Dao – Light & Airy, Professionally Built 3-Berth Ford Transit Campervan – full service history & low mileage

Adventure-Ready, Professionally Converted & Never Used

☯ Meet Dao — a peaceful, light-filled camper conversion built on a beautifully maintained ex-school minibus from the Isle of Mull.

☯ Named Dao, after the philosophy of living in harmony with the journey and embracing simplicity, this campervan was created to encourage slower travel, freedom and connection with the road ahead. Ironically, it arrived with the registration “DAO,” a perfect alignment of name and purpose. The name reflects the spirit in which the van was built — calm, capable and ready for adventure. Professionally built and entirely unused, this van is ready for a new owner to define their own path. Based in Stroud, Gloucestershire (GL5) and ready for serious viewings and test drives!

☯ Dao is a beautifully crafted 2013 Ford Transit T430 RWD campervan conversion, professionally built to a high standard and completely unused since completion. Designed for comfortable off-grid adventures and long-term reliability, this spacious 3-berth camper combines practical living with a clean, modern interior and excellent storage.

☯ Dao is an absolute pleasure to drive — smooth, solid and surprisingly easy to handle for its size — while the interior has a calm, welcoming feel that makes it equally enjoyable simply to park up and relax in. It has clearly been looked after throughout its life. Beginning its working life on the Isle of Mull as a council-operated minibus, it underwent rigorous 6 weekly safety inspections alongside regular servicing and preventative maintenance schedules. This unusually thorough level of care gives real confidence in its mechanical history, structural integrity and long-term reliability.

☯ With panoramic windows and a large skylight, warm solid oak throughout, a king-size bed and an incredibly airy interior, and a separate living room, Dao feels far more like a tiny cabin on wheels than a van. The layout has been designed to feel calm, spacious and practical, with plenty of room to relax, work remotely or head off on long adventures.

☯Professionally converted and newly completed, Dao has never been used since the build was finished. We genuinely love Dao, but due to moving and renovation commitments, we simply no longer have the time to use it as intended and would love to see it go to someone ready to make memories in it.

Officially downplated and re-registered with DVLA as Van with windows to 3500kg GVW so can be driven on standard Cat B Licence. ( This was 4100kg GVW as a minibus requiring C1).

Perfect for road trips, slow travel, weekends away, festivals or longer-term van life.

🚐 The Van
• Model: 2013 Ford Transit T430 RWD
• Engine: 2.2 Diesel | 6-Speed Manual
• Mileage: 113,000 miles (Maintained with meticulous service history)
• Status: Euro 5 / CAZ compliant
• DVLA: Registered as a Van with Windows & 3 seats
• Weight: Down-plated to 3,500kg (Standard UK car license)
• Maintenance: Formerly a council minibus; subjected to rigorous 6-week safety inspections throughout its service life.
• MOT: Valid until October 2026 (Zero advisories).
• Condition: Excellent structural integrity; very little to no underside rust.

🛠️ Professional Conversion
This build was completed by a professional carpenter and campervan electrician. It is designed for durability, reliability, and comfort.
• Interior: Solid oak cabinetry and pine framing; panoramic opening windows and a skylight for natural light.
• Layout: 3-berth with 3 belted seats. Flexible, open-plan kitchen and living space.
• Sleeping: Fixed king-size bed with brand-new orthopedic memory foam mattress; L-shaped sofa converts to a single bed.
• Kitchen: 2m solid oak worktop, large black stainless steel sink with matching extendable faucet, manual foot-pump water system, 30L fresh/10L grey water storage.
• Electrics: Professionally installed leisure battery setup with DC-DC charger, USBs, 12v/220v, 3 prong sockets, 6 lights.
• Extras: Brand new composting toilet.

☯️ Why You’ll Love Dao ☯️
Dao offers the rare combination of a professionally built conversion, low mileage, excellent full 6 weekly service history and an entirely unused interior. Its previous life as a carefully maintained council minibus also means Dao benefited from a far higher level of inspection and upkeep than most vans on the market. It’s for anyone looking for a reliable campervan without the long wait or uncertainty of commissioning a new build. Whether you’re planning weekend escapes, coastal adventures, island-hopping road trips or longer off-grid journeys, Dao is ready for its first real adventure. With its unique history, meaningful name and professionally crafted interior, it’s a campervan with genuine character as well as practicality.

🪟 Interior
The interior has been professionally built using solid oak cabinetry and pine framing throughout. The panoramic windows and skylight make the van feel incredibly bright and open during the day, while blackout blinds and warm lighting create a cosy atmosphere at night.

🛏️ 🛋️ Sleeping & Lounge
• Fixed king-size bed (184cm/6 ft. long)
• Brand new orthopedic memory foam mattress
• Featherbed topper
• L-shaped sofa seating area
• Sofa converts into additional single bed
• Swivel solid oak table

🥗 Kitchen
• Solid oak worktop (over 2 metres), cupboards, and drawers
• Large black full-size stainless steel sink
• Extendable black stainless steel tap/shower head
• Manual marine-grade foot pump water system
• 30L fresh water setup
• 10L Grey water storage
The removable water containers make filling up easy anywhere while travelling.

📦 Storage
Excellent storage throughout including:
• Large garage storage under bed
• Overhead cabinets
• Storage under seating
• Solid oak kitchen cupboards and drawers

⚡Electrics
Professionally installed electrical system including:
• 105Ah Numax leisure battery
• Renogy DC-to-DC charging
• Split charge relay
• Mains Hook-up capability
• Consumer unit
• Fuse box
• Battery isolator
• 6 LED downlights
• USB charging
• 3 Prong UK sockets
The electrical system has been designed with room for future expansion if desired, including space for solar, fridge or diesel heater installation.