All-Seasons, Off-Grid, L2H2 Boxer Camper Van

This conversion was designed with long-term adventuring / full-time living in mind. It’s the forth conversion I’ve designed and I’ve spent a lot of time in each conversion, so there is a real attention to detail and little quality of life things that make long term van-lifing easier (IMO). I’ve really put this conversion to the test over the last two years, and it’s worked brilliant for me as a solo adventurer, taking it all around the UK and spending lots of time off-grid in the woods and remote parts of the UK. As a writer, it’s been geared up not only for comfortable living, but also long days of working at the desk without getting back ache!

The substantial electrical system is designed for full-time use, even in winter when there is less sun, so no need to plug in at campsites!

The light wood interior and warm lighting strips keeps the van feeling bright inside, even with the black/dark grey detailing to compliment the all black and tint exterior.

A full video tour is available here: https://youtu.be/oplOq0q-0EM

KITCHEN:
– Large kitchen sink with chopping board topper.
– Quiet, pressure activated water pump and jerry cans for cold water (2x20L) and waste (1 x 20L). Underslung tank or hot water could be added if required (tap has unused hot inlet).
– Gas-free, all electric cooking.
– 2 x 240v power sockets for kitchen appliances (up to 3000w total)
– Daewoo SDA2618GE 26L 1500W 2-in-1 Air Fryer & Microwave Oven (absolute vanlife gamechanger and brilliant!)
– Low watt kettle and portable double induction top included, if desired.
– Large Alpicool (TA45 45L) Compressor Fridge Freezer in insulated box to increase efficiency and provide extra seat. Very efficient and can go down to -20 Celsius with individually controlled compartments. Manual controls or a handy app. Mains plug included if you ever want to use elsewhere.

LIVING & WORKING:
– Two 90cm wide benches with thick backrests – very comfortable for long days of writing or working!
– Large table which can be positioned very flexibly. Slots away under the bed leaving just a handy shelf for your cup of tea.
– Very quick to set up removeable shelf for using a laptop, keyboard and mouse comfortably
– 2 x 240v sockets, 12v socket and 4 x USB sockets all close to table
– 4G Wifi router (EE but unlocked) with Poynting LTE/5G (2×2 MIMO) roof Antenna – used all over the UK to get reliable signal where my phone couldn’t! I’ve done heaps of video calls from the van in very remote locations, so can really vouch for this setup!
– Thetford Toilet (included or not, as wanted) in large sliding drawer beneath kitchen 
– Taylors 079D Stove (picks up diesel fuel from the main van tank, gives cozy glow and radiative heat rather than the loud blown air style). These styles of diesel stove are popular on boats and are designed for heavy use, lots of movement, with very little to go wrong. I’ve never worked out precise fuel use, but it’s very economical when set to low/medium – perhaps 0.1-0.2L per hour. I had planned to fit a blown air heater in addition under the bench seat, but loved this one so much that I never bothered! There is custom made rack on top that I used to pre-heat water and save on kettle electrical use in winter – I can include the metal water canisters, if desired.

STORAGE
– Very large cupboard over the cab
– 4 spacious overhead cupboards along length of van
– Very large cupboard under sink (room to store lots of extra things along with water and waste)
– Various little cuddies/shelves (below stove and on walls)
– Big garage area below bed
– Plenty of space for a solo living/working full-timer or adventuring couple

ELECTRICAL
– This electrical system is speced for full time living without stress.
– Fogstar Drift 460ah Lithium leisure battery – brilliant battery with protection features and helpful app. I’ve done 4 days without driving or sun (for recharging), using lights, laptop all day, cooking one hot meal a day, and making MANY cups of tea. When driving and in sunny months, I’ve never worried about using power!
– 50 amp and 20 amp official Fogstar Drift mains chargers if you do need to top up quickly! (Can be used together for 70ah charging)
– 60 amp Renogy DC-DC (Battery to Battery) charger – for charging the leisure battery from the van alternator when driving
– 460 watts of solar panels bolted onto roof, via Victron 100v 50amp MPPT Charge Controller with Bluetooth and app (It can easily charge 2kWh, around 160ah, from Solar on a sunny day, obviously less in winter or dark days)
– 3000W 12V to 230V/240V Pure Sine Wave Inverter – powers Air Fryer/Microwave combo and the two 3 pin plugs with USBs by kitchen/bench. Can be turned on and by easy access switch to stop passive drain
– All fused with various isolation options and oversized cables for peace of mind
– Dimmable 2 zone warm defused lighting strips
– Rechargeable reading/bed light 
– 12v appliances: 4g Wifi router, water pump, stove/diesel pump, MaxxAir extractor fan, 2 x USB ports by bed, 12v cigarette lighter socket
– Consumer unit and external socket for mains hookup not fitted but included if you wanted to install later (I planned to, but never needed it in the end)

GENERAL/OTHER
– Access to cab via folding stable door great for winter and wet weather!
– Well insulated for winter use (including the door to the cab)
– ‎Sliding windows on side door and rear doors
– Insulated window panels that ensure TOTAL blackout
– MaxxAir Fan above kitchen
– Large garage area (bed can slide forward to give really clear access)