MAN 12 180
This unique live in truck is a brand new conversion. It has been professionally built by a collaboration of industry conversion companies and contractors:
Vanart Conversions http://www.vanart.co.uk
Elements Metal work
Lukas Myland Metal works
The project was built with the plan to be lived in off grid fulltime and to start a family in Wales. This is sadly no longer possible and we are looking to sell the project.
The van is pine clad throughout creating a light, spacious and rustic atmosphere.
It has a large seating area, large kitchen area, office area, shower and WC and a private raised bedroom.
I will list all the features, equipment and elements that make this very unique conversion:
MAN
Private HGV
Weight
MOT 15.12. 2025 no advisories
model
Year 2012
Milegae : 281 215 miles
24 foot box
Dimensions height 2.5 2.5 meter internal very spacious
One previous owner
Completely restored by professional mechanic
Bright new high quality batteries Varta K7 (£600)
Sand blasted entire chassis plus the underneath the box repainted with high quality rustproof paint. No rust anywhere (like new)
Brand new tyres all around.
Two keys for everything.
WINDOWS
Double glazed sliding windows throughout the truck. 6 in total
SKYLIGHTS AND VENTILATION
2 X Large Dometic skylights with mosquito nets and blinds 70cm x 50 cm
1 x Maxxair fan with remote control
HEATER
Morso Squirrel 6 KW wood burner, suitable for coal
Tiled fireplace and wood pile area
Twin layer Insulated black flue pipe
WATER
Water boiler: Rinnai instant water boiler (gas safe compliant): instant hot water for shower or sinks
450 litre high quality stainless steel water tank
Water meter gauge
180 litre grey water tank
Shurflo 12 volt water pump and expansion tank. Keeps pressure in the pipes for seamless water supply.
ELECTRICS
Professionally installed 12 volt and 240 volt system.
460 Amp Hour smart leisure battery Roamer 460 Smart 3
900 watts of solar panels. 4 panels on custom built frames
Victron Multiplus 2: 3000w inverter, 160amp battery charger
Inverter/charger remorse control panel
Victron DC to DC 24 volt to 12 volt 30 amp charger
Victron Bluetooth battery monitor. Compatible with Victron bluetooth monitoring app.
12 volt power points: USB and USB C throughout the truck
240 volt power points throughout the truck
Remote multicontrol victron controller. Smart battery monitor BMV-712 Smart remote bluetooth.
LIGHTING
2 zone Dimmable lighting in seating area and kitchen
Office spot light
Dimmable lighting in bedroom
Bedroom reading light
Lighting in shower room
Underwall unit dimmable strip downlight in kitchen
Sink spot light
KITCHEN
Cooker Lesiure Cousine Master 4 hob oven and grill. Large sized lpg gas cooker with 4 powerful hobs including superfast wok hob cast iron plates and removable cast iron grill plate, double oven, all bright new
Fridge Freezer Shoreline FF1157-PU: Large tall standing fridge encased in wooden unit. With extra upgrade for hot climates. Very- quiet running
Large Stainless sink and drainer: 50 cm x 50cm, 18cm deep, with walnut worktop cover
Copper tap with cold water filter
Large real wood walnut 40 mm work top
Large breakfast bar worktop area
Wall units
Drawer units
Safety locks on all cupboards
SEATING
Large U-shaped seating area
Transforms into a large super kingsize bed
Professionally upholstered sofa cushions with piping
Removable large dining table with solid oak top big enough to host 4 people for dinner plus one at the breakfast bar so 5 people can eat together comfortably
Extra wall unit storage
2 x Small plant shelves
SHOWER ROOM AND WC
Compost toilet
Overhead shower with hand shower
Small corner sink with hot and cold water
80cm x 80cm shower tray
Wire wall shelf
Window
Maxx air extractor unit with built in LED lighting
Extra drainage in bathroom to deal with splashes from shower room
BOOT SPACE
Extra large rear boot space with lockable hatch access
Electric winch for lifting heavy items
Automatic movement sensor light
Heavy duty easy clean rubber floor lining
Secure and approved gas bottle storage for 2 large bottles with regular use they will last well over 6 month
Superfast quality water pump to fill up water into the tank in any situation: milwaukee 18 volt
OFFICE SPACE
Desk with drawers
Power points
windowsill in office for plants
STORAGE
Attic space storage above the shower room with hidden safe
Several book shelves in bedroom
Bedroom sliding door wardrobe
Bedroom clothes hanging rail
Lots of storage space under the sofa seating area
Secret hide away place for storing important documents or expensive electronics
EXTRAS
Ceiling mounted projector Nebula Portable D2131: projector is extra bright with internal battery which last 3 hours uninterrupted projection on full charge and it also function as a smart tv
Large projector screen CELEXON 200×200 cm for cinematic experience
Ceiling mounted USB & USB C to charge Projector and watch uninterrupted
Security code safe
Awning fiamma
Blind out curtains for daytime projections of movies,
normal warm curtains for everyday use
Vintage floor reclaimed from 100 years old chesnut extrathick 10 cm floorboards fully treated and professionally restored and very sturdy
SPARES
paint for touch ups
multiply fuses spares for inside the truck and for the truck itself
Spare bulbs for all the lighting
spare tiles for kitchen around the burner, and bathroom.
Spare paint for chassis and the green box paint
This unique live in truck is a brand new conversion. It has been professionally built by a collaboration of industry conversion companies and contractors:
Vanart Conversions www.vanart.co.uk
Elements Metal work
Lukas Myland Metal works
The project was built with the plan to be lived in off grid fulltime and to start a family in Wales. This is sadly no longer possible and we are looking to sell the project.
The van is pine clad throughout creating a light, spacious and rustic atmosphere.
It has a large seating area, large kitchen area, office area, shower and WC and a private raised bedroom.
1 x double bed in seprate bedroom space with clothes cupboard, clothes rail, book shelves, reading light, power points and window
1 x super large sofa bed
The contact details for this vehicle are no longer available because it has either sold or the listing has expired.
Insurance options are available through our partner, Ripe Insurance.
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