Ford Transit L3H3 Trend FWD
This has the larger Ford 155bhp turbocharged diesel with bags of power. The 6-speed manual gearbox affords easy motorway cruising at 70mph using only about 2000 rpm which can be locked in with the cruise control for serene motoring. Overall consumption averages about 30mpg. The emissions class is EU 5. Vehicle had 94k miles at purchase in Nov 2020 and now has 118k – at about 5k per year. Main Ford dealer serviced and maintained while on my watch. MOT expires 18/04/26. Bodywork is solid and rust free. The ‘Trend’ model means cruise control, phone/music synchronisation, SatNav, voice control, and corner tracking headlights.
Conversion has followed the standard path with comprehensive insulation, tough washable flooring, wooden panelled walls and pine ceiling. Longitudinal seating allows 5 adults to sit comfortably around the stowable table. There are two individual, optional belted seats which bolt securely to the professionally installed floor rails when needed. The driver’s cab has three OEM belted seats.
The kitchen worktop contains a flush fitting Vitrifrigo TL43 Top Loading FridgeFreezer. We leave it running at +5c 24/7 with no impact on the solar/battery system. A deep sink drains to a 25l grey water plastic jerry can and is fed by tap from the 25l fresh water jerry can by an on demand Shurflo electric pump. The water containers are easily removed for filling or discharging. The Thetford Triplex GasGrillOven completes the worktop. This is clean and tidy because we hardly use it!
Gas is stored in a sealed compartment to the rear accessible through the rear doors. The whole installed by a professional Safe Gas fitter and Certified accordingly (expires 27/06/26). Two Butane 4.5kg cylinders allows one to be swapped and refilled when required. We find one cylinder will last us 3-4 weeks.
There are multiple sets of LED lights throughout. A genuine Eberspächer diesel heater run directly from the van tank provides plenty of warmth. A powerful MAXXFan Deluxe roof ventilator with remote control can be left running all night in hot climes. USB-c and USB-a charging points are available. All electrics run from a large 160ah Lead Carbon battery. The electrics infrastructure is 100% Victron Energy accessible via mobile phone app including MPPT 100/30 Smart Solar charger, Orion-Tr Smart 12/30 DC-DC charger, BV Battery Monitor and display, Victron IP65 12/25 Battery 230v Charger, and finally a Victron Energy Solar Panel 360W – 24V Mono series Solar Panel. The system has never caused the battery to dip below 90% charged even with devices left running all night. This is also why we have never had to use the installed backup shore power, which otherwise supplies two standard UK 3-pin mains plugs in the cabin.
This is a spacious vehicle with internal headroom 2.07m (6′ 9″). The adult bed is set longitudinally which gives a huge bed length (1.9m) and width (1.73). (6′ 2′ x 5′ 8″). There are two optional bunk beds at (1.6m x 0.5m) or (5′ 3′ x 20″) which are only suitable for small children – probably < 10yrs. These can be stowed away when not in use.
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 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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