Mercedes-Benz Vario 814D Horsebox
The Housebox Camper – vintage design, Moroccan accents, traditional craftsmanship, contemporary technology, classic beauty, fun by the bucketload, endless possibilities, and MAGIC.
Requires C1 or pre-1995 driving licence
Features
• Built to be independent – she has mains hook up, two leisure batteries, and a 280W solar panel which we have found is plenty for the fridge, lights, sound system, 240v plugs and 15v charging ports when living off grid.
• Three-ring gas hob and a small SMEV gas oven and grill, as well as a domestic, eye-level fridge freezer (90 litre) and large Belfast sink with brass farmhouse style taps.
• Hot indoor shower and removable porta-potty (200 litre underslung water tank).
• Automatic skylight and solar-powered automatic blackout blind.
• Split barn door which leads out onto the pull-down veranda platform.
• Salamander Stove Log Burner.
• Propex blown air heating.
• Surround sound blue-tooth wall speakers.
• Did we mention the disco ball?
The Vehicle
Engine size : 4250cc
Fuel type : Diesel
Number of gears : 5
Condition of the engine : Good
Condition of the bodywork : Immaculate – recently overhauled
MOT date : April 2024
Included
Landlords Gas Safe Certificate
240v Electrics Sign-off
• 7.5 tonne converted horsebox (Category C1 or pre-1998 license required)
• Mercedes 814D, 4250cc
• Manufactured in 1998
• Dimensions: L7.5m x W2.6m x H3.5 m
• Driver’s seat and a bench seat in front, with one three-point seatbelt and one lap belt.
• Sideways facing seat in the box, with three-point seatbelt and porthole access to the cab.
• Full respray
• New tyres and wheel trims
• 2 x Deep cycle leisure batteries
• 280w Solar panel
• 12v USB Sockets
• 240v Sockets
• Victron solar charger, split charger and mains charging
• Forcali room-sealed boiler
• 100psi Shurflo water pump
• Underslung 40L LPG gas tank
• Underslung 200L fresh water tank
• 75L grey/ waste water tank
• Wood burner from Salamander Stoves
• Additional Propex blown air heater / fan.
• Bluetooth surround-sound wall speakers
• Velux automatic skylight and solar blind
• Hot, indoor shower
Kitchen
The Housebox has everything you would expect to find in a kitchen, six ceramic plates, mugs, side plates, bowls, real glasses, and golden(!) cutlery. Plus plastic crockery and wine glasses for kids and picnics. There is a stove top kettle, frying pan, 3 saucepans, cafetiere, sharp knives, scissors, bread knife, sieve, mixing bowls, masher, ladles and whisks etc. You can even bake a cake if you choose to!
Features
• Domestic Eye Level Fridge Freezer (eye level, 90L)
• Smev Oven & Grill
• CAN 3 Ring Hob
• Belfast sink with brass bridge farmhouse-style tap
• Brass Finish Openable Window (1.4m x 0.7m)
• Brass Wall Lights
• Live edge oak worktop
• Dovetail drawers
• Cupboards and pull-out storage
• Pull-out shelving between kitchen appliances
• The electrical cupboard and the boiler are also tucked away in the kitchen area
Dining
• Pedestal Dining Table
• Ample bench seating
• Velux electronic glass skylight
• Moroccan blue wood burner
• Split barn door leading out to a further seating area on the raised veranda platform
“So much time was spent planning the charming kitchen, and it’s clear to see that no stone was left unturned in creating perfection. From the Belfast sink and farmhouse-style faucet to the gorgeous dark wood bench and blue wood walls, it’s a match made in heaven. The large window also lets in plenty of natural light.”
livinginashoebox.com review
Dream a Little Dream
With two sleeping areas, The Housebox is perfect for a family of two adults and two kids, for a couple, or for three friends. Above the King size bed, sits the electronic glass skylight, with an automatic black-out blind; so you can put the kids to bed early, or go to sleep gazing at the stars. This bed is big enough for all four of us to cuddle up together in the morning, but there is a further berth above the cab for small people too. No need to queue for showers or toilets. The Housebox has an indoor, hot shower with beautiful blue tiling, a large Belfast sink, and a removable, Porta-Potti for those night-time emergencies. In the winter, there is a Propex blown air heater to take the chill off in the mornings, or you can light the wood burner for a romantic evening.
Kingsize Bed
• Murphy wall bed, which can be folded up during the day and quickly folded down at night with bedding still in place. No need to fold duvets away every morning.
• Velux electronic glass skylight – providing a view of the trees, clouds and stars
• Solar-powered blackout blind
• Split barn door leads directly to veranda platform
• Officially sleeps 2 adults, but we have fit the whole family in.
Over-cab Bed
Sneak up a ladder to your own little den, complete with cabin light and two USB chargers. Whether or not you squeeze a friend in will depend on how big you are, and how much you like them!
The bed over the cab is 125cm x 210cm with headroom starting at 60cm on the open side and sloping to 10cm at the front wall. It’s accessed by a ladder, and although there is some netting to cover the drop, we don’t recommend that very small children or babies sleep up here unaccompanied.
Shower
• Hot, indoor shower
• Stunning Moroccan blue tiles
• Brass and copper fittings
• 1000×760 Stone Resin Shower Tray
• Boiler run from leisure batteries and inverter (charged by the solar panel, or the drive to your destination.)
Toilet
Porta Potti.
• Electronic Flush System
• Integrated Toilet Paper Holder
• Waste tank capacity: 21 Litres
• Flush water tank capacity: 15 Litres
ALSO…
• Designed / specified by a real 4-person family for ultimate practicality and liveability.
• Converted by master Craftsman / Campervan Conversion Influencer
• Rented out for a short period for only a handful of times – in top condition.
• Comes with free commercial website if you require! We will transfer ownership of the site and URL.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE HOUSEBOX (aka Brenda)
“We spent a fabulous three weeks in Brenda, visiting friends and family for a birthday camping weekend and also a music festival. Brenda was warm and cosy, despite the typical British summer weather! She was well equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our holiday. The drop-down terrace was excellent for relaxing on, and Brenda never missed a beat whilst driving.” (Lee & Jules, May ’24, Airbnb review)
One of the most loved homes on Airbnb based on ratings, reviews and reliability. (4.83 / 5)
“The most beautiful home on wheels I’ve ever seen.” (Alice, Facebook comment)
“The bed has the best mattress we’ve ever slept on away from home.” (Victoria, Airbnb review)
“This is quite possibly the most beautiful conversion I have seen” (Louise, Facebook comment)
“THIS IS JAW DROPPING, OUT OF THIS WORLD, TO INFINITY AND WAY WAY BEYOND SUPERSUPERFANTABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!! ABSO BLOODY LUTELY INCREDIBLE!” (Katie, Facebook comment)
Kingsize Bed
• Murphy wall bed, which can be folded up during the day and quickly folded down at night with bedding still in place. No need to fold duvets away every morning.
• Velux electronic glass skylight – providing a view of the trees, clouds and stars
• Solar-powered blackout blind
• Split barn door leads directly to veranda platform
• Officially sleeps 2 adults, but we have fitted the whole family in.
Over-cab Bed
Sneak up a ladder to your own little den, complete with cabin light and two USB chargers. Whether or not you squeeze a friend in will depend on how big you are, and how much you like them! The bed over the cab is 125cm x 210cm with headroom starting at 60cm on the open side and sloping to 10cm at the front wall. It’s accessed by a ladder, and although there is some netting to cover the drop, we don’t recommend that very small children or babies sleep up here unaccompanied.
The contact details for this vehicle are no longer available because it has either sold or the listing has expired.
Quirky loves this style means that Quirky Campers would potentially approve this vehicle 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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