








Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
LUDO the Merc Sprinter Bus: Fully off-grid, self-contained home – perfect for full-time van life
Fully off grid luxury camper van conversion; it is perfect for those who want to experience van life whilst still feeling like they are in a house!
I’ve lived in Ludo for 2 magical years – he is bulletproof!! However I’m now swapping four wheels for a backpack and passing this beloved van on to its next adventure buddy.
I will be very sad to see Ludo go, however he has held me well and I know he will make someone else a beautiful home now.
Conversion details (original build cost £35k):
– Full victron Electrical system with solar inverter
– X2 Solar panels on roof
– X2 lithium 100amp power leisure batteries (so 200 amp power total)
– x5 3 prong mains plugs
– X4 USB plugs
– Shower wet room
– Nature’s Head® Self Contained Composting Toilet
– Truma heated water system (Hot water can be heated via both the gas or electric)
– Aquati water filtration system (brand new filters just installed)
– Separate tap for drinking water
– X2 gas hobs and a gas oven
– Vitrifrigo Fridge 12/24V 45W – model C115
– Maxxair aircon fan installed in ceiling remote operated, thermostat – intake and exhaust
– German made kitchen units
– Kitchen work top black American Walnut wood
– X2 Sky lights installed
– Dimmer ceiling lights throughout
– X2 bedside spot lights
– X4 External floodlights: at front, side and 2 at rear
– Thule retractable awning
– Electric Hook up EHU
– Additional ThuleSweden® and Fiamma robust security locks installed on back and side doors for extra security
– 50mm celotex insulated walls and floor, 25mm celotex insulated ceiling
– 120L water tank
– 47kg Gas bottle
– Built in Wardrobe & LOTS of storage throughout
– Full sized fixed double bed
– Removable coffee table
– Pionneer bluetooth stereo and x2 in phase subwoofer monoblock x2 tweet speakers x4 mid speakers (2 connected, 2 spare) to give surround sound
Vechile details:
– Mercedes Sprinter Bus
– Automatic
– 3.5t so can be driven on standard uk licence.
– 177k Milage (so it’s still a junior as these engines do 600k+)
– Ex service vechile so well maintained.
– Mechanically sound & No rust.
– MOT until end of July 2025 (aim to get a fresh MOT before sold)
– Last Service March 2024 (aim get a fresh service before sold)
– Last MOT hand break advisory (aim get this tightened before sold)
– New battery was replaced Nov 2024.
– Additional air suspension has been installed for ease of drive.
Points to note:
– Glow plugs light is on the dash. These don’t need changing (mechanically checked) however the dash light has always been on.
– There is a taco box installed as was previously a service vechile. It’s wired in, however not in use so that shows as a red TCO light on dash.
– Brand new diesel heater installed; however for some reason it’s not priming. I never got it amended as it’s so well insulated Ive never actually need to use the diesel heater.
– Internal CCTV installed however I’ve never used it & not sure how to
– One of the rear floodlight bulb needs changing
I have so many videos and photos of the exterior and interior, please contact me to see more!
135cm wide by 190cm long There is a fixed full size double bed – with a proper bed mattress
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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