Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI LWB
It is with a very heavy heart that we’ve decided to sell our beloved Coq O’Van. We bought the van already converted in the summer of 2019 and have travelled all over Europe and the UK in it. It’s also been a very successful rental for us, with regular bookings through the Quirky platform for the last 5 years. But we’re having a child in the autumn, so it’s time to trade in for a van that we can use as an everyday, family vehicle.
Originally a builder’s van, Coq O’Van had done 133,000 miles when we bought it in 2019 and has now done 174,000 miles. We’ve taken very good care of it over the last few years, with regular services as well as work to the suspension, brakes and bodywork.
The MOT and gas safety certificates both renew in May and will be renewed before sale. The insurance renews in July and won’t be renewed before sale.
There are three belted seats in the driver’s cab, electric windows, a stereo with CD (yep!) and Bluetooth/NFC and two 12 volt electric sockets.
The original conversion was done by Harry’s Campers down in Portsmouth in 2017 and we’ve made various improvements to it over the last few years, including a new floor throughout, a re-do of the kitchen and various bits like additional shelving and new cupboard door handles.
The bed is a full double (200cm long by 140cm wide) and an L-shaped kitchen has ample space for a double gas hob, a pump-powered kitchen sink (served by a 70-litre water tank), a Dometic fridge/freezer and loads of storage space. A fold-out table hooks into a bar running along the worktop to give somewhere to eat or work on a laptop.
The fact that the bed is fixed in place provides LOADS of storage space underneath it, which is accessed from the double doors at the back. We might be persuaded to throw in some of the current contents of the storage space as well (deck chairs, table, USB-powered shower, back up gas cannisters for the hobs, a clothes drying rack, a wind-break for beach trips, etc.)
A solar panel on the roof keeps the leisure battery topped up when it’s not being charged by the vehicle battery. Two USB sockets next to the bed are perfect for charging devices overnight and there’s a full plug adapter in the driver’s cab to charge anything that needs a 240 volt connection.
The chemical toilet sits in the storage space underneath the bench, together with some fans for hot weather and some rugs and hot water bottles for cold weather. (We might be persuaded to throw those in as well.)
A Thule runs the length of the passenger side of the van, perfect for creating a shady area to set down the table and chairs.
A full double bed which is fixed in place and a sofa that can be used as a bed for a child from 1 to about 10 years.
Please note: Quirky Campers do not inspect the listings for accuracy or check campervans in person. We have asked sellers to provide evidence of certificates and paperwork however you MUST check yourself that the information provided is present and correct. You will need to exercise the normal due diligence when buying any vehicle.
Quirky loves this style means that Quirky Campers would approve this van for hiring. However, Quirky have not approved a Gas Safe certificate, a Weighbridge certificate, or the vehicle's electrics. Buyers must check these themselves. For some tips on what to look out for read this. If the listing has no Gas Safe certificate, no unladen weight and no electrical sign-off please proceed with caution!
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