CARAVAN by the DVLA.
SPECS
144k miles
2.0tdi 102bhp (Euro 5 compliant – the older T5 is not)
Reflex Silver
T30 load rating
Medium height roof (Rare!)
Short wheel base SWB
Air conditioning – fully working
VW DAB digital radio and CD player headunit with 3.5mm aux in
Parrot bluetooth handsfree carphone kit
5 speed gearbox
Rear barn doors
17” VW steel wheels
Rear parking sensors
This is a very clean and unmessed around with Transporter. Nothing aftermarket, all original VW.
This camper has been painstakingly converted over several years by myself (a carpenter/engineer now converting campervans professionally as http://www.demausmarsden.com). Beautiful and very versatile solid oak and birch ply interior. One of a kind.
MECHANICALS
This has been a very reliable van, never broken down or not started and runs very clean. Has done relatively little mileage for its age and only 4-5k per year in my ownership.
Dec 2017:-
Full service upon purchase at 122k miles including:
1. new brake discs and pads
2. new timing belt,
3. new water pump
4. new oil and filters
5. new front anti-roll bar links
6. new auxiliary drive belt
Feb 2018:-
1. Totally rebuilt gearbox with new bearings – sort out whine in 5th gear
2. New clutch
3. New dual mass flywheel
Interim service with oil and filter changes with MOT in Feb 2021 and 2022
Brand new front near side tyre inc wheel/ tracking and alignment – Feb 2022
Latest MOT in Feb 2022
BODYWORK
Was rear ended while parked up in Nov 2018. Offside rear 3/4 has been repaired and resprayed really well so in very good condition (over 10k spent by insurer). New rear bumper also.
Front bumper and other plastics and fabrics in very good condition for age.
Near side has a few small areas of surface rust and some small scrapes/dents. Happy to show them all out. Nothing serious but could be improved with a good polish.
Sliding door used to have a mortice lock fitted. This was filled and resprayed but the colour match isn’t perfect.
Otherwise still looks very smart for its age.
The van is available to view and test drive at any time in the weekday or evenings at my workshop in Saltford or my home in Easton, Bristol.
More photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/eQEGn6ksqgRhagB1A
Professionally fitted out to a high standard including:
Fully insulated in floor, walls and roof.
Removable rear double seats added by T-Spoke Conversions in Jan 2018
2x tinted side windows (offside opening)
Kiravans front double passenger swivel seat
Kiravans door store in passenger sliding door
Oak effect Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring
Oak trimmed white canvas roof lining with large wrap around storage shelves
100ah leisure battery fitted under the driver seat. Charges from alternator.
Ambient dimmable LED lighting strip
Several usb and 12v charging ports
LED reading light by bed
Blackout curtains with sown in magnets – absolutely no light leakage at night (perfect for stealth camping!)
2x 12l water tanks with dometic sink and 12v powered shower head. This can extend out the window for showers.
Unique pull-out sofa bed. Extends from 0.5 – 1.0m on heavy duty drawer sliders. No floor supports needed.
Huge amount of storage under bed and in nearside rear ¾ cabinet
Oak table that sits over sink
Overall I find this layout to be hugely versatile. The rear double seats is removable and the central gangway is kept clear with a 2.4m load length so can still carry 8’x4’ timber sheets or many bikes/surfboards etc. The extra height in the roof makes it feel much more spacious and can be comfortably stood in.
The bed can be pulled out to any width and cushions can be used in any combination of the 1, 2 or 3 cushions for comfortable sleeping for 1 or 2 adults. 6 people can comfortably sit inside when the passenger seats are rotated. Excellent when its raining
The interior is made entirely from solid oak, pine or birch ply and has been recently cleaned up, resanded and varnished. This is a great advantage over cheaper laminates that degrade with use and cannot be repaired.
I now work as a professional carpenter and have done many other campervan conversions. I am happy to work with the eventual buyer to adjust the interior in any way to suit their individual needs. This can include installation of a diesel heater, fridge, hob, solar power etc etc.
The bed can be pulled out to any width between 0.5 and 1.1m and cushions can be used in any combination of the 1, 2 or 3 cushions for comfortable sleeping for 1 or 2 adults. Mattress foam is 4″ thick (3″ of firm, 1″ of memory). The cushions/mattress have not yet been upholstered but I could arrange for this to be done in a material of your choice.
6 people can comfortably sit inside when the passenger seats are rotated. Excellent when its raining!
The contact details for this vehicle are no longer available because it has either sold or the listing has expired.
Insurance options are available through our partner, Ripe Insurance.
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