Renault Master DCI 120 Minibus
— Please do contact me with any questions or offers! —
I have been offered £16,000 for this van at a point where I was not looking to sell.
The van is a high top LWB ex-commercial minibus, that was used locally around Dorchester for disabled children. There is full standing height inside for even me – 6ft 8in. This van has been designed and built for long term travel / weekend exploration.
It has a 2.5L turbo charged diesel engine and a 6-speed gearbox. Fun to drive and surprisingly quick. The van sits around 30mpg fuel consumption.
I bought the van 3 years ago. I have had minimal mechanical issues with the engine / van over the time i have used it, but I have always ensured that all servicing and maintenance has been performed immediately and preventatively.
The van has very low mileage all season tires replaced at the end of 2021.
The van is rust free on the bodywork, no window rust seeping, no leaks.
Currently the MOT is valid until September 2022, I am not expecting any issues with the upcoming MOT. It has passed each year I’ve had the van and I have ensured that any advisories are seen to immediately. Check the Vehicle History or ask me if you have any questions.
Self-converted from a minibus to an approved Motor Caravan in early 2019. This van was built to a very high standard internally as I was building it for myself. My build goal was a stealth van that would allow me to travel and live off grid, I lived and travelled in this van for 6 months across Europe in 2019. Top spec parts were used throughout. Please do contact me should you have any questions about the specification or if you would like a video call tour. I have tried to be as detailed as possible about the entire build!
—Cab:—
– 3 belted seats in the van cab, 1 additional belted seat stored in the back garage that can be assembled in minutes and placed in the back using the original Unwin rails in the minibus (See the removable hatch in the floor).
– Custom made foldable device stand in the centre console that also holds the reversing camera. USB ports for devices added to the front dash as well.
– Fitted Bluetooth connection for your music whilst driving.
– Built in steel box safe under the driver’s seat. This is large enough to store multiple laptops, and passports / cash.
– Storage under the bench seat, in the glovebox, in large door pockets, and overhead. (You can fit a tonne just in the cab!)
—Kitchen:—
– Oak butcher block kitchen counter. Large kitchen cupboard and drawer built in. Overhead storage lockers above kitchen, with downlights. Custom chopping board that fits over the sink for storage, or on the front of the kitchen unit. Extendable kitchen leaf that fits over the fridge for more counter space.
– Domestic sized Sink & Gas Hob. The Hob has its gas safe certificate.
– Smoke Detector and CO detector fitted. Fire Blanket fitted. Fire extinguisher fitted.
– Hot & Cold running Water on mixer tap (20 Litres of Hot Water & 90 Litres Cold Potable Water). The water system uses a 12v pump and has an accumulator & expansion vessel installed, this flows exactly like a home tap.
– Hot water heated by driving the van! (This is using a marine calorifier hooked into the engine coolant system!) External shower hook up can be added very easily if required.
– 50 Litre Dometic 12V / Mains Fridge Freezer
—Electrics:—
– Ring mains 240v electric system installed by professional electrician with external mains hook-up.
– Whilst plugged into “shore power” you have access to 6 mains plugs, 2 under the kitchen, 3 that pop out the kitchen counter, and 2 at the back of the van. The van will also charge its leisure battery and run the fridge on mains.
– Full 12V Electric system, including 260 A/H Gel Leisure battery, 250W solar panel, Votronic combination mains, battery, and solar charger controller, w/ LCD display screen. This system is capable of mains charging, charging from the engine whilst driving, and solar charging. Whilst having enough battery storage to stay off grid.
– Multiple USB / 12v lighter style sockets throughout the van, front and back.
– Sectioned LED lighting throughout the van: Kitchen, Living Space, Accent Lighting.
– Diesel night heater fitted in the van, this starts off the 12v system and has a dip stick fitted into the vans diesel tank, heats the space in minutes to very warm!
—Living Space / Bedroom:—
– Storage: Large cupboard wardrobe next to the bed at the back, plenty of storage for clothes or general storage. Bedding tuck away nook at the bottom of this unit, you can store your sleeping bags or duvet in the morning easily. Huge over cab storage locker with a built-in light. Storage box under the back bed, perfect for pillows or extra bedding. This van had two people living with all season clothes in it for 6 months and there was still plenty of extra space!
– Multi use living space: The back of the van can be used in 1 of 3 “modes” – Lounging – large back cushion and space to lay out. Bedroom – Huge king size length double width memory foam mattress. Office / Dining mode – great for working remotely / sitting up and eating.
– Full black out insulated curtains for every window in the van. There is also a large curtain that closes off the cab space. At night with the lights on, no one can see you are inside.
– Secret panel in the van, great internal “safe” / storage spot for spare key / passport etc…
– Portable chemical toilet cubby in discreet locker under the bed at the back. (This toilet is brand new, unused.) This can be accessed and used from inside the van.
—Garage:—
– Large back storage area on the right-hand side, this has space to permanently store the spare seat, the huge side awning tent, as well as tools and general storage. The centre of the garage has a massive tool storage box which I keep a wheel clamp, general tools and equipment in. The left side is for the water tank, pump and water fill point.
– The water tank has a manual empty point at the back of the van that can be used to drain the tank / fill a bottle without being in the van.
– There is a large space under the bed that can be used for general storage of kit / outdoor toys, general supplies.
Custom size, length ways, double memory foam bed at the back of the van. (King Size Length, Double Width) I am 6ft 8in and designed this to fit me. This bed is made from the fitted cushions and can be converted from sofa to bed within 30 seconds.
Additionally, single camping cot, adult sized that fits the space on the cab floor.
The contact details for this vehicle are no longer available because it has either sold or the listing has expired.
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